ATOlurker
Favorite team: | LSU |
Location: | Lafayette |
Biography: | LSU Grad. |
Interests: | |
Occupation: | Electrical Engineer |
Number of Posts: | 289 |
Registered on: | 9/15/2005 |
Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: HSA vs PPO with large family and young kids
Posted by ATOlurker on 2/6/24 at 2:00 pm
Does the company match the HSA Contribution.
My general argument for HSA is that just the difference in the premium (Put into HSA) plus an HSA match generally is better than PPO with lower deductible but guaranteed out of pocket each year due to higher premiums. Unless you know you will meet y...
re: TiL tigerbait08 is in sales at Mercedes dealer in Houston
Posted by ATOlurker on 12/18/23 at 9:10 am
What they don't say in the headline is that it is just a software update that is done automatically. They just have to call is a recall for some reason....
re: Onion Whole or Cut in Half…
Posted by ATOlurker on 7/11/23 at 9:05 am
[img]https://content.instructables.com/FJW/IUCD/G7DYQHXS/FJWIUCDG7DYQHXS.jpg?auto=webp&frame=1&width=933&fit=bounds&md=e86b73fd904be1738b7f9fa4f8434aed[/img]
I do this but just in 1/4th some pieces fall off but most stays together if you don't cut too deep....
re: OXY and Buffett's Increasing Stake
Posted by ATOlurker on 6/5/23 at 9:21 am
[quote]Anyone bullish on OXY long term? Following Berkshire's picks can be lucrative.[/quote]
I hear through industry rumors that OXY is going to be purchased by Chevron or Exxon. Not sure if that would be a good or bad thing for shareholders....
re: Job offer - Am I just being stubborn?
Posted by ATOlurker on 1/31/23 at 4:58 pm
Ok well that is a solid background. There is a huge demand for engineers right now in Oil and Gas. Don't sell yourself short on salary but as you mentioned money isn't everything....
re: Job offer - Am I just being stubborn?
Posted by ATOlurker on 1/31/23 at 8:34 am
They are low balling you. Are you electrical? I manage the electrical group for a small consulting firm and hire Electrical PEs in Houston with 5-10 years experience @$135-$145k and we rarely have to work overtime. Let me know if you want to talk....
re: AOC finally speaking from personal experience
Posted by ATOlurker on 1/11/23 at 8:22 am
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FmJJSGnX0AQS-hY.jpg[/img]...
re: Just bought a wok. Any tips / recommendations?
Posted by ATOlurker on 11/30/22 at 1:14 pm
If you got a flat bottom the stand thing you are talking about is not really useful. Those are to cradle a round bottom Wok.
Get a good wok spatula and ladle....
re: How many days of diesel do we have left
Posted by ATOlurker on 11/18/22 at 9:12 am
The days left are if we stopped producing. We still produce about the daily demand so the number will stay around 25days until the EPA allows some east coast refinery to re-open.
That is my understanding at least....
re: Open Enrollment Question: HDHP vs PPO
Posted by ATOlurker on 11/9/22 at 8:56 am
If you factor in the premium cost and add it to the max out of pocket you will see your maximum exposure. HDHP is usually better financially even if it feels more expensive when you pay the doctor. And you get to keep the HSA contributions if not used....
re: Best Pre-made Burgers in Lafayette for Grilling
Posted by ATOlurker on 10/17/22 at 8:59 am
Also NUNU. Their Chicken Burgers are awesome as well. Don't forget the pork and apple sausage either!...
re: BBBY's CFO reportedly jumped to his death in NYC
Posted by ATOlurker on 9/5/22 at 12:09 pm
I hope he at least found the Beyond section...
re: Is switching jobs a smart move right now?
Posted by ATOlurker on 6/22/22 at 8:35 am
Get the offer. Find out what they think you are worth then approach your current Company to see if they think you are worth that too. Then make a decision....
re: Lafayette Nice Saturday Lunch options?
Posted by ATOlurker on 4/20/22 at 2:52 pm
[link=(https://bontempsgrill.com/)]https://bontempsgrill.com/[/link]...
re: LAPD statement on Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock
Posted by ATOlurker on 3/28/22 at 10:54 am
Like LAPD cares about black on black crime....
re: Nearly 48 million tune in for Biden's SOTU speech
Posted by ATOlurker on 3/2/22 at 2:03 pm
I didn't know the SOTU was even happening...Its almost like they didn't want anyone to watch it....
re: Trying to understand the meaning of a statement at work
Posted by ATOlurker on 2/17/22 at 2:00 pm
I would take it to mean he didn't think they would fit in with the existing group/culture of current employees....
re: When did you realize you were getting older and not a spring chicken anymore?
Posted by ATOlurker on 2/16/22 at 11:01 am
when I started making old man noises every time I put on socks....
re: Large fry at McDonald’s is $3.00 now.
Posted by ATOlurker on 2/9/22 at 12:43 pm
Use the app. Deal daily for Large fry free with any purchase and Drinks are $1.......or are coupons too trashy for the OT...
re: Do you embrace battery powered cars or will you use an ICE powered car to the bitter end?
Posted by ATOlurker on 2/6/22 at 1:09 pm
I currently have both, Tesla for around town and Yukon XL for towing and vacation. EVs are a pain on road trips. You end up spending more on food than saving on gas....
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