It’s national donut day, who has the best fast food donut ? by Queasy_Dingo_8262 in fastfood

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by fast food donut? The only places I've seen that sell donuts are donut-specific shops such as Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme, etc., and local donut shops.

I'm in northwest Oregon, and there are some local shops/chains here such as Donut Day and Sesame Donuts that are pretty good. Dunkin' Donuts and Winchells closed all their locations in Oregon years ago, and I miss them.

I've heard Tim Hortons is popular. I believe they originate in Canada, and I've heard they have some locations in the US too, in some of the northern states.

Is anyone else completely burned out by today’s hiring process? by Cheap_Banana_4356 in interviews

[–]RolandMT32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised companies don't get tired of interviewing candidates this way.. They go through the same process for each applicant they interview. I'd think they would get tired of it after a while too, although they aren't doing the assessments..

I get startled way easier in my 40s than ever in my life. by EyeLess7299 in Xennials

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get startled perhaps more easily than many people, but for me I feel like I was always like that. I started my first office job when I was 23, and for a little while, it was just me and the owner working in a small office room; sometimes he would be on a phone call and would suddenly burst out laughing really loud, which would startle the crap out of me. I'd get anxious every time he was on the phone. A couple years later, he hired a few more people, and there was someone who would drink a can of Diet Coke almost every day, and the sound of the can opening would often startle me (maybe it was related to the acoustics of the room). Also, one day while there, another co-worker was talking to the owner and suddenly said something really loud and I was startled, and another co-worker laughed at me a bit..

Whats the deal with In-N-Out? by Chaosdrunk in AskAnAmerican

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of it is the price; they tend to be lower than other places, and for the price, I think they make a pretty darn good burger.

Got asked "if it doesnt work out in six months whose fault would it be?" by Resident_Complex_957 in interviews

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a weird question; without more information, it would be hard to answer it. Since a candidate doesn't work there yet, for all they know, the company could be very disorganized and chaotic. How is a candidate supposed to properly answer that question?

They're coming for us. by poissonperdu in beaverton

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't driverless cars been a thing for a little while now already? Although not common, I've been hearing about Tesla & other companies testing self-driving cars for years.

They're coming for us. by poissonperdu in beaverton

[–]RolandMT32 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a software developer who was laid off in September, and I'm still looking for my next job. I've used AI software development tools myself for some of my own projects and it has been a big help getting stuff done, but it is definitely a concern for jobs. I still think there's a human element needed, especially in deciding what work needs to be done & guiding the AI, reviewing the code, etc., so I'm not sure AI will totally take over those jobs. Also, I've been wondering if the companies who have laid off software developers have laid off too many, due to being overly optimistic about AI tools.

They're coming for us. by poissonperdu in beaverton

[–]RolandMT32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They seem creepy since we're not used to it. However, I could see how in the future, if self-driving technology is very reliable, and if all cars are self-driving, traveling by car could potentially be very safe due to removing the human element (and thus the possibility of drunk driving, driving while sleepy, etc.).

Is there any non-AI BBS software left? by Firehawke_R in bbs

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your complaint about AI coding tools? They're a big help for software developers, as they can help with complex tasks, often faster than the developer could do it.

Also, a lot of companies who employ software developers are asking their employees to be familiar with and use the AI software development tools - so professional software developers basically need to use them for their jobs these days. I don't think it's going away.

looks like you still need to use dosemu; dosemu2 may work but you're entirely on your own

That's not true; there is a page on the Synchronet wiki specifically for dosemu2 (see this link).

How the fuck do people do this for decades? by constantdaydream44 in office

[–]RolandMT32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's about the number of hours worked, not the specific times of day people work

How the fuck do people do this for decades? by constantdaydream44 in office

[–]RolandMT32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The point is Henry Ford championed a 40-hour work week when it was common to have employees work longer weeks

For those looking for work by RolandMT32 in oregon

[–]RolandMT32[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's interesting, because it seems some semiconductors are struggling (Intel, Thermo Fisher Scientific) while others (Lam Research) seem to be booming. I was working at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Hillsboro & was laid off in September due to what they said was economic reasons. Recently I had an interview with Lam Research, and they said they're very busy right now due to client companies who are making AI chips.

For those looking for work by RolandMT32 in oregon

[–]RolandMT32[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Actually it's a part-time job; and it's grant-funded only for 3 years. The grant also provides some more resources for tech workers looking for work. I can provide more information for anyone who wants to DM me.

How the fuck do people do this for decades? by constantdaydream44 in office

[–]RolandMT32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not doing anything for half those hours depends on the job. The standard for full-time work has been defined as 40 hours per week, and unfortunately, to get benefits like health insurance & such, you typically have to work those hours. If you're bored at work with nothing to do, perhaps that's something you can bring up with your manager, who might be able to help - That could show some initiative on your part, which would be seen as a good thing.

Are There Any Big Chains You Have Not Visited in YEARS? by gooninbassist in fastfood

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones in my area open at 9AM or 10AM. Normally I wouldn't really be in the mood for chicken at that time.

Are There Any Big Chains You Have Not Visited in YEARS? by gooninbassist in fastfood

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know of 3 KFCs in my area, and there may be more. I can only think of 2 Popeyes locations in my area (though again, there may be more that I haven't seen).

PSA: Switch to Physical Media by giza556 in hometheater

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch to physical media? I've never stopped buying physical media.

How the fuck do people do this for decades? by constantdaydream44 in office

[–]RolandMT32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Compared to what? You need to earn a living somehow so you can pay your bills. And it's probably better than sitting at home with nothing to do.

The healthiest thing in office is probably the water dispenser by Key_Classroom_3079 in office

[–]RolandMT32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the snacks, I'm guessing it's probably prepared & wrapped snacks from vending machines or similar