RSV season is officially eating my soul

honestly idk how much more charting my brain can physically handle. Currently stuck on a night shift where I had to admit like five toddlers for standard rsv/bronchiolitis. kids screaming, parents exhausted, just pure chaos.

But the absolute worst part is the hospital admin expecting these massive novel-length admit notes for what basically boils down to "suction and oxygen". Its so draining. lately ive just been dumping the raw emr vitals into around notes to piece together the H&Ps because my brain literally stops working after the third screaming infant.

it's almost 4am and I'm still sitting here clicking redundant billing boxes in epic while everyone else is asleep. Please tell me the census drops soon. I need a nap

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u/grahamhart_ — 9 days ago

Moving is literally a second full time job that pays nothing

I swear I don't know how people move out of state without completely losing it. Sitting here surrounded by boxes trying to secure a lease down in austin and every time I blink a place is already gone. Zillow is basically a graveyard of outdated listings ngl

Eventually I just outsourced the headache to one place locators because my brain couldn't handle calling another leasing office that sends me straight to voicemail

But seriously how do you guys actually finish packing? I keep finding random HDMI cords and half empty bottles of lotion in drawers I thought I already emptied. Is it acceptable to just throw whatever is left into heavy duty trash bags and call it a day?

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u/grahamhart_ — 24 days ago

Traditional advisors are completely useless if you hold digital assets.

honestly, legacy wealth managers are kinda useless once you step outside their little index fund bubble.

Just got off a call with a guy my CPA highly recommended. Trying to set up a basic family trust and sort out my estate planning before EOY. The second I mentioned that a large chunk of my net worth is sitting in cold storage, the dude completely froze. Started giving me this patronizing lecture about volatility like I haven't been navigating this space since 2017

Im pulling around 350k W2, but the structural side of things is becoming a massive headache. traditional banks just don't have the infra to custody or wrap these assets in legal entities without treating you like a money launderer. I ended up having to route the whole thing through a dedicated crypto wealth management firm just to get a Wyoming LLC and trust drafted that actually accounts for on-chain assets properly.

It feels like if you aren't doing the standard 80/20 boglehead split, the entire traditional finance world just short circuits. Curious how other high earners with heavy digital allocations are handling the legal and estate side of things without pulling their hair out. tempted to just fire the CPA too at this point tbh

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u/grahamhart_ — 25 days ago

Custom Box Inserts for All Our Board Games, Designed and Printed

After opening the door to our board game closet, the first thing that one would notice was thousands of colorful wooden pieces (i.e. meeples and tokens), spilling out everywhere. To address this problem, I spent a month designing box inserts for different board games so that they got organized one by one.

Inserts are excellent cases for making your 3D printed objects: flat walls, straight edges, no complex curves, everything oozing with simplicity. The process involves taking a photo of the tray, generating the inserts in Tripo AI, changing the height of the walls, and printing.

The process that people have stuck with results in the shape first, STL output, and thickness adjustment in a slicer, instead of regenerating. The software that was used was Tripo.ai. Every insert takes around 4 hours to print overnight.

The unfortunate truth is that generated geometric models are overly optimistic about tolerances; card decks actually vary by a millimeter from one manufacturer to another, which is exactly why my first two inserts ended up creating card clamps. Adding an additional millimeter in the slicer solved this problem.

Out of fourteen games, we have finished seven of them. The best thing is that our board game closet does not spill out any little pieces all over anymore. Our guests are now able to enjoy the high life of board games from this perspective.

u/grahamhart_ — 27 days ago
▲ 6 r/DoSEO

anyone else mixing guest posts with brand mentions right now or am i overcomplicating it?

working on a small b2b site in a crowded niche (think software/tools, not local). traffic is stuck. rankings move a little when we publish, then flatten. goal for the next 90 days is pretty simple: get a handful of real referring domains, pick up some unlinked mentions, and see if that helps us show up in ai answers instead of just begging google for page 2.

on-page is fine enough. content is consistent. the hole is off-page. ive done some manual outreach and it eats the week. thinking about handing the link part to vazoola and keeping writing in house so im not juggling both.

if youve outsourced backlinks, what did you actually measure after 60–90 days? referring domains, traffic, or just whether the links stayed live? and is white label worth it if im not an agency, or should i keep it tiny and diy a bit longer?

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

Where do cameras actually matter most in a 24/7 gym?

had to pull camera footage the other night because two members got into it near the dumbbell area and it kind of exposed how bad our setup is. during the day you don’t really notice because staff are around anyway. after hours is where it gets obvious. one camera was mostly getting the tops of machines and another had half the view blocked by a cable station, so technically we had footage. just not much you could actually use. so now i’m rethinking the whole thing. i’ve been checking how different commercial setups are laid out, cctvcameraworld included, and i’m leaning toward fewer cameras with better angles rather than just putting one in every corner. front entrance/access door is obvious. same with the desk. but i’m less sure about the actual floor. for other 24/7 gym owners, where have cameras actually been useful when nobody was there to see what happened? free weights? entrances? hallways? parking lot? not trying to watch members working out all day. i just want useful footage when somebody breaks equipment, lets someone in after hours, or there’s some argument and suddenly everyone remembers the story differently.

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

My 16-year-old nephew needs his first job. Cafes, shops, anything. Where do we start?

My nephew is 16. He’s keen. He wants to work. He’s not fussy. Cafes, retail, fast food, anything that pays at least something

He’s been looking online, but the big job sites barely have anything for under-18s. Most listings require experience he doesn’t have or say “must be 18+.” He’s been getting discouraged

I told him to try walking into local shops with a printed resume. Old school. But he’s shy. He hates the idea of asking in person

I found careerone… and I hadn’t heard of it before. It seems to have simple jobs from local cafes and small businesses. No experience required and no complicated forms

It looks promising. But I don’t know if it’s actually useful. I don’t want him to waste time on a site that leads nowhere

Should we go the online route? Or should I drag him out to hand out resumes in person?

I want to help him. I remember my first job hunt. It was tough. I don’t want him to give up before he starts

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

Taking a sledgehammer to the "previous owner special" today

im still coughing up 40 year old drywall dust but honestly it was so worth it. The guy who owned this house before us literally hung the hallway closet door using rusted deck screws and a massive glob of liquid nails. It scraped the floor for god knows how many years, leaving a permanent gouge in the original hardwood

Finally ripped the entire frame out yesterday afternoon. Decided to just go trimless since the old casing was completly split anyway. Patched the drywall and threw in some concealed hinges from abesco so the new mdf slab actually sits flush and hides the mess

anyways my entire living room is covered in a fine layer of white powder now and my arms feel like lead. remodel life is so glamorous. Someone please tell me mudding gets easier

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

First-time homeowner. $50K quote for modernization. Am I getting ripped off?

I just bought a house built in the 1950s. I knew it needed work. But I didn't know how much

The wiring is old aluminum. The pipes are cast iron. The boiler is ancient. It's all functional like barely. But I can't live with this long-term

I called one local company since they offer turnkey modernization, which I see is a full package including rewire, repipe, and a new boiler. Basically everything at once

They gave me a quote. I nearly fell off my chair. The number is huge and let’s sat way more than I expected

I don't know if this is realistic or if they're ripping me off. It's a lot of work, I get that. But the price feels inflated

I've never done a project this big before. I don't know what a fair price looks like. I want to get it done right, but I don't want to be taken advantage of

Has anyone used services like this for a full home modernization? Was the price fair? Did they do good work? Or did you feel like you overpaid?

I need to know if this quote makes sense or if I should get a second opinion and I just want to make my house safe and comfortable without going broke

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

After every yoga session, I get a rash. Is there activewear that won't make me itchy?

To start with I have really sensitive skin. I break out easily. After intense yoga sessions, I always get a rash because it’s the synthetic fabrics. They trap heat and sweat, and it's getting uncomfortable. Honestly, I’m tired of it…

I want to switch to something more breathable. Something softer. I want to exercise without feeling itchy and red afterwards

I saw a girl at the gym wearing an Energetiks top and it looked really nice. She looked comfortable. But I didn’t get a chance to ask her about it. Because I felt uncomfortable asking a stranger those kinda questions

I’ve heard of the brand before. It seems popular with dancers and yogis. But I’ve never worn their stuff. Do they have special fabrics for sensitive skin?

I don’t want to spend money on new activewear that causes the same problems. I want something that actually works

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

I want to help people. But I'm scared of the horror stories. Is agency work really that bad for newbies?

I’ve completed my Certificate III. Now I am ready to enter aged care industry. I want to serve people. I want a stable job

My friends are making me afraid. Everywhere you will earn less than enough, they say. The job is hell, they say. You will burn yourself within weeks, they say

I’ve seen Healthcare Australia recruiting staff and they seem to have plenty of vacancies. However, I’m afraid they will place me in those facilities which are the worst in this industry. I do not want to become a sacrifice for some indifferent system

Now I wonder what to do. Perhaps I should choose an agency? Flexibility seems appealing. I will be able to pick up my own shifts. I will be able to work in various places

On the other hand, perhaps it would be better to get a permanent job in one particular aged care facility?

I don’t know what’s best for a newbie

Has anyone started in aged care through an agency? Was it a good experience? Or did you wish you’d gone permanent first?

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

To wear underwear under dance tights or to not... how do you guys actually handle this?

Okay, this is probably a super awkward question, but I genuinely do not know the etiquette here and I am too embarrassed to ask my class instructor. I just started adult ballet and bought a pair of tights and a leotard.

I was reading a blog post on the Energetiks website about dancewear care, and they casually mentioned that tights are designed to be worn without underwear. Is this actually what everyone does? The idea of not wearing underwear under a leotard and tights makes me incredibly anxious, but I also do not want to have super obvious panty lines showing through my leotard. How do you guys actually handle this? Are there specific seamless briefs that work, or do you just get used to going commando?

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago
▲ 30 r/OffGrid

My inverter died and I'm so done with cheap brands

been off-grid for about a year now in a little cabin I built. running a basic 12V system – solar panels, a couple of batteries, and a 600W pure sine inverter for occasional AC stuff like my laptop or a small fan.

the inverter was some no-name brand I grabbed off ebay cause it was cheap. worked fine for like 8 months. then one morning I turned on my laptop and nothing. checked all the connections, battery was full, fuses intact. inverter just gave up no warning, no weird noises, just dead.

spending way too much time trying to troubleshoot it and looking for a replacement that won't break the bank.

tired of stuff failing in the middle of nowhere. anyone got recommendations for reliable inverters that don't cost a fortune? I'm in Australia so shipping matters

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/Salary

I want to ask for $120K. But I'm scared of scaring them off

I have an interview coming up. It’s in Brisbane and it seems like a good company, the work is interesting

Basically I found this job ad on CareerOne and it’s not my usual site. The salary wasn’t listed and it just said “negotiable”

I want to ask for $120K coz I think I’m worth it. But I’m scared. What if that’s too much for them? What if they offer the job to someone else because I asked for too much?

I don’t know much about the company. I don’t know their budget. I don’t know if they’re a small business or a larger one. I have no reference point

I’ve heard that this platform has more small business listings. I’ve heard their budgets are lower than the big corporations on Seek. Is that true? Should I lower my expectations?

I need a strategy and I want to get the job badly. But I don’t want to sell myself short

I wonder: how did salary negotiations go fo you guys and gals? Are these companies usually open to negotiation, or do they have fixed budgets?

I’m confused. I want to make a good impression. But I also want to make the right amount of money.

I’m worried I’ll mess this up…

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u/grahamhart_ — 1 month ago

does anyone else struggle with workout clothes that actually stay in place

trying to be more active and lose some weight but i spend half my workout pulling my leggings up or adjusting my top. it's so annoying and makes me want to just give up and go home lol.

i tried different brands, different sizes, different everything. either they're too tight and i can't breathe or they're too loose and they slide around. there's no in between

then a friend who does dance told me to try dancewear brands cause they're designed for actual movement. the leggings stay up. the tops don't ride up. i can on my workout.

sometimes regular activewear isn't the answer. dancewear works better for some of us lol

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u/grahamhart_ — 2 months ago

I want to propose. But we can't agree on the metal. Does it even matter?

My girlfriend and I have been talking about getting engaged and we're both excited. We've talked about everything… except the ring… but recently I raised this question when I was trying to figure what she wants.. when I couldn’t do it with her friends’ help

She's made it clear she loves white gold or platinum. She says yellow gold is old-fashioned.

I get it. But yellow gold feels timeless to me. Classic. Like the rings my grandparents had.

I found a custom ring builder online it’s a Ritani ring studio, I think… You can see the same ring in different metals. It helped me visualize the differences. White gold is sleek… Yellow gold is warm…

But I'm still afraid of making the wrong choice. What if she hates the ring? What if it's not what she wanted?

Does metal color actually matter that much? Or is it one of those things that seems important but isn't?

I want to give her something she loves. But I also want it to feel like me.

I need advice. How do you choose a ring when you have different tastes? Is there a compromise?

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u/grahamhart_ — 2 months ago

first portugal trip next spring, feeling a bit lost on the itinerary

going for about 10 days in april. thinking lisbon for a few days then up to porto, but not sure if that’s too basic or if i should squeeze in something else.

already locked in a portugal tour that does the main bits between the two cities so the transport side is covered. still need to figure out what to do with the free days though.

anyone done a similar split recently? is it worth adding a night somewhere in between or just keeping it simple? also looking for solid food spots that aren’t pure tourist traps.

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u/grahamhart_ — 2 months ago

2015 duramax. weird fuel pressure drop. cp4 or sensor

been having an issue for a few weeks now. when im cruising on the highway, fuel rail pressure drops randomly. not under load. just steady speed. drops from like 25k psi to 18k for a second then comes back.

no check engine light. no codes. changed fuel filters already. no metal. im stumped. ive read that cp4 failures can start with pressure issues but also could be the fuel pressure sensor.

i found a fuel pressure sensor for like 80 bucks. cheap enough to try. but i also found a disaster prevention kit that catches metal before it ruins everything. thinking about doing both.

anyone else had pressure drops like this on an lml. what fixed it. really hoping its not the cp4.

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u/grahamhart_ — 2 months ago

anyone else notice how many clients can't feel their body?

been a PT for a while now and one thing that keeps surprising me is how disconnected people are from their own bodies. like I'll ask a client to engage their core and they'll hold their breath. or I'll ask if they feel a stretch and they genuinely dont know.

it's made me think more about the mind-body connection in my training. I've been experimenting with slower, more controlled movements to help clients actually feel what's happening.

I got a reformer for my own practice and it's been really interesting for body awareness. the resistance forces you to slow down and actually pay attention. not something I use with every client, but it's changed how I approach teaching.

anyone else dealing with this disconnect with clients? what do you do to help them actually feel their body?

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u/grahamhart_ — 2 months ago