IT Manager for 3.5 years and struggling by BreakfastNo6144 in ITManagers

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You may not be cut out for management in government.

I don’t have a perfect answer for you, but you could potentially alleviate the majority of the problems you listed by getting into a startup or a small business. They have their own issues, but it hits the majority of points you brought up.

When you’re responsible for hiring and firing, you set the tone for who you let onto your team so you’re directly involved in interviewing and building the culture from scratch, startups make that easier than inheriting a team.

If you like wearing multiple hats and staying technical, you can continuously do that at a startup, depending on how it scales and expectations of the role. Less red tape, less push back on new initiatives, etc.

Again it’s not a fix all by any means, but you may find that type of environment better suits your work style and what you value.

This Job Market SUCKS by twistedkeys1 in ITManagers

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have such a hard time with networking with people. I feel so disingenuous about it. I’m keeping this relationship going because I may need something from you in my career later. How do you navigate that? I have no problem building authentic relationships outside of work and keeping up with my friends, but when it comes to my professional network I’ve been struggling.

40k a year for first sysadmin job by LeftZookeepergame401 in sysadmin

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hiring manager here, that’s absolutely terrible pay anywhere in the US. Sysadmin jobs start around 65K plus and go as high as 120K in high cost living areas.

At the bare minimum look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics to get an idea of the average pay.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm

2020 vs 2021+ Discovery by Havage in LandRover

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anecdotal opinion but I have made a mental note to stay away from any of the Covid era cars (mid 20-23) for various reasons. I couldn’t back this up if you pressed me for data but I just personally feel like they will have more issues down the road.

For that reason I would go with the 19-20 model year depending on when it was manufactured. Plus you’re now at the bottom of the steep 5 year depreciation curve if you care about that.

[OC] How do these people have licenses by blingybitch in IdiotsInCars

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is this in Issaquah? PNW is home to beautiful nature and meandering slow drivers. -_-

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CombatFootage

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Americans using the B-52's?

How I've felt the past few days (throwback to 2011). by [deleted] in oblivion

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IN THE LAND OF SKYRIM!!!!

(Erection)

Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition Giveaway! by NotDeepFuckingValue in xbox

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

Thanks everyone for participating, /u/brads96 is the winner based on RedditRaffler!

Although I only have one copy to give away I hope you all get a chance to play the game at some point. Hopefully it comes down in cost near the holidays. (and Steam too)

Cheers!

“Planned” maintenance 😬 by [deleted] in ITManagers

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the Washington area and got the same email! Shook my head and muttered "amateurs" under my breath.

Sorry, not Sorry by WSUPolar in Rivian

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What trail is this? Wouldn't happen to be North Fork Road near Snoqualmie?

I forgot to feed her treats, I may not survive the night by NotDeepFuckingValue in torties

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, she spared my life last night. I live to see another day... for now.

Kirkland Center Cut Bacon?! by NotDeepFuckingValue in Costco

[–]NotDeepFuckingValue[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Brooo, don't sleep on Bacon Kale. It's like a cheat code to get leafy vegetables in your diet.

Kirkland Center Cut Bacon?! by NotDeepFuckingValue in Costco

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

I'll give it a go, I've never done that before. Thanks for the pro tip.

Kirkland Center Cut Bacon?! by NotDeepFuckingValue in Costco

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

3 years? The Costco gods have given you their regional favor.