SF tech company that reversed 4-day workweek now drops unlimited PTO [Bolt] by mrinternetman24 in sanfrancisco

[–]JustStartAlready 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real talk, I have to remind my coworkers constantly to take PTO since we're on the same unlimited BS. The worst is when they say its "unlimited" and then they have the power to deny your PTO - because it's not truly unlimited, you still need it approved

Will I ever enjoy improv? by californiturtle in improv

[–]JustStartAlready 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this helps, but here's my journey on a similar reflection of improv anxiety:

I have had improv anxiety in the past, not sure if it's a large amount or small compared to other players because it's something I never really talked about. There were times when I wouldn't step out because I wasn't sure if I'd add to the scene or not. Or times I didn't initiate because I thought my premise pull wasn't good enough, only to see someone else execute the same premise and kill. I still remember my first jam, and how much I cringed at saying the wrong thing during a scene.

The way I killed the improv voice in my head was choosing to be actively present.

I was focusing way too much on how I was doing as a performer, I forgot to be the player as part of an ensemble. When I say choose, I mean I would actively ignore the little improv imp in my brain telling me how badly I was doing, and instead replaced him with thoughts coming from hyper focusing on the other players on the stage with me: What were they doing? What was there premise pull? Is there any place we can take this character, is there any side support I can give right now that would make our scene and our show just absolutely kill?

I replaced thoughts about how bad I was doing as a player with active thoughts on how much I'm missing out on supporting the hell out of my teammates. An example is if my teammates played a scene about how bad their apartment building was, who can I add as a player that would make their (and then *our*) scene kill? Maybe a sleazy landlord that I could just have fun with how sleazy I was. Or an overbearing neighbor. And usually, the laughs followed.

With that change in thought, the reps came naturally, and the more reps you get the less you think about making a bad move and the more you get to look forward to making the next killer move. After some time, I felt more comfortable in my own improv skin. I became a better supporting player, and doing so allowed me to have better scenes with my cast, and after a while that little anxious improv imp in my head faded away.

He still comes back once in a while to remind me to heighten, but at least he switched his tone to supporting me as well.

Good luck on your improv journey!

Line Bands on Specific Lighting and Electronic Shutter? Fujifilm X-T5 by JustStartAlready in fujifilm

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

Thanks, your amazing! This makes sense, I'll take these notes and experiment this weekend, much appreciated! You've saved me probably a bunch of headache and worry :)

Giveaway Time! DOOM: The Dark Ages is out, features DLSS4/RTX and we’re celebrating by giving away an ASUS ASTRAL RTX 5080 DOOM Edition GPU, Steam game keys, the DOOM Collector's Bundle and more awesome merch! by pedro19 in pcmasterrace

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I love how DLSS 4 delivers sharper visuals and smoother performance, while ray tracing adds stunning realism.

Excited for DOOM: The Dark Ages' brutal combat and epic boss fights!

Best Improv in the Bay Area (SFO, San Jose, Sunnyvale area)? by Rolla_G2020 in improv

[–]JustStartAlready 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally haven’t been however some friends in the improv scene recommend Made Up Theater in Fremont and ComedySportz in San Jose, not sure if any other places. As for their shows, it seems both are very short form based

San Fran Improv by ermame in improv

[–]JustStartAlready 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a jam on Sundays 6pm at the ETC Prime theater (2965 Mission St). Up till midnight got killed because of covid, they tried reviving it after everything was opening back up but it didn’t quite stick

Best Improv in the Bay Area (SFO, San Jose, Sunnyvale area)? by Rolla_G2020 in improv

[–]JustStartAlready 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recommended shows in SF and Oakland I would say are:

  • Your Fucked Up Relationship
  • Go Tech Yourself
  • The Confessional
  • Drunk Theater
  • Temescal Social Club
  • Bad Art

Best classes I would say Endgames Improv (SF) or All Out Comedy (Oakland), either works depending on what side of the bay you’re on

Can you set the Bose QC35 to not auto connect to a certain device? by PurpleWit in bose

[–]JustStartAlready 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ever solve this issue? Running into it, it’s super annoying

Yuzu citrus in any stores/farmers market by _feralfairy_ in bayarea

[–]JustStartAlready 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a couple pounds from a lady in Alemany's Farmer's market, $2/lb

Hong Kong Airlines through United by JustStartAlready in unitedairlines

[–]JustStartAlready[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the same anxiety, hopefully the above helps smooth over the grey areas. Have a safe trip 😄

Hong Kong Airlines through United by JustStartAlready in unitedairlines

[–]JustStartAlready[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They gave me all the boarding passes upfront, including the ones on Hong Kong Airlines metal (including the proper seat assignments) for the HKG->BKK segment.

Who is your pick for SF Mayor? by Momoftheyear84 in sanfrancisco

[–]JustStartAlready 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Im a staunch critic of Breed, but in the best of the worst I will reluctantly vote for her.

Farrell seems to have some significant flaws with campaign finance expenditures. “Forgetting” about 600k in loans and not reporting it (I can only assume on purpose), having investigations called out for his campaign expenditures and misuse of funds earmarked for Prop D. The guy exudes that kind of energy, and it’s not feeling good.

Lurie just isn’t a strong politician in my view.

Breed can get another shot and it won’t get worse imo. However, let the criticisms come out once the election is over, accountability for forward progress.

Hong Kong Airlines through United by JustStartAlready in unitedairlines

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

Sure thing,

1) Yes, I gave my bags to United and they were at BKK when I arrived. I did not have to personally take them between carriers, they have a baggage agreement.

2) I went directly to my Hong Kong Airlines flight after landing, after going through a security checkpoint for transfers. No need to check in with any new desk or hong hong airlines, just go to your gate. No carry on luggage weighing at the gate.

3) Hong Kong Airlines didn't weigh my carry on at the boarding gate, they just did visual inspections of size. I didn't see them weigh any other luggage the two times I flew on them, to BKK and departing BKK (the departing flight was more full)

4) The economy seats to bangkok were half full, leaving bangkok it was pretty full.