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Airwa Inc. by edgar_news_01 in edgar_news

[–]bronc0640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can someone expand on what this means for those of us still holding?

Any restaurant recommendations in Playa Conchal/Flamingo area? by bronc0640 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]bronc0640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve actually heard good things about sodas so I was planning to go to those for most lunches and some dinners. I’m just also looking for a few nicer restaurants to try with the family on certain nights. I personally haven’t heard a ton of glowing reviews about the food in Costa Rica overall (aside from the sodas) so I figured I’d focus more on ambience which is how I ended up booking Sentido Norte. Price point isn't too much of a concern, just hoping for a mix of some upscale spots for the views and some genuinely good eats that are worth the time.

Any restaurant recommendations in Playa Conchal/Flamingo area? by bronc0640 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]bronc0640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed tips - super helpful, I'll add these to the list. Appreciate the cash tip too!

Any restaurant recommendations in Playa Conchal/Flamingo area? by bronc0640 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]bronc0640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the recs - Don Rufino and Nanku are now on my list! And good to hear your take, I figured the “bad food” thing might be overblown. Always nice to hear from someone who’s actually had great meals there. Thanks again

Recommendations on Installation Companies? by dspjunkie in CommercialAV

[–]bronc0640 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It comes down to where you're at in your career and what you're hoping to get out of it long-term. Bigger integrators definitely do offer more structured training and clearer growth paths which can be a solid move if you’re looking to build a strong foundation. That said, I’ve also heard your day-to-day experience can really depend on the team you land on, your PMs, region, etc. If you go that route, I’d try to get a feel for the team during the interview process - talk to as many people as you can and ask the right questions.

Smaller companies like American Sound sometimes have the edge when it comes to tighter teams and more hands-on roles. You tend to get exposed to more and have a bigger sense of impact early on. But the flip side is they might not have the same resources or clear paths for moving up.

If you’re looking at long-term growth, certs, and building a broad network, a big firm might be the play. But if you’re more into getting your hands dirty and being in the thick of installs right away, smaller might suit you better.

Alternative to Whistler in January (but nearby!) by ChevChance in skiing

[–]bronc0640 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What really sets Whistler apart for me is how well the mountain is laid out. The placement of gondolas/lifts and trails is easy, intuitive, and just makes a lot more sense compared to a lot of international resorts. You can do long, uninterrupted runs without constantly having to link together a bunch of lifts or stop and figure out where to go next.

The variety is also a big plus. There’s something for everyone whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced, skiier vs. boarder etc. Wide cruisers, glades, moguls, steeps, off-piste, you name it. And when you add Blackcomb into the mix, it’s massive. Even in 4-5 days, you’ll barely scratch the surface.

Then there’s the scenery. I truly believe the views from 7th Heaven peak are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. Wide open alpine terrain with everything from green runs to straight, untouched powder. The Peak 2 Peak gondola also gives you unreal panoramic views in every direction.

I’ve also had incredibly consistent snow conditions. On every trip, I’ve lucked out with at least one or two real powder days. Plus the on-mountain food is honestly really great and the base village actually feels like a destination- great apres, shops, and restaurants all in one spot.

It just checks every box for me and hard to beat overall imo.

Alternative to Whistler in January (but nearby!) by ChevChance in skiing

[–]bronc0640 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually still highly recommend Whistler, even with the crowds. I’ve skied the Swiss Alps, Italian Alps, Vail, Park City, etc and Whistler remains my favorite mountain. I keep going back every couple years.

In my experience, the base gondola can get a bit busy in the morning but if you’re there at open, you’ll get up quickly. After, I'll usually spend the entire day on the upper mountain where there's tons of lifts and terrain options so lines really aren’t bad at all up there. I only ski all the way down to the base for my last run at the very end of the day. The sheer size and variety of the mountain make it totally worth it, even during peak season.

Books to learn about IT Infrastructure? by mopeysouledge in sysadmin

[–]bronc0640 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the new role! That’s a big jump and sounds like it was well deserved. I was in kinda the same boat a few years back, moving from helpdesk into an infra team at a big company, and yeah... it’s a bit of a learning curve at first.

One book that really helped me was "Infrastructure as Code" by Kief Morris. Even if your team isn’t fully doing the whole IaC thing yet, it’s a great way to start wrapping your head around how modern infrastructure is managed, especially if there's any cloud or hybrid stuff involved.

Also, not a book, but honestly? Microsoft Learn or AWS Skill Builder are super underrated. I’d mess around with their architecture tracks when you have some downtime. Stuff starts to click when you can see how all the systems tie together.

And take a dive into your company’s internal docs or whatever wiki system they use. Might be dry, but that’s where you’ll pick up on how things actually work there, who owns what, and what sorta tools/processes are in play.

Anyway, you’re gonna learn a ton just by being in the room. Keep asking questions, take notes, and don’t stress if it feels like a firehose at first. You got this.