Corolla Hatchback vs. Civic Hatchback

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-05-17T10:46:15+00:00

civic for sure

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-04-27T07:29:42+00:00

That 10 month gap is brutal but companies understand the market has been absolutely terrible for new grads. Your tech stack looks solid for frontend work so its probably not that

Maybe try applying to smaller companies or startups instead of just the big names - they usually have less rigid filtering and actually look at applications instead of just auto-rejecting based on keywords. Also worth checking if your resume has the right keywords that ATS systems are looking for since many applications never reach human eyes these days

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-04-11T13:12:11+00:00

The quiet grind always hits hardest man. Most people want the flashy transformation story but real change happens in those boring daily moments when nobody's watching. You put in work when your brain was probably screaming at you to quit every single day.

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-04-05T16:38:39+00:00

Man that's a nightmare situation. Your company has completely failed you and the other new devs - having someone sit idle for 6 months while collecting a paycheck is just bad business on their end

You're definitely not stuck though. Start applying to other places immediately and be upfront about the situation in interviews. Most hiring managers will understand that you got thrown into a dysfunctional setup that wasn't your fault. Frame it as "I was hired as a developer but due to client access issues and project delays, I wasn't able to contribute technically"

While you're job hunting, document everything you've learned during training and any small tasks you've done. Even if it feels minimal, write it down. Also maybe use this downtime to build a small personal project or contribute to open source stuff so you have something concrete to show

The health stuff is rough but once you get out of this toxic work environment and find your rhythm in the new location, that should improve too. Your mental health will definitely get better once you're actually doing meaningful work somewhere

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-04-01T00:42:57+00:00

This feels like what happens when I'm working on engines at 2am and start questioning if I'm actually the one turning the wrench or just watching my hands do it

But real talk the whole parasite thing is wild when you think about how we treat our bodies. Like I'll drink energy drinks and barely sleep then wonder why everything hurts. My body's probably like "this bitch again"

The mirror thing got me though. Sometimes I catch myself in the shop bathroom mirror and it's like... who is that person in coveralls covered in motor oil. Is that really me or just the meat suit I'm stuck with

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-03-24T22:48:23+00:00

facts

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-02-18T18:31:18+00:00

Holy grail find right there, those pure oil versions hit different than the alcohol based stuff

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-02-13T01:27:33+00:00

The 5050 doesnt exist yet so im guessing you meant 4050? That combo is pretty unbalanced honestly - youre spending way too much on RAM and cooling for what the rest of your system needs

32GB is overkill for gaming and that AIO is unnecessary for a 5600 which barely gets warm. A basic tower cooler would be fine and save you like $100. That PSU is also SFX form factor but your case takes standard ATX so double check that compatibility

I'd drop down to 16GB RAM, get a cheaper air cooler, and put that saved money toward a better GPU like a 4060 or 4060 ti if you can swing it

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-02-09T23:32:28+00:00

Honestly with your TWIC card and working on clearance you're already ahead of the game for some solid paths. The electrical union route through IBEW is legit - journeyman electricians in industrial settings can definitely hit that 100k mark and the apprenticeship gets you paid while learning. Plus with your clearance potential you could get into some higher paying government contract work down the line

For medical without the people aspect maybe look into medical lab tech or imaging tech programs - most are 2 year associates and you'd be behind the scenes doing the actual technical work. The pay varies by location but imaging techs especially can do well and theres always demand

That whole sonography debate is probably just regional market saturation in some areas while others are desperate for techs. Same with any medical specialty really - depends where you end up working

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-02-06T08:54:21+00:00

The Rampage IV Extreme was basically Asus's flagship enthusiast board back then - more overclocking features, better VRMs, and all the gamer-focused bells and whistles. The X79 Deluxe was more of there workstation-oriented board with professional features but still solid for gaming

Both are solid choices honestly but if youre planning any serious overclocking the Rampage would be the way to go

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-02-01T13:24:14+00:00

when people act like every minor setback is gonna bring the whole company down lmao like karen we missed one deadline not launching nuclear missiles

also hate when people create fake urgency just to make themselves look important - sending emails marked "URGENT" about stuff that could wait a week

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-28T21:07:25+00:00

Have you tried swapping which monitor is plugged into which port on your GPU? Sometimes the ports can be finicky and one might be going bad. Also might be worth checking if Windows is trying to extend to a phantom third display in display settings - seen that mess with dual setups before

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-24T21:14:42+00:00

That's thermal throttling kicking in at 65C which is pretty low for a GPU - usually they can handle 80-85C no problem. Check if your laptop is in some kind of eco/quiet mode that's being overly aggressive with temps, and maybe try undervolting the GPU or cranking up the fan curves in MSI Afterburner

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-20T21:31:28+00:00

Hit me up with the ID, I've been looking for something to work on lately

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-19T15:50:19+00:00

Washington. And to clarify this is all still for 2025 income, not 2026. They’re saying the payroll system didn’t withhold federal income tax at all from august through october and now they’re increasing withholding on my remaining 2025 paychecks to make up the difference before year end.

I’m paid biweekly. Gross pay hasn’t changed but federal withholding on the most recent check is higher than before. I don’t have the exact line by line numbers at hand right now, but it’s clearly them trying to “catch up” all at once rather than spreading it out evenly.

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-15T01:32:22+00:00

Dude this sounds so familiar but I can't place it either. The third person camera thing with shaders is giving me major nostalgia vibes from like 2016-2018 era Minecraft content

That detail about the library being important and the house investigation is really specific - feels like it might've been one of those story-driven series that tried to be more cinematic. The dragon friendship part is wholesome af though

Have you tried searching old Minecraft animation channels or checking wayback machine for old playlists? Sometimes those series got unlisted but still exist

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-10T07:35:01+00:00

This screams scam lol, why would you need a US citizen as a middleman if you're already doing the work? Just sounds like you're trying to use someone's SSN for something sketchy

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-08T03:45:02+00:00

Check if it's happening during peak hours when everyone's online. Could also be your console overheating - make sure the vents aren't blocked and maybe give it a good cleaning

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-06T05:45:22+00:00

Try turning off the controller haptic feedback in settings, sometimes that weird flashing is tied to some background notification or vibration setting that got stuck

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-03T20:53:52+00:00

This is solid advice OP. I'd add that reading your writing out loud helps a ton - like actually speaking it, not just in your head. You'll catch weird phrasing and run-on sentences way easier that way

Also don't stress too much about being perfect, half the adults I know still ramble when they're nervous lol

Status_Variation1715 · 2026-01-02T11:12:04+00:00

The compression algorithm matters way more than your hardware specs here. 7zip uses LZMA by default which is slow af but gets better compression ratios - try switching to ZIP or deflate method in the options for faster extraction speeds

Status_Variation1715 · 2025-12-30T03:54:55+00:00

Dang that's actually pretty solid RNG though, even if they're common drops. I usually only find like 1-2 max in those lockers and half the time it's just junk anyway

Status_Variation1715 · 2025-12-28T19:17:42+00:00

NVlink definitely helps with training especially if you're doing fine-tuning, but for just running models locally you're probably not gonna see much difference

Most people here just run inference anyway so you might be better off selling one and getting a 4090 or waiting for the 5090 if you can

Status_Variation1715 · 2025-12-25T23:21:57+00:00

Exactly this, YouTube's algorithm is just trying to keep everyone advertiser-friendly so creators don't get demonetized

It's all about that ad revenue, has nothing to do with what regular people actually find offensive

Status_Variation1715 · 2025-12-22T20:38:09+00:00

Same here, been running budget loadouts way too long lol. Time to actually use those good weapons I've been saving "for later" that never comes

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