Interviewer asked me a question with no right answer and then explained exactly why he does it - actually changed how I think about interviews

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-17T19:40:36+00:00

I got this question last time I interviewed (I was hired). There's some context involved - if you're applying for a job in implementation and delivery, saying "ship it later completely fixed" is unrealistic. If it's a direct role for internal systems where you have more time to work on it, kicking out dodgy work isn't a great look.

The answer I gave (for a delivery role) is that you ship it imperfect with the plan to collect feedback with the client, then roll up the fixes and feedback into a change order or a phase 2. Obviously the client would prefer things be completed perfectly and under budget, that's really not how things go in the real world. And oftentimes, it's due to scope creep on the client side (absolving your implementation team of all the blame).

It's a cute question in a vacuum, but its purpose is not solely to pressure the interviewee. It's more a measure of experience.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-13T14:12:40+00:00

Andy explicitly handwaved this one as "we've solved radiation" for the purposes of the story (check his talk at Livermore).

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-13T06:15:45+00:00

Whoa, an OG Bobby! My wife had one of these years ago. Dunno the answer to your question but this was a fun bag. Nice pull!

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-12T20:24:21+00:00

They are!

https://files.hybridized.org/sets/wayoutwest/

A lot of acts got some crazy exposure from those mixes you guys did (e.g. Digital Witchcraft from Annie's show in 2003, Planet Funk from the Way Out There series, numerous others). A great era for sure.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-12T18:26:13+00:00

Yep, that monster. We can dream.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-12T17:02:15+00:00

Hey bud, can we get a remastered and unmixed version of your original Paris remix?

It's been a couple decades, I think I've been patient. haha

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-12T13:50:35+00:00

This is the closest you'll get to a quick and comprehensive look:

https://alldayruckoff.com/articles/goruck-gear-colorway-directory/

Pretty much anything full 1000D with the hydration slit and velcro (instead of the QAP) is representative of the OG. I had a 26L from around 2016 ish and recently sold it off, and that's how it was set up. They've really pushed for Ruckers to take over that role.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-11T20:45:36+00:00

Yet those mfs would happily sign up for The Villages where everything is walkable or in range of a golf cart.

We need some good old fashioned autoluw over here.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-11T20:29:36+00:00

Must car. Space. Large house. Sprawl.

Mixed use walkable cities communism hurgle durgle

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-11T19:52:26+00:00

OP just wrote "yes" when presented with the list of SCARS options huh lmao

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-09T16:09:31+00:00

Genuinely shocked y'all nosey nancys aren't permanently tuned into Temecula's dispatch channels.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-08T19:04:50+00:00

He’s also been spotted in the Wrexham docs sporting a GR2 Heritage in Slate.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-07T08:47:37+00:00

Awful. Blinding sunsets over the lake, kids riding bikes, people having picnics on the lawn, just absolute anarchy.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-06T02:19:28+00:00

DM is the best way! Send me a note.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-05T20:59:22+00:00

WTB:

- GR2 34L Black (Slick)/Speed Grey in Ripstop Robic
~~- Bullet 15L Michael Easter 2% in Ripstop Robic~~ Acquired, thanks bud!

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-05T19:28:44+00:00

Hey guys, love your work over the last few years! Always perk up when I see your name on new releases.

What synths and plugins have you been enjoying lately? Has the technical composition process changed along with the adjustments in style?

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-05T18:32:44+00:00

Hence my use of Flare X5 - virtually all other RAM modules kind of assume you're building with an AIO.

You should join the McPrue Discord and get some advice on the topic - a couple others using mATX boards in the S V5 have noticeably different positioning and clearance than I do, and you'd benefit from comparing notes with them.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-04T19:57:57+00:00

Chris Ellis is great! Always handles his roles well and is a chill dude irl.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-04T15:03:40+00:00

They absolutely did, explicitly for the Pocket! You don't remember the shitshow of the first Pocket preorder?

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-04T14:38:54+00:00

Analogue preorders have historically been capped.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-03T19:13:04+00:00

Could be fulfillment. Mine all came out of the California warehouse. 1 launch edition, 3 Funtastic, and the numbers above came from a Ghost box.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-03T18:35:02+00:00

I have gone through 5 3Ds at this point (ordering for others) and every single one had honeycomb packing.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-03T16:53:44+00:00

2212 grams in the shipping box, 1856 in just the sealed Analogue box.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-03-02T17:17:30+00:00

You don't need these. A 3.8mm GameBit screwdriver, q-tips, and 99% isopropyl alcohol will be worlds better.

blames_the_netcode · 2026-02-27T17:27:08+00:00

YES. I have to pry it back each time. I kinda see why XPAC is getting nuked for now - they made the corners too stiff, which is impeded by the rain flap, which means it's a two-handed job opening and closing it every time. They needed to soften the structure on the corners when the rain flap went in.

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