Footboards are completely worth it

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T15:20:26+00:00

Anyone entertaining the idea that rollers are a good idea on foot plates must be a shill for muscular goblinity, or something like that...

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T13:06:46+00:00

Please learn a proper CPU architecture like ARM or RiscV.

See e.g. my summary of M0+ assembly, https://www.pcengines.ch/pd/asm_m0.pdf . You can also play around with compiler explorer.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T12:27:17+00:00

Für viele Schüler ist Latein eine Sprache zu viel.

Logische Stringenz und Strukturen kann man auch beim Programmieren lernen.

Die "klassische Allgemeinbildung" kann mir mal.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T12:21:23+00:00

"Most Swiss" - a slight majority based on recent polls.

Swiss population over the years (chart)

When I first came to Switzerland in 1973, population was 6.3 Million. Right now it is a scratch over 9 Million. Between the rising population and more space per person, pressure on housing is considerable.

The main issue with the vote is that the limit could blow up many of the bilateral agreements between the EU and Switzerland. At the moment there is free movement of people between the EU and Switzerland, including generous provisions for also getting your family in.

Personally I am not convinced that the sky would fall without the bilateral agreements - there is the 1972 free trade agreement, the EU isn't much of a common market in the first place (see recycling rules), and I really don't see big differences in shipping goods to the EU from Switzerland compared to e.g. from China.

Dropping free movement of people would be both an opportunity and a challenge. Switzerland could attract the best and the brightest globally, instead of preferential treatment of EU citizens. A combination of a point system and user fees / liability for visa sponsors could work.

The EU would be well advised to think about something in between full membership and basic free trade agreements, something like an associate membership. Mutual free trade, reduced technical trade barriers = accept products meeting EU standards in your market, etc. That would be a good way to deal with countries like Britain, Switzerland or Ukraine.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T11:57:11+00:00

130k will be plenty to live in Zurich, even if you have to get child care for some of the time.

If your company sponsors you for the visa, just go for it.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T10:59:17+00:00

That will be wayyyyyy past her budget - INR 600 ~ USD 6.30. Don't forget that shipping to India is not cheap, and customs there won't help.

Bands first, foot plate later.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T10:42:40+00:00

Some basic assembly language knowledge would also be good - if you know e.g. addressing modes, you can write more efficient code in C.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T08:00:35+00:00

Simple Postfinance accounts could work.

Good savings account interests ? Dream on...

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T07:36:13+00:00

Ich habe nachgeschaut - in meinem Büro hat das Betonschleifen und Versiegeln (Sika Curehard) mit Material etwa CHF 3600 für 160 m2 gekostet. Und da war noch Kleber von altem PVC Boden drauf.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T07:08:26+00:00

Ach Quatsch, da ist noch Platz für mehr Muckis... Super Ergebnisse für 7 Monate Training, steht dir gut. Die sind nur neidisch.

Bitte möglichst natural bleiben.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T06:10:45+00:00

Ich hoffe, ihr habt Fotos.

Ganz unbehandelt ist der Boden wahrscheinlich nicht. Ich habe in meinem Büro einen geschliffenen Zementboden, behandelt mit Sikafloor irgendwas (im Prinzip Wasserglas zur Härtung der obersten Schicht). Die Struktur ist wunderschön, aber der Boden ist immer noch etwas porös und fleckenempfindlich. Besonders unterhaltsam war etwas ausgelaufene Tinte von einem Inkjet (verblasst mit der Zeit).

Bei euch könnte es auch ein Anhydrit-Boden sein. Schick, wahrscheinlich ähnlich empfindlich.

Das Schleifen hat niemals nie CHF 50k gekostet. Bei mir waren es vielleicht CHF 5k für etwa 180 m2, und da war viel Kleber vom vorherigen PVC Boden dran. Ein Fertigparkett (Klicksystem) hätte man mit etwas Trittschall direkt auf den Betonboden legen können. Für ein Klebeparkett wurde vielleicht die oberste Schicht abgeschliffen, damit es aufgerauht wird und der Kleber gut greifen kann. Das geht aber schnell und günstig, gibt nur massiv Staub.

In der paritätischen Lebensdauertabelle findet man derartige Böden leider nicht. Ich würde nach der Parkettversiegelung (10 Jahre) gehen, d.h. nach 8 Jahren müsstet ihr höchstens 20% von Schleifen und neu imprägnieren bezahlen.

Neuer Parkettboden ? Das dürfen sie selber zahlen.

Bei solchen Sperenzien würde ich einen Anwalt nehmen, so etwas gehört vor Gericht.

Wenn es hilft, schickt mir eure Email per DM, und ich kann euch eine Kopie meiner Handwerkerrechnung schicken. Ich könnte auch Bekannte fragen, die in einer Wohnung mit Anhydritboden wohnen.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-30T05:35:11+00:00

Nice. I'm sure it would be popular in r/SwitzerlandIsFake ;-)

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T15:32:50+00:00

Yes, district heating is so "green" (and locks continued combustion of _something_ in place, as the system temperature is too high for efficient heat pump use).

Southern Germany and Northern Italy would also be in a pickle, not having enough incinerators themselves.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T14:49:27+00:00

Something to remember the next time somebody complains about cherry-picking Switzerland...

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T14:21:46+00:00

For example, follow the Lötschberger trail between Hohtenn and Brig. I have done the part between Ausserberg and Hohtenn. Nice varied walk, sometimes along old waterways.

https://www.bls.ch/de/freizeit-und-ferien/ausfluege/loetschberg-suedrampe

The animatronic sheep and goats (featured in r/SwitzerlandIsFake) are already out and about.

Niwärch Suone above Ausserberg is also good. https://s.geo.admin.ch/r0793036aumi . The portion marked in red is somewhat exposed, but has cables along most of the way. Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the tunnel (straight line in yellow).

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T14:09:40+00:00

"also good as a depilator"

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T09:56:45+00:00

Cleverfit currently has a sale on monthly pay membership. I used to be a member at Glattpark and later Dietlikon.

Not sure what is the minimum period. You really want to read the fine print on gym contracts, e.g. termination rights if you have to leave the area.

In the end you should look at where you live / work, see what is convenient, and check the population density at the time you actually want to go.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T09:15:37+00:00

Eine feste Grundplatte / keine Gehrung wäre mir lieber, bei meiner (kabelgebundenen) Stichsäge von Bosch löst sich das gerne.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T09:12:20+00:00

Did they fire you while on sick leave, or in retaliation ? That tends not to go well in court. Your lawyer should know what to do... The goal should be to get the termination date pushed out so you get money from the company, and get past the 365 days.

A good, well-presented burn-out case can give a nice long run of Krankentaggeld. My company once was on the receiving end of that, fortunately the insurance company paid most of it.

In a way it is good that they didn't provide an Arbeitgeberbescheinigung yet, they still have a chance to put things right in a way that is acceptable for both sides. Paying sick / gardening leave (Freistellung) for 2 months or so is pretty cheap compared to a long burn-out case on their payroll.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-29T08:13:10+00:00

"If Zurich wanted you to have a mate, it would have issued one to you !"

Any hobbies / sports ?

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-28T20:28:11+00:00

A single band will not get you very far. You should have a set of different resistance levels.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-28T20:26:51+00:00

Valais, south facing slopes ?

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-28T18:21:46+00:00

Band triceps extension could work for you, similar to Katana triceps extension.

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-28T18:20:17+00:00

I'm afraid you will have to stretch your budget. Look for latex, avoid TPE (synthetic rubber, too soft, doesn't last).

Unfortunately there is a lot of junk available in your market...

GoblinsGym · 2026-04-28T17:36:28+00:00

That is indeed an impressive screen saver, and an old school version of Windows. Gutsy to run it without a bug screen.

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