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Comment on Meet Your Tildes Neighbour: August 2023 Edition in ~talk
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Comment on Meet Your Tildes Neighbour: August 2023 Edition in ~talk
Crashspeeder LinkHi, all. I'm a software engineer by trade, and until very recently I was in senior leadership at a company where I spent over a decade of my life. Some things changed at work, which prompted me to...Hi, all. I'm a software engineer by trade, and until very recently I was in senior leadership at a company where I spent over a decade of my life. Some things changed at work, which prompted me to come to the conclusion that it was time to go. My team was sad to see me go, which was a huge boost to the ego, because I've always downplayed my own impact. Right now, this is dominating my life.
I joined Tildes during the Reddit blackout. I haven't used it too much because I also joined Lemmy around the same time, but I like both for different reasons. Tildes seems cleaner and more chill, as well as not having the risk of your instance completely disappear and needing to start over somewhere else (ask me how I know). I often lurk, but occasionally comment. I think Tildes has the right mindset of slow growth to stay true to your roots. It's very much the opposite of Reddit, which clearly created the large userbase at all costs in order to entice companies to also join and advertise. My concern is how Tildes will make money in order to stay viable, but there's no need to hammer that out right now.
I'm big into cars, not just computers. I've been lucky enough to purchase a second generation (type 4S) Audi R8 and am dying to get it out on track. I'm worried about the amount of understeer I'm hearing it has during high performance driving, especially since before this I had a 2016 Shelby GT350, which was quite well balanced, but lacked in the cooling department. I'd love nothing more than to become a track rat, spending countless hours going to racetracks and improving my skill. Maybe one day I'll be able to spend my time and money traveling and tracking my car.
Thanks to my recent departure from my job, I have some time to really think about what the next phase of my life is. It's likely to still be some form of engineering leadership position, but this has given me the opportunity to pause and reflect. Maybe I pursue contracting for a while to reduce my stress level. Maybe I go into management consulting or become a part-time CTO. Maybe I throw myself into a project and start a business around it. I've been very lucky to be able to count on my friends during this time so far, and just need to choose a trajectory.
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Comment on Japan's ridiculous weatherwoman fiasco in ~life
Crashspeeder LinkIf you're interested in somebody because they're available, and turn on them when they're suddenly not, then you were never interested in them as a person, but as an object. I feel like the crux...If you're interested in somebody because they're available, and turn on them when they're suddenly not, then you were never interested in them as a person, but as an object. I feel like the crux of most social issues comes down to entitlement. Who do these "fans" think they are? On the other side of the spectrum you have sycophants that will follow Jake Paul, no matter how many people he scams.
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Comment on Anyone have experiences with GP27U and 27M2V MiniLED monitors? in ~tech
Crashspeeder LinkI'm looking at the same two monitors and am not sure which way to go. The GP27U seems to have a bad reputation given the issues with the firmware, but the 27M2V currently has an issue with the USB...I'm looking at the same two monitors and am not sure which way to go. The GP27U seems to have a bad reputation given the issues with the firmware, but the 27M2V currently has an issue with the USB hub that RTINGS recommends not even using the hub for fear it will brick the monitor. From a picture standpoint, they both sound like they're excellent, with the INNOCN seemingly edging out the GP27U thanks to more dimming zones and no flickering.
I came to the conclusion a few days ago that I'd like to see prices fall on the 27M2V before I pick up a pair. I don't NEED new monitors, so I can wait, but would like to get a matching set of good 4K monitors that can be used for work (static elements on screen, which I wouldn't want to do with an OLED) and gaming. I'd prefer if the monitors were black, but whatever. Unless somebody can give me a good reason not to go with the INNOCN 27M2V, that's the direction I'm leaning.
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Comment on NordVPN changes to username and password encryption cause Auth_FAIL in OpenVPN/Gluetun in ~tech
Crashspeeder LinkThank you for this. I have an OpenVPN client on my NAS that I probably wouldn't have updated for months if it wasn't for this post.Thank you for this. I have an OpenVPN client on my NAS that I probably wouldn't have updated for months if it wasn't for this post.
I'm at a similar crossroads to what you experienced, where it's entirely possible I'll change my trajectory from engineering senior leadership to who knows what. I would take vacations and be at peace, but as soon as I came back to work it was a flood of stress returning me to where I was before I left. And why? What's the point? Even working from home just led to an odd dichotomy where I would need to step away for a bit to relax, but was always on edge whenever my computer or phone would notify me of a meeting or message.
Luckily, work had a contract with a company that does executive coaching, which was very helpful over the years, but the biggest problem I had was that everything I was doing was leading to success at work. It's hard to walk away from that or call it a failure. I recently did just that, and need to find my way in the next few months. I'm glad you were able to pull the ripcord and are starting something new that you're passionate about. I hope I can be passionate again about my next company, project, or endeavor.