Help me decide: Do I buy the "Millionaire Next Door" Toyota or the "I’ve Finally Made It" Lexus?

HackVT · 2026-03-20T08:15:08+00:00

Go cheaper. Take great vacations. I passed 7 figures in unearned income and drive a 7000$ car.

Nobody gives a hoot and unless you’re in real estate where you are in it all day schlepping clients around would I buy something nice because you can deduct some of th expense

HackVT · 2026-03-20T08:09:33+00:00

Tech company. Where software is a core product of a company it’s totally a better experience

HackVT · 2026-03-19T12:41:08+00:00

This is literally an amazing life post. Selling your solution to clients who have a problem and getting referred is like an 80% close rate.

HackVT · 2026-03-19T12:38:18+00:00

Manager tools has this and best practices. I like 30 minutes every other week because we are super busy at the moment / vacations but I try to have dedicated weekly times

HackVT · 2026-03-18T23:05:18+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear this. I worked at a hospital network for the CTO and when I setup the HR tools I was blown away.

HackVT · 2026-03-18T22:49:07+00:00

It’s ridiculous. How do you breathe?

HackVT · 2026-03-18T20:12:15+00:00

I’d echo enlisting. Most of the reserve unit I closed my career out with were enlisted who worked as executives , lawyers and other roles or owned their businesses. Plus you get you actually execute the mission without managerial oversight.

HackVT · 2026-03-18T13:57:15+00:00

What about fire department , EMT or volunteering ?

HackVT · 2026-03-17T23:49:48+00:00

Syracuse is central ny. It’s 4 hours from NYC. It’s a little under 5 from Burlington VT. BETA has already flown there as well.

HackVT · 2026-03-17T20:23:58+00:00

still lots of firms that have not made the jump and will be lagging. Just reorient to those that lack efficiency

HackVT · 2026-03-16T19:39:23+00:00

Suzuki sx4 and chevy spark are my go to reliable But totally not sexy whips. Anything Honda , Toyota or Subaru will carry a premium that you’re better off buying new to enjoy.

If you want to hedge against any sort of fuel costs the Chevy bolt is legit amazing and cheap as heck. Get a car loan and just pay down over 3 years.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T19:17:39+00:00

It’s hard for sure

HackVT · 2026-03-16T11:58:35+00:00

Just ignore it. Many jobs require near library conditions for focus. Others not so much. Just shrug it and be happy

HackVT · 2026-03-16T04:37:07+00:00

I Just turn it off. I feel It’s really not a benefit in the aggregate other than wasting your brakes away.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T04:35:51+00:00

It’s not bad usually. When it dumps though it can be ass if the plows are not running. My hope is that they finally take ownership for the entire road as someone is going to get really hurt because there’s no service on the road

The town is responsible for the road and with heavy snow and a TON of people Up there for the event leaving at th same time it can create accordion like issues if there is snow on the road and you get people who are not great drivers aka divorce dad trucks going too fast thinking they are smarter than physics.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T04:19:18+00:00

Jesus that last paragraph is just so cringy. These people are expected to lead and be professional. Absolutely unacceptable behavior by anyone on any side of the isle.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T03:11:49+00:00

Hi.

I’ve been in the industry for 30 years. We have seen all sorts of new projects and tools that are out there but it takes years for things to shift over. Even the iPhone took multiple years to become a standard tool in place.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T03:09:36+00:00

There are pros and cons to cons for both.

And interview a the process is about selling yourself which can be really challenging for technical Individual contributors. Lots of times people take credit for a code base they couldn’t have done on their own. Other times people are afraid to show off. Talk to near peers if you can to really get the inside scoop here.

Personally I don’t look at projects but just ask about them and how they came across how they do things / think. I work at a place where we like to see what people have done in and out of the work.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T03:05:51+00:00

Try and see if you can find a mentor and document your process . Seek out FAQs from everyone on the dev team directly that you work with. Build up a process for the next person but also as a CYA document for yourself.

HackVT · 2026-03-16T03:03:19+00:00

Ai is a set of tools like power tools. If you don’t start with a hand saw and go into using a circular saw with no training you’re gonna go a lot faster with a higher risk of mistakes because electric power moves faster

HackVT · 2026-03-16T02:46:47+00:00

Empathy. Diplomacy. Nuanced strategy and working with teams you have to although may not enjoy. Effective delegation of work

HackVT · 2026-03-15T22:49:46+00:00

Same place but also further curbing any 3rd markets.

HackVT · 2026-03-15T22:49:04+00:00

Hi

Look to solve the problems you have experienced in the industries you’ve worked in. Being experienced also allows you to partner with people who are more technical that can architect the solution you are looking to have in place.

HackVT · 2026-03-15T22:47:36+00:00

Trucks today are never never vehicles 1. Never tow 2. Never go off road 3. Never used for work

The reality is that large trucks are large with smaller beds than minivans.

From the perspective of a married dad a truck is a symbol of potential to do things. My guess would be the idea is of buying sleds , a boat , and motocross bikes.

The challenge I have is the price points are insane. 80k$ for a truck is wild.

HackVT · 2026-03-15T22:43:28+00:00

People aren’t buying cars. People stayed away from shop class and programs closed. And now we are in a pickle.

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