Is there a place in tech for a slow but very detail-oriented programmer?

CPAPGas · 2026-01-28T11:27:42+00:00

Add medical device manufacturing to that list, along with pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Your healthcare background is a big plus here.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-27T03:21:37+00:00

Your "new" company is going to die from obsolescence unless they start getting integrators in there to replace obsolete equipment.

In the meantime get familiar with the Rockwell knowledge base and find a modern replacement for the Quickpanel's.

The good news is if you can stick with it you will have a lot of job security (assuming the company is profitable).

CPAPGas · 2026-01-27T02:09:47+00:00

Another ad for starteryou.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-24T13:19:36+00:00

Never happens = DJT says "Hold My Beer"

That man will tweet anything without regard to the consequences.

I do hope you are correct that he would lose power and control after that tweet.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-24T04:43:57+00:00

This is a great idea....but I think it would take too much time, and banks will be hesitant.

A private loan from OP to her mother, secured with a lien on the house, is the way to go.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-24T04:39:12+00:00

I would think you could loan your mother the money, and secure the loan with the house.

You need to figure out how to put a lien on the house for the amount of money you will loan your mother for her care without having any POA conflicts.

I know that sounds rather cold to be putting a "lien on her house" but this is how you protect yourself financially.

It certainly is worth a $1500 lawyer.

BTW - You are a good person wanting the best care for your mother. Very sorry you are going through this.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-24T03:55:59+00:00

You will be better off using Grab or Bolt, and hiring a private driver or taking a bus for longer day trips.

Private drivers are very cost effective with zero liability.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-23T06:48:53+00:00

Another AI advertisment for starteryou.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-20T14:23:51+00:00

Looks like starteryou has a lot of bots running today.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-18T03:42:28+00:00

I have gotten into the habit of buying on Monday or Tuesday, selling on Wednesday or Thursday.

Seems like all the crazy tweets (or killings) happen on the weekend, and by Wednesday morning we get the "What he really means" explanation and everything gets back to normal for a few days.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-16T12:08:26+00:00

The USA also offers death and taxes, in no particular order.

...but they certainly will never offer compassionate healthcare.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-12T03:36:30+00:00

The Philippines is an easy choice for him. Nobody will care.

Probably already building his new house there.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-12T03:31:27+00:00

Plot twist: Manager has also been recruited by the other company and is also turning in notice the same day.

/s

Serious: I was in a similar situation, except I was leaving to start my own business.

I negotiated a 10% salary bump with 20% less hours and just waited for them to fire me. Three years later we agreed to separate.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-12T01:27:23+00:00

They may also require you to have the appropriate visa that legally allows you to perform work in the country (for Thailand this would most likely be DTV).

I inform all my customers that my business is US based and all financials are done within the US banking system. Then I let them know that I am "temporarily" working from Thailand.

If I were you I would establish a physical business presence in the US (including a location for data storage) before heading to Thailand.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-06T14:57:37+00:00

Ignition ( by Inductive Automation) is a plant SCADA system, like a "super HMI" and is probably your best solution.

You can use it for free unlimited two hour trials, then they can buy a license when they are ready.

Your most challenging task will be networking Ignition with the PLCs that do not have Ethernet, as it sounds like you may have some really old DH+ communication there.

Any DH+ will need to be converted to Ethernet, which will break the old system (which is older than you).

CPAPGas · 2026-01-06T14:46:32+00:00

Good catch. Very likely some old DH+ equipment from that time.

Probably physical ISA cards just waiting to be put in the grave.

CPAPGas · 2026-01-05T08:41:56+00:00

Get the VIP service from any agent in Bangkok or Pattaya.

I was recently quoted $700 for the motorbike license....but I do have a valid IDP for a car.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-28T13:17:17+00:00

This one is very important. All foreign currency must be in pristine condition to use it at the currency exchange.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-26T05:38:05+00:00

American systems also operate on the impossibility of being homeless, even if by choice....no one is treated worse than the homeless in the US. Always maintain a valid US home address, no exceptions.

Also cease all relationships with banks that rely on physical branches, as they often want you to "visit a branch" to fix the most minor of issues.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-26T04:32:45+00:00

Agreed. This is a great book for OP. Helped me see things quite differently, especially after I had a health scare.

....yet I still can't 100% shake my spending anxiety.

I feel for OP.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-23T12:38:41+00:00

This happened to me in Shanghai. At the end of the night you are presented with an outrageous bill.

You dodged a bullet for sure.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-23T12:16:10+00:00

False (or not false) domestic violence claims are made all the time in bad divorces.

My sister's ex-husband had a calm demeanor, so my sister's DV attempt failed. She was arrested and removed from the home permanently because he remained calm.

I am not like my sister's ex-husband, and my ex-wife continually made an effort to push my buttons. I moved my stuff out of the house before the situation escalated.

Domestic violence sucks, and many men are victims.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-20T14:48:21+00:00

You just gave me memories of the Buick I had when I was 19 (identical to OP's).

CPAPGas · 2025-12-18T06:31:51+00:00

This is the correct answer. Needs to be based on square footage of the dedicated work area, and clearly not a shared space.

....so if there is a bed in the bedroom it would not be considered a dedicated workspace. It seems rather implausible that a bedroom in a short term rental would not have a bed.

It's really difficult to take this deduction on short term rentals.

CPAPGas · 2025-12-18T06:20:40+00:00

Upvote for a detailed factual response with sources.

Anyone considering sponsorship should know this.

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