Is Texas getting too expensive or are we just not keeping up?
Groceries are up. Rent is up. Insurance is up. Gas somehow went down and then right back up. I make more than I did 3 years ago and I feel like I have less money.
Groceries are up. Rent is up. Insurance is up. Gas somehow went down and then right back up. I make more than I did 3 years ago and I feel like I have less money.
This is my first full summer in Texas. It's been over 100 degrees for 12 straight days. My car steering wheel could brand cattle. I burned my hand on the seatbelt buckle.
July bill just hit: $387. For a 1,600 sq ft house. Thermostat set to 76. I'm on a fixed rate plan, my house is relatively new, and I keep the blinds closed during the day. Still getting wrecked.
Fourth car on our street broken into this week. They're not smashing windows — they're just checking door handles. If it's unlocked they go in, grab whatever they can, and move to the next one.
Genuine question, no disrespect intended. I looked up the average teacher salary in Texas. It's around $57K.
Looking for a new apartment or maybe renting a house. Budget is around $1,200-1,400 for a 1BR or small 2BR. I know that's tight. I'm not expecting luxury.
Got the email Wednesday morning. My entire team — 14 people — eliminated. 2 years at the company. Good performance reviews. Didn't matter. This is the second round of layoffs in 8 months.
I need extra income. Not passive income guru stuff. Not dropshipping. Not "invest in real estate with no money down." Real things that real people are doing to make extra money.
Got an EV last year and was worried about charging infrastructure. Honestly it's gotten way better around here even in the last 12 months.
Neighbor's catalytic converter got cut off his truck overnight. Second one on our street in a month. Takes less than 90 seconds with a battery saw apparently.
Ring doorbell alert at 3:12am. Checked the footage. Guy walks up to my front door, tries the handle, it's locked, and he walks to the next house.
Went to get toothpaste yesterday. It was locked behind plexiglass. Had to find an employee to unlock it. Waited 10 minutes. For toothpaste. Deodorant: locked. Razors: locked.
I've been job hunting for a few months and the number of sketchy interviews I've had is wild. Compiling a list so others know what to watch for.
Moved here 8 months ago for work. Know my coworkers and that's about it. I'm in my early 30s. No kids. Don't go to church. I've tried Bumble BFF. It's weird. I've gone to a few Meetup events.
I'm 19. Everyone in my family says college. But I've been looking at the numbers and I'm not sure it makes sense anymore. A plumber or electrician apprentice starts at $18-22/hr with zero debt.
Every summer the same thing happens. Heat wave rolls in. ERCOT issues a conservation alert. They ask everyone to set thermostats to 78+ and avoid running major appliances during peak hours.
Every city in Texas thinks the city next to them has the worst drivers. It's like a universal Texas experience.
Moving into a new house next month and want to set up security from day one. Done some research but there are too many options and every review site seems sponsored.
My commute is 35 miles each way. That's 70 miles a day, 350 miles a week. My truck gets 20 mpg on a good day. Gas is hovering around $3.20. I did the math: roughly $420/month just in gas.
I need a trustworthy mechanic. Not a dealership — they quoted me $900 for brake pads and rotors on a midsize sedan. I can buy the parts for $200.
There's a stretch of highway near me that has been under construction since before the pandemic. Orange barrels. Lane closures. Reduced speed limits. For THREE YEARS.
Took my car for annual inspection. Everything works fine. Brakes good. Lights good. Emissions good. Failed because one of my tire pressure monitoring sensors is malfunctioning.
I've been trying to find a primary care doctor and a dentist for two months. Everyone is either not taking new patients, doesn't take my insurance, or has the next available appointment in August.
Your first Texas summer is going to be a shock. Here's what got me through mine. - Hydrate before you're thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty you're already dehydrated. Keep water with you always.
Planet Fitness is fine for what it is but I've outgrown it. No squat racks, no deadlift platforms, the lunk alarm is embarrassing, and the gym is packed from 5-8pm every weekday.
I've been here a while but I feel like I've only scratched the surface of outdoor stuff to do. I default to the same two parks every weekend and I'm getting bored.
Been single for about 6 months. Back on the apps. Some observations about dating around here.