Bangs42

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[–] Bangs42 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I ditched my first email for [email protected] right out of high school.

It was cringe enough that even 18 year old me recognized it.

[–] Bangs42 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Tldr, get a basic associates degree. Do more later if it will prove advantageous.

My perspective is from living in the US.

It's always worth going to a local community college, even if you have no idea what you want to do, and taking basic classes (writing, speech, etc.). You can come out with a general associates degree without any specialization, low cost, and learn a ton of skills that are broadly applicable in any profession. And if you decide to get a specialized degree later, those classes should transfer in, saving you time and money in the more advanced/specific degree. But there are currently lots of jobs that don't require a specific degree, or any degree at all.

I personally feel like much of my time in college was wasted. I spent 6 years in college (4 is typical) pursuing degrees because I felt pressured into going to college, rather than working some basic jobs, saving money, and figuring out what I wanted in life. I was fortunate to come out without debt (thanks to some fortunate scholarships and hard work), but also with no money, a 2-6 year lag behind all my friends, and a degree with very little earning potential that I've ended up never using. I was fortunate enough to stumble into a great career where we do look at what degree someone had on their resume, but only as a point of conversation - it's fun to see what studies someone had, and ask them to share what they learned. For the job, we don't care what the degree is or if they even have one.

[–] Bangs42 2 points 10 months ago

I totally agree but interacting with the community. But if you just want to chill on your farm, you do you.

[–] Bangs42 11 points 10 months ago (3 children)

There's no "wrong" way to play.

Look up help and tips. Or don't.

Focus on farming. Or don't.

Make friends in the community. Or don't.

It's one of the few games I've played where I haven't felt pressure to win, just to have fun. I've definitely done some things in ignorance that have delayed progress, but I've enjoyed the playtime so I don't consider it a waste. Do the things you like, find ways around the rest, and have fun.

[–] Bangs42 2 points 10 months ago

That's my daily. I like it enough that I bought a case and pack it when I travel for work.

[–] Bangs42 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

As much as I like mine, I don't think it has been around long enough to make this kind of recommendation yet. For now, I'd recommend something that's been around longer.

I've seen a couple recommendations for Swiss Gear, which I can wholeheartedly agree with. I have 2 approaching 20 years old. One looks brand new. The other clearly isn't new, but has no functional flaws.

I also really like my Rush 5.11. It has been my primary travel, hiking, and camping bag for years. I treat it like shit, and it still looks flawless.

[–] Bangs42 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

For what it's worth, logging out and back in didn't work for me, but clearing data on the app did. Now if only I'd remembered to back up my settings...

[–] Bangs42 1 points 11 months ago

Totally understand. I also have a Rush 5.11, which I love because I can change the pockets on the outside to match whatever I'm doing, thanks to MOLLE. But that bag sucks for travel. Not because it can't hold anything, but because I got profiled hardcore. Every single time I traveled with that backpack, I got extra security screenings. I got tired of having to dump my bag out every time I flew, so I switched.

[–] Bangs42 5 points 11 months ago (3 children)

LTT backpack. It does what they say it does - holds a metric ton of stuff, fits under an airplane seat, comfortable even when loaded. Bought it to use for work, and I can fit all my work gear for trips as well as clothes.

[–] Bangs42 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

But that's why they need the setting, because they are leaving it plugged in all the time.

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