[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

I'm in DevOps, so anyone not in tech has no idea what I do/what that means. So, I end up just saying "I work in IT".

My new doctor didn't like that answer when we were making small talk and wanted a more detailed answer, so I tell him. He looks at his nurse and says: did any of that make sense?

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago

We have been very lucky and fortunate to acquire the American dream. My wife and I wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of her family though. Every time I look at the housing market it's only gotten crazier.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago

I hear thermite is good at destroying things.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 13 points 6 months ago

My wife and I were lucky enough to be able to purchase a home at a decent rate and then refinance a few years later to an even better rate (around 3.5%). We bought in 2019, when the world was still somewhat sane. The thought of trying to sell and get a new home at the higher rate makes me sick to my stomach and I feel bad for my brother-in-law.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 15 points 9 months ago

Frankly, I thought he did an unexpected rocket punch.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago

The last straw for me was no more free returns. I cancelled my prime but it doesn't expire for a few months. A buddy of mine is doing the same. It's no longer worth it.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 66 points 10 months ago

I worked with HP once at an internship like 15 years ago...I still avoid them because of the shitty experience.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 43 points 11 months ago

Weed/drugs. You do you, but shut the fuck up about it. I don't need to know why you think it needs to be legalized and all of the "health" benefits it offers. Just smoke your weed and be happy about it.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago

Me, an adult pushing 40, still can't beat that section.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago

I just finished working out and noticed I had a flat after like 30 seconds of driving. It was dark and I pulled over on an uneven/unfinished area of road. A passerby helped me out by holding a flashlight, we were chatting as I was working, then all of a sudden my car fell off the jack (the flat had been removed). I was so lucky I didn't crush my hand. After that I just called AAA to take care of it for me and I'll never try changing a flat again.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

On the Kindle, you can email yourself e-books.

[-] protokaiser@lemmy.world 208 points 1 year ago

Call up, schedule an appointment, have them remove the card, and then kick them out.

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