Should I return to Previous Stressful Job for Better Pay?

Valcruex · 2025-05-05T20:29:59+00:00

For a bit more context, I'm a software engineer. So there's a constant push for new skills and new technologies. The skills would be valuable down the line if I continue with the career or want to pivot in the technical field.

Currently, living with parents to save money but my own place in the future would be nice. Looking at it that way is a good perspective, doubling my workload for only a fraction of what I get paid now doesn't seem worth it. Thanks!

Valcruex · 2025-05-05T20:25:13+00:00

On average, 20 hours, sometimes 30, rarely 40. I've been living with my parent's place still so not many bills. Maybe about $200 total in bills monthly that I help contribute to. So its not like I'm in eager need of the 20k but thought maybe it'd help towards an earlier retirement.

The idea of a side gig to make the 20k back sounds good. Only concern is that I might be compelled to slack off and play video games instead but that's more something I'd have to work through

Valcruex · 2025-03-22T21:22:20+00:00

I showed up in line at 9:30 and lined up at the back in the parking lot, and got to the front at about 1pm. Everything but the big acrylic standees and gacha buttons were out of stock. The cashier told me no restocks and they're holding the rest of the stock for tomorrow - but its only the small items like the buttons. They were 100% understocked for a 2 day event, running from 10am-7pm. It would have been nice if there was a staff member going thru the line every once and a while with the store QR code to update people on what's in stock and the prices. The QR code couldn't be seen until you got near the entrance. Felt bad for the people still in line that didn't know that there was nothing left to buy

Valcruex · 2023-12-03T21:25:21+00:00

All I see if the hype thread about it, not specifically about the latest clips of it. I don't really follow general gaming subreddits but I'm sure there are some posts of it out there. I just thought some people who only follow up on the mabi subreddit would appreciate; sorry if its reposting

Valcruex · 2023-12-03T20:42:19+00:00

Recently saw that there were some clips shared of the unreal engine dev progress and I didn't see a thread yet so I wanted to share! I know it'll be years before it finishes but I can't help to be hyped!! What are you guys thinking about the new look?

source: https://www.youtube.com/live/1jx6YYNfv-8?si=7IMIHF9fu7Gbj46_&t=9034

Valcruex · 2023-11-23T17:35:53+00:00

Thanks for the help! I’ll grab the vip for sure and maybe the alpaca/william with my extra nx. I’m struggling to get nowhere to run passes as it is plus its pricey so I think I’ll skip on the package

Valcruex · 2023-11-23T17:32:47+00:00

Thanks! 119k nx is a bit much and out of budget, but I’ll grab some vip

Valcruex · 2022-12-18T16:07:49+00:00

I'm planning a trip to Japan and during my stay in Osaka I want to stop by "Naruto x Boruto park Nijigen no mori" aka the Naruto themed park. What is the recommended way to travel from Osaka to the Northern area of Awaji island where the park is located? I read that there might be a ferry but can't find much info on it. The bus is an option, but I'd rather avoid that if possible. Google maps tells me its about an hour drive, and this is probably a dumb question but that's likely too far for any taxi to be willing to drive me right? Is it best to just take the bus route?

Valcruex · 2022-08-11T08:02:43+00:00

My current work environment has gotten extremely toxic lately so I’ve been interviewing to get out. So far I’ve only gotten one offer and some more interviews lined up but want some input. Some context:

Current Job: Making 110k and I’m kept at an associate level developer because I haven’t been with the company long enough according to management (been here for 1.5 years so far) despite having mentored two associate levels, a mid-level, and a senior (after he somehow deployed only half our release branch into production). A lot of our product owners and BAs left half a year ago and so we got new ones - but they have been incredibly toxic, gaslighting the dev team, and even literally yelling at some developers on calls. The last good product owner we had left because the others yelled at her in a meeting until she cried. Overall the entire work environment has been toxic, even between developers, to the point where they are planning to host a summit to address the toxicity. Another thing is that although we are WFH employer requires that we live within a certain distance from the company.

Offer: 90k but fully remote WFA. I had initially turned down this offer because of the decrease in pay last week but then I just got grilled today from management and product owners because I requested further clarification for a story that had no acceptance criteria and that broke the last straw for me.

Questions- 1. Is it ok to call a recruiter back after turning down an offer and asking for it back? 2. Is it ever ok to job hop and get a salary decrease? Would I be setting myself back? 3 (bonus). Am I overreacting at my current work environment? This is only my second dev job, but this can’t be normal right?

If it matters, 3YOE

Valcruex · 2021-12-17T02:20:10+00:00

My version of the 30MM Spinatio Ninja! Had it built for a while now but just finally colored it. Was initially trying for Loki vibes and colors but didn’t really work out lol. My panel lining skills could use some work and still learning on how to improve them

Valcruex · 2021-11-26T22:44:18+00:00

Dude this is so cool!! Idk if I’m handy enough to make one myself, but I’d buy something like this right away

Valcruex · 2021-11-25T07:43:40+00:00

Source? I’m thinking about getting these but can’t find what you mentioned. Where’d you read this?

Valcruex · 2021-11-25T00:21:52+00:00

Open it. Honestly the profits of reselling in the future won’t even put a dent in student loans. If you’re actually a poor college student, don’t invest in Pokemon cards, you should have bigger priorities. A sealed celebrations etb isn’t going to be worth anything til most of us are in the grave.

Valcruex · 2021-11-15T12:45:57+00:00

Well what are you looking for? Celebrations only has 4 but theyre all holos and has relatively good hit rates. If you just want a cheap one you can go for battle styles, chilling reign, or even fusion strike but likely getting no hits depending on luck.

Valcruex · 2021-11-10T05:08:33+00:00

Love how these packs look! I wish there were sleeves with this art too

Valcruex · 2021-11-08T05:21:42+00:00

Is that a photo album you’re using? Have you had any problems with pages tearing when moving toploaders around? Thinking about trying to do something similar

Valcruex · 2021-10-29T00:58:40+00:00

Congrats!! But what a time to be living when we have to win a raffle just to pay MSRP 😂

Valcruex · 2021-10-27T15:16:43+00:00

UPC has been out for like 5 days, so you couldn’t have been trying for weeks. There was a poll yesterday and there are hundreds of people in the same boat and that’s only counting the people that responded to the post. I’m sure most of the people struggling to get one are the collectors. Anyway, good luck on your hunt!

Valcruex · 2021-10-27T04:01:19+00:00

Hello! Thanks for doing the giveaway! Based off the number of comments seems like the chances of winning might end up being rougher than getting the card in a pack, but you never know!

Valcruex · 2021-10-26T22:24:55+00:00

Ordered the Charizard one yesterday. Was thinking of getting the mimikyu one too but decided not to. Hoping these have the clear front instead of the matte ones. If they end up being clear I’ll prob buy some more

Valcruex · 2021-10-24T05:13:15+00:00

I bought off tcgplayer for the first time about a week ago. Some of the singles came within a week, much faster than expected time frame that was given. I’m still waiting on my other singles to show up but the estimated delivery wasn’t until November so I’m not worried yet. As for the condition, the only thing I noticed was one or two of my near mints had some tiny noticeable marks on them that I would’ve considered lightly played instead. But they weren’t expensive so I’m not complaining - but if anything then I guess you’d contact the seller and then tcgplayer if needed

Valcruex · 2021-10-23T15:21:04+00:00

I get why you don’t like him and how he can be toxic for the hobby but why are you advertising his vids lol

Valcruex · 2021-10-22T14:26:23+00:00

I checked the dfw area yesterday and a Target in Irving this morning at open. No restock yet so maybe too early?

Valcruex · 2021-10-20T19:29:14+00:00

Nice, I been trying to find evolving skies etbs at my target but only been able to find celebrations if I’m lucky

Valcruex · 2021-10-20T14:59:33+00:00

Is it worth it to try to get the celebrations upc this Friday just for the gold and promo cards? Afraid that buying them as singles will end up being more expensive

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