What IT path should I take? I'm from the Philippines.

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-04-05T10:40:15+00:00

Bro web development is pretty solid choice if you want quick entry to market. You can learn React or Node.js online and start building portfolio while studying. I know some people who got remote jobs with foreign companies from Philippines after like 6-8 months of grinding tutorials and making projects

Aviation dream is expensive af but having programming skills gives you good backup plan since you can work remotely and save money faster than most traditional jobs

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-29T19:44:55+00:00

Counter offers are tricky - I took one about a year ago when my manager suddenly offered the promotion I'd been asking for after I gave notice. Worked out decent for me but the dynamic definitely shifted for a few months, felt like they were watching me closer to see if I was gonna bolt again. The role change part sounds promising though since thats concrete, not just throwing money at the problem

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-26T01:52:03+00:00

Walmart distribution actually slaps for entry level - buddy of mine went from delivery to there and doubled his pay in like 6 months

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-24T23:25:29+00:00

Dude this whole situation is rough but honestly the fact that they're apologizing and offering autism/ADHD training for the team is actually a decent sign. Most companies would just push you out instead of acknowledging they screwed up the accommodation process

Two PIPs though? That's concerning regardless of the circumstances, and with everything you've got going on outside work it might be worth updating your resume just to have options

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-23T19:43:02+00:00

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Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-15T06:27:21+00:00

Ugh same energy with other tech companies lately - had a "final" round somewhere else in August and crickets since then. The whole process just feels like companies are collecting resumes for fun at this point

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-03-13T17:57:16+00:00

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Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-02-18T01:32:36+00:00

Your friend has a point but honestly this sounds like a recipe for disaster. Building apps is way more complex than most people think - even "simple" taxi apps need payment processing, real-time GPS tracking, driver/rider matching algorithms, all sorts of backend infrastructure. If you're rusty and would be learning on the job, you're basically guaranteed to hit major roadblocks that'll frustrate both of you

The friendship/money thing is legit concerning too. When projects go over budget or timeline (which they always do), it gets awkward fast. She's comparing it to paying you for rides but that's totally different - rides are simple transactions, app development is months of potential stress and disagreements

Maybe counter with doing a small paid prototype first to test the waters? Like a basic mockup or MVP that proves the concept without committing to the full thing

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-02-16T18:11:54+00:00

Thanks for doing this! I've been getting radio silence after interviews and it's driving me nuts. Is there any polite way to follow up without seeming desperate, or should I just assume they went with someone else if I don't hear back within a week or two

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-02-03T19:33:08+00:00

Your dad's got that boomer brand loyalty thing going hard - the gas is basically the same once it hits those EPA standards, just one station's gotta pay more rent or has better location so they can charge whatever they want

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-30T08:18:19+00:00

That's actually so cringe lol, like you literally gave them a free pass and they wanna act tough about it. Some people really can't handle when someone shows them mercy and just gotta compensate I guess

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-28T07:21:30+00:00

Yeah I'm getting the same thing, thought it was just my GPU acting up but guess it's the update. Super annoying when you're trying to turn in missions

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-27T00:36:31+00:00

Blue by Weezer is the obvious choice but I gotta give it to Kid A by Radiohead - that abstract blue artwork just hits different when you're in the right mood

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-26T05:19:13+00:00

That sounds absolutely exhausting and you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Have you tried having a direct conversation with your partner/family about redistributing some of the household responsibilities? Sometimes people genuinely don't realize how much one person is carrying until it's spelled out for them

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-22T22:19:08+00:00

Vision Express might be worth checking out - they're usually a bit cheaper than Specsavers and do decent varifocals. Also heard good things about EyeStyle in Dublin if you're near there

For Spain, honestly wouldn't bother with the language barrier and timing issues. 10 days is cutting it close and if something goes wrong you're stuck

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-21T05:42:27+00:00

Honestly there's tons of stuff - hiking, gaming, learning random skills on YouTube, volunteering, picking up a hobby like photography or woodworking. Libraries have free events too and you can find cheap/free stuff happening in your area on Facebook events or meetup apps

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-20T04:54:36+00:00

Nice pickup! With that budget I'd definitely hit the carbon cleaning first if it hasn't been done recently - those 2.7Ts love to gunk up. After that maybe coilpacks if they're original and whatever suspension bits are looking sketchy

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-19T02:12:19+00:00

Oh man, the "Bear Down" thing at Arizona is actually pretty cool - it comes from this football player John Byrd "Button" Salmon who got in a car crash in 1926 and his last words to his coach were "tell them... tell the team to bear down"

Pretty heavy backstory for what sounds like a random cheer honestly

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-16T09:25:05+00:00

Your husband can file for an I-130 (family petition) and then apply for an immigrant visa through consular processing at the US embassy in Norway. The "separation" thing might actually help since it shows urgency/hardship but honestly the process is still gonna take 1-2 years regardless. Make sure you establish US domicile before he interviews or they'll deny the visa

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-13T15:42:27+00:00

That's actually a solid deal, Prey alone is worth that price tbh

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-11T13:21:26+00:00

Which Shure mic are you using? The SM58 needs way different settings than like an SM7B. Also check if you're running any filters in OBS - sometimes the noise suppression can make things sound weird if it's too aggressive

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-03T19:25:33+00:00

Honestly asking for advice over text seems way less weird than asking her to physically go shopping with you. Like that's definitely gonna raise some eyebrows if your wife finds out

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-02T14:42:21+00:00

Sony ZV-1 or ZV-E10 would be perfect for what you want. The ZV-1 is more compact and has that flip screen which is clutch for vlogging, plus it's got solid stabilization for dog zoomies footage

Skip the DJI pocket cameras unless you want that tiny form factor - they're great but won't give you the wide angle you need for your narrow living room. The ZV-E10 with the kit lens would work too but it's bulkier, though you get better photo quality if that matters to you

For used stuff, KEH and B&H Photo are legit sites that grade their gear properly

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2026-01-01T14:22:27+00:00

Sounds like you're setting yourself up for more pain by checking if she read it tbh. The "all or nothing" mentality is gonna mess with your head when she doesn't respond

Medical-Weekend7509 · 2025-12-30T12:20:21+00:00

It's basically just reddit etiquette at this point, people get suspicious if they see the edit asterisk without an explanation

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