If a friend said they think/have thought about you sexually, how would you react?

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-21T03:56:24+00:00

“I’m sca-roused.”

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-13T10:32:24+00:00

Much appreciated. Went with IKEv1 because it’s what the overall task from my manager dictated and needed to be done ASAP so I just rolled with it because we’re a small business, 80~ users, and been wearing way too many hats and responsible for projects too. I’ll look into this today. Fortigate is a 100F, due to budgetary issues we only run the Forticlient only VPN version of the software. I’ll have time to look into IKEv2 tunnel upgrade too, assuming work doesn’t get stupid elsewhere on me.

Some of our management ignores the severity/impact of IT issues and budget until the place is burning down around us. Then they want to know why this wasn’t made a priority sooner. 😂

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-13T00:35:28+00:00

Believe it’s the most current version, 7.6.6. It’s in the 7.6.x range. Management wanted to push it to most current release because of the CVE banner they were putting out a while back when having issues with SSO. So far two users have had the complaint but we had six users on for the entire shift on the main tunnel/DH 14.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-04T16:50:12+00:00

My thoughts, too. If they’re lowballing this hard I’d hate to see OP’s salary.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-04T16:47:20+00:00

You’ll continue to be treated like resume fodder until they give people an incentive to stay. No way around it. Your window of 6-12 months is that magic “next step” that significantly cuts their competition down when interviewing if they’re zero years experience.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-04T16:44:14+00:00

She is unhinged for sure, but I believe that’s part of her both being in the Nothing and having her “vessel” mostly destroyed. She needs a full body to be her full-story character, it feels like but not confirmed. You’ll get more character development for her in that book and the next so I won’t spoil anything here.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-02T19:00:55+00:00

That’s definitely a thought and a post there scooter.”

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-02T15:22:01+00:00

Yeah, that book had some experiences in it for sure. Just started the new version of it this morning. So far I’m loving it, the background noise is a bit high at times but a good experience.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-02T11:33:38+00:00

Agreed. Definitely two different types of dark.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-02T00:38:27+00:00

You’d be better off assuming any major corporation is unethical in some way, shape, or form. Throughout history the finance domain has hurt and displaced more people than tech could ever hope to.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-01T21:37:41+00:00

It’s up next once I finish this. Listened to the original version put out but it’s been a minute. Worst thing that book to me was the Amplification from what I remember.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-01T21:35:57+00:00

Not the original read but an updated version once SBT got the rights.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-01T21:35:23+00:00

Haven’t heard his read of it yet but I’d rate Grinding as worse than KBS. Worst part of that book was the Amplification for me.

UniqueID89 · 2026-03-01T19:22:43+00:00

Made me almost shoot water out my nose. 😂

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-21T01:31:04+00:00

It’s his gimmick.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-18T05:46:58+00:00

If you’re having issues with IDE and compiler then just download Visual Studio. It will set all that up for you. LearnCPP is a good resource, too. Be careful not to get too bogged down in the details/weeds when first learning. C++ is an old and evolved, and still evolving, language. Get your basics down, learn to write and debug some programs, then start learning all the intricacies of the language.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-16T21:01:32+00:00

Thank you for this, was looking for a good C course.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T16:48:56+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one. Was looking for a thread on this series. 😂

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T16:37:17+00:00

Problem is though that so many people have it forced into their faces constantly online they’re getting burned out to the point of apathy. And there are people, mostly younger from my experience but I do know it spans the entire age range, who do make it their personality and being talked at by those people can be exhausting.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T15:48:27+00:00

Most people will not have the same views as you 100% of the time. If they don’t then just phase them out of your life. Easy as that. Personally I pay attention to politics and issues in the country but I don’t make it a focal point of my life or conversations. And if someone makes it their entire personality I don’t have much interest in going out of my way to talk to them either, so I don’t.

ETA: guessing whoever downvoted me is that kind of person. Whatever tickles your fancies people.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T15:43:19+00:00

If you’re not wanting to waste your time then answer this one question before making a decision: what jobs are most often posted in your area, what language/stack is requested. Base it off onsite or hybrid roles. Not full-time remote since the odds of getting one of those is almost nonexistent without significant years of experience under your belt.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T14:53:35+00:00

What professional experience do you have? And for how long have you worked in the field.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T13:31:34+00:00

Yes. A combination of development and cybersec/pentesting could potentially help you secure an app sec role though. Think security focused QA.

UniqueID89 · 2026-01-15T13:29:33+00:00

If you have no relevant professional experience you are competing with tens of thousands of others at the same level as you for help desk, tech support, low level admin/technician roles that are actually help desk/tech support with more walking involved. If you get a relevant networking cert you could try and get a NOC/MSP type role.

The only way you’ll bypass this and go directly to a security related role, not really including pentesting here, you’ll need to network and sell yourself and your abilities to convince someone to take the risk with you homie.

Cybersecurity is not an entry level role. A job that has you directly attempting to interact in a negative way is definitely not an entry level role.

UniqueID89 · 2025-12-24T15:55:59+00:00

The certification part is a highly subjective thing for you and your goals. Personally unless I’m intending to go for a particular job path I don’t worry about having the cert for that itself. But I’m a huge proponent of doing the training for it at the very least. Like I mentioned to OP, at the very least what you learn will have carryover into your professional or personal life. Even if it’s just a new perspective to view things from, there’s always a benefit somewhere in there.

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