What Are You Thinking? Continued 14

I can’t get my car to start. Trying to google and it’s not helping me 😭. And idk how the fuck I’m going to jump it when it’s in my garage.

Anyone a car person?
Gah. Is it trying to turn over, cranking, but not?

Or not trying at all, just clicking?

I usually undo the leads from the battery, make sure they are clean, reconnect, then try again.

Can you push it out and get a neighbor to jumpstart it? AaA?

I hate car problems. Hope everything works out.
 
Why do I struggle over taking time off? I have almost 8 weeks of vacation saved up and next month I'll get another 4 weeks for the coming year.

I'm taking off the Monday through Wednesday before Thanksgiving and feel guilty about it.
No need to feel guilty. I’m sure you’re a huge asset to your office but at the same time if you weren’t there they’d still get the work done…maybe not as well though. You’ve earned the time and burnout sucks!
 
Gah. Is it trying to turn over, cranking, but not?

Or not trying at all, just clicking?

I usually undo the leads from the battery, make sure they are clean, reconnect, then try again.

Can you push it out and get a neighbor to jumpstart it? AaA?

I hate car problems. Hope everything works out.
Not cranking, not clicking, slight whirring sound? And I can’t shift into neutral so I can’t push it out.

I think the security system maybe locked the car somehow for some reason? I don’t knowwww
 
I think the security system maybe locked the car somehow for some reason? I don’t knowwww
Key in the ignition, cycle it On-Off several times really quickly. (It's worked for me on a couple of cars...)
Or wait. Some new cars do software updates like phones and won't let you drive until it's done...
 
Not cranking, not clicking, slight whirring sound? And I can’t shift into neutral so I can’t push it out.

I think the security system maybe locked the car somehow for some reason? I don’t knowwww
Oh. the joy of modern cars. Have you tried kneeling in front of it and pleading. Promising it a good valet service.

Bring back the starting handle, I say.
 
Key in the ignition, cycle it On-Off several times really quickly. (It's worked for me on a couple of cars...)
Or wait. Some new cars do software updates like phones and won't let you drive until it's done...
Didn’t work but thank you
Oh. the joy of modern cars. Have you tried kneeling in front of it and pleading. Promising it a good valet service.

Bring back the starting handle, I say.
I tried crying and slamming on the steering wheel. Maybe I should try pleading.
 
Not cranking, not clicking, slight whirring sound? And I can’t shift into neutral so I can’t push it out.

I think the security system maybe locked the car somehow for some reason? I don’t knowwww
Security system issues can be a pain. When you put the key in to start, is the anti theft light flashing or staying lit?

Do you have a spare key or fob incase the key itself is the issue (my kid's truck had that problem.)

Check the users manual? Also if it is a security issue, there are some make and model specific work arounds that may help you can find on line. I have rarely had luck with them, to set expectations, but any thing that works.

Ah, Princess, I hate this for you!
 
Security system issues can be a pain. When you put the key in to start, is the anti theft light flashing or staying lit?

Do you have a spare key or fob incase the key itself is the issue (my kid's truck had that problem.)

Check the users manual? Also if it is a security issue, there are some make and model specific work arounds that may help you can find on line. I have rarely had luck with them, to set expectations, but any thing that works.

Ah, Princess, I hate this for you!
Anti theft is flashing when I’m not in the car and when I turn the key it stays lit.

No spare key but this car doesn’t use push to start. It’s a physical key. And the lock/unlock buttons on it are still working.

Manual implies that it might be malfunctioning and I should take it to a dealership 🤦‍♀️😭
 
Twice now I’ve had to put in a service ticket to have my voicemail pin reset….maybe this time I’ll write it down somewhere cause I obviously can’t remember it 🤦🏻‍♀️
 
Anti theft is flashing when I’m not in the car and when I turn the key it stays lit.

No spare key but this car doesn’t use push to start. It’s a physical key. And the lock/unlock buttons on it are still working.

Manual implies that it might be malfunctioning and I should take it to a dealership 🤦‍♀️😭
Yeah, your physical key as a microchip in that shakes hands with the anti-theft system, and that may have gone pear-shaped. Do you have roadside service either through the car or a service? I would try calling the manufacturer customer service and go from there.

Sorry, I so wish I could help more.
 
Changing my name is a complete pain in the ass.
Yes, it is. My ex-wife is working through whether to do that or not.

I have a free name change though the state after the divorce as well, as part of the process (they don't limit it just to the spouse who changed their name). I just had to tell them to put that in the decree. I have contemplated that a lot...
 
Yes, it is. My ex-wife is working through whether to do that or not.

I have a free name change though the state after the divorce as well, as part of the process (they don't limit it just to the spouse who changed their name). I just had to tell them to put that in the decree. I have contemplated that a lot...
So here's the thing. You can't change everything at once. SS comes first. DMV needs your new SS card to make their changes. Then the banks need your driver's license. So in between each thing you're waiting 2 weeks to get the proper document for the next thing. There has to be a better way.
 
So here's the thing. You can't change everything at once. SS comes first. DMV needs your new SS card to make their changes. Then the banks need your driver's license. So in between each thing you're waiting 2 weeks to get the proper document for the next thing. There has to be a better way.
There could be a more central data hub for all of that. The computer security guy in me says that is way, way, way beyond a terrible idea.
 
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