Hi.. first time creating a such a reddit post and reaching out - normally writing these things in journals but never spilling my gutts out to the internet for everyone to see. If abuse triggers you please do not read.
I'm (F) 21, and have been going through a lot from a young age - good and bad.
At 13, I was diagnosed with clinical depression and severe social anxiety two years on. This derived from some family trauma. I found out my father was cheating on my Mum through a series of inappropriate text messages between him and a student of his at the time - and I had to break the news to her (all I knew at the time was mum deserves to know the truth, even if it hurts).
I recieved a lot of physical abuse from my Dad, when he found out I told her and this was really the beginning of the end for school. Given, I was going to an all girls private school at the time, I went from being part of the "popular kids", to the outcast within a year. when I found out student counsellors and students had ended up gossiping about my situation around tea, this made me feel deeply ashamed and embarrassed to even turn up at school.
I remember on the days when I did, walking into class would be trully uncomfortable - it would go from chatter in the class and as soon as I entered the room, you could hear a pin drop. I remember sitting in IT class, and zoning out from the fact that I was physically and mentally abused that morning, to having my teacher yell at me for not paying enough attention. This was when I stormed out of class and never came back.
There were so many days I had to walk home with my heavy backpack in terrible weather because mum was just trying to keep her job and pay the bills and my father wasn't in the picture for three months at a time because he would be cheating and travelling with this other bitch of a woman (which I later found out through an SD card that I had found bundled under some papers in his room). He'd lie saying he's going to a "work conference" when in reality, he was busy trying to please a woman 30 years younger than him, who eventually left him back to Bangladesh, taking all of the money he gave her. It wasn't all his money mind you. He took $25,000 in life savings of mine AND well over $80,000 in my mothers shared account.. which I hadn't found out until 3 years later - this also included money I had worked hard for. She was a total scam artist and my stupid father fell into her scheming trap. I was so confused at the beginning - I remember crying and wondering why this was happening to me.. mum doesn't deserve this.. I was lost. I remember roaming the streets alone at night some days never coming back until the early hours of the morning. Wishing my life was different. Wishing I could run away. Wishing this was only a nightmare I'd eventually awake from.
I'd never know when he would turn up. He turned up one day to come and drop me off at school and on that day, I had dressed up but him being in the picture again sickened me to the point I dropped my bag and went back to my room. He then stormed towards my room, slammed open the door, picked me up by my neck and dragged me to the front door all the while telling me "you worthless child, you're going to hell for making me late, you bitch" - mind you.. it was still 8am in the morning. He never needed to be anywhere in the past which also lead to me finding out that the reason he was so angry was because I was making him late for picking up that bitches child and dropping him off at child care.
It got to the point were child services got into the picture. I remember the lady coming every Wednesday to check in to see if I was okay. This lead to mum losing days off work because she would have to stay home to make sure I was okay, otherwise I'd be sent off to foster care. She nearly lost her job because of being reported so many times by some racist and nasty bullies at work for tiny things.
I never liked the system. I never liked how they focussed on the victims more than dealing with the perpetrator that caused all the pain and trauma. It was all too much for me. I had fo grow up too soon and there were many times people much older than me would tell me "you're mature for your age".
Trauma. It always stays with you.. you carry it to your grave and it impacts all areas of your life - from relationships to work. I have fears of losing loved ones to this day which is ironic because, i'm actually alone. I no longer have friends like I once used to. I mask my emotions at work and at get-togethers. Even though I tell the truth about my emotions, I always end it with "but I'm okay though! Don't worry!"
I never really feel like I belong. I feel misunderstood. People in my past used to tell me they never would have known what was going on in my life if I didn't say because I am always so happy, and kind, trying to make everyone feel included and belong - it's in my nature to be that kind person.. but.. it also has it's downsides when people start taking advantage of it.. sigh* that's another story.. I'm just trying to come to terms with my past and move on. But sometimes things happen in life which make it bubble back to the surface. I'm trying my best. That's all I know.
I often feel like a burden. My family is overseas and I'm not really close to my half siblings (although we say happy-birthday or merry Christmas with the odd "how's it going", it's normally surface talk). I feel homesick from time to time when I miss my cousins and family overseas which I haven't seen since I was 14.
I often feel like I do not belong. I never understood alcohol or cigarettes and would often be left out because I didn't do those things - I did once.. in highschool a few years on through peer pressure, but it wasn't me. So I cut that phase pretty quickly.
The only place were I felt loved through these times were when I had my loving 9yo dog who passed away 3 days from now last year (who had to be put down in my arms because he also had incurable cancer of the spleen) . He was my world. Still is. He would be with me when times were extremely tough and no one was there.. he was my support. And now he's gone, I often feel totally alone.. talking to my walls because I don't want to put pressure on my mother who constantly complains of bills and finances. Not only a few months after my dog passed, we found out that my father is also sick with an incurable Cancer and the Doctors noted he only has 4 to 6 years to live. Yes.. although he was the cause of much of the trauma in my life, I cannot change the fact that he is my Father and it's difficult for me to comprehend the fact that he could be dead in three years.. I'm only 21.. it's just.. a lot to think about and a lot that has happened in a small space of time. I also have my own medical issues currently. Given I've been trying to manage my kidney pain for months now. I found out today that it will take a few months to recover which is good news. But ths pain is still very much there - it can get exhausting balancing two jobs and study with physical and mental pain honestly.. not to mention, I've exhausted my boyfriend of two years with my issues.. and I feel absolutely terrible for putting so much pressure on him from reaching out.. last night I had a terrible breakdown and since then over call he just told me "I'm exhausted".. I just.. I know he loves me.. but my negativity is all too much for him and I no longer want to reach out to him given he also has things he's dealing with.
Again, I have no friends.. so I didn't really know where to go for this. I do have a remote psychologist but I only have an hour to talk with her and time was up before it even got to resolving my current issues. I had to fill in the gaps of my trauma and what prompts my sadness and stress.. which is another thing I find frustrating.. there's just too much to say and not enough time.
There are so many gaps in what I've written.. so many things left unsaid.. but my story could cover too many pages for anyone read in a small amount of time. My life is pretty chaotic right now. I'm just trying to hold on to hope but it's hard sometimes. There are so many of us struggling out there I just wish we could come together and fight this you know.. anyway.. thank you for reading.

This might be a bit of a departure from the normal posts here but I think some people may find it to be a bit of a welcome change. I'll do my best to keep this concise but we will see what happens.
For the back story: I am someone with ADHD and self-diagnosed myself with autism after multiple years of looking at symptoms and reflecting on experiences in my life. School was relatively easy for me ( queue gifted and burnt out child clause ) to the point where I was doing most assignments 10 to 15 min before the class started and was still getting A's. I did do a sport during school ( I raced motocross ) and for the most part I believe that kept me balanced and sociable for the most part.
Which brings me to the start of my journey through mental health and the struggles I have dealt with the past few years. After High school obviously things changed drastically. First thing is after high school I was somewhat faced with the choice of either immediately going to work and possibly pursuing a career racing motocross at the professional level or going to college. I ended up choosing the latter due to the thought of doing something I did for fun as a job would ruin it. I still stand by this choice to this day. But once moving to college and stopping motocross ( due to time, money, and risk of injury ) I was faced with a lot of issues. I didn't know how to study, constantly struggling and not knowing why and just feeling like I lost my place in the world, losing my "identity" in a sense. My life in a sense felt like it was falling apart. Around this time I did find a partner which did help to some extent.
Fast forward about 2 years and I graduated community college with my AA and my AS and transferred to a public university. And to my surprise things went completely off the rails here. I fell into depression, my class work was abysmal, truly felt like everything was falling apart. It was after I decided to drop out of college and get diagnosed with ADHD did things finally make a turn. After many years of therapy, psychiatry, and just doing things to work on myself personally otherwise have things finally started to feel in a sense "good" again. I finally found a medicine regimen with my Psychiatrist that is working great for me and I have identified things that help me feel better every day, and realistically most of them are small things.

• Regularly showering
• Brushing teeth/hair
• Exercise
• New friends
• Getting out of my comfort zone
• Keeping my living space tidy
• Learning something new ( I chose guitar )
• Cooking my own proper meals
• Finding myself

Somewhere in there it helped me build confidence in myself as well and for the past month I've been the happiest I've been in a long while.
I guess my point here is, for those of us that are struggling keep at it. Nothing is the same for everyone but small changes here and there can't make a lifetime of difference. You can do it, sometimes it just takes that much time.

So, you probably wont have heard of Renaissance Technologies (aka RenTec), perhaps one of the original Quantative HFT Hedge Funds, established in 1982.
Well, they invested $12.5mn in Gamestop, but it doesn't stop there.
Their signature Medallion fund is famed for the best record in investing history.
Sources:
Cover Page 13F-HR for Renaissance Technologies
Breakdown of Holdings for Jan to Mar 24 (Cover Page above) 👈Search this link for Gamestop, and you'll find 1,004,958 shares in sole ownership (that's not b*eneficial *ownership, for those paying attention) and they have full voting rights, meaning they are not lent out for shorting.
You'll notice this is a "NEW" investment, and it's not present in the previous filing, despite them having many investments in other gaming companies (as they obviously see Gaming as a huge growth area.)
Gamestop (GME) 1,004,958 Class A Shares worth $12,582,000
Previous Source: Breakdown of Holdings for Oct to Dec 23 👈 no matter how much you search you wont find Gamestop in here.

THIS IS HUGE!

I could stop this post right here, because this alone is enough for a huge discussion and debate, but there's been something niggling my Spidey-senses, but we'll come to that in a bit.
First, let me tell you why this huge; Dr Jim Simons isn't just the founder of some random High Frequency Trading (HFT) Investment fund. He's like the inventor of it all, if you'd like to learn more then read "The Quants: How a new Breed of Math Wizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It" (Try and find it in an old book shop rather than using Amazon though - be smart - know your enemy!)
Anyhow this legend has more weight and is arguably more respected in finance circles than Michael Büŗry, (that's the guy from the Movie "The Big Short") and we all know Bürŗy bought into Gamestop in 2019, BEFORE Ryan Cohen - he's well regarded around these parts. The buzz about Michael Bürŗy buying into GME had Roaring Kitty (aka DFV) and Ryan Cohen so excited, that they both increased their positions considerably.
This guy, is the godfather of wall-street, he began the most successful investment fund EVER (Medallion) and the company that runs the Medallion fund, invests a huge amount ($12,582,000) into Gamestop, and on the SAME DAY it's announced, Roaring Kitty comes back to life?! (...this ain't no Cohensidence!)
Jim Simons
Assuming Roaring Kitty's had a silence agreement in place for 3-years, then if we look at the detail, that silence order should/would have ended weeks ago. So, if you believe he was silenced (and if you have been following his Twitter, then that seems to be apparent) then he chose his moment! You can see how Roaring Kitty has been preparing for the last 3-years, and it's obvious that he timed his play.

DO YOU SEE HOW HUGE THIS IS?

So, don't get distracted, 'member this; RenTec are long Gamestop, this was announed the SAME DAY that ROARING KITTY returned - and from what I can see, RenTec have not lent out the shares, they have SOLE voting authority and SOLE investment discretion.

THE COLOMBO QUESTION: "EXCUSE ME DEAR APE... JUST BEFORE YOU GO"

So, firstly, have you got your tinfoil ready to wrap around your head? ...because I know you all love this wild-speculation, it's like a cherry on top of a really amazing piece of news!
These 13F-HR filings are required every 3-months. The deadline to file after each quarter is around 6-weeks after (42 days later than the reporting period end) to give them time to prepare the filings, etc.
Generally, it only take a week or two to prepare these things, big companies have people dedicated to the role, and often these filings are given to dedicated clerks whose job it is to to cross the Ts and dot the Is of a semi-automated report before filing to the SEC. So within certain circles many people, are aware of the content.
Once filed it takes a day or so to process, and you know there's a lot of revolving doors on Wall-street, so information travels fast, as that's the main currency of the economy.
So this position, would have been made public to those in the know, you get me? That's not so wild, perhaps one would say, "fair speculation", right?
72 hours before this is made really "public" knowledge to the rest of the world, (when millions of ape eyes are all over Jim Simons, asking him questions) he dies. The guy that no-one can out-think, the guy that dabbles in multi-dimensional topography for fun. Someone that could be a real threat to the AI trading algorithms that are currently manipulating the market and taking away price discovery. He's dead after announcing his company invested in GME.
This is really sad news.
Now, yes, he's was old, 86, that's a good innings. Especially for poor people like us, but when your one of the richest and most powerful men in the world, that's actually is not that amazing! Just look at Charlie Monger (100yrs), Warren Buffet (93yrs), George Soros (93yrs), Rupert Murdoch (93yrs), Henry Kissinger (101yrs), Queen Elizabeth (96yrs), etc. I don't need to bolster that argument; it's pretty much a fact money gives you good living, good food and good healthcare.
Here his Jim giving an interview, just over a year ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUTaQvnwLzM
It's worth a watch, really nice agreeable guy, a bit of a rebel, and he's got life in him, he liked breaking things, but he doesn't look like he's on death's door to me, but make your own mind up.
No statement has been made by the family about how he died, but every good tinfoil wearing ape knows, if they want to "Clinton" you, they have ways.
I do agree that this last bit, is pretty wild and speculatory, but it's not hard to imagine that people with almost unlimited money and power can get rid of people who are going to be a spanner in the works of their plan, right?
So, you know where I am going with the final stack of speculatory tinfoil theory; What actually happened to Jim Simons?
Jim Simons (1938–2024)
Rest In Peace Jim, but after all that has been said, he left us legacy;

RENTEC are bullish on GME! 🦍🚀🌕

Edit: Typos and Grammar, and some minor word additions to make it read better - same as always.

Hi all,
Looking for some advice on the above.
We have just setup Apple Business Manager and linked it to Intune.
This means our domain cannot be used to create Apple IDs unless managed.
We are rolling out around 20 iPads into our environment and want to install just 1 paid app and a few free ones on to each one.
Once it’s enrolled into Apple Business Manager as a device, how should we manage the Managed IDs? Each device does not have an email address and we do not want to have to create a 365 email address at a cost for each one as they do not need email. Can we use 1 Managed ID for several devices or do we need a managed ID for each iPad and therefore 20 email addresses to back it up?
I don’t think Shared iPad setup really ticks the box as each iPad will only need 1 login. We also haven’t federated the accounts as absorbing all existing account with our domain is going to need some planning.
Appreciate your help.

This error is beyond baffling and I am surprised that out of all people I had to get this error. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max, purchased from AT&T but now unlocked and paid off. I use an AT&T eSIM as well for connectivity. I first had issues with my phone last night because it crashed out of nowhere when I wasn't touching it, then it said "attempting data recovery", restarted to the lock screen finally after a while, and then said "Your phone has a cellular issue and needs to be updated in order to use cellular." I was tired last night and went to sleep because I didn't want to deal with it at the time. In the morning, I tried my hand at erasing the phone, thinking it will help if I cleared my phone out. When it rebooted to the "Welcome to iPhone" screen, it said "Unable to Activate iPhone." so, what the flop do I do? Do I just get a new one or does anyone know of any tools that can be used on MacOS to flash an update or whatever to it. Just tell me if this is even possible, thanks. Also, if I wanted to get compensation for my phone literally offing itself, do I email Apple and ask for my money back or what? It's already paid off and has no insurance, but AT&T doesn't really have anything to do about this happening to me. So could anyone help me out on that front too? Please let me know, thank you.

Hello seniorz plz help i swear ill pray for ur exams😎🙌 im currently giving my olevels (gcses) and my subjects are pretty science based: bangla, english, math, add math, phy, chem, cs. But for alevels, along with math, phy, cs, I wanted to take business because im not completely sure about the science path so if i had business id have a headstart if i ended up doing smth like BBA. From what I knew, As business is easier than As economics + its more general (?) like it would make most commerce courses more easier for me than economics would DO U GET IT😭🙏😭🙏anyways but one of my friends said i should take eco as it has much more value/importance and is easier since business is a shitton of memorization lawlll 🤣 now I'm confused, which one should I take chat😞⁉️

Hey, here's a bit about my world before I ask about the three companies. Similar to our world, a major difference is the nations developing super soldier (soldiers with enhanced human abilities) during World War 2 before stopping in the 50s due to how the costs were outweighing the benefits. However, SWORD (a government organization) is formed in the 40s to protect the US from any "super" threat and has been collecting anomalous objects and people.
Fast forward to 2011, when Nyxia, a trickster god, opens a portal in New Aurora (a city stand in for New York) and uses the Mind Gem to lead an army of aliens. SWORD deploys the Guardians (Armor Man [CEO in an armor suit], Apex [an alien raised from the Midwest], Serenity [an interdimensional experiment caused her to get light magic], Lady Liberty [super soldier from an alternate US where Germany won], Red Ranger [govt agent], and Agent X [govt agent]) to fight Nyxia and the aliens. The heroes saved the day, though the city needed to rebuild. Three businesses found themselves connected to the 2011 event.
People R Us - Founded in 1991, Karen Ritter runs a therapeutic and career wellness business. Her company has helped get back on their feet during the 2011 attack. However, the company funds different operations to create superpowers. This has lead to the creation of several supervillains. While Karen dislikes superhumans and sees them as a threat to humanity, she's not above the idea of using her business (both public and private) to better people.
Omegan Corp - Founded in 1999 by her mother, Martha, Megan Max is the CEO. Publicly, the business presents itself as a technology company. Behind closed doors, Megan had stolen the Mind Gem to build her drone program. In her drone program, people are mind controlled to have a drone personality control their minds and bodies. In a year, Megan had converted all public staff members and board members into drones while having hundreds more people (majority homeless and missing people from the 2011 attack) working in secret facilities. Megan was able to retrieve Serenity's corpse and revive her (though having her under her control).
Lexxington - Founded in 2011, Zelle, a demon, runs the law firm to help victims of the 2011 attack. What Zelle's clients and employees don't know is doing business with her causes them to give their souls to her.
If you can, ask me anything about People R Us, Omegan Corp, and Lexxington and how they fit in my world.

Stanislaus county, California. How long after approval does it take to arrive in the mail, and what is the return address on the letter? I have USPS informed delivery. It's only been 4 business days since I was approved but like damn, it's for food, you know? If i didn't go to a food bank and have a little help from family I would've starved to death at this point.

Guys, i need serious help, i bought the new token Slothana via Airdrop in the Presell on Solflare, then i tryed to send it to my Solana Adress from Coinbase but i dont see the token or the money there, i see the informations about the transaction in SolanaFM but i dont have any acess to my tokens

Just needed to rant about my experience with the NHS, which I work for every day.
I am absolutely furious that we cannot demand our money back that we pay for the NHS and can actually use this to go private so I can ACTUALLY get treated for once.
I’ve been turned away from almost everything my whole life and never been treated properly at all. Some things were left until it was too late and I’m left with the scars when it could have been easily fixed.
I can’t even see a GP without being ignored while he types on the computer, with an attitude of ‘I’m annoyed you’re here’. wtf is this?
Hey dip**** I work for the NHS too we are just people and we need help from time to time. And WE the people pay for the NHS. So sick of people who can’t put two and two together saying the NHS is free.
No it’s not free. The money comes from your taxes and NI contribution. You pay for this service money doesn’t grow on trees.
But what do we get back?
I have been waiting for a problem recently with rheumatology and already one year has gone by and heard nothing after Xray. I rang up and then they suddenly remembered and said oh we will refer you for an MRI, but that can take 8 months?
This is for a condition that causes irreversible damage and needs to be treated with immunosuppressants early. So two years later I could end up with irreversible joint damage - likely.
That’s just one example.
I can’t even get a dentist where I currently work (big city) they are all ….. full
They will never do anything for me that’s been my life experience. It’s alright for life threatening or if you have a RTA and need a fracture fixing
But for someone like me and many many many others who like me aredenied basic care over and over again, we shouldn’t have to pay into it. I want all my tax and NI contributions back so I can actually go and see a doctor and you know they may actually do something
Complete joke.
Next year I will a uit my job for the NHS. Utter disgrace.

Ill try and give as much context as i possibly can. I am on mobile so i apologize in advance.
I (M29) am a boiler operator in Minnesota. My wife (F29) is a stay at home mom who just recently started doing house cleaning for cash. Her income will have to mostly stop for the summer while the kids are out of school.
Income (monthly): $4800-$5200. My check(after Health insurance, 401k, dental, vision, tax ect) $600-$1200. Wifes cleaning for cash.
Bills (monthly minimum payments):
$50 wifes cc (balance unknown but card limit is $500)
$138 joint cc (balance $4,700, 18%)
$244 my cc (balance $12,250, 18%)
$288 wifes van (balance $10,000, 3.2%)
$158 my student loan (balance $7000, 4%)
$1600 rent
$20 home internet
$100 average nat gas
$150 average electric
$40 mint mobile mine and wife (taken out every 3 months)
$50 fuel for my car
$150 fuel for her van
$100 for both our therapy bills
$120 DnD sessions.
$250 prescriptions.
$100 wife allowance
$100 my allowance
$1200 for 4 people for groceries (Caleb Hammer recommendation)
Total going out: $4738.
Okay so let me explain some of these before people get all up in arms about some of these items. Me and my wife, as well as some of our friends do a almost weekly DnD session. All of us are new to the game (we've been playing for almost 2 years at this point) but we pay a DM to run the game for us. Its a little under $20 per person so our cost is $40 and then we have one sunday per month that we can't play due to work conflicts. Next thing i think people may get up in arms about. My wifes allowance. She's been a stay at home mom for roughly 6 years at this point. She knows she keeps our house running but she doesn't feel like shes contributing anything financially. So to help her feel less guilty about spending money on non essentials i set up an account where $50 per paycheck would be dropped so she can spend it however she wants.
With those things out of the way I'd like to list the options I've been ablto to come up with.
1) Use a personal loan to consolidate the three credit cards and close those accounts. Our credit union has personal loans for 10.75% at 36 months. Roughly $17k at 36 months is estimated to be $550 per month. This would be a big increase in how much our minimum monthly payment is for that debt but if we set it up next fall when she starts working again we should be able to pay it down relatively quickly and it wouldn't hurt as bad as long as shes able to keep making at least $600 per month.
2) Use a 401k loan withdrawal. I currently have access to almost $10k through a loan on my 401k. This could be used to pay off both the smaller cards and a good chunk of the larger card. A 401k loan is repaid back to yourself with interest at 9% but while the money is out on loan its not fluctuating with the market which could end up being more harmful. My employers current match is 3% at 100% and the following 3% at 50%. So they match 4.5% to my 6%. Which is what iv been doing for a while now.
3) Find a 0 interest credit card that i can roll most of the debt or preferably all of it, onto and hammer the shit out of paying it off in the 0 interest period. This again would probably have to wait until my wife starts back to working this fall so we have the best chance of successfully paying it off before the interest free period ends.
If there are other options that may be available please by all means let me know. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and how wonderful and less stressful life would be without that extra $400+ in credit card bills. Thank you in advance.

My grandfather is going to die, it could take a year but it can end really fast. He himself said he wants to try 'to stay' until the end of this year (abouy 7 months).
From what I see is that the doctors are good on it, he gets good checkups, the family supports him. And there is a 'nice way out', he can stop a medical procedure (keeping it vague for anonimity) he is having and then die calm and painless. I was looking for advice to make this passing as 'good' as possible.
I now do my best to go more often. I am planning on going once a week but it is also kind of weird since we don't have a very communicative family and he is also relatively hard to talk with. I figured short visits weekly might be nice, so he knows I am there and I care and love him.
Yeah. All the rest is just, it's weird. Don't know what to expect. Was hoping someone might have gone through the same thing who can say they wished they did this or this really helped.
I am relatively good communicative (psychologist), read a bunch of books of Kubler Ross (known for the DABDA model) before and think I can deal with death relatively well.

Hi there everyone! I'm Charlie, a 16 year-old entrepreneur and I've been wanting to learn web design for years, got a course, but just found myself not committing to it. So I was just thinking it'd be awesome to have a web design teacher that could turbo my learning and give me live feedback and help! I've been really involved with social media my entire life and web design just seems like the last infinity stone I need to become the full package for an internet business owner, or to sell my services to others.
Please leave me a DM if this interests you, I can't pay loads, but will be getting a more consistent job within the next month and a half so could be a great prospect moving forward.
Thanks a bunch,
Charlie

Computers are an important part of business. They help make a business’s processes and tasks more efficient, as well as more accurate. When a corporate computer, such as a Dell laptop in Sri Lanka or Lenovo desktop in Sri Lanka, breaks down, the response typically depends on the organisation's IT policies and procedures.

Here is a general outline of what usually happens:
· Reporting the Issue: The user whose device has malfunctioned will usually report the problem to the IT helpdesk or support team. This could be done through a ticketing system, email, phone call, or an online portal depending on the organisation's protocols.
· Diagnosis: The IT team will then diagnose the issue to determine whether it is a hardware or software problem. They may ask the user some questions to understand what happened before the breakdown occurred.
· Remote Troubleshooting (if possible): If the issue seems to be software-related or if the IT team suspects it can be fixed remotely, they may attempt to troubleshoot the problem remotely. This could involve guiding the user through some troubleshooting steps or remotely accessing the device to fix the issue.
· In-Person Support (if necessary): If the problem can't be resolved remotely or if it is a hardware issue, the IT team may schedule an appointment for the user to bring the device to the IT department or arrange for an IT technician to visit the user's location.
· Repair or Replacement: Depending on the severity of the issue, the IT team will either repair the device or replace it with a new one. If the device is under warranty, repairs may be covered by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the organisation may have a service agreement with a third-party provider for repairs.
· Data Recovery (if applicable): If the device needs to be replaced, the IT team will usually attempt to recover any important data stored on the malfunctioning device. This could involve transferring files from the old device to the new one or restoring data from backups.
· User Support and Communication: Throughout the process, the IT team will keep the user informed about the status of their device and provide any necessary support or assistance. They may also provide temporary devices or alternative solutions to ensure the user can continue their work while their device is being repaired or replaced.
· Documentation and Follow-Up: After the issue has been resolved, the IT team will typically document the problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and any follow-up actions that may be necessary to prevent similar issues in the future.

The main goal is to minimise downtime for the user while ensuring that the corporate device is back up and running as quickly as possible.

When is it time to visit the repair shop with your corporate computer?
Visiting a repair shop with a corporate computer typically depends on the severity of the issue and the organisation's IT policies. Here are some situations where it might be necessary to take your corporate computer to a repair shop:
· Hardware Failure: If your computer is experiencing hardware issues such as a malfunctioning hard drive, faulty RAM, or a damaged screen, it may need professional repair. Hardware problems often require specialised tools and expertise to diagnose and fix.
· Physical Damage: If your computer has been physically damaged, such as being dropped or exposed to water, it is advisable to take it to a repair shop. Attempting to fix physical damage yourself could cause further harm to the device.
· Persistent Software Issues: If your computer is consistently experiencing software problems despite attempts to troubleshoot them, it may be time to seek professional help. This could include issues such as frequent crashes, software errors, or malware infections.
· Warranty Coverage: If your computer is still under warranty and the issue is covered, it is often best to take it to an authorised repair shop to avoid voiding the warranty. Authorised repair centres have the expertise to perform repairs while maintaining warranty coverage.
· Data Recovery: If your computer has experienced a catastrophic failure or data loss, a professional repair shop may be able to help with data recovery efforts. They may have specialised tools and techniques to recover lost or corrupted data from the hard drive.
· Expert Diagnosis: If you are unsure of the cause of the problem or if DIY troubleshooting hasn't been successful, taking your computer to a repair shop can provide expert diagnosis. A professional technician can accurately identify the underlying issue and recommend the appropriate course of action.
· Time Constraints: If the issue is urgent and needs to be resolved quickly to minimise downtime, a repair shop with expedited service options may be the best solution.

Before taking your corporate computer to a repair shop, it is important to check with your organisation's IT department or follow any internal protocols for handling computer repairs. They may have specific procedures or preferred repair vendors that you should follow to ensure compliance with company policies.

What are the challenges to claiming warranty on your corporate laptop or desktop?
Claiming warranty on a corporate laptop or desktop can sometimes come with challenges, though the extent of these challenges can vary depending on factors such as the manufacturer, warranty coverage, and the organisation's internal processes. Here are some common challenges:
· Verification of Warranty Coverage: Ensuring that the device is still under warranty and eligible for repair or replacement can be a challenge. It requires verifying the purchase date, checking the warranty terms and conditions, and confirming that the issue is covered by the warranty.
· Documenting Proof of Purchase: Most warranty claims require proof of purchase, such as an invoice or receipt. Ensuring that the necessary documentation is readily available and in good condition can be a challenge, especially if the device was purchased some time ago.
· Navigating Warranty Terms and Conditions: Warranty agreements often have specific terms and conditions that dictate what is covered and what is not. Understanding these terms and conditions and ensuring that the issue qualifies for warranty coverage can be challenging, especially for complex issues or ambiguous language in the warranty agreement.
· Dealing with Manufacturer Support: Contacting the manufacturer's support service and navigating their warranty claim process can be time-consuming and frustrating. Long wait times, language barriers, and unhelpful support agents can all contribute to the challenge of claiming warranty on a corporate laptop or desktop.
· Shipping and Handling Costs: Some warranty agreements require the device to be shipped to a repair centre for servicing, which can incur additional costs and logistical challenges. Ensuring that the device is properly packaged and shipped securely can be a concern, especially for organisations with multiple locations or remote employees.
· Downtime and Productivity Loss: Waiting for warranty repairs or replacements to be processed can result in downtime for the user and productivity loss for the organisation. Minimising downtime and ensuring that users have access to alternative devices or solutions while their device is being serviced can be a challenge.
· Quality of Repairs: Even if warranty repairs are covered, there is no guarantee that the quality of the repairs will meet expectations. Issues such as incomplete repairs, recurring problems, or damage caused during the repair process can be challenging to address and may require additional follow-up with the manufacturer or repair provider.

Addressing these challenges often requires proactive communication and collaboration between the user, the organisation's IT department, and the manufacturer's support team. Having clear processes and procedures in place for handling warranty claims can help streamline the process and minimise disruptions to productivity.

For businesses it is always best to purchase computers from reputed brands and vendors, such as HP, Dell or Lenovo laptops in Sri Lanka. In this modern age, when computers are a much needed and used accessory for any executive, branded computers come at a lower overall cost compared to unbranded ones, due to their durability, dependability etc. For example, when considering a computer for your business, rather than consider the high Dell desktop price in Sri Lanka, it would be better to consider the long term returns you will receive, when purchasing a high-quality product.

For quite some time now I have been attending this salon in Portsmouth. Recently, I decided to give one of the stylist’s there the benefit of the doubt, and it’s been awhile now. Alicia, the manager, as a stylist is visibly and customer service wise burnt out, completely. Unluckily I have gotten her at most of my visits. Besides it seeming like she is cutting my hair with her eyes closed, what bothers me just as much is I have witnessed her having to go to the check out desk to “help” during my cut. To everyone, she has the most unpleasant, almost irritated energy. Lately I’ve experienced her being extremely rude to the elderly and because of that, this is my first google review. When getting your hair cut, you appreciate kindness, professionalism, and integrity, especially being a manger. I am an understanding person and this is hard for me to write. She rushes and unfortunately butchers. I actually timed my last 3 visits with her and she went so fast, in such an uncaring way I instantly started praying for her. The most recent one was 3 minutes and 4 seconds. This woman seems to not like her job, seems to hate cutting hair and is annoyed to serve people. I’ve given chances and I know I can go anywhere I choose- after being loyal I’ve also had other stylists there that have been so wonderful. I’ve sincerely appreciated their talent and their passion for their job. I believe they are drowning in their managers negativity and disrespect. It seems the owner does not know this is happening. Thank you.

I just want to share my experience as I hope this serves as an inspiration for everyone to just stop it. I came out of a really traumatizing bet that caused me to lose all my money and I even have more debt I can’t pay off.
During the pandemic, my friend introduced me to cockpit fighting, from that day forward my life went downhill. I was 16. This is a warning to choose who your friends are because they might be the leading cause of the quicksand of hell you might drown in. I kept on winning consecutively and that changed my lifestyle, I started buying flashy phones, bought clothes, changed my appearance. I couldn’t let go of the lifestyle and image I had for myself so I wanted to continue on betting.
The biggest I have won is approximately 3000 dollars from the 70 dollars I cashed in. Little did I know I would lose all that money again and again because I thought I could keep winning. From 2021 to 2024, I have continued to lose and win, lose and win, until all my savings went off and I cost my mom $50000 dollars in losing savings and putting her in debt. (This all happened 2022)
I lied and lied having money when even going to Mcdonald’s wasn’t even possible.
This cost my social life, my mom and I’s relationship, my shame to myself to the point I have debated into unaliving myself each and every moment.
I have a boyfriend who is so kind and strong I don’t want to ruin myself and my potential into what I can be for him. I want to force my brain that there is no easy money and stop this fucking hellhole I keep putting myself everyday.
Take note that i’m also spiritual and relied on Angel Numbes which I think brought me luck at first? But I think the Universe wants to teach me a lesson now. My greed has taken over my life and now I have to suffer the consequences of my actions.
I have a list of all the patterns and tips I made for myself and trust me when I say THERE IS NO PATTERN, even if the banker goes thru six times straight there is no saying it will go to banker again— same as if you try to break the pattern because you know it might jump to player just know everything is a 50/50 AND NOTHING IS CERTAIN. No amount of luck (i even invested on chinese luck and western luck to boost my chances of winning) can really back up your winning of Gambling. Because trust me when its not the universe helping u win the first time, its the bad ones (devil or whatnot) trying to suck u in. Its a game of probability.
I am addicted and today I will force my guts out to never fucking gamble even a dime. This is where I take charge of my life. Fuck casinos fuck gambling it destroys lives, destroyed my father’s and is destroying mine.
THIS ENDS HERE I WILL FIGHT MY WAY TO STOP MY ADDICTION AND I WILL LIVE MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST. I WILL TURN MY LIFE 360 AND I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONEY. I WILL UPHOLD MY MORAL STANDARDS AND I WILL MAKE MY FUTURE HUSBAND AND FAMILY PROUD.
I will get back to this thread in a year and I will write down all accomplishments that I have made and as well my recovery process.
I believe nothing is impossible. Wish me luck and pls never gamble, all your winnings are future losses. If you didnt win now, It’s probably for the best and don’t do anymore damage.
I love you Adrian, I love you so much. I will marry you and I will leave all these issues of mine. I will be the best person that you will know and I will succeed for our future and especially for our kids.
Mommy, I know I have been the worst child ever and yet you still try to give everything you can to me. I will stand back up. I will make you proud.

⚙️ PROMPT #76834: Brainstorm Like a Business Pro
Calling all entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! Looking for a burst of inspiration to navigate the tricky terrains of the business world? Let's put ChatGPT to work! Harness the power of AI to brainstorm solutions, uncover hidden opportunities, and propel your business forward. Here's a prompt you can use:
"Hello, ChatGPT! I am the founder of [Your Company Name], a company that specializes in [Your Company's Area of Expertise]. We are currently facing [Specific Challenge or Goal], and I am in need of some innovative ideas to tackle this. Could you help me brainstorm: 1. Potential strategies to overcome [Specific Challenge] or achieve [Specific Goal]. 2. Innovative product ideas or services we could offer that align with [Industry or Niche]. 3. Effective marketing tactics tailored to reach our target audience, which is primarily [Describe Target Audience]. 4. Unique selling propositions or angles we could explore to differentiate from our competitors, such as [Competitor A] and [Competitor B]. 5. Any other insights or suggestions based on current trends in [Your Industry] that could benefit my business.
Thank you for your expertise!"
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As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, one of the most impactful innovations we've experienced in the field of education and corporate training is the introduction of AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT. This AI revolution is reshaping the way we think about virtual learning, providing opportunities that were previously unimaginable.
ChatGPT, with its ability to understand and generate human-like text, is playing a significant role in this transformation. Not only does it open up access to personalized learning experiences, but it also enables an interactive environment where students and professionals can get immediate feedback on their queries.
In education, ChatGPT can be an invaluable resource for students. It can serve as a 24/7 tutor, capable of explaining complex concepts in various ways until the student grasps the information. It can also assist in language learning, writing assistance, and even creating more engaging coursework.
For corporate training, ChatGPT's potential is equally significant. It allows for on-demand training sessions tailored to the pace and style of the individual employee. This kind of personalized learning leads to more effective skill acquisition and can help employees stay current with evolving industry standards and practices.
However, with all these advancements, we must also consider the implications of using AI in education and training. How do we ensure the authenticity of learning? What about the role of human instructors? Can AI adapt to the nuanced needs of all students?
I'd love to dive into these questions and hear your observations on ChatGPT's impact on virtual learning and corporate training. What have your experiences been with AI in education? What do you perceive as the greatest benefits and the biggest challenges? Let's discuss how we can harness AI's potential responsibly to create the most effective and equitable learning experiences for everyone.

I'm a new agent to the industry and want to work as a part time assistant for a few people to learn from them and have a small income. Things I would help with would be like email blasts, social media, creating presentations, helping at open houses, etc. For those who have had assistants, what's a good pay rate for this? I'm trying to gauge an appropriate amount to charge. Thank you!
Note - this does not include virtual assistants.

Every time I try to socialize outside of my one friend, it fails. I either get sexually harassed or screw up and rant to people about my stupid thoughts. I thought I was ready to go back into the social world(of discord) and joined my friends art server a bit ago. Just yesterday, someone posted a prompt w no spoiler which included SA of that sort and I kind of just spiraled down. I didn’t even realize it was an issue until that person told me to stop. (No med btw) I was active in the server, complimenting peoples art and what not. It was kind of fun talking to more people but I ruined it. I left the server because it was too much(I did apologize and asked friend to purge my messages). I’m now pretty isolated again. I don’t even know where to improve. People were suggesting therapy but I have no money for that. It’s kind of hard to move on from stuff that happened to me without professional help. I know humans need socialization and my friend can’t be the only person I talk to. I tried to branch out but it fails. I’ll probably isolate again and try in a few years. I do really like talking to people like that. It was one of the only servers I’m in that I was really active. I don’t know where to start getting back to socializing properly. My friend told me he gets why but I shouldn’t tell other people my biases (I’m p scared of men but working on it) and also that mental health is pretty darn expensive. Maybe I’ll never be able to talk to anyone other than my friend