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Comment on How has your career changed you? in ~life
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Comment on How has your career changed you? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentHeh, your response approximates a lot of my own sentiments. For me, when I was younger I'd say it wasn't so much that I was a perfectionist but rather I'd taken a bit too much to heart the idea...Heh, your response approximates a lot of my own sentiments.
For me, when I was younger I'd say it wasn't so much that I was a perfectionist but rather I'd taken a bit too much to heart the idea "it's the journey not the destination". A good sentiment in life overall, but not great when shit needs to get done. Through first a piece-rate manual labour job and then freelancing knowledge work, I realllly learned how important it was to keep focus on achieving an outcome, or risk going through the motions without getting anywhere.
In my more recent career shift, I found myself working a very collaborative office-type job. If you'd asked me when I was 20 if I'd like group work, I'd have scoffed, but now most of my job does involve collaboration/group work and I love it, for the same reasons you outline: it's so much more likely to achieve a robust outcome when multiple minds share their different perspectives. Plus, I get to learn so much by listening to others' ideas and expertises in this type of environment.
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
lackofaname Link ParentI also do the save-to-go-back strategy in these types of games! Ive only ever done it on a short time scale (like, save, see the immediate outcome, and go back or not), but I suppose I could do...I also do the save-to-go-back strategy in these types of games! Ive only ever done it on a short time scale (like, save, see the immediate outcome, and go back or not), but I suppose I could do the same for longer periods (save, play through to the end, then go back and follow a different tree).
I have attempted replays, but I have a hard time playing as a character that would make decisions different than my own (eg, 'evil' playthroughs) so either most of the game ends up feeling the same and I get bored and stop, or I don't make it very far as I struggle to commit to the bit.
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
lackofaname Link ParentYes, I really like the idea of this style of solution. I once played mass effect 3, but hadn't played the prior games myself (I'd watched lets plays instead), so couldn't import prior decisions. I...Yes, I really like the idea of this style of solution. I once played mass effect 3, but hadn't played the prior games myself (I'd watched lets plays instead), so couldn't import prior decisions.
I learned only after choosing Legion over Tali (and being horrified at the outcome) that players who made specific decisions throughout the entire series could take a middle road. I think because the negative outcome was so extreme, this really stuck with me as solid mechanic to reward loyal players. I also may have stopped playing it long after that.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentThat sounds delicious. I've never heard specifically of hong kong style egg sandwiches, it looks like a very comforting take. I will say, minus the additions to the eggs, the cooking style is...That sounds delicious. I've never heard specifically of hong kong style egg sandwiches, it looks like a very comforting take. I will say, minus the additions to the eggs, the cooking style is really similar to how I loke to cook scrambled eggs. I like a big curd (im not huge on french style) thats fairly 'stuck' together and jusssst set.
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Comment on What is your dream game? in ~games
lackofaname LinkId like an openish world, rpg type game with, I suppose, either a more compelling ending or less obvious black/white choices. I really enjoy games like TES, Fallout, and Baldurs Gate: exploring...Id like an openish world, rpg type game with, I suppose, either a more compelling ending or less obvious black/white choices.
I really enjoy games like TES, Fallout, and Baldurs Gate: exploring the world, going through the story, meeting characters... right up until the 3rd act choices. Stormcloaks or imperials? Brotherhood, minutemen, institute, or railroad? Emperor or Orpheus? I've never finished any of these games! I can never decide, and the stories/characters are never compelling enough for me to want to see how things end. Instead I find myself completing side quests until I quietly step away from the game.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentMy go-to is scrambled eggs on toast, because it's so quick and easy. I like to whip herbs into the eggs, and top the toast with cheese and arugula (if I have it). A couple things i used to like as...My go-to is scrambled eggs on toast, because it's so quick and easy. I like to whip herbs into the eggs, and top the toast with cheese and arugula (if I have it).
A couple things i used to like as b4d but haven't made in ages are savoury pancakes (filled with fried mushrooms, herbs, and cheese), and savoury french toast (with, you guessed it, cheese and herbs in the egg mix!).
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Comment on Tildes Book Club - Future in ~books
lackofaname LinkI'll admit, I've mostly stepped away from the book club. A combination of being busy with life and often feeling more interested in my own reading backlog than the selections. Even when I...I'll admit, I've mostly stepped away from the book club. A combination of being busy with life and often feeling more interested in my own reading backlog than the selections. Even when I participated more actively in the bookclub I'd say I was fairly sporatic; I found the monthly cadence to be a bit quick so sometimes relied later than most activity, and I often skipped books either out of interest or availability. I also found I'd read others' responses that mirrored my own opinion but more eloquently than I felt I could express, so I'd 'like' comments and move on rather than participate.
All that to say, I've gotten a lot out of the book club, but I've found I've gone from occasional to nearly-absent participant. If the more active participants today do choose to continue, I'd still keep an eye on selected titles to see if any struck my fancy but wouldn't count on participating much.
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Comment on Do you iron your clothes? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentThis is my approach, too. Certain materials just look so much better after they're ironed super smooth, and takes an outfit from fine to polished. That said, I don't particularly enjoy ironing, I...This is my approach, too. Certain materials just look so much better after they're ironed super smooth, and takes an outfit from fine to polished.
That said, I don't particularly enjoy ironing, I just feel it's a valuable enough step to spend my time on.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI'm more or less with you on that. I dont hate blended potatoes in the right context, but even for mashed potatoes, I prefer roughly smashing them and leaving pieces.I'm more or less with you on that. I dont hate blended potatoes in the right context, but even for mashed potatoes, I prefer roughly smashing them and leaving pieces.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentI love roasted veg in fall/winter! My go-tos tend to be carrot, squash, sweet potato, potato. Sometimes beets, parsnip, or celeriac if I have them. A couple twists I enjoy: One-sheet meal: place...I love roasted veg in fall/winter! My go-tos tend to be carrot, squash, sweet potato, potato. Sometimes beets, parsnip, or celeriac if I have them.
A couple twists I enjoy:
- One-sheet meal: place sausage(s) in the centre of the baking sheet and surround with cubed veg. They absorb the sausage oils/flavours while roasting.
- Roasted veg soup: After roasting, sautee some onion/garlic/celery or celeriac (or just include these in your roasted veg), simmer with herbs and broth (chicken or veg work well) until everything comes together, serve with a nice crusty bread! Some people blend everything together, but I prefer the large rustic chunks and clear broth.
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Comment on You Can See Everything | Official teaser in ~movies
lackofaname LinkOn one hand, a surprise unhinged nathan fielder production is exciting. On the other hand, I was never captured by the zeitgeist of elizabeth holmes, so the subject is a bit meh to me. Still, I'll...On one hand, a surprise unhinged nathan fielder production is exciting. On the other hand, I was never captured by the zeitgeist of elizabeth holmes, so the subject is a bit meh to me. Still, I'll definitely be giving this a watch!
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Comment on UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size in ~humanities
lackofaname Link ParentThanks for this! I was just about to search for a comparison because I also couldn't tell the difference.Thanks for this! I was just about to search for a comparison because I also couldn't tell the difference.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentAgreed on the food! Snacks and drinks during the welcome reception, let me keep my beverage during the ceremony please, and then lots of varied food optons available throughout the evening! At one...Agreed on the food! Snacks and drinks during the welcome reception, let me keep my beverage during the ceremony please, and then lots of varied food optons available throughout the evening! At one memorable event, the main food was offered buffet style, but different spreads/dishes were brought out at different points in the evening, so there was never really a big line to wait for food, and it never really seemed to run out.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentThat sounds lovely! One thing I'd suggest (if feasible logistically) is renting shuttles for guests not staying at the family house. I've had this at a couple weddings and it's really made the...That sounds lovely! One thing I'd suggest (if feasible logistically) is renting shuttles for guests not staying at the family house. I've had this at a couple weddings and it's really made the experience seamless and more carefree.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentYess, I attended a wedding where the entire hotel was rented, which allowed the party to go later into the night. For friends not in the family, a nearby camp ground was also reserved (camping...Yess, I attended a wedding where the entire hotel was rented, which allowed the party to go later into the night. For friends not in the family, a nearby camp ground was also reserved (camping worked well for the type of people attending), which kept the cost of attending low. There were lots of shuttles between the two locations so campers never felt separated.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentI replied with a really similar comment in another thread, about a ceremony held outdoors with a beautiful view. Then I realized a lot of the weddings I've been to have been outdoors in naturey...I replied with a really similar comment in another thread, about a ceremony held outdoors with a beautiful view.
Then I realized a lot of the weddings I've been to have been outdoors in naturey settings, and they've all been the better for it. One on the coast on an island, another overlooking a huge forested valley, another at a farm-like event venue, with the entire welcome/ceremony/party all at the same property.
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Comment on What made that wedding that you attended particularly memorable? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentAlong these lines, one of the more memorable weddings I attended the actual 'ceremony' was outside overlooking a beautiful view, and someone playing pleasant guitar music to one side the whole...Along these lines, one of the more memorable weddings I attended the actual 'ceremony' was outside overlooking a beautiful view, and someone playing pleasant guitar music to one side the whole time. There were a mix of chairs and picnic blankets spread out to sit on. It was officiated by a close friend, with guest appearances from family. Even if you didn't want to listen to the talking, in the end, you were still chilling in nature listening to music.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
lackofaname Link ParentSo jealous! I have a fantastic local farmer's market nearby, but none of the vendors do hothouses to support summer veg year-round. Understandable, they're very small farmers in a not-huge market...So jealous! I have a fantastic local farmer's market nearby, but none of the vendors do hothouses to support summer veg year-round. Understandable, they're very small farmers in a not-huge market region, but still.
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Comment on Adulting -- what advice or encouragement did you receive / wish you had received when you were just starting out moving out? in ~life
lackofaname Link ParentI can commiserate with this one a little bit. While my parent wasn't a total hippie, they definitely had an air of looking down on a lot of typical rat-race/office jobs, and impressed that money...I can commiserate with this one a little bit. While my parent wasn't a total hippie, they definitely had an air of looking down on a lot of typical rat-race/office jobs, and impressed that money isnt everything without balancing that statement much.
It took me a while to realize a lot of both stability and fun in life is bought with money that has to be earned at some job that'll pay enough to live. At some point after I got an office-type job, I had to ask my parent to lay off poking fun of it. It's just a job, and my coworkers are good people!
Congrats on the milestone! I also feel my work has made me more confident in myself and my capabilities. Though, for me, I think it comes down quite a bit to lucking into excellent managers who've made sure to share praise whenever deserved and whove supported my professional growth.
I came into my current job (a number of years ago) an odd mix of feeling capable in some skills but also having a deep underlying underappreciation for my value (my master's a few years prior was extremely difficult and unsupported, and left me feeling deeply imposter-ish), so having leadership who helped me and told me when I was doing well was critical.
In that respect, they've helped teach me how important it is to likewise support those around me, and to be vocal and consistent in sharing (genuine) praise and compliments, which I think has had a big impact on how I approach all my interactions/relationships, not just at work.