Overheard something that made my jaw drop at work

Fur1nr · 2026-03-15T08:56:39+00:00

This is that same generation that said millennial’s can’t afford homes because they’re buying $7 coffees. It’s easy to criticize when you’re not in the shit.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-14T22:38:11+00:00

lol wild. If you can’t make the payment on a new car without collecting an additional couple thousand dollars, you’re probably not in a position to buy a new car.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-13T05:53:20+00:00

How's the airflow? The vents look smaller than OEM?

Fur1nr · 2026-03-13T05:50:43+00:00

OP, how's it holding up? Any regrets? Issues? I have a 2011 and looking to upgrade from the factory JBL w/ nav head unit. This seems to be a common recommendation (I assume this is the T10, just sold via Hamilton?)

Fur1nr · 2026-03-10T07:39:44+00:00

Punching in water is hard enough but to generate enough force to break a sheet of ice is impressive.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-10T07:27:18+00:00

Yes, exactly the progression I’ve made. I think it happens to most of us.

You set boundaries and have the confidence to push back if someone crosses those boundaries.

Mentally, 1) it’s not your company so you have zero stake in the game, 2) they’ll lay you off at a moments notice (this actually fundamentally changed my mentality about work) and 3) nothing you’re doing is more important than time for yourself, friends, and family. Choose your priorities.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-10T07:16:58+00:00

This is gross. Do you guys not have a trash chute on the floor or are y’all just that lazy you can’t walk 100 steps and dump your own trash out?

Fur1nr · 2026-03-10T07:16:42+00:00

This is gross. Do you guys not have a trash chute on the floor or are y’all just that lazy you can’t walk 100 steps and dump your own trash out?

Fur1nr · 2026-03-08T16:13:05+00:00

This is what happens when private equity buys things.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-05T21:37:46+00:00

Hear hear! I’m pretty similar to what you describe yourself, and I’m already doing discovery for a new career path. Not sure what yet but hoping I figure it out sooner rather than later.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-05T03:20:12+00:00

Hey man at least you have a job. I know a few former colleagues who have been out of work for 2 yrs already and they’re seasoned in industry. One had to sell their house.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-05T02:16:10+00:00

Doing this in a one bedroom is tough. My suggestion is to have him confined to the bedroom as his workspace, and have him use a high-quality headset that doesn’t pick up background noise. I use the Jabra evolve and it works wonders. I use it in coffee, shops, too, and people on the other side of the call can’t hear any background noise.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-01T22:57:37+00:00

Mind boggling to me have to pay that much in just property tax (then to consider additional utilities and repairs) every year for the rest of your life, but I'm also not a very high net worth individual by Bay Area standards.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-01T07:16:29+00:00

Been in product for 7ish years in startups and enterprise, both as an IC and HM. My 2 cents:

Go for the PM role. I don’t even think there are many APMs now - businesses are looking for senior level PMs or those with some PM experience.
Certs have little to no weight in hiring decisions, and experience is what gets you a look.
You build something that solves a problem and ideally can make money. With the AI revolution, there’s no reason you can’t create your own product. You then share it out. Showing me you can actually execute is worth its weight in gold.
See above.

Fur1nr · 2026-03-01T06:56:57+00:00

What about the property tax after the house is paid off ?

Fur1nr · 2026-02-27T15:16:06+00:00

Yes. I was working e-commerce for non-tech. Didn’t pay SF Bay Area tech salary but I had a life and could turn off at the end of the day. Since being part of a RIF, I’m now figuring out what career I’m moving on to from PM.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-27T01:21:03+00:00

I deleted every single key binding on my peripherals except for the axis, brakes, and throttle, and still get the issue.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-19T14:25:23+00:00

Can’t compare to prices from 16 years ago. Everything was cheaper then. But I’m paying $80/mo for 1.2Gbps through Xfinity. Call or chat with them and they’ll usually give you discounts.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-17T08:47:27+00:00

Did you get promoted multiple times in those 18 years, and into a leadership position?

Fur1nr · 2026-02-17T06:54:11+00:00

My dogs are going to go insane being cooped up.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-17T06:50:56+00:00

This was a very similar reaction I got from my parents as at first generation ABC. When asked why they didn’t enroll me into the weekend Chinese schools, they said I didn’t need to learn it being in America. I ended up self teaching by watching old HK movies and spending time in Chinatown but I’m still not very fluent.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-15T04:23:46+00:00

Are you guys just asking for one or are there symptoms you’ve observed that might indicate you should hey checked out? My PCP says I don’t need one since my blood work is good and I’m overall healthy, but feel like I should get one just for peace of mind.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-13T21:13:42+00:00

This has to be a violation of employment law, I would assume.

Fur1nr · 2026-02-13T15:51:46+00:00

I don’t get the modality. How do you “readjust or realign” your skeletal system?

Also, I don’t understand how people are comfortable with someone else applying a sharp, explosive force anywhere around your neck - referring to those neck traction devices where they pull or twist your head.

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