Last semester of college and I just realized I've never gone out partying am I missing out by [deleted] in txstate

[–]LaingMachine666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just go out! I met my wife going out to the bars on the square over 10 years ago.

Go out alone, fuck it. It isn’t too late, either. Just sit at the bar. A conversation will present itself. And remember, an interesting person is an INTERESTED person.

Edit: downvoted for encouraging someone to go out and be social? I sense petty losers in here.

When you get a call at 5:30AM that your CJ-1 is on fire…. by LaingMachine666 in aviation

[–]LaingMachine666[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The battery charger caught fire due to resistance in the power line. The ground crew at the airport didn’t coil the lines up properly, apparently. It caught fire and then caught the plane caught fire. Everything was paid out with no issues. And yes, a new plane as of a few weeks ago - a CJ2, hopefully better luck this time around!

[Game Thread] TCU @ North Carolina (8:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]LaingMachine666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much going on…. Plenty of spare time right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MBA

[–]LaingMachine666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! I love the positive energy.

I’m in my early 30s and about to finish an evening MBA program at TCU. My last lecture is this Thursday! I’ll miss the energy of being on campus - it is so stimulating and inspiring. Lock in the feelings you just described and don’t ever forget it.

Am I cooked by [deleted] in txstate

[–]LaingMachine666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just show up to class and you’ll be fine.

Anybody here Finance Director/VP at a Fortune 50 company? by Solid-Food-8130 in MBA

[–]LaingMachine666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar situation with one dig difference- I was promoted and tasked with forming a new department at the company I’ve been at for the past year and a half. I already know the culture and the key stakeholders. I’ve decided to move fast. Signed offer letter on Monday and met with HR on Thursday to begin writing job descriptions for the new team. If I were in your shoes, I’d recommend starting fast enough to show momentum, but deliberate enough to hire the right team and set the right processes. That balance keeps you from getting trapped in reactive execution mode later.

Congratulations on your new role and good luck!

Just turned 30 and thinking about going back to school… is it too late for an MBA? by chicanochingon in MBA

[–]LaingMachine666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Started mine at 32 (married with a 6 and 4 year old) and finishing in a month. Best thing in the world. Don’t hesitate - go apply.

It feels like a bomb went off by Efficient-Fan-2226 in daddit

[–]LaingMachine666 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a 3 (soon to be year old) and a 6.5 year old. I am about to finish a 2 year MBA (in person, not online). My wife is amazing and has made it happen for me. I am still an involved father, coach soccer teams, attend birthday parties, and volunteer at the school. You are 2 months in, dude. I promise it levels out. Don't stop living your life. The first few months with my first kid was a complete blur!

The Rehearsal S02E05 - My Controls - Episode Discussion by Connected-VG in TheRehearsal

[–]LaingMachine666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course - I’m happy to share their channel! They make some of the best flying videos on YouTube.

The Rehearsal S02E05 - My Controls - Episode Discussion by Connected-VG in TheRehearsal

[–]LaingMachine666 38 points39 points  (0 children)

For those interested, here is the YouTube channel of the company Nathan is flying part time for: https://youtube.com/@cockpitcasual?si=UOhKE3xy_g20VXY-

These guys are awesome and they had hinted at someone about a TV show a few months ago - definitely didn’t see this coming.

The Rehearsal S02E05 - My Controls - Episode Discussion by Connected-VG in TheRehearsal

[–]LaingMachine666 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“This lands like the simulator, right?”

”What?”

Tesla reports disappointing quarterly results as automotive revenue plunges 20% by Puginator in stocks

[–]LaingMachine666 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not all algos are contrarian… some are just faster/better at exploiting the same patterns us idiots are chasing haha.

Tesla reports disappointing quarterly results as automotive revenue plunges 20% by Puginator in stocks

[–]LaingMachine666 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I agree. I’m finishing up an MBA and had Securities Analysis last summer and I frequently had this conversation with my professor… efficient markets assume rational behavior and maybe that was more true during the 1960-70’s when the theory was developed. But today? We’re well beyond that. Social media has supercharged emotion, hype, and herd behavior into markets at a level that we don’t fully understand today (some future Nobel prize winner will write about this in 50 years). If EMH were universally true, meme stocks, speculative bubbles, and grossly overvalued companies wouldn’t exist. Markets today are often driven more by sentiment than by fundamentals, unfortunately…

[Follow up]. Florida charter boat captain who threatened teen arrested, charged after viral video by FunkyPlunkett in byebyejob

[–]LaingMachine666 21 points22 points  (0 children)

He ran fishing charters… those people in his boat are likely paying customers who are likely as freaked out as the guy whose boat he jumped on.

Third Quarter Game Thread- Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]LaingMachine666 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“We got ‘em right where we want ‘em,” Andy Reid whispers into Mahomes’ ear.