Author Topic: Please share your triumph of the day (Read 799623 times)

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #1740 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:07:00 PM »

Quote from: bork laser on August 11, 2015, 12:55:02 PM

Just got a promotion! Will now be a team lead. Was totally blown away by this!

2 hour lunch fuckery ahoy!

Kara · « **Reply #1741 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:20:39 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 11, 2015, 11:23:14 AM

Quote from: Vularai on August 11, 2015, 11:17:03 AM
Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 11, 2015, 10:59:41 AM
Oh you mean at the end of the year I'll have to file it on my taxes. It's not a lot of money, only around 4k. How much will that affect my taxes?

It's impossible to say without knowing a lot more about your tax treatment, but consider the following:

4,000 * .10 = 400 (penalty)

4,000 * .25 = 1,000 (income tax)

So worst case scenario, 1,400 of extra tax for earning no income.

Sorry to make you stress about your triumph.

Nah it's good bruh. I'm a big dummy when it comes to this shit.

Thanks for the help guys

You're not a dummy, you just used common sense wrt something covered by the Internal Revenue Code.

bork · « **Reply #1742 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:25:32 PM »

Thanks guys!

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #1743 on:** August 11, 2015, 01:26:34 PM »

Quote from: bork laser on August 11, 2015, 01:25:32 PM

Thanks guys!

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we're only doing it for the brojobs.

bork · « **Reply #1744 on:** August 11, 2015, 02:10:02 PM »

chronovore · « **Reply #1745 on:** August 11, 2015, 06:18:30 PM »

Quote from: bork laser on August 11, 2015, 12:55:02 PM

Just got a promotion! Will now be a team lead. Was totally blown away by this!

Plot twist: Incompetent lazy woman who quit is soon to be replaced by Jeans Lady.

(Congrats!)

lennedsay · « **Reply #1746 on:** August 11, 2015, 09:24:10 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 11, 2015, 11:18:40 AM

Yeah... I just called them back and they explained it as well.

Well... shit. I don't know where I land on the tax bracket really so I don't know how much I would have federal take out for it to be kosher. Even if it was around 30% total, having close to 3k would be nice.

Blah. I'll think it over.

If you get a refund every year on your return, it'll just wipe it out - reduce it or create a small balance. You could always change your withholdings on your W4 too so your job starts withholding more to cover it.

Not sure how much you make it but they probably have an online calculator for early withdrawal. And what your tax amount and/our rate would be.

Don't forget about your state taxes too. They'll probably get you as well.

PSA: We did the same thing one year, about the same amount of money from a past job. I think I had more withheld from it, but it wasn't a huge deal on our taxes. Worth it to me to have the cash at the time.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1747 on:** August 11, 2015, 10:20:06 PM »

I think I'll sit on it for awhile. I don't need the money right now but I will be draining a lot of funds to facilitate the move so I'll give it a month or two and see where I'm at then decide.

Tasty · « **Reply #1748 on:** August 11, 2015, 10:25:13 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 11, 2015, 10:20:06 PM

I think I'll sit on it for awhile.

Tasty · « **Reply #1749 on:** August 11, 2015, 10:52:20 PM »

ESCH I LOVE YOU

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1750 on:** August 12, 2015, 02:02:29 AM »

Impressing yourself in the kitchen

Couple nights ago I made some amazing garlic shrimp. I threw in some fresh ginger towards the end and that shit was like the cheat code

Today I made some baked salmon. I also cooked some sweet potatoes; cut them into cubes, almost like a sweet potato hash brown. I decided to throw some ginger in the sweet potatoes and yooo it was awesome. It was a perfect combination taste wise

Tasty · « **Reply #1751 on:** August 12, 2015, 11:08:15 AM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on August 11, 2015, 10:52:20 PM

ESCH I LOVE YOU

When did I post this

Why did I post this

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #1752 on:** August 13, 2015, 11:54:24 AM »

This morning I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and thought "I have never, since the onset of puberty, looked better than right this moment".

Which really says more about my past than my present, but it's still a weird realization.

Kara · « **Reply #1753 on:** August 13, 2015, 09:22:29 PM »

I'd forgotten how quickly induced vomiting could make you feel better.

Ironically I had to yak up organic greens. That'll teach me to betray the Bell.

chronovore · « **Reply #1754 on:** August 14, 2015, 12:05:45 AM »

Finished the first chapter of my novel. Who knows how much of it will remain by the time I'm finished and edit (and re-edit), but it feels great to have one done.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1755 on:** August 14, 2015, 01:55:44 PM »

Been dieting for 2 weeks now. Yesterday was the only day I missed my cal target. Have never actually managed to go even this long on a diet.

king of the internet · « **Reply #1756 on:** August 14, 2015, 02:04:54 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on August 14, 2015, 01:55:44 PM

Been dieting for 2 weeks now. Yesterday was the only day I missed my cal target. Have never actually managed to go even this long on a diet.

As of my most recent weigh-in, I'm now officially at the lowest weight of my entire adult life. The Mio Energy and not eating diet comes highly recommended.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1757 on:** August 14, 2015, 02:09:54 PM »

I've been eating Subway, sushi, protein shakes, and demi's mom. Also recommended.

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #1758 on:** August 14, 2015, 05:08:22 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on August 14, 2015, 02:09:54 PM

I've been eating Subway, sushi, protein shakes, and demi's mom. Also recommended.

You sure about those calories though?

Atramental · « **Reply #1759 on:** August 14, 2015, 06:06:31 PM »

Got salaried today.

Not exactly what my market value is but... it's a start.

Fifstar · « **Reply #1760 on:** August 14, 2015, 06:30:15 PM »

Quote from: Atramental on August 14, 2015, 06:06:31 PM

Got salaried today.

Not exactly what my market value is but... it's a start.

.

Good on you. Need to have a similar talk with my boss soon. Selbstausbeutung is no good.

chronovore · « **Reply #1761 on:** August 14, 2015, 10:22:47 PM »

Quote from: Atramental on August 14, 2015, 06:06:31 PM

Got salaried today.

Not exactly what my market value is but... it's a start.

Your market value is whatever you agreed to. What's weird is that you said you had to work crazy overtime to make ends meet, but now you're working a fixed rate, which I assume is a livable income. If you can make it into a reasonable amount of hours for that fixed salary, you're ahead of the game, otherwise you just agreed to something worse than what you had, which at least paid you for actual hours worked.

I know that sounds harsh, but if you work a year on salary you will be able to shop around. People are always happy to score someone after a previous company has taken the full-time chance on them.

Atramental · « **Reply #1762 on:** August 15, 2015, 12:31:28 AM »

Yep, it's definitely a livable income and I'll be working a typical 40 hour work week now. Plus, my boss agreed to raise my salary up to what I initially asked for sometime in January.

VomKriege · « **Reply #1763 on:** August 15, 2015, 03:57:18 AM »

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Your market value is whatever you agreed to.

That's the gist of it. Never sell yourself short because most employers will lowball you as much as they are allowed to do.

chronovore · « **Reply #1764 on:** August 15, 2015, 05:20:38 AM »

Exactly so.

My 2nd job in the game industry was at a mid-sized publisher. They offered me 50% more than the start-up I'd come from, so I was elated. Less than a year later, a salary discussion came up and it turned out that "plush" salary was still 25% less than every other Art Lead there, many of whom had not come in with two shipped products, nor were they getting the results I was.

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I re-negotiated, and a week later I was on par with the rest of the Art Leads.

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Rufus · « **Reply #1765 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:32:11 AM »

Quote from: VomKriege on August 15, 2015, 03:57:18 AM

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Your market value is whatever you agreed to.

That's the gist of it. Never sell yourself short because most employers will lowball you as much as they are allowed to do.

Know your worth though. Especially if it's something pretty much anyone from the reserve army can do.

king of the internet · « **Reply #1766 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:45:23 PM »

Fury Road hit the torrents. Gonna get faded and finally watch this shit.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1767 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:53:01 PM »

Its been on torrents since like a month after hit came out.

king of the internet · « **Reply #1768 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:55:00 PM »

Bluray rips are what I'm referring to. P sure otherwise it would just be cams which are beneath me.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1769 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:58:06 PM »

Nah its had HD rips for a long time.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1770 on:** August 16, 2015, 10:02:08 PM »

I only mention this because I derive my self worth from knowing things others do not but that only works if they know I know things they do not. Now you know.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1771 on:** August 17, 2015, 11:41:59 AM »

20 more minutes until lunch. I made it brehs.

All I ate yesterday was four scrambled eggs w/red peppers and mushrooms. It was my morning pre-workout meal. After my workout I was too tired to do anything else and wound up not cooking.

Think I'm gonna get tacos

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #1772 on:** August 17, 2015, 12:05:52 PM »

GF and I were gonna meet at her place at 10.
She's being a dingus, oversleeps, and I can't get into the apartment.
Buzzing the door and calling her phone but nothing.
Walk around back and think about scaling this fence when a bank employee comes out looking like

Apologize and explain my story, he says the fence is bank property but also good luck.
Finally find the way in.
Open a garage door and pass through the garage to the back yard.
Then scale the fire escape and get in through the living room window.
Didn't get arrested

Kara · « **Reply #1773 on:** August 17, 2015, 02:21:49 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 17, 2015, 11:41:59 AM

20 more minutes until lunch. I made it brehs.

All I ate yesterday was four scrambled eggs w/red peppers and mushrooms. It was my morning pre-workout meal. After my workout I was too tired to do anything else and wound up not cooking.

Think I'm gonna get tacos

I am not a nutritionist, but isn't it counterproductive to work out and not eat for that long? (If only because you don't repair muscle and replenish energy stores.)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1774 on:** August 17, 2015, 02:44:21 PM »

Quote from: Vularai on August 17, 2015, 02:21:49 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 17, 2015, 11:41:59 AM
20 more minutes until lunch. I made it brehs.

All I ate yesterday was four scrambled eggs w/red peppers and mushrooms. It was my morning pre-workout meal. After my workout I was too tired to do anything else and wound up not cooking.

Think I'm gonna get tacos

I am not a nutritionist, but isn't it counterproductive to work out and not eat for that long? (If only because you don't repair muscle and replenish energy stores.)

Actually yes. Still I didn't feel like cooking, and didn't want to order anything (or going to Taco Bell).

Tonight I'm going to make some baked salmon with a garlic butter sauce, plus some sweet potatoes w/ginger and one more side dish I haven't decided on yet.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #1775 on:** August 18, 2015, 01:08:17 PM »

Credit score came back higher than expected, pre-approved, looking at mountain homes tonight

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #1776 on:** August 18, 2015, 04:51:36 PM »

being sent to philly for tax systems training

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1777 on:** August 18, 2015, 04:59:43 PM »

Mountain home near a lake and forest?

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #1778 on:** August 18, 2015, 05:15:30 PM »

The ones I'm looking at aren't lakeside or anything but yup lots of lakes up there, surrounded by Mt Hood National Forest. Fingers crossed!

Kara · « **Reply #1779 on:** August 18, 2015, 05:25:16 PM »

Having good credit.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #1780 on:** August 18, 2015, 05:33:21 PM »

Had some pretty #struggle moments in my life to keep that payment history pristine, but with the sell of my old house I've really adulted myself into a stable financial future

Brehvolution · « **Reply #1781 on:** August 19, 2015, 01:31:04 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on August 18, 2015, 05:33:21 PM

Had some pretty #struggle moments in my life to keep that payment history pristine, but with the sell of my old house I've really adulted myself into a stable financial future

Your good fortune seemed to start around the time I sent you an xbox live gift card for secret santa a couple of years back.

Sometimes a little nudge is all it takes.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1782 on:** August 19, 2015, 01:47:16 PM »

Slept in till noon cuddling with my dog.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1783 on:** August 19, 2015, 02:56:11 PM »

Im home alone all week as my wife and daugther are with her folks.

Its not a real triumph cause I miss them, but the total lack of responsibility is nice

Brehvolution · « **Reply #1784 on:** August 19, 2015, 02:58:37 PM »

The first couple days are nice and then it gets old and boring.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #1785 on:** August 19, 2015, 03:22:47 PM »

Yeah, I always have big plans of what I'm going to do when the family isn't around -- usually end up sitting around bored and lonely.

Put an offer in last night, fingers crossed

Kara · « **Reply #1786 on:** August 19, 2015, 03:36:20 PM »

I'm always bored and lonely so I don't even notice.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1787 on:** August 19, 2015, 03:46:55 PM »

My knee felt great today and I was able to get a good workout in before work

back to styling on old people and lazy teens

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1788 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:00:49 PM »

Congrats on your feel good knee

Kara · « **Reply #1789 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:00:52 PM »

I really need to get myself to work out in the mornings during the workweek. I'm too gassed in the evening to do what I want to do.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1790 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:15:49 PM »

It's perfect. I used to work out in the evening but things started to get real crowded due to the football team beginning practice; I work out at a highschool track less than 5 minutes from my place. Whereas in the morning (or around noon on weekdays) there might be 1-3 other people there, plus the weather isn't too hot. This morning there was an older guy on the track and a lady doing the bleachers with her young son.

I job/walk the track for a couple miles and then do the bleacher stairs for most of my session.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1791 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:47:07 PM »

My gay asian hairdresser noticed I had lost weight. This is the third time I've seen him. I'm hot stuffs dudes.

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Also had 1200cal worth of danishes today and 900cal worth of doughnuts yesterday

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studyguy · « **Reply #1792 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:52:30 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on August 19, 2015, 04:47:07 PM

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Also had 1200cal worth of danishes today and 900cal worth of doughnuts yesterday
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Just think of it as more fuel to burn.
We'll all make it breh.

Kara · « **Reply #1793 on:** August 19, 2015, 05:05:49 PM »

That's like 2 donuts. I'm starting to think you aren't actually binge eating but have a body image disorder.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #1794 on:** August 19, 2015, 05:19:01 PM »

Actually that was on purpose. Usually I get half a dozen, but that was a bit of self control.

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #1795 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:42:24 AM »

Moved my GF into her new apartment, where my best friend and dealer is one of her roommates.

The two people I see the most living in the same apartment

This level of convenience

Kara · « **Reply #1796 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:29:15 AM »

Bike shorts I mail ordered are too big. Despite Arvie's best efforts I'm going to star in The Machinist 2: First Blood opposite BrandNew someday.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1797 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:26:14 AM »

Quote from: Swishercrat on August 20, 2015, 01:42:24 AM

Moved my GF into her new apartment, where my best friend and dealer is one of her roommates.

The two people I see the most living in the same apartment

This level of convenience

sounds like you'll be sharing that girl soon.

Rufus · « **Reply #1798 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:31:40 AM »

Didn't want to say it...

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #1799 on:** August 20, 2015, 10:02:42 AM »

Well, there's always the potential the person you're dating could turn out to be a massive whore. Right now, not too worried since I trust her and this is my best friend since elementary school.

There's also 4 other roommates, 2 of them a couple so she'll be with another chick in this apartment.

Will update if I get cucked bruhs

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Author Topic: Please share your triumph of the day (Read 799623 times)