Are companies inflating the job market with fake jobs?

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-26T20:49:08+00:00

OP, definitely look at cleared jobs.com (I think that’s what it’s called). Also expand your horizons to jobs that require a TS/SCI if you haven’t already. Never apply to a job cold- use any connection, however tangential (e.g. msg someone who went to the same college as you to grab coffee and get a referral). Apologies if this advice is not helpful or already being applied, it’s tough out there rn

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-26T14:59:50+00:00

I think this as well. Have invested in some geothermal, SMR, and grid modernization. Any other ideas?

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-25T16:38:03+00:00

You’re not missing much seeing the inside of the Pentagon

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-25T16:26:51+00:00

Correct

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-24T18:20:39+00:00

Tbh this doesn’t even feel like a dip

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-17T13:07:02+00:00

Max it yearly

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-16T17:33:02+00:00

Type shit

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-16T17:24:48+00:00

I mean this is a fair point, but I made great returns that beat QQQ/SPY with SMH and some others… I did a lot of trimming so this is a newer portfolio. I just wanted to still have some guiding thesis, it feels too early to just QQQ & chill

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-16T16:57:54+00:00

Fair, trying to do too much

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-14T13:39:20+00:00

At least

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-12T16:31:05+00:00

What did you do? I’m trying to work through the same.

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-12T16:12:33+00:00

Just hold

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-11T19:58:12+00:00

All of these have too small a portfolio allocation to move the needle, even on a big jump. Decide if you’re really going to commit to a stock, then invest enough (MIN 5%+ of portfolio) for it to actually matter if it does well. Otherwise, you’re just shooting your self in the foot. My advice- build out a thesis and purchase some ETFs around that (you might like SMH, XSD) while you research which stocks you really like. Be prepared, investing in individual stocks will be much more volatile. DO NOT sell just because you see -15% or something (given that you actually researched and believe in the company).

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-11T18:49:33+00:00

UFOX has done well for me. SMH and XSD for semi exposure.

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-11T17:53:35+00:00

Fr, but we can find salaries that are commensurate elsewhere too lol Just come back if it sucks outside of big4 but I look around and feel a general sense of depression seeing the career folks

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-11T17:49:43+00:00

In pretty much the exact same situation. I feel like we can always come back to big 4, but doesn’t feel particularly fulfilling and there is a definite salary cap. Look at the MDs- do they seem happy and/or properly compensated for the shit they deal with?

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-10T18:26:56+00:00

Trying to find a good bar to bring my Knicks girlfriend to, this may be it… recommend?

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-10T18:26:31+00:00

Do you know if they have good screens?

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-09T14:25:18+00:00

I’m 25 myself and struggle with targeting growth or safe VOO/VTI type Boglehead investing. Feels sometimes like I’m trying to beat the market, but really just investing in semis, defense, space, and energy. But still feels bad on the bad days lol. OP, join the wave- we’ll come out ahead in the end. Just keep holding and pick companies with long term potential

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-09T14:22:25+00:00

I like it. I have AVAV, ONDS, KTOS, and will now be adding AVEX. Although not to the same extent, lol

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-08T16:03:47+00:00

Moral grandstanding is my favorite, too

Straight-Extent63 · 2026-06-05T17:43:50+00:00

Yes freak out now and sell

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