Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by ketanmaheshwari » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:32 PM UTC

This will sound like a non-problem compared to some of the other posts here. Please forgive me if so.

This is about scam calls on my cell phone. I have received over 30 spam calls every single working day in the last six months. My phone has become completely useless outside of 3-4 apps because I had to mute all notifications.

Initially, I tried to block and report those calls but soon gave up because there were just so many every single day. Then I tried to receive some and most of them seem like selling me end of life coverage. I am not even that old!

I have missed a few important calls due to this. It has become a significant nuisance right now in my life.

Can I do something about it? Can someone help me get rid of all these calls? I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me effectively get rid of such calls.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:34 PM UTC

geuis wrote: post #66

I'm hesitant to post but here goes. I shared something about my current situation a couple days ago. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38464859 I've been looking for work most of this year. Lost count of the number of applications sent out and rejected. I've been turning over every rock and scraping every barrel bottom without success. Rent is now late as of 12/1. Internet shut off yesterday, which is problematic…

Email me as well. I will try to help. Email is on the profile.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by [deleted] » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:35 PM UTC

catharsisatlast wrote: post #50

Five years ago, I was in a car accident. Although the other driver was at fault and there were no medical expenses, I haven't been able to get my life back on track since. At the end of this month, I will be homeless. It looked like I was going to be able to pull it off on my own originally, but it was going to take a year and every waking moment of every day was going to suck in the meantime. I was right about it su…

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Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:35 PM UTC

wyclif wrote: post #74

I hesitate to post here because I really don't like talking about my problems and have never written anything like this before. I'm one of the original members of HN and I've been here for a long time; since week one I think. I'm an American technologist who has done web dev work in the past, but right now I'm stuck on an island in the Philippines without income or employment, and things are getting pretty desperate…

Email me. I will try to help. Email is on profile.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by parrotlarry » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:35 PM UTC

rex_lupi wrote: post #65

atsuzaki wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey, in most cases the application fees are waivable if you write to the application committee explaining that you are in a situation where the fees are a significant barrier. The rest of the expenses though. Oof. (For americans reading: I paid over $700 just in visa and immigration processing-related fees)

Thanks. Unfortunately not all universities offer a waiver. TOEFL is also quite costly

Hi, perhaps I can help you navigate this with my own limited insight into the bureaucracy of American higher education? I'm working on a startup that is tangentially related, and I'd be happy to put in some research and help you figure out how to clear the hurdles at the specific institutions you're interested in.

Some questions: Have you asked after waivers (even at the schools that say they don't offer them) and if so, what sort of responses are you getting? And have you had any luck finding a school that might spot you a TOEFL voucher? What would the cost of the TOEFL be for you?

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:38 PM UTC

pilgrim656 wrote: post #119

Like most people asking help on here, I find it extremely difficult to approach others for financial assistance, but could really use a hand. Been out of the market since July, had to move to a cheaper place, along with a lot of inter-relational (though mostly unrelated) issues with my SO. There are a few medical procedures that I need to cover, for both me and my SO, let alone to afford Christmas which at this point…

Email me. I want to help. Email on profile.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:38 PM UTC

gigatexal wrote: post #103

atdrummond wrote: post #70

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There’s no shame in asking. If you change your mind, my email is in my profile and I’d be happy to help. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

Same. I’m happy to contribute what I can

Same here. Email on profile.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:39 PM UTC

hdlothia wrote: post #14

I have been putting off dental work to help a family member with severe mentally illness, I am dealing with burnout and working a non programming job with much lower pay and $275 would allow me to schedule the surgery a month earlier (in January). I don't mind being put on a waiting list since some people might be facing eviction or something first, but any help before the end of January would be great.

Email on profile. Would love to help.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by iamthejuan » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:48 PM UTC

wyclif wrote: post #74

I hesitate to post here because I really don't like talking about my problems and have never written anything like this before. I'm one of the original members of HN and I've been here for a long time; since week one I think. I'm an American technologist who has done web dev work in the past, but right now I'm stuck on an island in the Philippines without income or employment, and things are getting pretty desperate…

Create an account in Linkedin, you will get a lot of offer from the libro companies but the salary is low compared to other countries but still, you will have a regular money coming in for your family.

Re: Ask HN: Who needs help this holidays?

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Post by subhro » Sat, Dec 02, 2023, 5:51 PM UTC

liamwire wrote: post #77

Reading through these threads has left me crying on the bus. I’m ashamed that I can’t pay my rent this month after my cat died, and feel foolish for spending that money with the vet that tried to save her. I feel I caused my own hardship. I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet, but I’ve been listing my belongings on Marketplace to try and make up the gap. So if anyone in Australia wants to buy my MacBook Air or PS5, s…

What? You feel foolish about trying to save your cat? What’s wrong with you? I will sell my kidney to protect my dogs if I have to. Email me. It’s on my profile.