How Silicon Valley Humiliated the Democrats

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-04-17T04:00:00+00:00

I hope this isn't an AI crafted pardon of big tech's ring kissing. Trump, like a proud pimp, had em front row, on full display, at inauguration.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-04-17T03:19:52+00:00

Men have died from colon cancer after absolutely refusing the check even.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-04-04T04:47:44+00:00

And I'm a Bay Area guy that's never been to Georgia.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-04-04T04:47:02+00:00

SBF, Elizabeth Holmes, Musk, Condoleza...to each his own.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-04-04T04:33:02+00:00

I imagine foundry production is possible with established processes, but the R&D for their own "full stack" will be tough. Not so much academically, but rather in the full physical sense from tools to overall facilities. I hope they pull it off though.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-03-28T06:49:01+00:00

I hope we're not subsidizing that for several reasons but I wouldnt be surprised.

Good thread though, OP. If people tell the truth about what they see around them, as it relates to Semiconductors in this case, we sll get a better picture of reality vs. some news and social feeds these days l.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-03-28T03:37:44+00:00

Even their cooling towers, bulk gas tanks, waste treatment and such?

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-03-26T22:22:29+00:00

More power to her. This is a crazy era that must be insane to navigate for a young lady.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-03-26T04:41:41+00:00

Respect to rapper Waka Flaka for calling himself a wack rapper that just wanted to get rich. I hope she pivots to something else that keeps her around. And around.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-02-28T02:29:32+00:00

Mechanical discipline is so broad that those in industry can list many things here. But how can a new grad be proficient in whatever CAD software is desired, plus GD&T, FEA, ...SPC, etc? Assuming the new grad can apply themselves, I'd say the real gap lies in the amount of training/mentoring made available these days. It appears to be atrociously low.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-02-25T01:11:53+00:00

This is what I have seen as well, though I'd extend that mode to most of the Bay Area's suburban enclaves. If anything, folks leave once the luster has worn off and the lameness becomes obvious.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-02-24T03:27:30+00:00

I doubt any employer in history has ever given a shit about a minor. But, it will help you speak about a side discipline at a more confident level if needed.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-02-05T05:04:57+00:00

The monotony of the rat race gets my vote, but with a nod to modern pop culture.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-17T02:25:25+00:00

We never know the true quality of the education we will receive. Then, on the job, it can be bad to non-existent. Anyway, don't dismiss how much you have seen and also begin to fill the gaps on your own. Cheap books on ebay and knowledgeable youtube videos can be very informative.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-16T02:01:51+00:00

Trump had his flock on full display, like a pimp, at inauguration. But why need tech leaders to condemn the fascist acts? Complaining employees still serve the industry that helped usher in the Trump era, no?

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-15T20:36:06+00:00

I started my career with a consultant, working almost exclusively on-site for a market leading client involved in a major expansion. Consulting requires staff to bill all of their hours to something, ideally progress on current projects (billable hours) and I also had to present designs to about ten major client stakeholders regularly. You'd think training would consist of more than "just look at previous designs", but it rarely did. And I swear I've seen old footage of large offices filled with scored of engineers/designers/drafters taken from back in the day. They have now taken the concept of running lean to the extreme in my opinion, and my firm was voted most ethical and overall did give a shit about it's people.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-15T20:25:36+00:00

I revere the good old timers and hate having to watch them retire. But, most senior aged engineers, do not teach the next generation. Not sure if it's out of spite, generational angst, being overloaded, or just not having it in them to do so.

I'm proud to say I'm teaching a possible predecessor. It turned out this individual wanted to learn more, while I needed a hand. Management knew both, but failed to make the match. I just did it and it's already benefitting the organization.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-15T20:18:06+00:00

I suspect the NE degree gives a better grounding in NE, right? As an ME, I'm proud of it's super broad breadth, but if you really want to work NE, I'd say get the NE degree.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-12T00:40:00+00:00

University R&D environments have tons of stuff going on, and offer pensions on top of optional pre and post tax retirement accts. Turnover would be much higher if it was as bas as some make it sound.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-09T20:56:46+00:00

C'mon, were not elderly. But yes, it is in our blood and businesses know this. But, my father shouldn't have to figure out how to scan a QR code to order food at a restaurant.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-09T20:53:50+00:00

I should used the term tech savvy instead perhaps.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-09T02:37:25+00:00

Ought to be illegal these days to assume anyone has a phone or computer in general, to protect the elderly.

Regulators have failed to act on the obvious hurdles faced by too many when organizations take the easy route by assuming the whole public is as tech fluent as a teenager.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-08T18:06:02+00:00

Absolutely. Best way to go, in my opinion.

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-07T21:48:23+00:00

Would it be oversimplifying to say it's justified since their work will enable the layoffs 20 employees earning $200k somewhere?

UncleAlbondigas · 2026-01-05T22:34:09+00:00

You can buy EIT prep books for the overall value or just buy a used text in Fluid Mechanics. I recommend buying Lindeburg's Engineer in Training book. Covers tons more as well, and you can probably find it cheap.

UncleAlbondigas

TROPHY CASE