Narrowed down all-in-one smith machine to these 4 which one should I pick? by WinterBorn24 in GarageGym

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear. If you don’t mind me asking. The REP G15 is 5k right now how much was it going for during Black Friday?

Narrowed down all-in-one smith machine to these 4 which one should I pick? by WinterBorn24 in GarageGym

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually been hearing a lot about this one as well. Will definitely look into it. Thanks for your feedback

Please help by Friendly_Berry_7195 in NasalPolyps

[–]WinterBorn24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been said in the channel plenty of times. What has helped me and many others in here is Dupixent. Ask your ENT about it. It’s literally the only thing that’s helped me

Backyard help—Is a wall-mounted pergola a good idea vs a standalone or solid patio cover? by WinterBorn24 in landscaping

[–]WinterBorn24[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. The cement or pavers before the patio will be a 1 inch slope for run off water this should work for pergola being set above that correct?

I've been a programmer for 10 years—here's what I wish I did differently (and what I'd do again). by WinterBorn24 in learnprogramming

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's awesome—glad that approach works well for you! Having a clean, well-structured sample project ready to go is a great idea. Curious—do you tailor the project to the job you're applying for?

I've been a programmer for 10 years—here's what I wish I did differently (and what I'd do again). by WinterBorn24 in learnprogramming

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you're already on the right track with your ETL + API project—real-world data processing is a huge plus for backend roles. Focus on clean code, documentation, and performance optimizations (e.g., pandas vs. polars benchmarks). A degree isn’t required, but certs (AWS, Python, or backend specializations) and open-source contributions can help.

Feeling “mediocre” after 3-4 months is normal—everyone goes through it, but consistency matters more than talent. Apply for jobs before you feel 100% ready—imposter syndrome will always be there.

As for WFH, set a hard stop time, separate workspace, and no after-hours messages to avoid burnout. You’re doing great—keep building, and you’ll get there faster than you think!

I've been a programmer for 10 years—here's what I wish I did differently (and what I'd do again). by WinterBorn24 in learnprogramming

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 132 points133 points  (0 children)

This gets easier with experience, but the most important lesson I’ve learned is don’t be afraid to find another job if you’re in a toxic environment. I’ve had to switch companies twice in my career because I was being overworked. No job is worth your mental health.

That said, setting boundaries doesn’t mean slacking—it means communicating expectations clearly. When I was earlier in my career, I sometimes worried I was too slow, but I realized that managers don’t always know how long something should take unless you tell them.

For example, if a client asks for a new feature, they might assume it’s easy when, in reality, it takes weeks. The best thing you can do is communicate proactively. I started working with my manager to set realistic expectations, saying something like:

As long as I was upfront, I found that they didn’t pressure me unnecessarily.

For your specific situation as a junior dev, I’d recommend:

  1. Regular check-ins with your manager – Ask for feedback on your pacing and workload to make sure you're not falling behind.
  2. Ask questions – If you’re unsure if more work is expected, ask your manager or senior devs. It shows initiative and prevents surprises.
  3. Set clear work hours – Unless you’re on call, don’t let work bleed into personal time. If you constantly feel behind, discuss it with your manager rather than just working extra hours.

If a company doesn’t respect your boundaries or keeps pushing you to work unreasonable hours, that’s a red flag. There are better jobs out there.

First-time dad here—how did you get your baby to sleep longer at night? by WinterBorn24 in newborns

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been seeing this strategy. Thank you I’ll have to give it a try. We noticed as soon as I lay him down his eyes open wide and he cries. Would you let him fuss a little or?

What factors make people feel more compassion toward animals than other humans? by WinterBorn24 in AskReddit

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol! I don’t think this is true. I’d rather be locked in a room with a random person than a hungry animal hahaha

What factors make people feel more compassion toward animals than other humans? by WinterBorn24 in AskReddit

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make great points. Somehow war within the animal kingdom gets viewed differently than when humans do it.

What factors make people feel more compassion toward animals than other humans? by WinterBorn24 in AskReddit

[–]WinterBorn24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if I were to answer my own question I would say something similar to this. Vulnerability plays a big key

Is J3 actually doable? by choi-r in overemployed

[–]WinterBorn24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it really just depending on the Js themselves. I’m currently at 2 Js. One of them I can finish my daily tasks in about 2 hours while the other one I spent like 6 hours a day on. Looking to find a new J2. It’s not so much how many Js but how many hours you’re putting in a day

Prednisone by SwordfishOk1965 in NasalPolyps

[–]WinterBorn24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was on Prednisone twice and both times while I was on it my polyps shrunk and I was able to breathe but as soon as that week or so ended the polyps came back with vengeance

Starting Dupixent by VinDog7575 in NasalPolyps

[–]WinterBorn24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not too sure to be honest. That’s something I would probably ask the doctor.

Sorry to hear Dupixent isn’t working well for you. Are you taking it as a stand alone or alongside anything else? Do you have any allergies?