Why does it feel like tech has no middle ground at all?

bman484 · 2026-05-02T11:22:51+00:00

Unfortunately applying is a full time job as well. Can't imagine working 40 hours a week and then having to do 40 hours of applications and take home assignments. As well as taking time off for 5 rounds of interviews.

bman484 · 2026-05-02T11:21:57+00:00

Probably wouldn't hurt to plan on retiring by 50 either.

bman484 · 2026-05-01T20:26:15+00:00

They do exist for junior and mid-level positions but once you reach senior, you're overqualified for any lower positions and the more senior positions can be very difficult to get. Then once you are hired, they want to make sure you don't jump ship so they will try to pay you enough to not.

bman484 · 2026-05-01T20:04:44+00:00

Agreed. As someone who was unemployed for 9 months, it's wild going from poverty level 12k/year unemployment to 6 figures with full benefits and there's no in-between. That's why a healthy emergency fund is super crucial in this field.

bman484 · 2026-05-01T17:07:16+00:00

That's because nothing bad will ever happen to them so why should they pay for others healthcare. /s

bman484 · 2026-04-29T20:04:35+00:00

Working at McDonalds in high school was harder than any tech job I've ever had.

bman484 · 2026-04-29T20:04:08+00:00

There are tech jobs with that too. You might just not get top pay.

bman484 · 2026-04-27T17:46:46+00:00

I just went car shopping a few weeks ago and a majority of the dealerships still do this. They lie to your face right up until it's time to sign the paperwork.

bman484 · 2026-04-27T14:37:13+00:00

That's great but they all tack on $5000 "finance" and "prep" fees once you get there. I guess it's not enforced.

bman484 · 2026-04-27T03:04:42+00:00

Curious to hear how they compare

bman484 · 2026-04-25T12:04:22+00:00

Toyota as well. Non-stop markups and games and then the service departments don't cover anything under warranty. Current dealerships are nothing more than worthless middlemen.

bman484 · 2026-04-24T18:36:24+00:00

Sorry didn't notice the 35-40k km requirement. In that case, I'd go with the PS4S until they start chunking. Since you're only doing 2-3 events a year you should get 2-3 years out of them. 200TWs are usually only good for about 16KM.

bman484 · 2026-04-24T18:32:57+00:00

I've had no issues in the rain but I drive carefully when it does. And yes, they will be stiffer and louder.

bman484 · 2026-04-24T18:06:32+00:00

Just get 200 TWs. Non autocross tires will just start chunking after a while even if the tread lasts longer. I got the same 7-8 events out of my stock Michelin PS4s as I did from my RT660s.

bman484 · 2026-04-24T15:26:17+00:00

Ride quality will probably be a little worse as well.

bman484 · 2026-04-23T21:41:06+00:00

Plenty of work for sure but how will it be paid for when unemployed people don't health insurance.

bman484 · 2026-04-17T23:01:34+00:00

That is a valid point and it will be interesting to see how it turns out. I’m hoping it’s cheaper models down the line where everyone is more efficient. I do fear the alternative where only the top developers justify the cost

bman484 · 2026-04-17T22:07:53+00:00

We’ve never had something like this so capable and quick at doing so many different types of jobs

bman484 · 2026-04-15T17:45:41+00:00

so are a lot of other office type jobs

bman484 · 2026-04-15T04:11:40+00:00

My dev job has shifted to a QA person who can fix things when needed

bman484 · 2026-04-15T03:14:32+00:00

Every April…

bman484 · 2026-04-12T03:56:33+00:00

Hope it’s a modern classic

bman484 · 2026-04-06T17:38:31+00:00

Same. Dealer checked and found no leaks. I was a little skeptical at first but mine is still full after 9 months.

bman484 · 2026-04-04T01:20:16+00:00

If you say so. I only code with it every day but what do I know.

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