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  1. Comment on A brief thought on “prestigious” employers and “career downgrades” in ~talk

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    I think a more apt way to put it would be to say that money only matters to a point. As someone who has doubled his salary in the last 5 years I remember where I was vs where I am now. Back then I...

    I think a more apt way to put it would be to say that money only matters to a point. As someone who has doubled his salary in the last 5 years I remember where I was vs where I am now. Back then I would have happily worked 12 hour days if I knew that I was getting paid decently for it. At one point (like a decade ago) I was working 12 hour days for 30k /yr. I didn't know any better, I was easily taken advantage of.

    Once you are in a position to turn down jobs that don't work for you and your family, then yes. Security and comfort is important.

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  2. Comment on Small tech companies are staying remote to attract workers, while Big Tech goes back to the office in ~comp

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    I have stayed in a company that actually pays a little less than some alternatives simply to remain remote. It feels like a no brainer for me, I have spent more time watching my youngest child...

    I have stayed in a company that actually pays a little less than some alternatives simply to remain remote. It feels like a no brainer for me, I have spent more time watching my youngest child grow up than I ever got to with the other two.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Super Mario RPG - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023 in ~games

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    My boss messaged me telling me to turn on the Nintendo Direct. He has already scheduled the release week off. This game is a big deal to a lot of us. It really deserves the full remake treatment.

    My boss messaged me telling me to turn on the Nintendo Direct. He has already scheduled the release week off. This game is a big deal to a lot of us. It really deserves the full remake treatment.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on What's your favorite TTRPG system that isn't DnD or Pathfinder/Starfinder? in ~games.tabletop

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    I've been a DeltaGreen handler for almost a year now thanks to Get in the Trunk after never having run any game system before. It is like nothing else I have ever played in its gameplay, themes,...

    I've been a DeltaGreen handler for almost a year now thanks to Get in the Trunk after never having run any game system before. It is like nothing else I have ever played in its gameplay, themes, simplicity, detail, and fun factor. I have gotten lost in the lore of the world like no other game. I would also highly recommend people give this awesome game a try.