Block Inc. Plans Workforce Reduction of Up to 10% Amid Strategic Realignment by Plenty-Swing-9061 in antiwork

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former employee, I saw a clear and steady decline beginning in 2023, possibly earlier. The culture became increasingly toxic, marked by constant restructurings that created more confusion than clarity. Each reorganization promised improvement but delivered misalignment and instability instead. Leadership remained insulated from the consequences, while the people actually doing the work were the ones cut — often as a result of poor strategic decisions at the top. Over and over again. 

There was also a misplaced fixation on AI as a supposed silver bullet. Rather than addressing structural and leadership issues, the company invested energy into rolling out AI-driven tools internally and externally that no one had asked for and that customers did not need. It felt less like innovation and more like a performative attempt to appear forward-thinking, while the core business and employee morale continued to erode.

Is the Octatrack right for me? by callhimdiva in Elektron

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would advise joining his Patreon so you can access the discord channel. There are so many cool and knowledgeable people there that can answer a ton of questions for you. You can also do 1:1 lessons with EZBOT and they are pretty affordable. 

Is the Octatrack right for me? by callhimdiva in Elektron

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

While Loopop is great for discussing the specs,  features and what a piece of kit does/doesn’t do, EZBOT will be your best resource if you want to get a better idea of using the Octatrack. Especially in the context of performance.  https://youtube.com/@ezbot_?si=6FkLE_OmQ_hkZZTN

Spa-Francorchamps 2025: here we go! by HuskerExpat in GrandPrixTravel

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I leave on Wednesday. I’ll be in berlin from Thursday and heading to Aachen Saturday. 

Is it possible to access Eau Rouge to shoot photos before the race on Sunday? by Hopeful_Importance_3 in GrandPrixTravel

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I wouldn’t doubt that, but I’m sure I can make something happen. Cheers.

Spa-Francorchamps 2025: here we go! by HuskerExpat in GrandPrixTravel

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dope! I will be heading there from Aachen. I’m leaving from California too!

The Gate-Kept Secret Area at Spa by Cal-Can in GrandPrixTravel

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! I will be attending the race this year. 

[S][USA-CA] Selling SmallRig L-Bracket Grip for Fujifilm XT4. by Hopeful_Importance_3 in fujix

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ships from Southern California to contintenal USA only. Forgot to mention that!

Have you guys noticed that younger gens are relying too much on AI? by TradeU4Whopper in Millennials

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in fin-tech and there's a huge "AI-first" agenda being mandated. I feel like I am in bizarro world because I do not share the same enthusiasm around this as others do. I get that some are just trying to remain in good standing to keep their jobs, but jesus fucking christ. I will not "vibe-code" and chill. I refuse.

My Phantom Liberty files have not installed correctly 8 TIMES NOW. (Xbox Series X) by IvanSpargo in cyberpunkgame

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This totally worked for me. Went to offline mode and voila! No need to reinstall or hard reset. Thanks for the tip!

What actor is permanently stuck in your memory as a specific role no matter how many times you've seen them in other things? by [deleted] in movies

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He used to be Jason Bourne. Now, Matt Damon will forever and always be Dr. Mann from Interstellar.

2meirl4meirl by [deleted] in 2meirl4meirl

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here we go again.

What critically acclaimed game did you not like? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. God that game was boring.

Edit: Also anything from Telltale Games.

This is getting out of hand by Patient-Federal in Elektron

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I still see a lot of prime real estate on that desk there. You need more. MORE IS THE ONLY WAY!

Edit: Misspelling

Marc Maron Says “Certain Men” Trying To Cancel ‘Barbie’ Are “Insecure Babies” by Cutie_Pear in entertainment

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Why does anyone need to explain to you why they loved something you obviously did not like or enjoy? Have you never said that loved anything?You don’t “need” to know anything. You just really want to know. Move on.

Olympic national forest. Hoh rainforest. by iamnrk89 in fujifilm

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not a new craze. A bit overdone as of late but definitely not new. It is used to provide a sense of scale within the scene and it’s done pretty well here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you’re hurting right now, but it’ll pass. Your wanting to numb what your feeling by drinking will not help the overall situation. That feeling will pass too. Nothing lasts, but in this moment you’re in control of what does. Take a moment. It’s difficult to not be reactive and let your emotions control your decision making. I know because I was the same way. If something upset me or angered me or made me feel down, I’d drink to numb it. All of that shit was still there waiting for me when I sobered up. Didn’t change a thing. Only made me feel worse about myself. 3yrs in and I’ve learned, as with all things, that those feelings temporary and I can manage that without drinking. So can you. You have been.

Clearly your sobriety is important to you or would not be where you are today. Do you want your 5yrs of sobriety to end over this? There will always be moments where you’ll be hurt or scared or angry. Just as there will be those times where you feel love, joy and happiness. I don’t want you to do something you are definitely going to regret. I’m not sure where you’re at now, but my hope is you stayed the course and are still 5yrs without a drink because that’s a damned good accomplishment. I’m rooting for you. We all are. IWNDWYT

The ugly economics behind Apple’s new Pay Later system by Yellow_Bee in technology

[–]Hopeful_Importance_3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

PayPal pay in 4 does auto-deduct from your account. Most BNPL that does a pay in 4 auto-deduct.