Found this on one of my back molars. I leave for a 3 week trip tomorrow. I don’t have pain or much sensitivity, can still eat and drink anything fine. I’ve gotten a couple opinions saying it can wait but I’m very anxious about it bc I will be out of country. The biggest concerns to me is mainly the crack going down to my gums, but also the size of the indent and how dark it is. Thanks for any advice
Found this on one of my back molars. I leave for a 3 week trip tomorrow. I don’t have pain or much sensitivity, can still eat and drink anything fine. I’ve gotten a couple opinions saying it can wait but I’m very anxious about it bc I will be out of country. The biggest concerns to me is mainly the crack going down to my gums, but also the size of the indent and how dark it is. Thanks for any advice
Recently been very interested in starting serious sprint training. I wrestled in highschool so never trained running or sprinting intentionally, but I ran an 11.0 100m, so I would think theres potential to be decent if I trained for it? Just don’t know how to start. I’ve remained very active with lots of running hiking and lifting. But slightly overwhelmed with all the info out there and obviously want to prevent injury at early stages.
Any recommendations on the best way to start?
I am going to be leaving on a 3 week trip in two days. And I just found this while brushing my teeth. There is no pain even with cold water. I have been eating no problem up until I found it. I have been to dentist within a year. Is this emergency enough to get something done before my trip?I would also have to get out of work at a very important time. Maybe just a stain?
Thank you for the advice.
Hey everyone, looking for some perspective from those in the defense/aerospace industry. To preface I used AI to help me write this in a way that makes sense.
I’m a 24M Mechanical Engineer (graduated 2023) currently working for the government as an engineer. I’ve been there about 2 years. I recently interviewed with Lockheed Martin for a role I’ve wanted. They moved incredibly fast—called me the next day with an offer.
The Problem:
After running the numbers, I’m leaning toward turning it down, and it feels like a massive "failing upward" moment or a huge mistake.
Here’s the breakdown:
• Pay: It’s a lateral move. Because of LM's pay bands, even at the high end, it’s basically what I make now.
• The "Tenure" Trap: I am exactly 6 months away from hitting my 3-year tenure/milestone at my gov job. If I leave now, I forfeit thousands in 401k matching and lose my permanent reinstatement eligibility.
• Logistics: I’d have to move far from family and break a lease with about 6 months left on it. They offered relocation assistance, but it still would be a net financial loss or a "break-even" at best.
• Timeline: They want someone to start ASAP, and I’m realizing I can’t realistically uproot my life that fast for zero pay increase.
The Conflict:
I really want the LM brand name on my resume. I feel like it opens doors that gov work doesn't. I’ve had good luck with interviews lately(10-15 interviews and 2 offers in 6 months), but local private-sector roles in my high-demand area haven't been biting as much.
Am I overthinking the "milestones" at my current job? Is it worth taking a financial hit and moving away from family just to get a Defense Prime on my resume early in my career, or should I wait the 6 months until I’m "vested" and my lease is up?
TL;DR: Got an offer from a dream company (Lockheed), but it's lateral pay, requires an immediate far move away from family, and I’d lose 401k matching/tenure by leaving 6 months too early. What would you do?
Went into college with very little money, studied hard in school while working, graduated a year early, landed a good paying job after graduating and paid off $50k in loans. While working I saved and saved and invested at the right time. Hope the next $100k comes even quicker