The "What's on your mind?" thread

[plissken99]

Took 42 years but I finally found the definitive cure to stop the hiccups!!! You draw in and hold your bread, then drink cool liquid through a straw while holding your breath. It’s worked 4/4 times tried thus far.

[sfmarine]

Slept like crap today and was up at 5am. Probably the Squirrel-PTSD.

[BizCat]

I need a vacation.

[Fors*]

I have to go into my work place today for Active Shooter Training, as it is mandatory. They will have a cop come in and talk to us (feels like I am in elementary school) and then some Q&A. We actually take an online course for this as well. Such is the world we live in now.

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Fors*

I have to go into my work place today for Active Shooter Training, as it is mandatory. They will have a cop come in and talk to us (feels like I am in elementary school) and then some Q&A. We actually take an online course for this as well. Such is the world we live in now.

Yep, I remember those days in banking.

By the way, I applied for a job at one of the banks I used to work for and they have followed up with an interview request.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by BizCat

Yep, I remember those days in banking.

By the way, I applied for a job at one of the banks I used to work for and they have followed up with an interview request.

Good luck! Did you work in the branches as a front facing employee or were you back office?

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Good luck! Did you work in the branches as a front facing employee or were you back office?

2009-2011: part time teller at First Federal Bank of the Midwest (smaller bank in Northwest Ohio)
2011-2012: part time teller, then full time teller, PNC Bank
2012-2013: Customer Service Associate, PNC (new accounts, account maintenance...)
2013-2014: Collections agent, FNB
2014-2017: Investor Relations Analyst, FNB
2016-2019: Credit Risk & Reporting Analyst, FNB
2019-2021: Commercial Construction Lending Portfolio Manager, Chemical Bank/TCF Bank
2021-2024: Financial Analyst, Premier Bank (was previously Home Savings Bank in Northeast Ohio, which became Premier Bank when they merged with my first bank, oddly). Was absolutely horrible there.

[fighthefutureofhd]

Jeez! You're guys are like super geniuses. I could never do anything like that. But then, finances and math are my kryptonite. I can barely use a calculator.

Originally Posted by plissken99

Took 42 years but I finally found the definitive cure to stop the hiccups!!! You draw in and hold your bread, then drink cool liquid through a straw while holding your breath. It’s worked 4/4 times tried thus far.

There's another definitive way that also involves holding your breath (sort of). That's all I can say without meeting banhammer.

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Slept like crap today and was up at 5am. Probably the Squirrel-PTSD.

Yep. You've got PTSSD (Post Traumatic Squirrel Stress Disorder) alright.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by BizCat

2009-2011: part time teller at First Federal Bank of the Midwest (smaller bank in Northwest Ohio)
2011-2012: part time teller, then full time teller, PNC Bank
2012-2013: Customer Service Associate, PNC (new accounts, account maintenance...)
2013-2014: Collections agent, FNB
2014-2017: Investor Relations Analyst, FNB
2016-2019: Credit Risk & Reporting Analyst, FNB
2019-2021: Commercial Construction Lending Portfolio Manager, Chemical Bank/TCF Bank
2021-2024: Financial Analyst, Premier Bank (was previously Home Savings Bank in Northeast Ohio, which became Premier Bank when they merged with my first bank, oddly). Was absolutely horrible there.

You and I have had similar paths (especially with commercial lending), but my list of former employers would be too long compared to yours, as I have worked for at least 13 banks (not all my choice).

1993-1998 Full Time Teller
1998-2001 Assistant Manager
2001-2005 Retail Credit Analyst
2005-2011 Commercial Loan Document Specialist
2011-2014 Commercial Loan Review Analyst
2015-2017 Attorney Prepared Commercial Loan Document Specialist
2018-2024 Senior Commercial Loan Processor
2024-Present Paralegal (Still working for a bank).

Many of my former banks were terrible to work for too.....lost my job at least 4 timers with buyouts and mergers.

[BizCat]

TCF Bank was by far the best bank I worked for. And then they were acquired by Huntington

[Mike16]

Politics aside, does anyone live in a rural area and use Starlink? My parents live out in bumfuk-nowhere and have been using HughesNet for their internet for years, they haven't had much luck on the data side of things though, all I'll disclose is they've been overpaying for a measly capped 30GB/mo. That doesn't go far when you account for 3 devices using it at once, I'm pretty sure software updates eat that allowance up more than anything as they only do basic stuff online (no gaming, no streaming outside of YouTube, but they do partake in weekly virtual video chats).

I'm wondering if Starlink would be overkill or just as "good" as HughesNET for them. I'm considering the $120/mo residential package for them, it looks like they're running a "deal" where the initial start up cost is waved so long as you commit for a full year. Can anyone tell me what the FAP data blocks are for this plan?

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by BizCat

TCF Bank was by far the best bank I worked for. And then they were acquired by Huntington

The larger banks I have worked for have been Fulton, Wachovia & Santander. Seems the bigger they are, the more I hated it there. I prefer the smaller, regional banks to be honest.....however, those are the type of banks that get bought by the larger ones....thus I eventually end up losing my job. 30+ years in banking...the longest I have worked for one employer is 5 years.

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Mike16

Politics aside, does anyone live in a rural area and use Starlink? My parents live out in bumfuk-nowhere and have been using HughesNet for their internet for years, they haven't had much luck on the data side of things though, all I'll disclose is they've been overpaying for a measly capped 30GB/mo. That doesn't go far when you account for 3 devices using it at once, I'm pretty sure software updates eat that allowance up more than anything as they only do basic stuff online (no gaming, no streaming outside of YouTube, but they do partake in weekly virtual video chats).

I'm wondering if Starlink would be overkill or just as "good" as HughesNET for them. I'm considering the $120/mo residential package for them, it looks like they're running a "deal" where the initial start up cost is waved so long as you commit for a full year. Can anyone tell me what the FAP data blocks are for this plan?

I personally can't add much to this, but I will say my boss has it and he is pretty happy with it. He's now considering adding more of their service to the other shops.

[Bigdog]

I watched a streamer travel from Seattle to upper northern Alaska and streamed the entire trip, and the Starlink setup he had performed exceptional well considering the roads through Canada and into Alaska are about as remote as it gets. I dont have first hand knowledge myself but from what I have seen within the streaming realm on twitch, that it is the best option hands down currently for those out in the middle of nowhere.

[Xtempo]

I would like to know what's going on with A-Ha it says it was update but its a new entry because its a different release. This is the regular release in a standard clear DVD case not the Jewel Cases that they sometimes come in.

[VictoryAtNight]

I'm craving a hot cinnamon roll right now.

[y2jman]

i truly believe after my remote froze past sun screen saver apple tv while it was on when i unplug and replug back and it restarted making remote disconnected somehow it may made dolby audio disappear somehow i don't know

and since remote got mess up and i already mention in my own thread last night<-was trying to keep it simple since it seems nobody gives a crap about what i say current situation that i been dealing with since sun afternoon

then i said forgot remote<-prob wasn't a good idea got that 3rd generation pair yesterday which isn't underneath app and devices

again i know i'm rambling on like a crazy person past few days i just hope in 2 days my brother can get it back working again may need to look into tcl q6 4k audio settings

i sure hope i don't have to factory reset apple tv i'm such an idiot i don't know why i unplug and replug back while screen saver and apple tv turn on didn't know upon restart remote got disconnected there was other ways i might get remote working again problems problems problems meh

[Waboman]

The wife was grocery shopping last night, saw these, thought of me and bought a box. She's a keeper.

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by Mike16

Politics aside, does anyone live in a rural area and use Starlink? My parents live out in bumfuk-nowhere and have been using HughesNet for their internet for years, they haven't had much luck on the data side of things though, all I'll disclose is they've been overpaying for a measly capped 30GB/mo. That doesn't go far when you account for 3 devices using it at once, I'm pretty sure software updates eat that allowance up more than anything as they only do basic stuff online (no gaming, no streaming outside of YouTube, but they do partake in weekly virtual video chats).

I'm wondering if Starlink would be overkill or just as "good" as HughesNET for them. I'm considering the $120/mo residential package for them, it looks like they're running a "deal" where the initial start up cost is waved so long as you commit for a full year. Can anyone tell me what the FAP data blocks are for this plan?

I’m so rural, I live on a dirt road and up until about a year ago, you couldn’t find me on Google Maps. Yes to having Starlink. Well, technically I had Starlink. I actually discontinued service less than two months ago*.

Get your parents off HughesNet. So many people left Hughes for Starlink and never looked back. The data caps suck and they throttle you.

I was actually a Starlink beta tester and had the service for about 3 years. I rarely ever had an issue with the service. The $120 is a lot but nice that they offer a free kit if you sign up for a year now. I initially had to pay $550 for my dish (dishy) kit. My speeds varied but I never had a 100% clear view of the sky with all my trees. Even with partial obstructions I always had well over 100mb down and never any buffering.

I think they have a 30-day trial period as well. It’s pretty awesome to just plug the router in and have internet within 5 minutes. Yeah,…it’s pricey but it was my only option vs. Verizon DSL which gave me a whopping 3mb download speed if I was lucky.

*They needed to run fiber for the 911 communications in my area and it just so happened to go through my property line. I was hesitant at first until they told me I’d get cable. Had to sign a right of way but it’s been great. I don’t miss paying $120/month but Starlink definitely served me well over the 3 years I had service.

I still have the dish mounted to my deck. They actually offered me a “back-up” 10gb plan for $10/month with full roam access. Essentially, I could take it camping!

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by Waboman

The wife was grocery shopping last night, saw these, thought of me and bought a box. She's a keeper.

Yeah...thats a keeper alright. After my last divorce, my ex would probably give me the broken ones at the bottom of the box.