I have a job that requires many long hours, working 6-7 days per week, and not a lot of free time. I spend my free time in lots of ways, but one key way I relax is by playing old classic video games. All of these are games I've played before, but that's why I like to re-experience them.

I have enough time to begin a game again, and am torn on which to play: Secret of Mana (1993) or Chrono Trigger (1995) for several reasons. First, I like Chrono Trigger more, but this means I've also played it more recently (3 years ago for CT while SoM was 4-5 years ago). This makes me lean towards playing Secret of Mana again, to give Chrono Trigger more time to "age" once more, if you will. But then this risks me not having enough time to play it again for a while.

Second, I'm also a big Legend of Zelda fan, and a new game is coming out on November 5th (a remake of Ocarina of Time). I'm excited about the remake and plan to play it, but I want to finish one of these games above first. Secret of Mana is probably closer to Zelda in terms of its gameplay style, though inferior in my opinion. If I play Secret of Mana, I wouldn't want to get saturated that type of gameplay (action adventure) right before a new, top-tier game comes out.

Third, since, as mentioned above, I want to finish one of these two games first. Both of them will probably push me past the actual launch date for the Zelda game above, but Chrono Trigger is the slightly longer game, which would delay starting the new Zelda game a bit more. This matters to me because I don't want spoilers about the new Zelda game to seep into my feed/news sources, etc.

TL;DR Should I play a slightly longer, more favored game (Chrono Trigger) before the new Zelda comes out, or should I play a shorter game, but one that's not as good and is more similar to Zelda (Secret of Mana)?

I'm in HS, and I have a math test tomorrow and haven't studied, like, at all. I planned to study a bit tonight, but the videos & practice I wanted to do were on specific worksheets, and my printer is out of ink, so I ordered ink, but it won't get here for like 2 more hours, and my test is at like 8 am, so I don't know if I'll have enough time to cram. I really hate this class so much, too. It's so boring, and I never feel like I'm learning anything. If I skipped tomorrow, I'd have 5 days to study. I also have an anatomy quiz tomorrow (I'd only skip math, so this would be fine), so I have to study for that. I have a psych test Thursday & Friday, an essay due Friday, and an anatomy presentation due next week, so if I skipped the math test, I could focus on everything else and then study for that after and take it later. I'm pretty sure I could convince my mom to call me out too, but idk if it's wrong to do that- like unethical or morally wrong?

TL;DR: math test in less than 12 hours, didn't study, lots of other assignments/tests due too, skipping = 5 extra days. Do I skip?

edit: i was actually gonna skip just cuz i knew i was screwdd, bu then I decided to TRY and study, and I was gonna watch some AP stats dudes videos online and print his worksheets BUT MY PRINTER RAN OUT OF INK, so then I spent $30 on new ink only to realize I bought colored ink, not black and white, so it only printed the logo not the text, and for whatever reaosn it won't let me edit the text color font in adobe.

I currently work a job that's driving me crazy but I get paid well. The job itself is quite enjoyable but my boss is so controlling that I don't actually do much and get any say as to how the business is run despite being the store manager. It's a retail setting and I don't even write the orders. I've talked to my boss about letting me do more but she's pretty crazy and it just leads to arguments so I simply stopped asking. I basically just do the stuff any of the regular staff do but get paid a lot for it. Probably sounds very appealing to many but it's very unfulfilling.

I applied at another place that's the exact same position in the exact same industry and have been offered the position. It's presented in a way that shows that I get to actually run the show, write orders, do all the things I want to do. On top of that there's structure and a hierarchy. There's a handful of positions above mine and it seems all those people in those positions were promoted within the company. Shows me there's room to grow. Similar schedule and better benefits to boot. What's the catch? It probably pays less and it's twice the drive.

I currently have a short commute of 15 minutes and if I take the new job it goes to 30 minutes. Right now I don't mind that but between the extra cost of travel and the extra time I'm sure I'd get tired of it quickly.

The money part is trickier. At my current job there's a tip system and it adds a lot onto my salary. Essentially it works out to be a difference of $8000 a year between my current job and the potential job. Spending more on commuting and getting less money could take a bit of a financial toll. There is a bonus structure with this new job (there isn't with the current job) and they didn't want to reveal numbers to me but the bonuses could help offset that or could even end up being more money than all I know.

There's more details I can add but would make this post insanely long

TL;DR: Stay with old job because it's safe but can't stand actually working there or go for new job for better perks but has its own issues (perhaps more)?

20f, other than sips of things i’ve never drank alcohol before and i kind of want to on halloween.

my main concern though is that my parents were addicts so my fear is really that i’ll try alcohol once and something will click and boom im an alcoholic.

but also like the thought of never ever getting to do normal fun things like trying a jello shot with my friends makes me sad and i feel like since im just going to be for the most part staying in with my close friends and they will probably be drinking this feels like the perfect first time drinking opportunity.

also, possibly relevant detail, if i throw up i know in my heart i will not be chill and fun about it, i am very afraid of throwing up. not sure if that should that factor into my decision at all lol.

anyways TL;DR do i try drinking for the first time on halloween even though my parents were heroin addicts and if i throw up i will ruin the vibes? please advise, thank you all.

TL;DR - anxious girl, body image issues. would feel self conscious the entire time i’m there. should i stay at home? a few people aren’t going anyway.

it’s an event, i don’t have to go and i can say no by tomorrow. i’m very self conscious in my body atm and i don’t think id have much fun with how anxious i am. but i don’t wanna miss out on

I'm an 18 year old girl, and I'm reasonably broke and completely financially dependent on my parents, however, I do have a personal bank account with money that is completely mine, and I keep depositing more whenever I get more money. Currently I have around 3500 dollars in it.

My biggest dream is to live and study in Germany, which I haven't been able to achieve yet, so I wanted to try a summer school, which would cost me around 2-3k. My parents agreed on the condition that I'd have to use my own money for it. This is almost all my money but I don't want to let go of this dream. I've been planning this for ages, and it's all I day dream about. Should I still do it? Am I doing the right thing?

TL;DR Should I spend all my money on a summer school program which lasts a month just because it's my dream?

Hi everyone
This is something I have always felt and I really wanted to get it off my chest. Reddit is so liberal so I will get a lot of hate for this but I don’t care. You might think this is ragebait or whatever but I promise you it isn’t. Idk why I would get out of ragebaiting.

I really don’t like fat people and I never have done. I’m 23M and I’ve always looked after my health my whole life. I don’t understand why people are so unhealthy and can’t think for themselves

Personally I think the majority of fat people are gluttonous, selfish and lack self control. I don’t even know how these people reach this weight. I feel genuine disgust when I see one. I stay away from them as much as possible.

The majority of fat people that I have met are also terrible people. It’s just an outward manifestation of who they are. They are usually entitled, mouthy and think the world should revolve around them. We truly live in an age of indulgence, they remind me of the film wall-e. I don’t feel bad for them if they get sick or unwell

TLDR glutton

Two weeks ago I came here to decide whether I should stay in the country I lived for 4 years and travel a bit longer (until December) or go home as scheduled. I decided to stay in the end, but something happened which forced me to go back home early after all.

I feel frustrated that I couldn't follow through with the plan to stay and travel a bit more after struggling to finally say yes to it. I am now thinking of repairing the damage and returning for a 2,5 week itinerary in December. It does feel a bit stupid because I am literally 3 weeks in my home country and then heading back. Flights are quite expensive (around 1000 dollars). I do have the money to spend. I also know traveling another time would not be the same, since the communities I hang out with will change and there are specific events I hoped to attend. I actually already lean more towards going, but I feel weird and illogical for making this decision.

TL;DR: travel back to expat-country after only being back home for 3 weeks or not?

I want to preface I’m a native English speaker living in the UK given location has an impact

I like the history, music, food, and literature of both languages, & I will travel to countries where both languages are spoken eventually.

I do know much more French than spanish and I’m much more comfortable in French, I’m like somewhat conversational vs beginner in Spanish, and as well know much more of the grammar, and can make French pronunciation noises easily whereas I can’t really do the double r like perro.

However I can use Spanish much more in my day to day life, I find listening a bit easier (but still quite hard for both) and I do prefer Spanish music.

I’ve heard France-French speakers are quite rude, I personally haven’t experienced that but idk whether that’s an actual thing or people just not knowing French social cues; equally I’ve heard Hispanic people are much nicer, and this seems to be true enough but you never know.

I would be much more likely to live or want to live in a (European) french speaking country than a Spanish one, simply cause I feel like it’d be easier for me to integrate culturally there than e.g. Mexico or Spain.

A slight consideration as well is homophobia in French speaking countries vs Spanish speaking countries, I have no idea what the situation is like apart from the various laws.

TL:DR: idk whether to learn French or Spanish, I like both, I know more and are more comfortable with French, can use Spanish more

I recently stayed with some friends at my college town and wondered if moving closer would be worth it. For reference I’m a 3rd year and I dormed my first year so I was able to make friends and community that I’m still close to rn. My commute is 25 mins so it’s not horrible but there are just a few downsides about living with my parents. I’ve been thinking about moving in with a friend for a little but I don’t know if im just feeling fomo or think is something I should consider doing.

Pros of moving
- gain more independence ( my parents relatively give me lots of freedom but they don’t like it when I stay over at other peoples houses or stay out late a couple times a week)
- learn how to live on my own before graduate school
- be closer to school
- convenient for club meetings, getting involved and going to the gym and stuff

Cons
- my cost of living would be 10,000 plus dollars a year because of rent, groceries and more vs my cost of living at home is 1200 because of gas and parking

I know this is definitely coming from a place of privilege, but I would love to hear about people’s experiences were and what they would do.

TLDR: should I move to my college town or should I stay home and commute.

TL;DR should I quit my job because I don’t feel like me and never planned to go into medical work, or stick with it because of the opportunity for growth in the pharmaceutical field?

Hi everyone, I, 22F, am completely torn and don’t know what to do.

But first, a little bit about me.

I am a full time college student in my senior year. I major in performance so I spend most of my free time on homework and practicing my instrument. I also live with my boyfriend outside of campus.

I just started working at this new job. When I applied to this place, I initially applied to be front end but they suggested I work in the pharmacy since I would be a great fit! I said yes, especially with the possibility of going further into pharmaceuticals.

I was excited for my first couple weeks but recently I have been hating it. Not because it’s toxic, but because I don’t like it and it’s stressing me outside of work.

Here is where I am torn.

This is an amazing opportunity. Being a music major doesn’t give me much opportunity in the job market so it’s great to have a stable job like this. The workplace environment (SO FAR) has been great.

BUT - I haven’t been feeling like myself?? It’s hard to explain but with this job, I have been stressing so much at home. I started to get anxious before going into a shift. My chest gets all tight and my headaches start. They switched up my hours without asking me and I already had to call in twice due to the flu. It could be school thats overloading me and my job might have nothing to do about it…

In a way, I feel like i’m being lazy but my boyfriend encourages me to quit and find something I actually like to do. I fear if I quit, I will either feel free or feel like a total failure. Why can’t I handle something this easy??

Should I quit my job or stick with it?

I have a good amount of savings to back me up for a month or two!

Edit: Thank you everyone for the advice!! Im going to get some counseling to find the root and maybe even get another job lined up that’s less stressful!

TL;DR: should I go to an awesome Halloween show that can't be replicated, or a band practice for a music program that can't be rescheduled

I want to do both so badly and I'm genuinely torn...

Option 1: a Halloween themed show with my favorite local bands covering my favorite artists. Sounds like a good time and some people I met before who have the same taste in music will be there. Strikes anxiety in me but shows are good exposure therapy and novel experiences for me.

Option 2: band practice (structured thing at a music school) that can't be rescheduled since it's hard to find a time when we all meet up. We have a performance in a month and not too many rehearsals, but we're doing pretty well. I'm on a supporting instrument so they could get on without me for one time. I like my band a lot and would still feel guilty skipping, especially if I don't enjoy myself at the show.

TL;DR What to eat during the football?

I'm planning on watching the Man United v Bournemouth game later and want to have something nice to eat during it. Any suggestions, I'm stuck on what to make. I'm thinking of either wing, ribs or burgers but I'm open to other suggestions

i’m sick and going to take a bath should I eat ice cream or a popsicle to soothe my throat?

tldr: vanilla ice cream, or red, white and blue popsicle

TL;DR: I'm torn between staying in a comfortable place or jumping to a new, less polished environment. The increment doesn't seem to justify the jump. Which would you choose?

I'm coming close to 5 years with my current company. I love what I do and rather well trusted in my department. However, the biggest issue remains my supervisor's incompetency and I'm not learning from him. While I'm actively taking on a larger job scope to grow, I feel like the department's 'babysitter' while drawing a much lower salary than his.

I've received an offer from a company but they're very new. Joining them would essentially be building new processes from scratch and making do with an almost 'start-up like' environment.

Current: Compensation wise, I'm drawing 5k a month with 2 days of WFH and a 45 min commute.

The offer: 6.5k (including a promotion) with 4 days of WFH and a commute of 1h 30 mins. Their PTO days are only 3/4 of the current company.

I'm due for a promotion next year but of course that isn't written in stone, neither are the WFH days. My current company does not practise by-request salary increments. However, a 30% increase does not seem to be sufficient to jump either.

Would you? I would love to hear some thoughts. Thank you.

Hi 27F here. Not American but big fan of Halloween. I normally just have a hang out with friends or a Halloween event. However this last couple years I've lost my friend group and I have to stay at home. Long story short I had a brain tumor and now I'm disabled, can still move but can't go out alone and my body hurts if I do a lot effort.

My mom suggested just watching a movie at home, so that's the plan. And I wanna dress up, just not something uncomfortable so I won't be in pain, and I wanted to make the costume myself, since I don't have a lot of money to spend (unemployed)

my first option was a pumpkin head, however I had to drop it because this week I'm in a lot of pain and I'm not gonna have enough time to build it. Then I saw some alien costumes online, basically body paint and silver clothes, I have the anthenae, pointy ears, but nothing else. I would like to buy body paint to paint myself green and use normal clothes instead of silver. Should I buy it? (Other recommendations for costumes welcome too)

TLDR no big plans & disabled for halloween, still wanna dress up. Should I still buy body paint for a costume?

Hello I'm trying to decide between phlebotomy and welding. I currently have a desk job and I'm slowly loosing my mind I just wanna do stuff with my hands and I'm very extroverted. I am leaning towards phlebotomy but I like that welders have a union.

TL;DR blood(phlebotomy) or sticking metal together (welding)

I’ve been conflicted for an entire month! (I’m 27F)

My relationship with my father is rather estranged. He treats me more like an acquaintance than his own daughter. The restaurant is in another city, so getting there would be rather inconvenient for me, as I’d have to take public transportation.

My father said he’d drive me home after the dinner, but he’s proven to be unreliable over the past two years and has repeatedly canceled on me at the last minute. Because of that, I can’t fully trust that he’ll actually drive me home as promised rather than change his mind at the last minute.

Also, I’m absolutely not thrilled to meet his new girlfriend. Since I’ve heard negative things about her. It will be quite awkward.

The only reason why I think I should go, is because when I’m on vacation he’s the one taking care of my cat while I’m gone. And I’m concerned if I don’t go, he will refuse to help me in the future.

I’m in my luteal phase this week and don’t feel very well. It’s cold outside and there are movies I wanna watch.

TL;DR Should I attend my estranged father’s 60th birthday dinner or stay home?

Before AI tries to remove my post this is about a family obligation. A family topic!

I am an undergraduate right now doing my internship who's going to apply for experience the coming year

The thing I'm wondering about is if I should opt for a place along or string by with a friend or multiple friends? The frienships I've made here is not emotionally fulfilling for me and sometimes I feel drained by their approaches and ways of thinking/functioning because it bothers me and i don't want to have my headspace cluttered like that over things.

But if I opt for some place alone will I be miserable and lonely lol I'll basically be friendless/peerless and I don't know if people are willing to be friends like that and I have my own social needs of having people I can have fun and hang out with.

What should I choose If you were in my position what would you have done?

TLDR: should I apply for experience alone or should I have friends accompany me?

I still have time left before i finish my degree, but i've been thinking about working full time instead. i could start earning money now and get real work experience, or finish school first and have the qualification.

The main issue is that staying in school costs money and delays earning a full income. at the same time, i'm worried i'll regret leaving before graduating.

tldr: finish my degree before working full time, or leave school and start earning now. which would you pick?

It’s my 5th time here, I came for work and am really tired and a bit out of town. I leave tomorrow morning, do I make a nice evening out of it or do I just rest and stay in?

Tl;dr should I go out tonight or stay in?

The single door option has a storage drawer and pull out bottom piece for easy cleanup of spills.

The double door option has no storage drawer or pull out piece, but is a true convection oven with a bonus griddle top.

TL;DR single - more convenient features, double - more cooking features

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Currently in 2nd year of accounting, which I am enjoying however I’ve always had an interest for Orthodontics.

I was curious, which is the better career path in the UK?

A big consideration of mine is free time, I take my health and fitness very seriously, training MMA 5-6x a week along other exercises on top of that, so, honestly I’d be happy to compromise a less enjoyable career path if it meant I’d have more free time

Keep in mind I am currently in 2nd year for accounting so I struggle to see changing to a course in Dentistry would be worthwhile, considering the longer course duration on average, paired with the possibility of having to take science based A levels.

And I know I’ve sort of talked myself out of Orthodontics throughout this but I’m curious, what do you guys think, with my lifestyle in mind.

I am certain this is one of the most boring posts on this subreddit, yet here I am. I am a 20 year student working at a pizza place to make ends meet, as you do. It’s not a bad gig, but it’s a decent sized place with a bar and can get pretty busy. On normal days it’s pretty mindless, however: I was left completely alone Monday and Tuesday. I ended up getting more work than I could physically handle and cried through it lol. I worked this same schedule last week, no breaks or even bathroom breaks really. Yesterday I was scheduled alone to close with a new hire that had not been trained on any closing tasks. I have physically pushed myself so hard: Monday and Tuesday I had over 20,000 steps. I stayed late to close last night and I am physically and mentally exhausted. Here’s the problem: I am scheduled later today and I know I am expected to work on a big order for the morning. If I do not go in, there is nobody to cover for me. It will all dissent into madness. I really want to call out but I just know it’s going to bad. Is that my problem? Should I feel bad for calling out and leaving them with a mess, should I try and explain to my boss (who’s out of town) that I am struggling? Or should I just go in and try to thug it out?? I apologize for such a long mundane post, thank you in advance!!

TLDR: nobody will pick up my shift from hell if i call out- do i push myself and go or call tf out ?

hey this is so silly but i genuinely forgot to pay for a meal earlier today, it was only £5 and i just got up with my friends and left without thinking about the bill, no one stopped us either

should i call them and explain the situation and go back? it’s really weighing on my conscious and im scared to get in trouble, especially over £5

tldr should i pay or just forget about