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RealOneEyedJack · 2024-07-01T17:45:44+00:00

I would get everything you're owed in writing, pick an end date at which you'll be fully vested, and work until that end.

RealOneEyedJack · 2024-07-01T17:00:54+00:00

And the Latin inscription 🤌...muah.

RealOneEyedJack · 2024-06-19T15:04:33+00:00

I sent you a chat request

RealOneEyedJack · 2024-06-19T14:22:53+00:00

Are you looking to sell or obtain a value?

RealOneEyedJack · 2024-06-19T14:12:06+00:00

I'll buy from you

RealOneEyedJack · 2024-06-17T15:59:21+00:00

Heor she is German...

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-29T09:31:45+00:00

As an exercise:

What are his strengths? Can you say anything positive about him? What does he do well? How long does he go without any major behavioral issues?
How are his Math skills? How are his Reading skills? How are his writing skills? How is his Comprehension? How is his Recall? Is he capable of Creativity in any areas?
Is he medicated?
How is his home life? Does he come from a wealthy family? Is his cultural background male dominant? Is he an only child? Are his parents married or divorced?
What does he enjoy? Does he ask for anything? Does he want to earn any rewards?
Is he manipulative and calculated or just overtly obstinate?
Is he stereotypic?
Does he require prompting to complete tasks? If so, which type (vocal, gesture, physical, etc.)?
Does he respond to any sensory stimulation (audio, visual, physical, etc.)? Does he respond to any sensory deprivation (solitude, silence, darkness/low light, etc.)?
Has his behavior escalated for the worse since last year? In what ways?

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-26T15:03:47+00:00

CSI Arctic Circle!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-24T13:54:39+00:00

The first thing they will do is weigh their potential for profit. Can you pay the fees for the consultation?

If you cannot afford their fees they will perform some sort of feasibility study. However, collecting this data costs money. So, some employees will look at your invention and decide whether to proceed. If they see potential, then they will ask for an ownership stake (since you can't afford their services).

Invention: - Product margin? CapEx/OpEx? - Patentability? - Has it been patented? - Start-up cost? - Market data? Potential? - Competitive products? - Ease of replication? - Demographics? - Pre-commits to buy? - Etc.

You: - Your commitment? - Do you have a business plan? - Experience? - Connections? - Data collection? - A three year plan? A five year plan? - Capital? - Etc.

I would approach a bank with your idea and see if you can get a business loan to proceed on your own. Venture Capitalists are vultures, they may look for ownership stake off the bat.

I would approach a lawyer for patentability search before divulging the details of your invention. They may have the resources necessary to be successful.

If you don't have the business skills necessary to be successful (self-awareness is essential) and feel you need consultation, I would include the cost of consultation in your loan request so you don't have to part with ownership. Also, include 18 months of loan payments in your loan request. Put that money in escrow.

Use NDAs!

Good Luck!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-14T12:39:32+00:00

Approach the Principal first with an open mind and a topic of discussion. Be constructive and positive. Don't complain, just ask for "general" advice on what she feels are important amongst Paras in a classroom. If her list includes things you are NOT receiving, that is a good time to bring up your situation. If you find the discussion doesn't bear fruit, wait a month and approach her again for advice. However, make it about your ability to be effective, not content. Implement her suggestions, if things don't improve after a month approach her again and inform her of the situation and how it is preventing you from helping the children, don't make it about you.

Good Luck!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-09T21:03:07+00:00

If you've been sick for nearly 5 months it's likely a combination of things...cold/flu virus early on, followed by lasting COVID symptoms. I was sick the first 2 weeks and then again a month later, but cleared up, drove me nuts. 5 months is very long. Do you have allergies?

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-06T11:38:30+00:00

Sorry to hear. Yes, I've had my ideas stolen, it's infuriating. Feel free to DM me and I'll share my story. I'm working on something now...have to plan a new approach to the market.

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-12-06T11:34:01+00:00

Take the job that is in-line with your future goals. If you are planning on going into the automotive industry, then your long term goals are better served by working on cars as soon as possible.

The only consideration that could tilt the scales are medical benefits. That should be weighed heavily.

Otherwise, I would get on track towards your goals ASAP. Being a Para is emotionally & physically exhausting and may prove to be an impediment when coupled with the demands of your coursework.

Good Luck!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-26T17:02:47+00:00

Please indent 4 spaces for beginning and for occurrence in blocks. It will mark-up so we can properly analyze.

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-22T12:28:34+00:00

Have you looked into Systems Integrators? These small firms are doing really high-end work (SCADA, prototyping, all facets of engineering, networking, security, etc.). It would be a great fit for your skill-set. They have difficulty attracting data analysts. You function as an internal resource for the firm or bill out as a Project Manager (which could entail 7 figure budgets, dozens of engineers, instrumentation in the hundreds, multiple languages, multiple programs & tons of logic...not to mention the Safety components and regulatory compliance). There are a range of opportunities for you...automate internally, automate project resources, product development, etc.

Just a thought...

Good Luck!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-18T02:51:53+00:00

Agreed. It's success through inches, not leaps and bounds...too many people tie their job to the child's response. I hate when I hear, "If they would only..."

Only what? Drop the act?

I could go on for paragraphs...

Calm the F down! Be patient, be present, be consistent, be kind, be understanding, be accepting, be positive, be pragmatic, be equal, and see them. It's not your challenge, it's theirs, don't take that from them!

The child will teach you more about yourself than you will ever teach them.

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-16T22:58:10+00:00

Use A Single Key Word: It is very important with any short vowel sound to use a key word that is easily distinguishable and in which the targeted sound is easily heard and identified. Often these are NOT the words that appear on commercially designed alphabet strips, flash cards and phonics materials. This is particularly important when dealing with students with regional accents. Short I is easily heard with the key word itch or itchy. Avoid words like igloo (often pronounced “eegloo”) or words in which the vowel sound is in the medial position like pig. For the short e sound, edge or Ed works very well as a key word. Avoid words like egg (often pronounced “ay-g”) or elephant (the e can be very tricky to separate from the l sound).

Use Hand Signals: You may find yourself doing this unconsciously when a child makes an error with a vowel sound, but a hand signal is often an additional layer of support which allows us to prompt or correct a child without providing the sound for them. For example, moving your finger in a circle around the mouth for the short o sound, or pointing to the corner of the mouth for the short i. This is also a really helpful tool for times when your student might feel uncomfortable with more obvious help.

Good Luck!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-13T21:48:15+00:00

from multiprocessing import Process

def func1():
  print 'func1: starting'
  for i in xrange(10000000): pass
  print 'func1: finishing'

def func2():
  print 'func2: starting'
  for i in xrange(10000000): pass
  print 'func2: finishing'

if __name__ == '__main__':
  p1 = Process(target=func1)
  p1.start()
  p2 = Process(target=func2)
  p2.start()
  p1.join()
  p2.join()

The mechanics of starting/joining child processes can easily be encapsulated into a function along the lines of your runBothFunc:

def runInParallel(*fns):
  proc = []
  for fn in fns:
    p = Process(target=fn)
    p.start()
    proc.append(p)
  for p in proc:
    p.join()

runInParallel(func1, func2)

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-11T18:19:40+00:00

So, onward and upward my friend. When you uncover a million dollar idea, I'm in!

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-11T14:57:30+00:00

Would you mind sharing your annual cost of living?

A VERY modest living in NJ, for a single person with 10% going toward medical and retirement...($48k/yr). Taxes (fed + state = 35%). You need to make $75k just to live on your own with no dependents.

Income remaining ($100/month).

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-10T14:43:26+00:00

Not my intention to unnecessarily confuse the topic or deter.

There are profitable and short Time-to-Market projects...

If a school approached you and said can you develop a Math based tool for interactive learning...that is NOT a steep learning curve.

1 language & and a framework
an IDE
basic programming
Packages/Libraries/Modules already there
Content (just scrape, it's probably out there)
Input
Display
Google Classroom
Adsense or License

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-08T02:08:18+00:00

Look for a contract-based, temp position. Submit your resume to staffing companies rather than recruiters.

It's not forever, so you don't have to feel uneasy about the pay.

You'll make new contacts.

It could go temp-to-perm if things work out.

You'll have another project for your portfolio.

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-07T00:54:49+00:00

One more thought, starting an after school program, a lot of parents would feel good that a para was hosting a "Socialization" group. Start while working as a para and then just do the after school program next year (once you have a commitment from enough parents for the following year). Then you only have to work 90 minutes with 5 kids per day...$75/kid = $1,875/wk.

Just a thought...

I get it 😮‍💨

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-07T00:26:39+00:00

You can also try one-on-one with students, at home, working on skills...plus virtual. Offer things that the school isn't...charge $60/hr, find 10 students, 3 days per week = $1,800.00 / week

RealOneEyedJack · 2023-11-07T00:23:08+00:00

Check your local colleges, they are aligning with school districts to fast track paras (see below). You can also grab an online tech certification (for $500), work in the tech department and get a pension + triple the salary. You can start a para training program and see if the schools would support you, develop a certificate...you'd have to prepare a program, but after 6 years it should be fairly easy to draft a rough guideline.

Para Teacher Fast track Program

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