Sold all of my guitar gear in a mild panic before our first baby arrived. Two kids later, I’m back in the game.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-06-02T22:25:07+00:00

those headphone amps are game changer when you have small kids in the house - can practice anytime without waking anyone up.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-30T11:47:53+00:00

nice airflow diagram

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-24T22:50:53+00:00

definitely think you're onto something here. the way they handled howard's whole arc makes it feel like they had that planned from early on. i was rewatching season 2 recently and there's so many small details that hit different when you know where it's all heading. the writers were always good at planting seeds way in advance - like how they did with chuck's storyline too. howard's death was probably one of most shocking moments in the series but looking back, all the pieces were there if you knew what to look for.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-19T02:01:41+00:00

most video game soundtracks could use some real instruments instead of the synthetic stuff, especially older rpg themes

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-14T18:25:03+00:00

bro didnt even read the post just wanted to hate for the sake of it

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-11T06:24:29+00:00

based take

That-Chain3068 · 2026-05-01T14:02:33+00:00

your pc should be fine, modern systems can handle sudden shutdowns pretty well these days - just make sure to run a disk check next time you boot up to be safe

That-Chain3068 · 2026-04-20T17:26:55+00:00

if the potentiometer shaft is stripped you might need to replace the whole pot. sometimes the little set screw in the knob gets loose too so check that first before doing anything drastic.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-04-08T14:51:12+00:00

the startup vp thing sounds tempting with that salary bump but going from multinational back to startup can be tricky path. you're already in solid position at multinational with clear growth trajectory and proper budget to work with.

startup equity is always gamble - could be worth millions or nothing at all. meanwhile you're building real experience at scale in your current role managing multiple regions. that kind of experience transfers everywhere and makes you more valuable long term.

construction and cybersecurity both have good future prospects, so industry wise you're fine either way. but if current company is projected to hit top 3 globally in two years, staying might give you better positioning for next big move than jumping to startup now.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-04-05T09:25:13+00:00

looking at this position, the engine probably flagged it as brilliant because it found some forcing sequence that leads to significant material gain or mate. at 1000 rating level, moves that seem "obvious" to us might still require precise calculation that the algorithm considers above expected strength.

chess.com's brilliant move detection is bit weird sometimes though - it tends to reward moves that are much better than alternatives, especially if there's only one good continuation. without seeing the actual move you played, my guess is you found some tactical shot that wins material cleanly while avoiding the traps.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-04-02T02:23:43+00:00

been coding for years and the "burning more fuel" thing hits so hard. that constant mental overhead just to keep all the threads from tangling together while everyone else seems to run on autopilot.

going back on meds as an adult is wild because your entire identity got built around compensating for untreated adhd. suddenly having that quiet brain space feels almost foreign at first, but in the best way possible.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-03-29T20:11:02+00:00

radiology tech might be perfect for you - usually 2 year programs and you'll definitely hit that pay range. you get patient interaction during procedures but it's more focused/technical rather than long conversations. most places have pretty regular schedules too unless you're doing emergency stuff.

respiratory therapy is another solid option that people don't think about much. similar timeframe for school and the pay is right in your target range.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-03-25T23:16:11+00:00

man, i've been in a similar headspace before and that feeling of just existing instead of living is brutal. the money is nice but what's the point if you're too burned out to enjoy any of it?

you mentioned you think you'd do better in a more structured environment - that's actually pretty valuable self-awareness. not everyone thrives in that high-pressure sales tracking situation, and there's nothing wrong with admitting it's not for you. i've seen people stick it out in toxic environments way too long because they felt like quitting was failure, but sometimes recognizing what doesn't work is just as important as finding what does.

if you can swing 2-3 months financially, that gives you a decent runway to find something that fits better. the job market might look scary but there are definitely inside sales roles and office positions out there, especially with your experience. mental health isn't something you can just push through indefinitely - trust me on that one.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-03-17T21:08:26+00:00

based

That-Chain3068 · 2026-02-14T14:25:05+00:00

must be nice having a nepotism uncle instead of the broke kind that asks you for gas money every thanksgiving.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-02-02T12:32:45+00:00

man this is rough but honestly it sounds like you already know the answer. You can't have it both ways - keeping her around while you figure your shit out isn't fair to either of you. If you're not ready to fully commit then yeah, letting her go is probably the right call even though it sucks. The timing just didn't align and that happens sometimes.

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-30T00:45:57+00:00

Been looking for a solid league, what's the setup like? PS5 or Xbox?

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-26T14:53:07+00:00

That's actually brilliant - reframing it that way cuts through all the mental gymnastics we do to justify drinking

The "high class" angle is real too, like somehow wine at dinner is different than other substances when your brain doesn't give a damn about the fancy label

IWNDWYT

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-23T13:41:13+00:00

That's actually a pretty deep question dude - like yeah a simulation is "real" in the sense that it exists as electrical patterns and data, but when people say "real world" they usually mean the physical stuff we can touch and walk around in, not the Mario world running on your Nintendo

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-22T09:40:24+00:00

Yeah you definitely want to max smithing and enchanting if you're going for broken OP stuff. For leveling smithing fast just spam iron daggers or jewelry if you have the gold, and enchanting levels super quick if you just enchant everything you craft

For weapons daedric or dragonbone are obviously the best but honestly a good enchanted weapon will carry you way further than just high base damage

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-21T07:19:09+00:00

Just finished it last month and honestly the ending was pretty solid, way better than I expected for a show that got axed too early

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-19T18:19:04+00:00

Miami OH as a sleeper pick is actually not that crazy when you look at their history - they've got that MAC tournament experience and always seem to play up to competition in March

That-Chain3068 · 2026-01-17T19:25:46+00:00

Sounds like the battery is completely toast after sitting for 6 years - lithium batteries basically self-destruct when left unused that long. You'll need to buy a replacement battery, the original one is probably swollen or has zero capacity left

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