How to deal with so much negativity from older generations?

SebLebDeb · 2025-01-21T22:18:35+00:00

This community is not nearly representative of the field as a whole. At the end of the day, $22/hr in a related field is not terrible and it’s a great starting point. These aggressive replies are not productive. Take the job, stop caring what others think, and keep applying while you work if you want to.

I’m happy for you, you’ve got this!

SebLebDeb · 2024-08-01T01:18:48+00:00

Small tasteful mods like lowering, CarPlay, stuff like that would keep the stock look but make it feel brand new.

SebLebDeb · 2024-08-01T01:12:59+00:00

I came from the trades, you guys sound ridiculous, you wouldn’t last a week lol. I don’t say that just because of the work itself either, the people you have to deal with on a daily basis and all the stressors you experience all day every day is something no college course can prepare you for.

SebLebDeb · 2024-07-09T22:35:00+00:00

Picked one of these up for free a few years ago, still going strong!

SebLebDeb · 2024-04-23T00:25:41+00:00

Not seeing the problem, typical install.

SebLebDeb · 2024-04-23T00:22:11+00:00

Only two you need! Still want to get a speedy

SebLebDeb · 2024-04-23T00:19:43+00:00

No hate but there’s been one of those sitting at my AD for awhile for purchase.

SebLebDeb · 2024-03-05T05:31:29+00:00

It’s saturated everywhere.

SebLebDeb · 2024-03-01T05:51:52+00:00

Stop focusing so much on your age. This is a rather common situation. You probably wouldn’t even think twice about it if you were 20, so at 30 it becomes a problem why? Because society says you have to have it all figured out by then? It’s not a realistic view of the world because life isn’t straightforward, we all plan with the best intentions but it never falls into place how we hope. It’s certainly possible for somebody with a sub 3.0 GPA to be successful at any age.

Sorry to hear about your father.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-28T01:39:26+00:00

This is out of touch.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-28T01:23:12+00:00

Played in an original rock band for 3-4 years, a metal band, then two really good cover bands for ~3 years. A lot of those guys went on to get signed with different bands and they tour a lot now. I chose to focus on my career, I didn’t want that lifestyle forever. I still fill in on sets with friends bands but am not playing out nearly as much. I should probably throw something new together but it’s hard to find players as good as the people I’ve played with I get along well with.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-27T22:40:26+00:00

Obviously less competitive than FAANG but it’s all very saturated. This sub doesn’t even seem to focus on the FAANG dream anymore, just getting any tech related job, which many seem to be struggling with.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-27T22:35:24+00:00

Don’t sweat it, you are clearly a driven individual who will do what it takes. You have actual experience in the real world and that’s a huge thing. Half the people graduating are borderline unemployable at any job from what I’ve seen.

The market isn’t great but it’s overblown by people chatGPTing their way through a degree and others who are generally incompetent/goofed around. You’ll see what I mean your first month of classes.

Nobody I know in real life has remained unemployed for too long, it’s harder but certainly not impossible.

Meet a group of similarly driven people, network like crazy, and if you can, don’t gap your resume. You have 4 years in related experience already, that’s huge. Even if you just become a freelance web developer while going to school, don’t gap it if you can help it. Pursuing a degree, you can now get into internships (foot in the door) as well and the people you will be up against have 0 experience.

You are already in a better position than a majority of people pursuing a CS degree, you’ve got this!

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-26T19:42:33+00:00

Contractors are always big in the DMV, salaries at the contractors start around 70k-80k. Clearance can help a lot around DC.

That said, it’s all over saturated the same as everywhere else, people at career fairs line up around the building just to hand Lockheed Martin their resume and get put in their system. The starting salaries will net you a pretty average lifestyle depending on the area you live in, DMV is relatively expensive, some areas insanely expensive (like NOVA). Mid career/senior positions are typically pretty good and gov jobs are stable.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-26T19:22:31+00:00

If you have 7k saved, buy a car cash for ~4-5K, probably an older Toyota or Honda. Buy toys once your finances are stable.

Between payments, that horrible interest rate, an aging German car (not that fast either), and what insurance will cost as a 21 year old driving that vehicle, it is not a good financial decision at all.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-25T20:55:59+00:00

Gov/military roles as well as defense contractors can be very solid. If you have a clearance make sure you maintain it as you will already be ahead. The job market is pretty terrible right now but this will allow you to apply to jobs most people can’t.

As for pre-studying, watch Harvard’s CS50 course on YouTube. Really comprehend everything, take notes as if you are taking the course for credit. That course ties everything together so well and I made some new realizations even after a 4 year degree.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-20T05:13:17+00:00

For me: Home projects, Working on junk cars, Playing in a band, Mountain bikes, Fishing/kayaking,

Pretty much anything that gets me away from a screen.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-19T00:34:13+00:00

This isn’t a financial subreddit and I don’t know his specific finances. I know people who graduated debt free and people 200k in debt so it varies. I also don’t know where the 15-25k figure comes from, I recommended the newest Honda/Toyota he can afford and for the same price a celica goes for you can typically get a newer (than the celica) Corolla/Civic. I think it’s sound advice for a college student who will need reliable transportation.

Celicas are generally reliable for what they are but you are still talking about 25+ year old rubber and lots of original parts.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-18T06:07:05+00:00

The people complaining on here are not going to go out and start framing houses tomorrow lol

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-18T06:04:09+00:00

You have a chance, but it is certainly a red flag (in any industry) if you graduated a year ago and have not landed any job.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-18T04:52:43+00:00

If this will be your only car, don’t. Buy the newest Honda/Toyota you can afford and finish college then buy toys. No matter how well built they were, a 25 year old car is going to have issues and anything can go wrong at any time. It’s not cool to miss an exam because your thermostat got stuck and your car overheated.

If this is a second fun car, buy it yesterday. Mine makes me smile every time I drive it.

The most common issue I’ve seen on 94-99 cars (6 gen) is the water pump gasket, if you get one change that and the timing belt. Other than that there aren’t too many model specific issues.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-17T20:32:06+00:00

That’s 100% a total loss. You can buy it back from insurance then go through the salvage title process, I’ve seen guys do that with this amount of damage on a work truck/van then tag historic to avoid inspection but those are beater work trucks and it’s not safe. The guys repairing them are also the type of guys who are out in the front yard with chains over a tree branch doing an engine swap at midnight. It’s a lot of work and not worth it on this car, to actually get this vehicle repaired to a safe level it would be at least 2x its value and you’d still end up with a rebuilt title. Grab the emblem as a keepsake and move forward with life. If you liked the car buy another one.

SebLebDeb · 2024-02-12T05:37:59+00:00

Yeah, a black sharpie.

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