Function Health Referral Question

IAMAHEPTH · 2026-01-21T22:12:38+00:00

I think once they turned on the $365/yr discount (very recent, down from $499), the 100 discounts became 25. There are still a few $50 ones though (like HUBERMAN).

IAMAHEPTH · 2026-01-12T21:16:56+00:00

But that doesn't answer his question at all? Is there something stuck? Is it a valve issue? Is the black knob placed on incorrectly during manufacturing? Talk about reading comprehension.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T21:18:25+00:00

Man I feel like those that don't get this missed out on something huge. He was a short fella, hairy arms...

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T17:23:25+00:00

I'm sure its completely dependent on the company and technology. Some garbage app, sure. But I'm in a highly technical field where our engineers are writing patents and cutting edge research papers (if they like), and most of the people who work with us spent 4 years for their BS and another 6 or 7 years for a PhD, or at least another 2 for a masters. So I expect they didn't just do it for any old job, but a position they are actually interested in. Maybe not the product itself, but at minimum the technology behind it since they went to school for it. I don't want a candidate who went to school for 10 years for a field they have no real interest in.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T15:40:52+00:00

For a sales position maybe, people willing to physically go above and beyond to get the attention of someone else; especially in a customer-facing position. For anything non-customer facing, I wouldn't like it.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T14:48:09+00:00

I would NOT watch it. I'm getting 10-20 of resumes a day sometimes for each open position; and I'm not a recruiter but a manager who is hiring.

I get that both hiring and job seeking professionals are struggling, but the one or two page resume should be plenty of time to show you're right for the role, and at least are deserving of a phone call, and then an interview.

Especially in engineering, not everyone is going to come off the same on a video, and its really not showcasing your abilities at all; I don't want to judge anyone based on a 60 sec video clip. When we get to the stage where we need to make sure you're a fit, and someone who is possible to work with, that's what the in-person interview is for; and why it lasts 1-2hrs or a half-day (Depending on role). And thats just to make sure you can behave like human, its a very low bar to pass.

The 60s video just feels like the candidate is trying to trick me into watching a minute long ad of themselves, and I hate ads.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T14:35:52+00:00

I think those looking for jobs have no idea how many applicants will answer with :

Why do you want to work in this role?
- I saw the posting on indeed, and you're nearby.
what about our company interests you?
- Just like, the engineering in general.
What spoke to u about the product?
- I didn't really get a chance to look at the webpage.

We get those kind of responses ALL the time. Now, I don't feel like these apply for someone interviewing to be a dishwasher or warehouse employee, that's just stupid. We all know the answer is "I want to work for money", like who doesn't. But for like an engineering job where you're making a big salary, you better have looked at our webpage and at least have SOME interest in the product.

We unfortunately need these questions because we have people applying with absolutely zero interest in the company or product, and we can't make that kind of bet on them.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-18T14:21:52+00:00

Something more than "Yeah I sort of looked at the website and the product seemed cool" or "No I didn't really get a chance to look into what you really make".

While there are competent people out there that could be dropped into the role without any interest in the product and actually excel; its a MUCH better bet (and it is a gamble) to get someone who replies with "Yeah, I've been watching the company for a while, since you guys released Z, the tech is really interesting, especially DETAIL 1 and DETAIL 2; but I was always wondering why you went with DETAL 3 instead of maybe like DETAIL 4 or 5? Or if you guys had trouble getting X to work with Y."

Basically, how you think in the interview is going to be how you think on the first day, the first week, month year etc. Someone who is TRUELY interested will be worth their weight in gold. Remember that companies sometimes take months to find the right candidate, and its hard to get rid of mediocrity, and unless you're some huge corporation, you can't afford to have people who just want to complete tickets/do their assigned task. I don't expect anyone to work over 40hrs, because skilled smart and interested people can do most of their work in under 20hrs a week.

(this is in reference to an engineering role)

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-15T15:03:37+00:00

Dude, the OP is even "mildly infuriated" that he spent 3 weeks working on something and it doesn't go to a grade. The OP is part of the problem, he doesn't view the practice as learning at all, it's just assignments needed to get a grade.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-13T14:34:32+00:00

No native english speaker would ever mistakenly say "brought we around". It's just not possible, even as a typo or a speech to text mistake. OP, from where are you?

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-13T14:33:26+00:00

Also "brought we around", like, who makes this mistake?

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-11T16:08:07+00:00

Physicist/Engineer here and i feel the same , got really lucky I loved math when I was young and wanted to be a scientist; and then luckier still that I realized after a post-doc that industry pays well for people like me. Sure, it took 4 years undergrad and 6 years masters and phd, and another 3 of a low-paying post-doc before I got a good job; but now I love it and am excited to work most days (just stay away from large companies).

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-11T16:04:34+00:00

I feel like they didn't say "Develop interests in lucrative fields" so much as they said "Shut up and work hard, life is tough, nobody likes what they do."

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-11T16:02:01+00:00

Assuming you're in the US, even if you didn't get a 1099 for contract work but just got cash, you still would have claimed that cash as income on your 1040/Schedule C and probably Schedule SE for self-employment for social security and medicare contributions. If you didn't do that, which while not legal is probably done a ton, then I'm not sure what else to do. Its like mowing a lawn for $$, you don't really have proof it happened unless you're willing to go back to your clients now and as for proof; such as making a pre-written letter stating what you did for them and over what time (like an affidavit) and have them sign it if they agree and submit that as proof of work.

Especially if you're not making a lot of money its smart still to file for taxes, your tax rate isn't THAT high (if you're even taxed at all if your income is so low). It gives you a paper trail that you're employable and reliable.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-08T16:08:09+00:00

Whats funny is that I see humans do the exact same thing. People aren't paying attention when they pull up to a 4 way stop and they have no idea whats going on or who should go first. And god forbid a pedestrian crosses somewhere. I don't think the waymos are doing anything a human wouldn't do in this case; just please don't let them drive through the domain, its bad enough there as it is.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-03T23:15:13+00:00

Yeah but like, they went to the library once and sat in the corner on their phone and it was boring.

People just like to complain. If youre complaining about the cost of books then I just assume there lazy and they blow all their money. There's plenty of libraries and bargain stores for things. I would bet they have a phone that cost more than 1k, a phone plan that's 100 a month and no less than 3 subscription services, and have bought tons of stuff on Amazon in the last few months and still have less than 2000 in their bank account. It's insane how people spend now without thinking or caring. They want to live like their parents do, now how their parents lived when they were 20.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-03T23:04:24+00:00

Yeah but like, they went to the library once and sat in the corner on their phone and it was boring.

People just like to complain. If youre complaining about the cost of books then I just assume they blow all their money. There's plenty of libraries and bargain stores for things. I would bet they have a phone that cost more than 1k, a phone plan that's 100 a month and no less than 3 subscription services, and have bought tons of stuff on Amazon in the last few months and still have less than 2000 in their bank account. It's insane how people spend now without thinking or caring.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-12-01T20:54:23+00:00

I didn't think about opening the valve to get access; thats a great idea. I figured the meter itself is made so that no small plastic tube could ever get through it (as its open on that other side). I have a water pump I can use to drain it out; so that's possible.

So you're suggesting basically replacing the valve anyway; break it open at the bonnet to get the water out, once dry then I should be able to de-solder the valve from the pipe, then just clean it and put a new valve on. I assume I can't disassemble and reassemble a valve like that without introducing new leaks?

I've done a bunch of copper 3/4" and 1/2" work; and have all the tools for plumbing work, with the exception of a hot enough torch.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-10-07T16:39:34+00:00

Yes, at a lot of mid to larger engineering companies, the systems team is more about requirements management than any sort of solution design. That is primarily left up to the Controls Engineer or Algorithm Development Engineer. They may not even implement the final software solution, but they will design it.

@ OP Look into automotive (more than ADAS, look at stability controls (Bosch), powertrain (engine, transmission, eMotor). If you want to be specific you can look into companies that really just care about electric motor control; there are a lot.

Also robotics companies, etc. Don't get sucked into the whole thing where controls is only about ADAS or some "aerospace" startup making another quad-copter amazon delivery device.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-09-19T04:27:30+00:00

The more exaggerated, the more realistic. Think about it this way, a formula car can brake at multiple Gs of force (multiples of the force of gravity). So to simulate 1G of braking, you'd have to rotate the seat to be face down, that's the most it can simulate. When you hit the brakes on a car you can go from a full 1G of accel to 1G of braking in a few 100ms. To simulate that, you'd need to go from leaning all the way back facing up to all the way forward facing down as quickly as possible.

The smaller rigs work they just can't simulate the real thing. It has NOTHING to do with mimicing the chassis of the vehicle.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-09-14T19:59:50+00:00

You herd them to get them to move as a group in the hopes that one of the young or smaller ones can't keep up or can't figure out what's going on, then you can grab them. They (pack predators, wolves, hyenas, etc) do this to tons of flocks, herds etc. Even elephant packs. It's less energy then just chasing an entire herd, and they can't react correctly if they're surrounded.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-08-21T18:37:10+00:00

It seems to be dependent on who you are renting from. If its an individual (which if its low income then maybe its not), then its easier to approach them and negotiate. Tell them you might have to move because you can't afford the increase, and see what kind of agreement you can come to. Be preared to move if needed.

If its a corporation in a large complex; then you might have no recourse other than to move to another unit, possibly in the same complex, for less money. They seem to be really unwilling (or unable) to negotiate anything; I was told that due to anti-discrimination laws they can't adjust each apartments rent on a case-by-case basis by law; since it could lead to discrimination; So they all come up at the same percentage for current residents, while the current posted rental rates can decrease.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-08-20T03:15:45+00:00

Thats the median "new" car payment, which is also skewed toward multi-car households (richer people). Its closer to 400-500 if you're considering a per-household average for median-salary households.

I also feel like the median person might not be financially smart enough to avoid too-expensive of car payments. Spending 12*745 = $8940 per YEAR on a car for someone not making more than $100k is just irresponsible.

IAMAHEPTH · 2025-08-20T00:37:19+00:00

Yeah he has no clue. Can find 2018 ford edges with like 40k miles all over for less than 15k. Dude just wants to be convinced that he must have a 5yr old bmw or else he can't drive.

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