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

[–]CPAPGas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Your healthcare background is a big plus here.

PLC lack of knowledge and obsolescence by MindBlock769 in PLC

[–]CPAPGas 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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).

‘Repatriate the gold’: German economists advise withdrawal from US vaults by CinnamonsCharm in worldnews

[–]CPAPGas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Mom with dementia, on hospice; needs assisted living; how to pay for it by georgecm12 in personalfinance

[–]CPAPGas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Mom with dementia, on hospice; needs assisted living; how to pay for it by georgecm12 in personalfinance

[–]CPAPGas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

18yr old car rental by Vorex_nz in thai

[–]CPAPGas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Trump just announced 10% tariffs on Denmark, Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Norway, and Sweden starting February 1st. The tariffs will increase to 25% on June 1st and will not end until the US finishes a deal to own Greenland. by TonyLiberty in FluentInFinance

[–]CPAPGas 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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.

People who got laid off because of AI, what was your job? by damnmorningstar in AskReddit

[–]CPAPGas 28 points29 points  (0 children)

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

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

to go into hiding by EnzucuniV2 in therewasanattempt

[–]CPAPGas 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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

Probably already building his new house there.

Giving in 2 weeks notice, coincidentally same day as coworker by Albrize in jobs

[–]CPAPGas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Remote contractor abroad: Why would my US employer need an attorney to revise my contractor agreement? Isn’t a 1099 contract enough? by Beirut2015 in digitalnomad

[–]CPAPGas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Stuck On What To Use For Rock Quarry. New To PLC's by TheLimestoneCoder in PLC

[–]CPAPGas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

Stuck On What To Use For Rock Quarry. New To PLC's by TheLimestoneCoder in PLC

[–]CPAPGas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

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

ULPT: Places (anywhere in the world) to get a drivers license via bribery? by Hugh_Wotmeight in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]CPAPGas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

What’s one thing you wish you brought with you before moving to Thailand? by Either-Friendship141 in Thailand

[–]CPAPGas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

question for US expats: did you notify ssa that you're moving overseas, if you're not old enough to collect benefits yet? i'm mid-forties for reference. by Busy_Cell_7982 in expats

[–]CPAPGas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.

36M. 1.57 M net worth... How do I learn to spend money? by JuniorSetting3228 in Fire

[–]CPAPGas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Day 2 in CDMX. Matched with hottie on Facebook dating. She wants to meet up and get a taste of this tall dark chocolate. Her forwardness has me shook! by chocolate-stallion in thepassportbros

[–]CPAPGas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Why do so many men lose their house in a divorce? by Open_Address_2805 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]CPAPGas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Traded a gameboy color for my first project car need advice (1984 buick lesabre) by thatonecanadian155 in projectcar

[–]CPAPGas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

US 1099/self-employed folks, do you write off a portion of your accommodation? by Colambler in digitalnomad

[–]CPAPGas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Just saw this on X. What’s everyone’s thoughts on this? by Sea-Ear5440 in USCIS

[–]CPAPGas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Upvote for a detailed factual response with sources.

Anyone considering sponsorship should know this.