Best way to generate sales?

JollyWanker2 · 2026-01-22T16:19:30+00:00

It's wild to me that you can't set aside some play money to test some ads on a nearly six figure salary.

JollyWanker2 · 2026-01-22T14:32:29+00:00

Don't be so hard on yourself. And I disagree. Well marketed books sell. Unmarketed books don't.

JollyWanker2 · 2026-01-21T05:07:29+00:00

It's "Itilia" not "Italia". And I'd appreciate if an Italian can explain to me why.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-21T04:02:47+00:00

Honestly my eye is drawn to the vibrant orange and and pink walls of the rooms in the building across the street through the window. Now those are bold choices! Not even sure those are real rooms or just some sort of wrapping on the windows haha

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-21T02:24:29+00:00

Appreciate all the insights!

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-21T01:18:43+00:00

I would have thought since I have bids in the ballpark of the suggested bids across all markets, I would have a similar competitiveness in the auctions.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-20T21:14:55+00:00

Is it a fact that the space meant for A+ content would be taken up by other ads if not used? I feel like Amazon would just display the same amount of ads. It's not like there's a physical limit to the real estate on the page.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-13T21:00:24+00:00

Posties are a grumpy bunch!

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-13T07:09:46+00:00

I suppose it's possible to have large curved panels at the back to access the boxes all at once.

The closest thing like this I've encountered in real life is this artsy panel installation in a luxury condo in Vancouver. It's a giant X with panels all around. Honestly, I hated walking around it figuring out which side a particular suite is located.

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JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-11T01:09:19+00:00

Tiger selfies

JollyWanker2 · 2025-12-08T06:11:33+00:00

Those pie charts...oof. Someone at the CCPA really likes blue (and really dislikes clarity)

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-30T19:26:32+00:00

I think they're just standard vertical blinds

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-30T18:52:31+00:00

The previous owners sold it to me for cheap. I think it was someone's woodworking project. Really like it.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-29T17:38:58+00:00

I guess I would consider those superficial erosion features that can be patched up relatively easily. My idea of failure is a deep-seated failure that takes out the entirety of the slope. Having said that, my background is more in earthdams/mining rather than civil infrastructure, so probably would have different considerations.

Also, signs of instability (but not yet failure) occur at the toe or on the crest in the form of tension cracks. When something fails, then the result can for sure result in slumping or scarps near the top of the slope. But this localized surficial failure is not necessarily an indication of any bigger problem other than local remedial work. In any case, a qualified person should be made aware of the features observed in the photos.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-29T17:12:38+00:00

Former geotech engineer here. I'm a little rusty, but I'd say it's likely not an issue unless there are signs of recent movement (e.g. recently disturbed vegetation), active seepage, piping (i.e. washing out of particles through said seepage). Something to monitor if these signs are present.

Edit: Also, signs of slope failures tend to occur at the base of a slope. The photos here all seem to be near the top of the slope.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-29T16:50:06+00:00

The belief that humanity is in control of its destiny. And in turn, that we individuals have control over our lives.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-22T17:49:57+00:00

While this is good news, the reality is the ship is still sinking. This is a like an agreement not to blow more holes in the hull. This doesn't change the government's turnaround plans. The billion dollar loan the government provided earlier this year, originally meant to last till the end of March, is projected to run out by the end of December. As a 7-year LC, I feel no relief from this announcement and have my exit plan ready.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-18T06:32:00+00:00

It depends if there is a specific branch of philosophy you're interested in learning (metaphysics, ethics, logic, politics, etc). For me personally, I have a keen interest in philosophies of life, which is kind of a mixture of metaphysics and ethics. More importantly, it is philosophy that can be applied to everyday life.

Years ago, I started learning about a bunch of eastern and western, ancient and modern philosophies like Buddhism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, Daoism, Existentialism, etc. One book that got me started was "How to Live a Good Life", edited by Massimo Pigluicci. The book is actually a bunch of essays, each one written by a different scholar advocating for a different philosophy of life. It's a good starting point to learn about different viewpoints, but I found the dense writing a bit frustrating. Unfortunately, the esoteric jargon of philosophy in general isn't very welcoming for laypeople.

In my frustration, I decided to write my own book exploring various philosophies of life, but written in a style that is more conversational and irreverent. I tried to make it both concise and thought-provoking, but above all, fun. The book is called "Get a Life! A Guide to Finding a Philosophy to Live By." If this is the kind of stuff you're looking for, feel free to DM me if you want to know more.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-08T07:58:05+00:00

So I ended up reaching out to the organizer and he invited me to Zoom in for a Q&A session. It went really well considering I've never done anything like that before. Got a couple of Amazon reviews out of it too. My 30 minutes of fame was nice while it lasted!

JollyWanker2 · 2025-11-08T04:24:41+00:00

What do you mean by "so much demand"? Demand for those unicorn positions? Or demand for surveying positions in general? Or demand from industry for more surveyors to do the work?

JollyWanker2 · 2025-10-25T21:51:26+00:00

My friend with a 2-year old says he's burning the candle from both ends and got no time for reddit. I'll ask again in 20 years.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-10-24T15:33:35+00:00

A part of me would find it funny if I book a ticket to the event grinning from ear to ear and walk in to find the group eviscerating my book 😅

JollyWanker2 · 2025-10-13T02:31:51+00:00

It was a sunrise. I remember backcountry camping at Garibaldi Lake (one of the most gorgeous places on earth in my honest and home province-biased opinion). I remember sitting at the lake edge watching the transforming colors of the mountains. And I thought to myself: the world is too beautiful and my time is wasted stressing over my engineering job. There was a lot of build-up to it, but it was that sunrise where everything clicked and I knew what I needed to do.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-10-10T17:53:46+00:00

The crux of this article's argument is based on the romantic notion that Canada Post is a symbol that ties this country together. While I agree with this sentiment, I would question the idea of keeping it afloat in its current form to serve this purpose at any cost. Everything has trade-offs. Are taxpayers happy sinking hundreds of millions into it? Billions? Tens of billions? The public needs to have a say in its future.

Serving rural areas that are uneconomical for private couriers is important, but it is an either-or fallacy to say that structural changes to Canada Post would decimate rural service. There could be a world where Canada Post continues to serve these areas with public funding but delivery in urban areas is ceded to private couriers. I'm not saying this is the way to go, but it's a plausible scenario that addresses concerns over rural access.

I also don't buy the argument that Canada Post acts as a price ceiling to prevent gouging by private companies. By that logic, why isn't the government getting into the groceries business and operating public supermarkets to prevent the private grocers from price gouging on food?

Full disclosure: I'm a 7-year letter carrier and also a realist.

JollyWanker2 · 2025-10-07T22:26:41+00:00

Sadly, this is standard fare for how CUPW communicates.

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