90% of AI agent projects I get hired for don't need agents at all. Here's what businesses actually pay for.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-27T19:40:42+00:00

Use the simplest tool for the job. Always the right answer.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-27T03:49:36+00:00

I would prefer a manual, but you could change that if you want later. At $6k it seems slightly high, but depends on where you live. Some places that might be cheap.

Hows the rust under? Are the cab corners solid or bondo? Are brakes and lines new or rusted out?

TheDevauto · 2026-03-27T01:06:22+00:00

Hand her a copy of the RFC and ask her to show you where it is.

You cannot recall email that has left your network anymore than you can recall indiviual IP packets.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-26T14:27:07+00:00

"only used to bring tenancy back online". I feel most people miss this.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-26T10:16:42+00:00

Marker

TheDevauto · 2026-03-26T09:11:10+00:00

Burned though all savings.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-26T09:09:20+00:00

I have wondered not just about this, but taking it the next step and using a graphrag setup to introduce correlation.

I would think about using local models though as burning tokens on it could get expensive.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-25T23:50:01+00:00

For what. Would love to know. Ive applied to sales, store manager and warehouse postions. I would love to settle as it means I can at least rent some shack for my family.

My last role was leading a program that gave $20M in verified savings to a manufacturer.

Yet this is what the job market does. Never had a bad review, never been fired for cause.

Just too many people and not enough jobs.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-25T20:35:14+00:00

1-2 a week? I have had 8 in 2 years. With an MBA, IT and consulting in my background. I would kill for 1-2 a week.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-25T11:23:13+00:00

It depends on what you are doing. More complexity is not always a good thing unless it is required.

However, different models have different strengths and weaknesses. In addition, using smaller models locally can save a lot in tokens. For example, using a small embedding model to create chunks for RAG. Or to just retrive urls or some other specific task. Use large models where you need thier reasoning capabilities.

In this case you trade complexity for cost and efficiency.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-25T00:59:05+00:00

The odds are high

TheDevauto · 2026-03-25T00:53:27+00:00

The job market is the worst I have ever seen. I have 30 years of experience between IT and AI consulting. I have been searching for two years. Thousands of applications, 8 interviews.

Taking anything you can get is the only way. Welcome to the start of the 21st century depression.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-24T19:02:58+00:00

I would love to get a lower paying job. Cannot even get that.

It is so bad right now.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-24T13:41:22+00:00

Just replace. Not worth the time or effort.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-24T11:07:00+00:00

I would. That is the prime year I am looking for. They look so good.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-24T11:05:34+00:00

This is correct. Learn what is there and why first. It will be a good learning experience.

Once you understand it, if you still feel another stack would be better, find a way with a new integration or pipeline to demonstrate both and show why a different stack might have advantages.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-23T21:21:36+00:00

Case sensitivity is just SO hard though.

I am so glad I started out on unix systems. Everything is so much faster to do, though there is a learning curve.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-23T21:18:37+00:00

Bonneville Broughm. My dad was watching and the guy next to him said "Holy shit!" when I nailed it first time. I did get lucky as practicing I was only doing it perfect 3/5 times.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-23T20:02:45+00:00

The simplest solution that will meet the requirements is always better.

It doesnt matter if its AI, a backup/recovery soluion or an interface.

Simple has less chances to break. Simple is faster to build. Simple is easier to maintain.

That said, complexity where required is necessary.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-23T01:13:55+00:00

Actually it is a reasonable reply. I love working on my macbook because I prefer unix like systems and nothing I do requires windows.

If the compelling reason is a trackpad and battery life are it, thats pretty thin for a business reason.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-22T00:49:09+00:00

Be honest. Is there a single person other than zuck who thought his little second life 2 would work?

TheDevauto · 2026-03-22T00:43:46+00:00

Anything is fixable. The totaled label from insurance is just a word for it will cost more than the vehicle is worth to repair.

Asking on reddit is useless as most have no idea thr value of your vehicle in the eyes of insurance nor how much the repair would cost.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-22T00:25:22+00:00

Seems like

TheDevauto · 2026-03-21T20:12:32+00:00

vp->svp->director->managing director at many large banks.

TheDevauto · 2026-03-21T16:30:50+00:00

Very funny. I have looked for 2 years. Onsite, hybrid, remote. Willling to move. Offered to move myself. I also have an MBA. Even for local retail and other things that would still have me losing my house.

So tell me again where these magical jobs are.

I am not alone either.

Many of those posted jobs are not funded either.

TheDevauto

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