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Update: I've lost some 30+ lbs. It's been fairly consistent weight loss over 6+ months I've gotten the lecture from well intended coworkers about unknown long term side effects with new medications. My response is simple: I know what the long term side effects will be if I don't make this change from my own experience: Sleep apnea, lower back issues, high triglycerides, high blood pressure meds, multiple abdominal hernias, family history of early cardiac death / disabling strokes. My doctor asked if I have a specific goal in mind, I just want to be sub obese 5'8" 180s. Will I continue to be on this drug for maintenance after goal weight? Unknown. I'll make the decision later in the year with input from my doctors. For me, this continues to be the right decision with manageable side effects.

First EV was a 105 mile range Mercedes B250 powered with 1st gen Tesla technology. No fast charging options. Range anxiety was real. Especially in the winter. Current EV - Volvo XC40 Recharge with 220 miles. Fast charging at 150KW so under 20% battery to 80% battery usually around 30 minutes. Winter range is 150-180 miles depending on temp and road conditions. I'm happy with it overall. I've taken it on road trips as far as 700 miles in a single summer day to DC. Takes a little planning and research. About to get much easier when Tesla opens their network up. I find that traveling into the rural centers of Illinois and Indiana are charging deserts about to get better with Tesla's network assisting. If it had 250 miles range, it be best for the longer trips. The stops to charge don't bother me as long as there are amenities like food and rest room options nearby. I found on the DC trip, I'd hook up to the charger, restroom break, walk the dog, grab a quick bite, chill out while eating, walk dog once more, the charge would be complete. It's amazing how much time you can get back by not babysitting a gas pump. I'd look at an app like Plugshare and see what fast charging options are along the routes of frequent roadtrips. You'd definitely want to have a home charger installed. You can get by on a wall outlet if you work from home. However, having the 240v 40 amp option will be nice if you ever need to drive a lot in a single day, and want to be ready the next day.

Any advice? I'm the executor/trustee of the last of the family money. I'm bound and determined that I'm not going to dip into my money to continue to support my sibling once their portion of inheritance runs out. Any advice on how to get a 49yo teenager to wisen up and stop spending excessive unneeded things? I allowed some of their inheritance to pay off one of their multiple max'd credit card with the clear communication to use that and pay it off in full every month. That hasn't happened. Now I'm faced with a crossroads. I love them, but I can't break their self-destructive habits. Sadly, writing this. It's clear to me. No advice will work without my loved one tackling the root of their self destructive behaviors. Food addiction, OCD - hoarding behaviors, low self-esteem, etc. It's well past time for therapy. It's super sad, but with their health problems I fear all I'm doing is trying to stretch their remaining inheritance until they eat themselves into an early grave. #shitTheydontcoverGrowingup

Echoing this... my mom never calculated her net worth. Kept working until disability forced her into retirement. I thought the reassurance that she was financially set for retirement would have been a comfort. Instead I got the reply, "what good does this do me? Money can't reverse this. (Wheelchair - mobility issues)" After that - "I'd rather die while I'm living; then live while I'm dead." Growing older but not up - Jimmy Buffett became a mantra. Save for the rainy day by all means; but don't forget to enjoy life today.

I've been on the journey since August 2023. I'm plateauing out 1.7mg/week right now past couple months. The side effects were manageable with little indigestion/nausea for me. I've dropped roughly 25 lbs since August. It's not the right decision for everyone, but I feel this is the right decision for me. There's always a cost for any of our decisions. Not doing anything to reduce the weight and continuing to lie to myself that I can diet and exercise my way out of 2 decades of obesity, comes with a side effect of remaining as heavy as I have always been. Family history has some significant overlaps, and I don't intend to repeat the same pathologies. I know what my likely life expectancy would be if I stay on that path.

Yeah, I'd want to work in some capacity. Ideally, keep the hours flexible, stress to a minimum and decent Healthcare benefits.

FIRE Financial Independent Retire Early folks are a bit crazy. However, I do wonder more and more at what point should I start to pull back from working full-time. I've been single AF for most of my adulthood. I'll likely be the last of my immediate family. I don't intend to pass along an inheritance to anyone. My early retirement concerns are: Affording Quality Healthcare to enable Quality of Life - I'd rather die while I'm living then live when I'm dead. Finding purpose in retirement Knowing when I can push back and be "okay" (figure that will likely need a financial advisor) Affording my indulgences from time to time For those approaching or in-retirement, how did you answer some of these questions?

Thumbs on the experience. 5 stars - will book again if travel overlaps. We spent about 2 hours together and it was super nice.

No worries cause there's no Wegovy to be found. CVS won't even try to fill the script for the starter doses.

I had a barstool there for a few years in the late 2000s to early 2010s before work creeped back up on my time. Michael my favorite bartender has left again for Florida. I'd need to start all over. So many good nights I can barely remember. Melrose diner for breakfast! I need to schedule some nights out from my suburban existence.

I'm attempting to get in the pipeline for Wegovy for weight loss. Curious if anyone else has had the experience? I have several friends on Ozempic for diabetes control so I'm expecting some GI side effects.

My dates got bumped. I'm going to defcon. Also the Atomic Test Site Museum is doing a tour of the test range so I'm sticking around for that.

I booked a great rate for the Cosmopolitan months in advance. Unfortunately, I won't be able to fly out on the day planned, but I will arrive the day after. Can I virtually check-in over the phone to maintain the existing rate? I don't mind paying for the night I can't use. If I modify the dates online, the rates change and go crazy. Likewise, I'm likely going to extend the reservation into the start of the week typically their slow period. Any advice on best way to handle it? Call Hotel directly? I'm sure folks have run into flight delays/rescheduling.

Bumping this cause I'm leaning towards going to Hacker Summer Camp as a lark/excuse to go see some Vegas shows / talent. Anyone else going in 2023? Black Hat/Defcon?