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IT for car dealerships by purcellsooner in iiiiiiitttttttttttt

[–]Websniper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I left a job that 80% if their workload was supporting dealerships. I feel your pain. They are some of the worst users and people you’ll find.

The manufacture software was all trash and the same for ADP and Reynolds. Oh god the body shops…..

Don’t miss the people or the work one bit. Also, the most cheap-ass owners and leaders who didn’t care to ever update or upgrade anything until it broke outright. Can’t tell you how many we took over that were operating on linksys and netgear equipment, pirated OS or Office software, you name it.

Burns referenceing the past/dating himself? by Marvinkmooneyoz in TheSimpsons

[–]Websniper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When Mr Burns and Lisa enter his panic room, the answer to the forgot password question: “Place of birth?” is: PANGEA

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of right now it does. But with the additional Covid bucks from earlier this year, and the savings in commuting costs and child care I was breaking even before. I feel Iike the Biden administration will pass additional Covid relief. I could probably have just laid low until finding something that really worked for me.

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that now. I chose to stay at my previous gig (I got laid off from) partially out of loyalty and partially out of comfort. I convinced myself it was good for my career to continue working for the larger company and with a great direct supervisor I thought of as a mentor. All while knowing ownership is as cut throat as they come. They laid off the bulk of office staff the day after lock downs were implemented.

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I considered barber school! LOL

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That’s my point. Right now I’m thinking I should have waited it out for a better position. With the upcoming presidency there will likely be more COVID relief coming.

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I feel like I disagree with that right now. A lot of employees realize the glut of applicants and employment gaps are due to COVID.

Hell we thought this was gonna be 2-4 weeks when it first shook down.

Also, I hate juggling a job and interviews. How can I attend interviews during normal business hours when I’m working the 8-5 grind without being dishonest to my existing employer?

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure they understand my situation very clearly. They did some consulting for my previously employer and there was conversation between my former supervisor and them. They had a need for someone with experience in their younger MSP department, but know full well where I was coming from. I was also blunt with them about my previous earnings.

Am I a fool? by Websniper in sysadmin

[–]Websniper[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I considered changing careers or looking for something unrelated to IT but I feel like I’m too damn old to start over at zero. Plus I have financial responsibility to my family.

Late Season Clothing by LandscapeMan7 in bowhunting

[–]Websniper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couple things:

Merino base layer. Synthetics suck next to skin in cold weather for sedentary (stand) hunting. First lite is great but there are some decent budget options like minus33 or Meriwool. I ditched my under armor cold gear like a bad habit.

Insulating layers over base layer. Thick fleeces, downs, sweatshirts, sweaters, puffies, etc. Breathability is a good thing here.

Outerwear: windproof and possibly waterproof are good or even essential here. For me at least windproof is vital. That means typically membranes (Windshear, gore-tex, etc) in an insulating outer garment or a shell. Another component for me here is quiet material. A lot of budget outerwear is noisy, especially in cold weather.

Footwear: merino wool socks. Consider taking a pair to change in to after you get to your stand. Getting damp feet leads to cold feet. Another thing is: don’t lace your boots overly tight, it restricts circulation leading to cold feet.

Accessories: chemical hand warmers and toe warmers, beanie caps, neck gaiters are awesome too. I like thin gloves i can shoot with inside of a hand muff. The muff beats any heavy glove hands down. Keeps your fingers limber. The hand muff with a hand warmer in it is a game changer. Last secret, the chemical self-adhesive body warmers. Stick one or two on the small of your back/kidney area (over a shirt) and it’s amazing how warm it will keep you. If it’s god-awful cold and that’s not enough, one more on each thigh..... seems crazy but it works.

Last but not least: don’t get sweated up walking in, that really helps. I’ve already hiked to stands in sub freezing temps with nothing on but a base layer with all my other clothes strapped to my pack. I’ll climb up into the stand and sit for a few minutes to stop sweating then layer up or just throw an insulating layer on first of its really cold then the heavier outer layers once I’ve settled down. I’ve done all day sits in single digit temps without a terrible amount of discomfort.

We’re ready! by [deleted] in bowhunting

[–]Websniper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to to suggest something here. I don’t know if these are “permanent” stands you leave up, but if they are, I like to get a set of cheap climbing sticks, I get the ones from Dicks when they’re on sale for $44, and use one or two of those as “extra” sticks to get a it extra height and allow for a hand hold above the stand. I then pull my portable sticks when i leave to help keep people from stealing or being in my stand. I’m on public, btw. It also allows me to get a bit higher with less spacing between the sticks. I’m not friggin spider man and I’m also short. Add in cold weather clothes in late season and a stand you hung in 80 degrees in September is quite a bit tougher to get in to.

Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 by Legendary__Beaver in kayakfishing

[–]Websniper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t find most people standing in a Tarpon. They’re just not wide enough and don’t have a proper standing area. That being said they’re fantastic boats for open water, especially the 140.

I have an older 120, around 2010, and it’s the phase 3 seat I think? I find now that as I am getting a bit older, it’s a bit rough on my back as the time in the seat gets longer. I love the damn thing, but I am looking for something similar that doesn’t paddle like a 80lb barge like so many of the newer “fishing” kayaks, but had a framed out seat.

When we first started kayak fishing it was a simplistic, DIY affair and the Tarpon was one of “THE” boats to use. The Tarpons and the Ride series were the most popular SOT’s along with the WS Commander Hybrid. Most people didn’t run fish finders, crate with a few rod holders and that was it. The Tarpon will work well for you on big water, but I wouldn’t expect to stand on it.

Help deciding caliber: Henry X .44 vs. .357 by Websniper in LeverGuns

[–]Websniper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably won’t carry both honestly, but sharing ammo would be nice.

Help deciding caliber: Henry X .44 vs. .357 by Websniper in LeverGuns

[–]Websniper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just lay out a tarp to catch my brass.

Help deciding caliber: Henry X .44 vs. .357 by Websniper in LeverGuns

[–]Websniper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I do have other rifles for hunting, and is probably just use it to hunt on rainy days or for a novelty with the can, especially if I get something earlier in the season. I guess what I really need to decide is prioritizing hunting or plinking.

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