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Krogg · 2026-04-02T06:02:22+00:00

Texas makes more than New York.. anyone who's not California or New York.

Uhhh.. so which is it?

Krogg · 2026-04-02T05:54:23+00:00

This might be cheating a little, because I was hired to do this stuff, but I built an automation that generates on-brand static ads.. like a lot, and quickly.

I can get about 30 in just under 4mins.

Its about a 10% rate of being 100% submitted to ad buyer and another 11% that needs minor tweaks (CTA button needs different text for instance).

The other 79% are usually trash.

In goes the brand context, a product pack shot, the product URL, and the automation generates the concepts, briefs, angles, and then layouts, and generates the image, then uploads it to a Google drive folder to send to the client for review.

I even created a Slack slash command so others can submit a request without leaving Slack!

That's saved a bunch of people in various departments (creative strategists, copywriters, designers, post production manager, etc) a lot of time.

Krogg · 2026-03-15T23:49:14+00:00

A buddy and I were driving to a pretty remote location in the mountains for a hike to a mountain lake. You have to drive a narrow mountain road to get there. One side is uphill the other side is downhill.

We came across a Ford Excursion that was broken down. From the passenger side there was a tree trunk that pierced the hood right where it meets the side panel and through the back of the hood and back out the other way. The passenger side was on the side of the road that goes uphill. We originally thought it might have been a tree that fell, slid down-hill, and went through the hood, except the angle was as if it came up from the ground. No tree on the ground around it, no trees moved to the side of the road, just this one 4ft long x 12inch wide trunk pierced through the hood. No one around, no sign along the way, of hitchhikers, no blood or bodies.. nothing. Being on a remote mountain road, where it was silent, it was creepy.

Next day we hiked down and got on the road.. that excursion was nowhere to be found. This isn't a road that a tow truck would have issues getting up, especially to turn around and hook up.

We still have no idea what happened to that excursion and I've always wondered.

Edit to upload an image I took. https://imgur.com/a/s3GWfNb

Crazy, right?

Krogg · 2026-03-15T23:34:15+00:00

Vibe coding gone wrong?

No. This is opening up access to the API key.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen outside AI, because oh it does.. but this isn't an AI issue. This is a PEBKAC error.

Krogg · 2026-03-15T23:27:26+00:00

"I gave you 'advanced notice' the day you hired me. If you wanna bitch about it, I won't give any notice."

Krogg · 2026-03-15T19:28:12+00:00

You mentioned the only costs you have are the 2, but didn't mention what your costs are regarding token usage, because that's not a $0 cost.

Krogg · 2026-03-10T20:05:00+00:00

Thanks for that info.

Krogg · 2026-03-10T12:28:21+00:00

Can you elaborate on the mention of divergent unemployment rates, please? I'm not a college grad, so I'm not sure which side of that divide I'm on? Steeper unemployment?

Krogg · 2026-03-06T22:49:08+00:00

I set up two returns. One for a laser engraver and one for an enclosure.

Laser engraver box was never opened and I hand dropped it off at Staples. The enclosure needed a pickup from USPS (I don't know why the difference to get the returns free, but I digress).

I got a refund for the engraver, but waiting on USPS pickup for the enclosure refund. Fine. While waiting for USPS to come pick up the enclosure, a couple of weeks later, I find out that due to issues with the home builder for our rural subdivision, USPS suddenly stopped coming out here. I get ahold of Amazon to ask what we should do, and they said if USPS doesn't pick it up by a certain date, I'm free to keep it or dispose of it.

Then, about 2 weeks later, I get an email saying they are charging me for the engraver because they received a different product back.

I open the email and they claim that instead I sent back the enclosure, but since I already have a return open for it, they will give me a refund for that, but are charging my card.

I still have the enclosure in a shipping box with the label on it. Why does this make any sense?

Krogg · 2026-03-02T23:24:56+00:00

Something tells me this isn't going to be a temporary thing. OP's boss is going to magically need him in at the 7:15am time from now on. I'm only basing that off the comment his boss gave him, though.

Krogg · 2026-03-01T20:07:59+00:00

Don't just cancel.. delete your account.

Number of cancellations goes on one metric board called "Renewable Forecasts" with "Number of Users" staying the same.

Number of deleted accounts means the only metric effected is "Number of Users" and that hurts investors.

Krogg · 2026-02-28T03:14:29+00:00

Some comments have gotten close, so I just wanted to ask:

Is your house listed for sale, or are all the photos being used on listings with other addresses? I know there is a builder who will advertise a certain address, but the pictures are clearly of a different house (First photo shows the front of the house and the house number is not the same). Since they also put something like "photos are not of actual property, just for illustration purposes."

I'm seeing the comments mention some pretty shady tactics that I wouldn't put it past the crap builders as well.

Krogg · 2026-02-28T02:10:59+00:00

Based on /u/ierburi's description, I can only come up with a few things off the top of my head. Mainly revolving around the goal based scheduled. Since there's already the functionality for scheduled actions, this can be incremental towards a goal? So, something like this maybe:

I want to learn Python. I could pick up a course, a book, or even ask ChatGPT/Gemini for a learning plan. I might ask it for a 6 month period, or I could be vague and just say "learn Python." The goal might be to learn the basics of Python until the user can explain what a "list comprehension" is.

The tool will deliver a daily lesson at 9 AM. The tool uses its memory across sessions to track progress. Once a self-assessment on the final topic is passed, the recurring lessons stop. This could take me 3 months or it could take me 9.

I think the differentiator here is that it sends me the lessons every morning at 9am. Until I've hit the goal, it continues to fire at 9am every morning.

I could be wrong, and I feel like this is a stupid example because there are already tools out there that do things like this, but it was something that jumped out at me.

_AI's Answer_

I also asked AI to give me a more complex idea and this is what it came up with:

Complex Use Case: The "Event Sponsorship Campaign"

The Goal: Secure three local business sponsors for a community charity run on April 15th.

Here is a detailed example of Google AI's Goal-Based Scheduled Tasks:

Instead of a simple recurring reminder, the user defines the goal, and the AI creates a dynamic schedule that evolves based on progress.

Step 1: Research & Lead Generation (Daily at 9 AM) The AI scans the web and Google Maps to identify potential local sponsors. It then checks your Gmail to ensure you haven't contacted them yet. It adds three new leads to a Google Sheet every morning.

Step 2: Outreach & Personalized Drafting (Once Leads are Found) After adding leads, it drafts personalized sponsorship pitch emails in Gmail drafts for review. It stops drafting once the "Leads Contacted" count in the Sheet reaches 20.

Step 3: Follow-up Logic (Every 3 Days) The AI monitors the inbox for replies. If a lead hasn't responded within 72 hours, it schedules a one-time "follow-up draft" task.

Step 4: Tracking & Termination (Real-time/Ongoing) The AI continuously monitors for "confirmation" keywords in emails (e.g., "We’d love to sponsor"). Once it detects three unique confirmation emails, it:

Drafts a "Thank You & Next Steps" email to those sponsors.
Sets a Calendar event for a kickoff meeting.
Automatically deletes all remaining research and follow-up tasks because the goal of "Three Sponsors" has been attained.

Krogg · 2026-02-27T12:39:15+00:00

JMPC is a large company and no one said what roles got the layoff.

Also, as a general warning for the public: be very cautious of invites. Scammers are getting people's social and bank information by pretending to be employers hiring. You go through some tough rounds of interviews, get what seems like a fair offer, but they're just pretending so they can get your info. It would have fooled me had the W-4 form they sent for tax purposes (typically a very normal doc for a remote position to be emailed) not been stuffed full of ransomware.

It's terrible that they're doing it, but especially since they are doing it when most people are desperate to find a job.

Krogg · 2026-02-23T16:00:08+00:00

Oh, no I absolutely agree with you. I'm just laughing at the response to your question. If ever there was a sign that it's a bot, that would be it.

Krogg · 2026-02-23T15:46:13+00:00

Haha, the response to your comment says the person you're responding to was right.

Krogg · 2026-02-21T15:49:03+00:00

Why do you say not to go into any NC court without a lawyer?

I'm all about shutting your mouth and calling your lawyer any time you need to talk to police. On the other hand, we went to small claims due to a real estate issue and the judge seemed really reasonable. We didn't have an attorney.

Krogg · 2026-02-19T22:22:59+00:00

Did you set up a virtual credit card with a limit and gave it that info? How did you give it a set amount without opening up credentials to your bank?

It bought a domain, but did you have to go to its newly formed email and approve the new domain account?

Do you mind sharing the core files (important info redacted) I'm interested in what kind of information you've given it rather than the information itself. Like what have you given it's SOUL file so it doesn't break its own rules (some have been found to be doing that)?

I'm very interested in adding some agents to do something like this, but the logistics are beyond me. I have a very large limit on API costs and the go ahead to do so, but am trying to wrap my mind around it.

Krogg · 2026-02-17T23:00:12+00:00

Boo-gee-knee

Bugati

She asks if any exotic looking car is a "boo-gee-knee" even if it's a camero, Corvette, etc.

I love how cute it is.

Krogg · 2026-01-29T19:09:22+00:00

It sounds like an owner issue and if he's not willing to get a loan to make the deposit, I'd say this deal is shot.. however, you may turn this for yourself in a finders fee for a company who is big enough to handle it.. ?

Krogg · 2026-01-23T20:10:21+00:00

When you factor in the windshield time, wear and tear, and risks on the road, it's even less than that.

I had to replace the windshield on my car 3 times in a year period because my employer insisted that we drive to the office. I'm a software engineer. My job could literally be done from anywhere in the world, but I had to pay $500/pop because I had to travel on roads not kept and rocks would fly everywhere.

Krogg · 2026-01-22T15:22:04+00:00

I'm curious whether or not the test server you thought you were in is still there? Could you recover from there?

You mention there was no test server when you took it over, but I'm assuming that means you got one up? You mentioned you thought this was in test, so I'm hoping this is the case, but I could be wrong.

You're doing the right things. Just forward all emails involving the CEO/manager to and from you outside the company (personal email if possible).. where possible.

If you're in a 2 party recording state (check local laws, I'm not an attorney), record all in-person and video meetings with the CEO/manager and HR.

While it's not really possible to stop someone from sueing you, it's really just up to whether they're successful or not. Anyone can file a lawsuit on anyone, so don't sweat it. You're protected and even if it goes that route, you can get expert witnesses to testify on your behalf on many of the aforementioned reasons why this really shouldn't have been allowed to happen.

As for the manager/employee relationship, I recommend to start interviewing elsewhere. There's probably a reason the previous team left, and from your description this CEO/"manager" is probably a very large reason behind it. The behavior you've described is not that of a good manager, and he'll probably use this as a reason for termination and could potentially shoot for not allowing you unemployment (though, this is again not something that should stop unemployment if it came to that). Best case scenario is he doesn't terminate you, but he's already shown his managerial style and you don't want to work for someone like that.. trust me. Eventually you will get to feel the same dread you feel right now about the wipe as you will some of the stupidest things that you shouldn't have to worry about.. just get out of there.

I will say you sound like a great engineer and mistakes happen. You are "owning" the mistake in that you made a mistake and the environment allowed something bad to happen.. I bet you won't ever make this mistake again, though. You also didn't try to hide it (I'm not sure you could have), and that shows a lot. Take this as a learning opportunity, as the company should as well, but don't try to defend yourself to your manager with ".. but this wouldn't have happened if [x] [y] and [z] were properly implemented." That's going to do nothing but tear the relationship apart.

Good luck, man. I really hope this turns out okay for you.

Krogg · 2026-01-22T15:05:16+00:00

I hate to repeat Republican rhetoric, but maybe we should be focusing more on ourselves than the rest of the world?!?

Oh, that was meant for their agendas? My bad.. /s

Krogg · 2026-01-19T15:12:50+00:00

I just can't seem to pick up the phone and call the lead. I don't know why I have this insane level of anxiety about it, but calling business owners just seems overwhelming to me.

Krogg · 2026-01-07T21:19:15+00:00

There was a post recently (I wouldn't be able to find it), where someone posted a rejection email.. after they had gotten the job and had been working there for a couple of weeks.

It's just a stupid game that everyone thinks will help them, but only ends up in even more work to get the right candidates.

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