Random Thought Thread v2

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Omg my accountant pushes back so hard on me for wanting to get a new f150 that isn't basically a base model. And I literally need a truck for work. You're saying you could work things so I could buy sick cars through the business?!

Theres a sweet-spot. I wouldnt advocate buying a hugely expensive new truck, but within reason? Of course there are advantages to having a new vehicle.

My Ferrari example only works in very specific cases.

[you&me]

Originally Posted by Locke

Theres a sweet-spot. I wouldnt advocate buying a hugely expensive new truck, but within reason? Of course there are advantages to having a new vehicle.

My Ferrari example only works in very specific cases.

Go on...

[Locke]

Originally Posted by you&me

Go on...

Oh theres multiple ways of making it work depending on circumstances.

Most of them are in 'The Grey.'

[fotze2]

This study is speaks to me. God I hate people like this. If you are talking about how busy you are all the time, you ain't, and we all see it.

https://studyfinds.org/stress-bragging-co-workers/

Bragging about how busy you are makes people think you’re an idiot

ATHENS, Ga. — “I’m just so swamped!” We’ve all worked with that person who seems to wear their stress like a badge of honor, constantly boasting about how overworked and overwhelmed they are. However, new research shows this “stress bragging” behavior does more harm than good. Researchers from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business have found that people who frequently complain about their stressful work lives are seen as less competent and less likable by their colleagues.

[activeStick]

Just thought about this now, but I can't remember the last time I saw a Dalmatian. What happened to those beautiful pups?

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Just thought about this now, but I can't remember the last time I saw a Dalmatian. What happened to those beautiful pups?

The breed has a reputation of being #######s.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Just thought about this now, but I can't remember the last time I saw a Dalmatian. What happened to those beautiful pups?

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

The breed has a reputation of being #######s.

And they have been so inbred they are a physical nightmare, or so my vet friends tells me

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Just thought about this now, but I can't remember the last time I saw a Dalmatian. What happened to those beautiful pups?

There was this lady who tried to make them into a coat...







But that movie was a long time ago so they're not that popular now.

[fotze2]

Here's a question I probably know the answer already but just in case.

You quit a job half-way through the year. You have a health spending account of $X. I assume that the amount is pro-rated by $X/2 based on time there. Maybe the slight chance you are entitled to the whole thing Jan 1, but I doubt it, I don't really want to ask the HR lady how I best extract more cash from them after pulling the pin.

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Here's a question I probably know the answer already but just in case.

You quit a job half-way through the year. You have a health spending account of $X. I assume that the amount is pro-rated by $X/2 based on time there. Maybe the slight chance you are entitled to the whole thing Jan 1, but I doubt it, I don't really want to ask the HR lady how I best extract more cash from them after pulling the pin.

Wouldn't the HSA be terminated once you leave? I think ours is if I understand correctly.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Locke

Oh theres multiple ways of making it work depending on circumstances.

Most of them are in 'The Grey.'

I'm comfortable in the grey, but my accountant is not. Rules are his favourite thing and he loves interpreting them in the least fun way possible.

Shoulda gone to Locke. Kicking myself now.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Here's a question I probably know the answer already but just in case.

You quit a job half-way through the year. You have a health spending account of $X. I assume that the amount is pro-rated by $X/2 based on time there. Maybe the slight chance you are entitled to the whole thing Jan 1, but I doubt it, I don't really want to ask the HR lady how I best extract more cash from them after pulling the pin.

I've never seen any health benefit plans where things are prorated. Once things rollover you have access to 100% of that benefit amount (HSA, eye care, dental care, massage etc.) Just submit your claims and you are good.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I'm comfortable in the grey, but my accountant is not. Rules are his favourite thing and he loves interpreting them in the least fun way possible.

Shoulda gone to Locke. Kicking myself now.

He doesn’t have time for you, now that tax season is over he is writing his greyhound memoirs.

- now taking suggestions for the book title -

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

The breed has a reputation of being #######s.

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

And they have been so inbred they are a physical nightmare, or so my vet friends tells me

Totally forgot about this, until you reminded me.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by surferguy

He doesn’t have time for you, now that tax season is over he is writing his greyhound memoirs.

- now taking suggestions for the book title -

You're just jealous!

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by Locke

You're just jealous!

Greying - Tales of jealously from the depths of a depot

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Greying - Tales of jealously from the depths of a depot

Grey-dogging it.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Grey-dogging it.

Yeah. Thats the attitude of someone who gets sent to Banff in a luggage compartment.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Wouldn't the HSA be terminated once you leave? I think ours is if I understand correctly.

Ya, but I have a week or so to blast through $1200 bucks on colostomy bags or something like that.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by fotze2

Ya, but I have a week or so to blast through $1200 bucks on colostomy bags or something like that.

One pair of very expensive prescription sunglasses?