Recent comments in /f/LifeProTips
MVPbeast t1_ja5oylj wrote
Reply to LPT: Trouble sleeping because of loud neighbors or street noises? Buy a white/brown noise machine! by [deleted]
Idk why brown noise made me laugh so hard. I didn’t know that was a thing.
SophiesUncle t1_ja5ojup wrote
Reply to comment by aerodeck in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
Yeah it's not a weird way to live at all, because almost everyone's expenses are monthly (mortgage/rent, utilities, cell phone, etc). Most people that get biweekly, or weekly, pay, budget their 2 cheques (or 4) to cover these expenses and leave extra for savings/whatever. So, when that extra cheque in that month comes in, it does feel good and does feel like extra money.
Maybe you're lucky enough not to live pay cheque to pay cheque, but not everyone is, and to make a comment like this shows what type of person you truly are. Why make a comment basically making fun of someone's financial situation?
Columbus43219 t1_ja5oiwk wrote
Reply to LPT: Trouble sleeping because of loud neighbors or street noises? Buy a white/brown noise machine! by [deleted]
Don't waste $20 or $30 on a cheap one... this is to help you sleep. get this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HD0ELFK
WingedSalim t1_ja5oid2 wrote
Reply to comment by Wise-Calligrapher967 in LPT: Trouble sleeping because of loud neighbors or street noises? Buy a white/brown noise machine! by [deleted]
I got confused and thought we were going to weaponize it against our neighbours.
chrisloga t1_ja5o91a wrote
Reply to LPT: Trouble sleeping because of loud neighbors or street noises? Buy a white/brown noise machine! by [deleted]
I use an Alexa skill that plays different relaxing sounds. The fan sound blocks all the annoying noises from my neighbors on a Friday night.
Bmoelicious t1_ja5o2wz wrote
Reply to comment by HoosierDev in [LPT Request] How to accept ending an athletic career after college? by matt2085
This. Played baseball, then competitive softball, then coached baseball/softball for the park district grades 1-8. Retired after 33 years of playing and 10 years of coaching.
Forsaken_Athlete2162 t1_ja5nnbk wrote
Reply to LPT: When talking to old people or people that are hard of hearing, start the sentence slowly, in order to catch their attention and avoid having to repeat yourself. by 70Ytterbium
That is definitely a great tip! It can be difficult to know how to communicate effectively with those who have difficulty hearing, but this is a useful strategy. It's also important to remember to speak clearly and to use gestures if necessary.
SophiesUncle t1_ja5njqr wrote
Reply to comment by Impossible_Memory_65 in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
Lol it's not October and May. Everyone gets paid at different times of the week. Some get paid on Thursdays, some Fridays, etc. Also, different weeks, maybe we're both Fridays but your pay is this week and mine is next week, that'll change the months that get the 3rd paycheck. Also, every year it changes too, not always consistent. The only month you know it probably won't be would be February. Unless it perfectly works out that when a pay occurs on Feb 1st, it's also a leap year.
Various_Worldliness t1_ja5neiz wrote
Reply to LPT: Whenever making a purchase on a website that you see an “enter promo code here” - flip to another tab and search the website name and promo code to find discounts available. I just got 10% off a purchase without even leaving the search engine. by [deleted]
Yes. I haven’t paid full price for papa johns in years😂
D_M-ack t1_ja5n3eq wrote
Reply to LPT request: Can anyone give me a couple ideas or things to try, that might alleviate some of the guilt and shame I (28F) feel? by magdeedz
Have you tried AA? It’s legit the only option I’ve come across that is even halfway viable. I haven’t gone that route though, but I know all about it because I have been in 5 inpatient rehabs for drug use. I too used IV opiates, and everything else, for a long time in my past. I no longer use hard drugs, but still use weed and alcohol regularly, which keeps me feeling guilty and dirty. After halfway studying several different religious ideologies, learning about psychology, and understanding myself and the world a littler better, I have come to the conclusion that people do not magically get better or improve. They must put in some kind of honest work based on real principles.
Edit: hit reply too soon. The reason I think a 12 step program is good is because it created a great framework for improving one’s psychological health. It helps you differentiate between things you can affect and things you cannot, it helps you be connected to others with the same problem, it calls for you to write down specific things you don’t like about yourself and tell them to another person, which is scary, and it creates feedback. I hope you find what you need, good luck!
Hobbles_vi t1_ja5mrpp wrote
Trim away the hair.
I don't shave, but I trim my pubes to be super short and thin out my armpit hair. It makes a ton of difference with regards to smell.
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IAmNotAFetish OP t1_ja5l7ti wrote
Reply to comment by eatingganesha in LPT request: Need advice from tax professional or someone that knows a lot about taxes.Should I just take my taxes to H and R block or do them myself? by IAmNotAFetish
What is a CPB ? You mean CPA ? Certified public accountant ?
starrsuperfan t1_ja5l27t wrote
Reply to LPT Request: What life advice would you give to someone who recently exited the womb? by humvee911
My parents were math teachers. I'm pretty sure they would tell me "We're already behind schedule, let's hit the books!"
/s
IAmNotAFetish OP t1_ja5l08t wrote
Reply to comment by eatingganesha in LPT request: Need advice from tax professional or someone that knows a lot about taxes.Should I just take my taxes to H and R block or do them myself? by IAmNotAFetish
City returns ? I have never heard of someone having to file city returns. Only state and fed
FrenchToastGloveMan t1_ja5kzee wrote
This is manipulative af
IAmNotAFetish OP t1_ja5kwly wrote
Reply to comment by eatingganesha in LPT request: Need advice from tax professional or someone that knows a lot about taxes.Should I just take my taxes to H and R block or do them myself? by IAmNotAFetish
Oh I thought it says they charge you for state tax returns . Like 15 dollars which is not much
[deleted] t1_ja5kq3y wrote
not_falling_down t1_ja5kb5u wrote
Reply to LPT Request: What life advice would you give to someone who recently exited the womb? by humvee911
Don't focus too hard on acquiring wealth, but also don't make the mistake of thinking that you can glide through life without a reasonable amount of money.
Don't put off doing things - we are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Take risks, and love deeply, even if it leads to hurt sometimes.
beerandtots t1_ja5k0oc wrote
Reply to LPT Request: What life advice would you give to someone who recently exited the womb? by humvee911
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind." ― Kurt Vonnegut
eatingganesha t1_ja5jxj0 wrote
Reply to comment by IAmNotAFetish in LPT request: Need advice from tax professional or someone that knows a lot about taxes.Should I just take my taxes to H and R block or do them myself? by IAmNotAFetish
Don’t bother with that coupon. FreeTax USA does your state and city returns for free as well. No coupon needed.
eatingganesha t1_ja5jse4 wrote
Reply to LPT request: Need advice from tax professional or someone that knows a lot about taxes.Should I just take my taxes to H and R block or do them myself? by IAmNotAFetish
No they won’t be complicated. Use FreeTax USA from the IRS. Stay away from HRB. As a CPB, I would charge $25 to prepare your return and would have it done and filed in less than 30 minutes.
Magic_mousie t1_ja5j2zj wrote
Reply to comment by froggy328 in LPT: When calculating something such as rent or pay, a month is 4.345 weeks by MikeTorsson
Everyone I know is paid monthly. Hence the phrase "too much month left at the end of the money"
I_Want_To_Know22 t1_ja5j2o6 wrote
Reply to LPT: If you get a second job, you might need to adjust your tax withholding. Otherwise you'll probably owe a lot at the end of the year. by weluckyfew
Good tip. I got SCREWED on state taxes one year because of too little withholding.
Now I claim 0/0, plus have an extra $20 taken out per week just to make sure I don't owe, or owe a little as possible. Even when I've only worked one job I've done this, because you never know, honestly.
ChrisGeritol t1_ja5p2k5 wrote
Reply to LPT: Heard a song you like in a TV show/movie/advert? Download it immediately! If you don't, you 100% will forget about it and could be waiting years to come across the it again. by [deleted]
Instead of downloading it immediately, you could just write it down and the information won't be lost forever.