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My dad wants me to be a doctor but I want to become something else (engineer). And I don't know how to make him see that (link)
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Both are honorable fields and both can pay very well. So now it becomes what do you want to spend your working life doing - which will you enjoy doing, fulfill you and make you feel a contributor to humanity.
This is the conversation that you need to have with your father. Whether HE is happy with his own work role or is simply paying the bills, he will want the best for his child and their happiness. (OR, he should) A heart-to-heart with him letting him know that you are naturally inclined toward engineering and that is where your interest lies is needed.
*I* would rather make $150,000 at a job that I enjoy than $200,000 at a job that is drudgery and I hate.
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To pursue engineering, you can get into the field with an Associate's degree (2 years), but will need a minimum of 4 years to be an actual engineer.
You're looking at 10-14 years to become a medical doctor and when you do it's not a 9-5 job.
4 Year undergrad
4 year medical school
3-7 years ERAS residency
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Best of luck, I hope it works out as you hope!
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If a guy acts like he likes me some days but then the next second he may be hard to read what should I do
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It might be that he's trying to get a read on YOUR interest in HIM, being too nervous to make an actual approach until he's more confident that you would be accepting of it.
I met a girl in my last year of high school. I really started to like her, but wasn't sure how she felt about me. Things dragged on with little interaction between us until finally one of MY friends told one of HER friends that I was interested in her.
(That girl is my wife now.)
It's hard to put yourself out there when you're not sure how receptive the other person will be. And these days with everything so "politically correct" it's extra scary.
If you feel comfortable with it, maybe you can be gently encouraging to help give him the signals that he's looking for. It's a give and take from both sides, but it helps the guy to have even some idea that the girl is receptive to him.
Good luck with it!
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Hello, I'm a female in my 20s. I've been having anxiety off and on for most of my life. It started getting worse when I moved to a new town where I only knew a few people. It's an unfamiliar place to me and I started to feel anxious whenever I would leave the house. I decided to finally get help so I went to see a doctor and explained the situation to her. After talking to her for a while she said something that kind of offended me. She said she feels like I'm withholding information. It seemed like she was trying to search for a bigger reason why I might be having anxiety, even though I just told her what it was. I felt like she was judging me or accusing me of hiding something. Why would I withhold information if I'm coming to her for help? We already started off on the wrong foot so I'm thinking about just canceling my next appointment and going to someone else. Should I try one more time and explain to her how I felt? Or should I start over with a new doctor? (link)
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It could be that she was simply trying to help you identify any underlying causes for your anxiety, but chose an unfortunate approach to do that.
It's important that you have a connection with your doctor. That you feel comfortable sharing with them and that you feel heard by them.
I was in an overall similar situation when I was not much older than you. I tried another doctor and that worked out exceptionally well for me.
I'm male and not sure if it was because the successful second doctor was female or if it was simply because she was so engaged with what I was saying and so compassionate.
I don't know if the gender is at all relevant, but my opinion is that you should indeed try another doctor.
I wish you peace and joy.
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My boyfriend and I have been dating 9 months starting July 27th and we will be dating a year on October 27th and I have no idea what to get him for our 1 year anniversary. I am going to start putting money back now so I will have the money for his anniversary gift . Home of his hobbies are reading . He loves comic books and Stephen King books. He likes anything superhero related and Marvel related. He loves Legos . He likes to cook. He likes Night mare before Christmas and Star Wars. He likes the music artist Korn .any tips are greatly appreciated even diy ideas are welcome. Thank you in advance.
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It's hard for an outsider to answer a question like this, but you seem to have quite a bit to work with here. A lot of this is going to depend on what sort of funds you'll have available to PURCHASE a gift.
I capitalize 'purchase' because it doesn't necessarily have to be a gift as such. I've been married for almost 50 years and my favorite thing on OUR anniversary is to spend a fun day with my wife. We'll go to a diner for breakfast, take a ride or do something fun and in the evening we'll get nicely dressed and go out for dinner at a good restaurant. I'd rather have a memorable day with her than some store-bought thing that I may or may not even need or want.
That having been said:
- Amazon will likely have the most current Stephen King books in both hardcover & eBooks AND music downloads.
- Lego kits aren't cheap, but from what you posted a Lego STAR WARS kit would almost certainly make a hit. I googled "lego star wars" and got a lot of hits. Same thing by googling "lego marvel."
- Cooking is a great thing because everybody benefits! I started cooking when I retired and a stand mixer is the best thing ever. Also, silicone spoons & spatulas, high quality measuring cups and spoons, high quality Chef knife if he doesn't have one, etc. If he BAKES at all, then good quality baking pans of a variety of sizes.
I hope this helps. Happy Upcoming Anniversary!
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so, there is this guy at school i joined this school this year and now its only a month left but i've had a crush on his since half the year he's 11th nd im 10th and once i noticed him i looked at him and when i do he almost always looks back or i sometimes catch him looking at me even while he's talking to his friends and i have no idea if he like me because he doesn't smile while looking at me, well neither do i but that's because im nervous thinking he might not smile back and well people tell me im pretty but gosh i have no idea if he'll ever approach shoukd i follow him on instagram, should i approach and how? i really like him (link)
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A relevant story from when I was a kid:
My parents rented a cottage in a beach town. There were others cottages spaced out here and there amongst the pine trees on the property.
When not at the beach, my parents would read or whatever while I played outside. Within a day or two after we arrived another family arrived with a girl about my age.
We were there for two weeks and they apparently were also, or maybe even longer. Anyway, we played outside SEPARATELY until the day before we were to leave for home because neither one of had the courage to approach the other.
My father finally noticed the girl and encouraged me to "be brave and go talk to her." I decided that I would do it and we hit it off immediately. On the day that my family was leaving, she hugged me and said that she wishes that I had come over sooner.
I think of that from time to time, MANY MANY years later.
I hope that your takeaway from this story is that you should "be brave and go talk to him." You've nothing to lose and who knows, maybe everything to gain.
Good luck with it!
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My roommate (f/20) and I (f/20) moved out of the dorms late last year and into an apartment. Because rent around here is really steep, we were only able to afford a one-bedroom apartment. We initially planned to get a couple of twin beds for our shared bedroom but, in the interest of saving more money, we decided to get one queen bed, which we both share.
At first, we worried this might be a mistake, but it's actually worked out really well. Every night, it seems like we lie in bed chatting about anything and everything for at least a half-hour before finally drifting off to sleep. It's kind of like being a kid again and getting to have a sleep over every night. Plus, knowing we're gonna be sharing a bed at night encourages us to settle any disagreements we may have during the day when they occur. Because of these two factors, I feel this arrangement has helped strengthen our friendship.
Of course, our friends (not to mention my parents) think it's weird that we do this, since we aren't gay. I don't know, maybe it is a little weird. What do you think? Is this weird? And even if it is, should it matter, given how well it's worked out? (link)
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I think that it's nice that you have such a good relationship with someone who you are so obviously comfortable with.
You've apparently found comfort and joy with this other person, and her with you. That is something to be cherished and protected.
When we're younger it's hard to not look to the opinions of others and maybe even societal "norms."
As time goes by you learn that you do what works for you regardless of what others might think. because, who CARES what others might think.
I wish you all the best.
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I took a break from school and started a retail job a few months ago. I thought it was going to be fun, but it turned out to be way more stressful than I thought. It's very fast paced and it seems like it's always busy with customers. When I get home from work I don't have any energy to do anything else. In the time that I've been there, many people quit. A lot of them just stopped showing up, and I understand why. I asked my boss if she could shorten my hours, but it didn't really help.It's very tiring, and the managers are nowhere to be found whenever we need help. I decided to sign back up for college and I'm starting the end of August. I was trying to hang on until then, but everyday I'm feeling more and more like I want to quit. I even called out a few days last week. Would it be OK if I just quit or would it look better if I put in my 2-weeks? I want to tell my boss that I'm going back to school, but she might ask why don't I stay until August. What would be a good reason for leaving? The truth is that I can't take the stress anymore, but I wanted to leave on a good note. Any advice? (link)
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When I retired from work I took a part time job in a Mom & Pop store because I thought that I would be bored without having a daily routine.
I had a customer-facing role in Information Technology when I retired, so I assumed that I would easily fit into the environment of a retail store.
NOPE! I will say that I liked some aspects of the job and there were some regular customers who always made my day, but then there were the others... I now have a MUCH greater appreciation for the people who help me in stores, restaurants, etc.
YOU don't want to burn any bridges, so *I* would recommend talking to boss and explaining that the work situation is not one that you can continue to deal with.
Be firm in your approach; explain that you need to leave and are willing to give a 2-week notice, but in two weeks [from the day that you speak to your boss] you will no longer be working there.
Good luck with it!
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I am a 30 year old female and I live at home my mom and stepdad . I live at home because I have some disabilities. I just dentures and the place I went to did not do them right. My stepdad has took me 3 times already and refuses to take me again. The dentures are to big for mouthy. I can't even wear them . I don't drive due to anxiety. He yelled at me when I asked me to take me again. My mom can't take me due to an illness where she uses a wheelchair. I don't know where to turn. I even suggedted going on the medical van by myself because they take you to all appointments for free if you have Medicare but my mom said no to that. Is there anything else I can do to get these things fixed. I have been going around with no teeth. (link)
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This is an older post, so I hope that you got a satisfactory answer already...
- It's unfortunate that a father won't take his daughter how ever many trips that it requires to make things right with the dentures. Maybe a bus?
- Maybe a friend or relative?
- There may be support services in your area where volunteers will take people to appointments. Check with your local hospital or clinic, maybe.
You may be able to use a denture adhesive like Polygrip until the dentures are properly fitted.
If the dentist is unwilling to do a fresh build of the dentures, they can do a re-line of the existing denture. This is done for people whose mouth has changed and their denture no longer fits properly. It's a matter of filling the existing denture with the molding material, getting a fresh impression and using that to create a refit that works better for you.
Good luck with it.
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Hi. I'm a 16 y/o girl. I guess you could say I'm generally a pretty good kid. I've never been in any major trouble. So, I've never been grounded. Most of my friends, on the other hand, have been grounded at least once in their lives. I'm actually curious as to what it's like. Like, to the degree that I find myself daydreaming about what I could do to get myself grounded so I can finally find out. Am I weird for doing this? I'm sure my friends would think I'm psycho. What do you think? (link)
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I think that everybody has pretty much said what there is to say about this...
I would just add one thing: Have a "code word" that your parents will know means that you want them to say NO to whatever you are asking.
If you always call them Mom & Dad, for example, have the code words be something like "ma" and "daddy"
You're on the phone or in the presence of a friend(s) who is asking you to do something that you don't want to do:
- Ma, can I go to the concert with Annie this Saturday?
Mom says NO and you look like you tried - YOU didn't say no, you parents aren't allowing it.
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I have asked a question on here before about this, but I have blackheads on my nose, and I have tried the biore nose strips, but they didn't work. I have tried them several times, and have made sure I have used them properly. I've also tried to use a DIY scrub with nutmeg and a little bit of milk, that didn't really work either. Are there any suggestions on what will get rid of these black heads?? Thanks! (link)
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Heredity and hormones are the main contributing factors and there is not likely to be a quick & easy fix...
In addition to what's already been said regarding treatments, be careful of your diet.
You'll want to avoid things that aggravate the problem (greasy fried foods, chocolate) and try to get more vegetables and fruits that will help with the overall balance of your body systems.
Lastly, in support of your Internet research, I had a friend as a kid who would boil/simmer water and put his head over the pot to steam his skin.
I'm not sure of the exact process beyond that, but he said that it made the cleaning and scrubs that he used more effective.
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my bf and I made out last night. he slept over at my place. when we started making out, he tried to put his finger in my vagina. before the finger entered, I felt pain. he tried it the second time and the same thing happened. am scared because am a virgin. I just want to know if am still a virgin. (link)
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I generally don't go anywhere near questions like this, but clicked "Random Question," ended up here and do have just one comment:
If your hymen was compromised by anything EXCEPT penetration by a penis, you ARE still a virgin.
(I know from our daughter that a tampon can break the hymen and obviously not change the virgin status.)
To suggest otherwise is irresponsible at best...
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i declared chapter 13 bankruptcy last year...three months ago i underwent bi-lat total knee replacements which in turn a relied on a loved one to care for my bills...i only had two..comed and cable which i closed both my accounts before entering the hospital...i had a total combined balance of about 400.00... well to shorten this up all they had to do was make a 20$ payment on each to keep them current and failed to so which led to collections and a 160 point drop in my score. they dont get how much they screwed me...how can i explain to them the the impact this has on me monetarily.. i should say us..
sincerely
james chicago (link)
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I agree that letting them know that you were financially hurt by their lack of responsibility is one thing, but more important is to work on fixing the damage.
There are a number of resources to help you with this. I would suggest including the relevant Reddit forum, where you can read answers and post questions.
You will have to create an account to post, but it's free and asks for nothing more than a username and password.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Credit
Good luck with this.
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sir i need activation powder,is it mercuric acetate? (link)
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I would have to say that it IS, based on the product description (pasted in below) on the following site:
http://manufacturer.ec21.com/mercuric_acetate.html
"...Widely used in reversing or activating any oxidation process taken place in black or white negatives.
We offer Activating Powder also known as Mercuric Acetate in various LR / AR / ASC grades which is widely procured..."
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Hey guys,
I know this is such a dumb question but I need some help on a glitch in some Xbox One game called Mad Max (ripper special edition) where the final mission is glitching. I'll tell you everything that's happening if there's anyone that can help here.
If not I don't know if it's okay with the website's policy to direct me to another place to ask them about this.
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You don't say WHAT the issue is, but as always, Google is your friend. Look here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MadMax/comments/3j7d7f/attention_ripper_editionbuyers/
"Apparently the car body that comes as bonus DLC of the Ripper Edition of the Mad Max game is bugged as of now. I atleast can not, at all, use the Longshot when in the Ripper. It looks like Max is trying to use the Shotgun as the Longshot, as if I didn't have the Longshot. If I switch my car body back to the one I chose in the beginning (ShovelFace) I can use the Longshot again without problems, so I was able to find the cause of the bug - the Ripper car body.
So until that is fixed (which is hopefully soon) you should not use this car body."
Good luck with it!
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hey guys i was wondering if u guys have any song recommendations about heart break and like love hurts and stuff? i know there are loads but maybe something similar to gnash and blackbear's style??
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First, I'm and old guy and have no idea who those two are.
That having been said, how about old school "Love Hurts" by Nazareth?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/181-3878511-6675268?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nazareth+love+hurts
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Where, in East Tulsa can I go to get my ears pierced?
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Google is your friend. Check here: http://www.yellowpages.com/tulsa-ok/ear-piercing
Generally, you will find ear piercing at most malls; jewelry stores, department stores, etc.
Also tattoo shops often do ear/body piercing. (Modern tattoo shops typically have higher standards of cleanliness than the old school ones.)
No matter where you end up going, be very aware of the overall environment; be sure that you're in a place where you'd be OK with them breaking your skin with their equipment.
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Hey guys !
I'm trying to choose my type of car here and I think having a huge SUV is a great idea, so this may be too typical of me to ask but I really would like to know what do you call the EXACT height/distance between the bottom of the vehicle's door and the ground. Like I need the exact name in order to google it. Yes i need to sit that high off other vehicles xP
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I don't believe that there is a specification for this that I know of. "Hip Point" may be a descriptive term, but I don't know of an actual definition for this.
Generally, there are a few things that affect being able to provide a specific number for the ground to seat height. This is easily done for things such as with wheelbase, length, etc., but there are variables with seats...
The suspension system of the vehicle, size of the wheels, (15", 16", 17") and that the height of most modern seats can electrically raised or lowered all affect this.
You're certainly right in thinking that an SUV would be the way to go, but you don't necessarily need one of those ridiculous boats. Look at vehicles like the Toyota Highlander, maybe a Honda CRV, etc.
I think that finding just what works for you will be to narrow your choices based on price, features and options, color.... whatever you'd normally look for in a vehicle and then apply Butt-to-Seat to make the final decision.
Good luck with this!
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so i work with this woman she's been wanting to hangout so got her number i called her up her phone rang 4 times heard her saying something then it just say on the phone call ended i am pretty sure its her phone not me being hang up you know when something that isn't right when you work in the restaurant they all talk about the bad and the good i have not seen her or talk to her for almost 2 too 3 weeks the vibe that i am getting from my co work is a very positive one so j am sure by now she's talking to my co work you know how the ladys are they like to talk about guys i bet she's wondering how come jomie hasn't called or text my plan is just get to the point what i am thinking is just go to my work wait for her to get off and ask her to follow me to starbucks the place where we work its like 5 too 10 minutes to drive and the starbucks its like i just walk there so isn't a good idea to ask her that way ill just stop by to my work ask her to follow me to starbucks (link)
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I do not want to sound high-handed or whatever other way you might describe it, but...
PLEASE consider the use of punctuation. Appropriate capitalization would also be nice, but honestly I gave up on trying to read that.
I assume that you wrote that on a phone or tablet, but still, reading that is not a pleasant experience.
Sincerely, good luck with whatever this is about.
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I am a young adult that does not feel independent because I still live with my parent. I am a young adult that took 3 years to graduate from a community college. I only had two summer jobs(one this summer) and I compare myself to others and sometimes I feel behind. Although I am a good student, I feel that I lack what I should have which is independence. My plan to obtain imdependence was to leave home and go away to college. But, after spending 3 years at a community college, I have to spend 3 more years at a 4 year university. I feel like I failed myself and I am worried about the expense of college for the next 3 years. I just need a positive perspective because right now, I just feel overwhelmed and caught in my emotions.
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Well, first thing: NOBODY, EVER has failed themselves by getting an education.
The concern over the cost of the education is something faced by many (most?) people. On that, I don't have much to offer... job on the side, student loans and don't waste what funds you DO have on frivolous stuff.
It certainly sounds as though you're on the right track. It's probably hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel NOW, but each day brings you one step closer to your final goal of living well by way of the opportunities that a good education can provide and independence attained through living well.
Hannibal of The A-Team would love this situation; it's a plan destined to come together!
Best of luck!
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You answered my question about making a job change recently. After initially accepting the offer, I recanted and turned it down. Later that day the HR Manager left me a voicemail stating management really liked me and wanted to sweeten the offer. I called this morning. Instead of making an offer, she asked me what it would take to get me to come. I gave her a number that was 6% more than what Iwas offered, but still well within the stated salary range. She later sent an email saying she gave the proposal to management and that they were going to pursue other candidates. They didn't even make a counter offer, and said they really didn't think I wanted the job. I thought it was bizarre. (link)
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I agree, it IS odd. In my humble opinion, they were fishing. I think that, basically, they're looking for someone with a specific skill set to suit their needs and once they have their selection of candidates, they're looking to see they can get for the least amount of money.
Also in my humble opinion, that is probably not a company for whom you would enjoy working.
Best regards.
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