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shanefking t1_ja4d1g8 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT REQUEST: Not sure if this is the right place to post…I am expecting and will be a single mother as the father doesn’t want to be in the picture. by [deleted]

If I had a son that started a family and then abandoned them, I would want to know.

I’ve seen this be a pattern of behavior, my friend’s dad had done that at least 4 different times, and he is still finding “new” siblings.

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keepthetips t1_ja4by9k wrote

Reply to LPT Request: Making notes for studying, avoid "essay-like" styles, instead use schemes, tables, pictures and hierarchies as much as possible by Tiara2002

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dilligaf6304 t1_ja4bpfw wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in [LPT Request] I have a vocally loud family and sometimes I can often hear them when in my room when I need silence. is there anything I can do to dampen their sound in my room? by MarsTalks

Find headphones that are comfy for your head. I can wear my Bode QC 35II for hours and hours with no discomfort.

Which ear plugs stretch? I have flare audio minis and they don’t stretch. Also have Loop quiet & experience pro which also don’t stretch.

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Ambitious_Ad_9637 t1_ja4b9s4 wrote

Reply to LPT REQUEST: Not sure if this is the right place to post…I am expecting and will be a single mother as the father doesn’t want to be in the picture. by [deleted]

My suggestion is looking into brokerage outfits. They use remote agents and it’s the type of work you can do while caring for an infant, and while the money isn’t the best walking in, you can very quickly move to making percentage on top of salary once you know the game.

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jmwheel t1_ja4a9xw wrote

Reply to [LPT Request] How to accept ending an athletic career after college? by matt2085

Not sure what your sport is but keep doing it if you can! It doesn’t have to be competitively to enjoy it. I played baseball for 12 years then went to a D1 school which was beyond my level so I never played it again. But I stayed active playing other sports recreationally, and now I do Spartan races to keep that fire going, and I also do online sim racing to give myself something to work at and improve on and compete against other people. There are SO many ways to stay competitive well beyond the years that you’re actually participating in the sport.

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Fun-Conclusion-7862 t1_ja4927t wrote

Reply to LPT Request: How to lose emotions from your face permanently? by todiecena

I’ll chew gum if I’m anxious/panicky and out in public and/or have to speak. But I kind of start chewing it like a cow eating grass. But I’d rather someone notice that rather than the way I’m breathing or speaking. Can also just put a mask on. Feeling hidden has always calmed me down (hats, hoodies, mask, sunglasses), but also makes me look suspicious.

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JimmDunn t1_ja48g21 wrote

Reply to LPT: If someone is talking loudly over speakerphone in public and you want them to shut up, join in on their conversation. by ConnieKai

i try to get the info and use it.

one time i overheard a call about someone picking up some chemical tanks. i had enough to go to the location and pretend to be the guy supposed to pick them up. I was almost going to do it, but then i forgot about the loser by the time i was in my car.

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Fun-Conclusion-7862 t1_ja47weq wrote

Reply to comment by MamaAuthorAlly in [LPT Request] I have a vocally loud family and sometimes I can often hear them when in my room when I need silence. is there anything I can do to dampen their sound in my room? by MarsTalks

Same. I have mine on 24/7. The rare occasion when I’m home alone, I’ll turn it off. The silence I experience is very strange. Strange in a good way. I wish I could experience this type of silence when going to bed but it’s either the fans white noise or someone talking on the phone with a tv turned up and walking back and forth. Super annoying!!!

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Gajatu t1_ja473bx wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT REQUEST: Not sure if this is the right place to post…I am expecting and will be a single mother as the father doesn’t want to be in the picture. by [deleted]

It is not crossing a line to tell his parents that their son is a deadbeat. They probably already know that.

As for advice, if you're really insane, learn linux system administration and virtualization. It's not easy by any stretch, but linux and it's virtualization tools are free and the virtualization skills are transferable.

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