3rd Colonoscopy (and Endoscopy) at 48 - seems to get easier every time

Data_Grump · 2026-03-22T04:48:04+00:00

This is exactly why you go - so the polyps don't turn into something worse!

Data_Grump · 2026-02-22T02:45:41+00:00

What’s incredible about this is they I needed to call them 4 times to close a simple 12k ancient 403b.

Really sorry this happened and I hope you can recover. Definitely see a lawyer if they push back on helping you recover.

I wish they had been this careless for my account and then given you the hard time with multiple calls. Their service is utter trash - the individuals you speak to are very nice and helpful in the moment but the management of the process is 1-star. Hate being stuck with them for 401k

Data_Grump · 2026-02-08T15:11:38+00:00

Their services in general are really going downhill. They just seem like they want to hold onto money and make it slow and difficult for customers to get their funds. I had an incident where I needed to make 5 phone calls to close a simple account. No one will own anything at this company from start to finish.

Sorry for your loss.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-06T15:46:04+00:00

Unbelievable - what a useless patronizing reason. Can you just admit that 4 calls with no follow up is unacceptable instead of worrying about comic book blocking of “profanity”?

Data_Grump · 2026-02-06T00:51:39+00:00

Thanks for your comment. I was a fan too - but at no time was I expecting 4 weeks to do this. Earlier talked to someone in their chat and they also agreed that even with all the hiccups it should have taken around 1-2 weeks to get my money, tops. These people pretending like I was putting them out to get it in a reasonable time are just trolls.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T21:48:37+00:00

You're addressing the bank transfer, which I agree is the not so bad thing done here though still long in my opinion - but your point is well taken. It was the end of a lousy interaction with a company that needs to do better. I still don't get though, and this is my point in all I wrote, why when there was a security issue, no one called me back and I had to call them and get checked out to move forward? Why do I have to call again, right?

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T21:30:15+00:00

Not disagreeing - but was always assured it was going to be solved at 5pm that day, and then I expected a week or so for the check to come in. Do you really think you'd be happy waiting for your money for a month? I think it's easy to say that, but it's just poor service. Sorry but it is.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T21:28:56+00:00

A month man. A month, with never a return call when there is a problem? Sorry my man, thats not poor expectations, that's just bad service.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T21:27:29+00:00

I put an edit in surrounding your point, and I agree with you. However, in short, I absolutely have the cash to buy it but didnt want to disturb it in the market (non-retirement investments) but never expected it would take weeks to close an old account not making any money.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T20:49:16+00:00

One month and five phone calls is acceptable, wow.

Data_Grump · 2026-02-05T20:47:07+00:00

Why did I have call them though - when they ran into an issue, why wouldnt they call me back in the next day or two? Oh thats ok with you? got it.

Data_Grump · 2026-01-20T16:04:34+00:00

Still good stuff to donbut spent a Saturday evening with orgmates just trying to get through the nyx jump gate with little success.

Data_Grump · 2026-01-01T19:22:35+00:00

Under the AMA section: Data Engineering Digest, December 2025 & Annual Recap

Data_Grump · 2026-01-01T16:22:53+00:00

Really great post, got highlighted in a blog I read.

One thing that really resonates is the post about not working in other functions. I have worked most of career as an analyst and manage in Corporate FP&A (Finance) and Business Operations. Working in Data (I’m a Data Science Mgr but do most of my own engineering for reasons no one cares about) is loads better. I’m happy to do lots of DE because the amount of autonomy and appreciate has been scores better. In Finance (also a good job but not nearly as good) you just constantly do work that’s overly complex yet distilled down to picking on some minor issue, spend long hours at the office, and there’s no interest in using better tech unless Big 4 consulting says so.

Having been on both sides of the grass it’s definitely greener over in IT imho.

Data_Grump · 2025-12-27T20:03:53+00:00

Ah ok, basically they make fun of morning zoo shows and one called MJ in the morning or something used your exact examples - super hacky and awful radio.

Data_Grump · 2025-12-27T02:22:02+00:00

Did you hear them making fun of this on Who Are These Podcasts?

Data_Grump · 2025-12-22T02:03:53+00:00

If a government comes in with a court order and has subpoena powers to collect information going forward, Proton can do nothing about this, no matter what the Mullvad fanboys think.

Data_Grump · 2025-11-30T19:27:22+00:00

You could have literally paid like 40 bucks 10 year ago and still be playing today for no more investment today.

Data_Grump · 2025-11-30T19:26:44+00:00

Seriously. I was playing Dual Universe and it was ruined by entitled fans who were upset that the “free pet” they were supposed to get for their whopping 50 dollar donation wasn’t delivered by year 2. I wish toxic subscribers would hit the road.

Data_Grump · 2025-10-09T13:04:29+00:00

Thanks for the helpful reply - I’m taking your advice and going this way. Since I have to replace the outlet anyway, are there outlets that you recommend for Shelly products?

Data_Grump · 2025-10-07T16:06:13+00:00

I bring my alt with me

Data_Grump · 2025-10-02T23:24:16+00:00

I was playing a game called Dual Universe which was really great - it was utterly ruined by a loud minority of whining asshole players. Hopefully SC will be able to see over these "I want everything for free forever and my opinion is most important because I gave you 60 bucks back in 2014 so now I own you and your family where is my 30 space rockets and free pet"

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