OT 15: New Year, New Poo

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troyguitar wrote: I haven't slept well for two nights in a row in at least 20 years. It's been getting worse as I get older. It's an almost paralyzing combination of fear, confusion, and anger. I'm supposed to be a smart capable person and yet I can't convince anyone to spend a dime on me. I watch other morans who I know can't think their way out of a logic 101 class go on to be beloved millionaires and wonder what the fuck is so wrong with me - each year it gets harder to say to myself "Well they're just getting lucky, sooner or later I'll catch up and succeed" - it's getting pretty damn late in the game for "later" to ever happen.
Therapy.

If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. Unbridled confidence is SEXY and gets people jobs, right or wrong.
Self-confidence isn't the issue. I know that I can do any technical task as well as anyone. What I can't do is convince anyone else that I am worth paying any attention to whatsoever. I need to learn how to :dillerman: and manipulate people the way that you do.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:53 pm
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I applied to a ton of shit at Corning back in 2012-15 and only ever got 1 interview which resulted in zero offers. I could try again next year but it doesn't look good if past history represents future performance. People just fucking ignore me all of the time. I'm the guy who orders a coffee at the counter at McDonald's and has to stand there for 10 full minutes waiting for someone to pour it for me while they take and fill 15 other people's orders and ignore me. :crang:

Every single negative thing in your employment history leads to more negative things which leads to never being hired which leads to anger which leads to hate. I pretty much hate everyone these days.
Hire a resume writer or leverage DFD. I've offered numerous times...
:[user not found]: has given me good feedback on my resume. Now to get around to making a few changes he suggested and review again. I have a couple more items I need to add as well.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:07 pm
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This is what I do day in and day out. Problem solving all day long.
EVERYTHING is sales.
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[user not found] wrote:Troy, the more I think about it the more I am convinced NAPA is a PERFECT stepping stone for you.
To what?

I'm presently leaning toward going more heavily into software development once we get moved. If I write enough free open source stuff, maybe eventually someone will pay me.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:20 pm
troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:59 pm That's why you make epic money. Keep it up and retire at 45.
I'm honestly sick of having a gigantor bank account and doing literally nothing with it. What? Buy a house or something, ok that only does so much. No, a change needs to be made where I work.

Here's my schedule for the next year at work.
Now until end of December - Work 12 hour days 6 days a week, on call Sundays
Jan 4th (my birthday, fucking every goddamn time) until end of March - Work 13 hour days 7 days a week every other Sunday off but always on call.
July - Collective bargaining, prepare for union strike, possibly get locked in the plant if they do go on strike, operate the plant until an agreement can be reached. Weeks? Months? You work 12-13 hours a day, every day.
All this from my nice leaky roof can't-see-out-the-windows office with beautiful brand new picnic tables outside that are covered in a foot of goose shit.

NOPE NOPE NOPE. I can't handle this shit anymore.
Last year around this time I was working 7-12's on a project, yeah I made over 100k for the first time, but I was fucking miserable. It did eventually end, but I was ready to quit.

Fortunately, I work for a good company, and people do see the improtance of a life outside of work, and I don't think I'll be working on projects for that client for a long time. I made it know that if I work for them, with those specific managers, I'm out.

Start looking for another job, you need some light at the end of the tunnel.
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:46 am I'm a fucking failure.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:17 pm
[user not found] wrote:Troy, the more I think about it the more I am convinced NAPA is a PERFECT stepping stone for you.
To what?

I'm presently leaning toward going more heavily into software development once we get moved. If I write enough free open source stuff, maybe eventually someone will pay me.
Fortnite method.
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No joke.

I believe in you Troy.
4zilch wrote: Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:46 am I'm a fucking failure.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:47 pm
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I hear people talk about stuff like this often and am still having a hard time with it. Even with infinite money to live off of while "building a career" or whatever, how the fuck do you convince someone to hire you to anything in the first place with no experience?
For my entry level positions I hire someone that:
1) admits they know nothing
2) tells me what they DO know that might be useful
3) is enthusiastic as fuck about work
4) is enthusiastic as fuck about learning


Job interviews are a sales pitch.

I'm happy to help.
I did this, and I got my entry level job in Corporate Security
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:54 pm
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Don't go start collecting grievances now.....
Pew pew
aka job security
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:58 pm
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That's my current experience.. I think it's this time of year. When I was fired from Northrop, and my contract ended with my next job, both were around this time, and it took several month to find a job each time. I'm hoping I can find something new by the end of the year though.
No one interviews until mid January. Waiting on budgets for 2019.
We have an intern for next year. I am excited.

:fuckyeah:
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:17 pm
[user not found] wrote:Troy, the more I think about it the more I am convinced NAPA is a PERFECT stepping stone for you.
To what?

I'm presently leaning toward going more heavily into software development once we get moved. If I write enough free open source stuff, maybe eventually someone will pay me.
Advice from a :millennial: if your goal is to get hired at decent pay/hours/schedule, get hired at a big name company and grow. Doing your own free open source shit will not be enough because companies have hundreds of you progressing the "cutting edge" every day, which is like you taking out a loan to pay for a previous loan.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:17 pm To what?

I'm presently leaning toward going more heavily into software development once we get moved. If I write enough free open source stuff, maybe eventually someone will pay me.
Advice from a :millennial: if your goal is to get hired at decent pay/hours/schedule, get hired at a big name company and grow. Doing your own free open source shit will not be enough because companies have hundreds of you progressing the "cutting edge" every day, which is like you taking out a loan to pay for a previous loan.
Can't get a dev job at a big company with no degree or experience. Open source is the only real way (besides a CS degree) to get the experience needed to get in the door.

Those :waxer: coding boot camp things might also work, but I don't know if they are :fakenews: or if people really get hired out of them. Either way, you need to put in a lot of work for free before getting hired.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:19 pm
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Advice from a :millennial: if your goal is to get hired at decent pay/hours/schedule, get hired at a big name company and grow. Doing your own free open source shit will not be enough because companies have hundreds of you progressing the "cutting edge" every day, which is like you taking out a loan to pay for a previous loan.
Can't get a dev job at a big company with no degree or experience. Open source is the only real way (besides a CS degree) to get the experience needed to get in the door.

Those :waxer: coding boot camp things might also work, but I don't know if they are :fakenews: or if people really get hired out of them. Either way, you need to put in a lot of work for free before getting hired.
I can check if PenFed is hiring any entry level IT related jobs.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:23 pm This is funny..... :member: a few hours ago I said working for Philabundance could be good? They have an opening managing their facilities that I'm qualified for. I have an in, Lisa knows the founder.

Gonna apply tomorrow. Or maybe tonight after dinner.


Dude, this is a total feel-good kind of job. I support this. Philabundance is :like:

Isn’t Paul Muller on the board of philabundance? I never had much of a relationship with him but maybe you could reach out?
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:40 pm The point is that there is no reason to move from the city where my wife has a good job unless I can get an even better job than hers. We're not going to abandon her :dong: career to support my :jalepenis: one unless there is some magic viagra involved which will quickly give me a :dedong: career.
Follow her, take :dillerman: jobs wherever you go. Build experience. Dillerships are always hiring.

You'll meet people, build people skills, and probably make some decent connections. If I got fired tomorrow I'd have a job by the next day due to the network of dillership connections I've built over the years.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:34 pm
Detroit wrote: Imageol: yep.

I don't even know when payday is.

Lunch is the easiest thing. We just make too much food for dinner every few nights, and package up the left for lunch the next day. Works out great, and don't even need to think about lunch.
I'll admit to knowing when payday is. I have almost no cash on hand at any given time.

Immediately into more useful spots.
I should be doing this, but don't.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: It's weird, I CANNOT make mine have any shutter issues. I've tried even, and it's just fine. 12k miles now.

Seems to be an issue that impacts some, but not all trucks. Very odd.
Does yours have Cali emissions?
Doubt it in Meatchicken. There's no real emissions standards here.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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[user not found] wrote: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9:30 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote:
yesssss

the cake better not be a lie
Why wait till after the holidays? Always an excuse not to start today. Might as well start today.
i am realistic about my ability to stick to a strict diet plan during the holiday season and therefore see results.

i am holding station on weight and getting stronger, so its not like i am at a zero activity/progress level
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:math: :thisisfine: :troywax: :wasteful: :waxer:
Down turn imminent? Sure.

Is it still fine for almost everyone that posts on DFD? Yes.
:notsure: but for our collective sake i hope you are right.
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Johnny_P wrote:This is funny..... :member: a few hours ago I said working for Philabundance could be good? They have an opening managing their facilities that I'm qualified for. I have an in, Lisa knows the founder.

Gonna apply tomorrow. Or maybe tonight after dinner.
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Calvinball wrote: Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:37 am
Johnny_P wrote:This is funny..... :member: a few hours ago I said working for Philabundance could be good? They have an opening managing their facilities that I'm qualified for. I have an in, Lisa knows the founder.

Gonna apply tomorrow. Or maybe tonight after dinner.
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You might know other decent organizations in Philly.. know anywhere that might be looking for a facilities or maintenance type manager?
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:46 am

You might know other decent organizations in Philly.. know anywhere that might be looking for a facilities or maintenance type manager?
Looking at non-profits exclusively? Have you checked on jobs with the city itself?
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engineers that work for the government dont get paid as well but have better benefits and work satisfaction levels. Hours are more reasonable and all that jazz.
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Detroit wrote: Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:16 am

Doubt it in Meatchicken. There's no real emissions standards here.
Plays into Zils theory. If it's holding gear longer for emissions purposes, then it would be less likely you'd get the shudder.
Yea, but @Apex truck doesn't have issues either. Would assume that it has the same emissions as Zil's truck did?
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:15 am
I should be doing this, but don't.
I go to the extreme, which is probably... Extreme.
Or smart? I've got a big cash pile that I'm afraid to do much else with other than funnel it into my online savings account, that has relatively :notbad: returns for a savings acct.

This also allows me to pay the mortgage on auto pay bi-monthly, which along with extra toward the principle, should turn our 30 year into a 20 year.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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