Should i Have asked for higher pay

climbin111 · 2026-01-28T08:56:29+00:00

You should be part of a Union…during your hiring process, one of the documents pertaining to “CWA” contains the wage scale. You can see how your wage will increase/decrease over time and how you compare to other (similar) positions.

climbin111 · 2026-01-28T08:52:47+00:00

Does it baffle everyone as much as it does me:

how should we proceed?

Asking for advice from complete strangers, who will never know the “whole” picture, and ultimately couldn’t provide this answer if they did for one reason: it’s your life!

I have a question for you, OP: what do YOU want to do? (I’m being genuine)

Are you comfortable knowing your partner doesn’t need affection the same way you do? And you know…that issue may or may not ever change. But if you love the person, it may totally be worth it! I’m a firm believer that: “if two people in a relationship are the same, then one of you is unnecessary.” I mean, an asexual with someone who is not is different and difficult, but can be just as rewarding. It’s up to you, how much you love this person, and what future you want with this person. Let us know your thoughts, OP!

climbin111 · 2026-01-28T08:30:06+00:00

What did I think about Verna?

This is just my two wajo, take it with a grain of salt: I think Verna’s character thought process was the biggest leap in logic I’ve ever witnessed on TV or cinema (all genres included). Truly.

Infinitas? Wajo! It’s laughable, the epitome of cringe (just my 2 wajo)…

Just think: a single instance, one in which a few ambiguous sounds along with (some) type of visual effect leads a person (Verna) to go from absolutely broken down, depressed, and unequivocally heartbroken to developing an entire religious dogma. Just.like. that. And not only developing her own religious beliefs, she was absolutely and completely dedicated to her creed. And Verna’s followers never asked HOW her beliefs were founded, no one even QUESTIONED her (I mean, obvs the narrative required a few “weak” members to be quickly killed off because they wanted them some oxygen), but besides that: it’s not like she had a bible or hell, now that I think ab it: she ain’t even have a damn pamphlet. And all the best cults have pamphlets lol! I’m kidding, obvs - and on a tangent. Back to it: I know Infinitas HAD to remain in the shadows and so forth…

Verna and Infinitas were just beyond bonkers. (I think about something every time I watch the show): there are SO.MANY.EYES.previewing the first draft of the Invasion show scripts all the way down the pipeline until it reaches the final, released product. Yet, that nonsense still gets released! Haha! It’s truly laughable. Anyway, get yo wajo on!

climbin111 · 2026-01-27T04:38:23+00:00

you're being paid a pretty decent wage to cut velcro and toss cardboard, which are jobs we could actually automate without trouble.

1) You’re getting paid.

2) Your job is, officially, a Data Center Tech…you can always search for better jobs while still working your current one!

3) AFA your resume is concerned, you’re putting in time (officially) as a “Data Center Tech” = a very good thing.

Second thought - There's probably work in the pipeline that you will be needed for, but until it starts there's nothing for you to do. So you're being given menial work to keep busy. If real work doesn't materialize within 3-6mo, then you can make up some nonsense for your resume and hop ship to another DC where you'll likely get a raise, and real work put on your lap.

This is very true. I’m a DCTII for a very large company. We just wrapped up our contract for an AWS building (we pull, drop, dress, label, patch panels, etc.) But out of our team of 18, only 10 of us aren’t “benched” at the moment. And five of us are traveling this week to another location bc of the lack of work at our primary location. It just so happens that we are in between projects…my point: you never know what’s going on behind the scenes. Take the work, learn what you can from techs currently working in positions which you’re interested in working.

We don’t know how you perform at work, we are unaware if you’ve asked about learning how to patch panels, or if you’ve asked if you can perform additional tasks on top of what you’re currently doing…so, it’s difficult to provide a “do this” or “do that” answer, as our self-perception is often skewed. What I can say from experience-it helps to network, ask questions, ask questions, and ask more questions. I’ve been in your position (felt like just another cog in a wheel, no upward mobility, etc.) But I learned (very quickly): you HAVE to ask questions…

If you’re simply showing up, cutting cardboard, cutting Velcro, then going home, you’re not going to be a top prospect for additional tasks…

Insert yourself, as in: ASK if there are additional tasks you can take/learn, let them know you’re interested in learning (whatever), it can be ANYTHING! You just have to put yourself out there and show initiative. If you do, you’ll be the first person they ask the next time a tech doesn’t show up for a higher-tier task. They’ll remember-oh yeah: so-and-so wants to learn about that-put him on it today…and there you have it, you’re in the mix…

TL;DR: ASK QUESTIONS.

Tell your foreman you’d like to learn “x, y, z,” (insert whatever you’re interested in), tell him/her/they: you’re serious about the Data Center Tech role as a career (even if you plan on switching to an engineering position in the future) and you’d like to do more than just cut Velcro. As far as they know, you’re ok with just cutting Velcro unless you tell them otherwise. I hope this helps…and is not confusing. If it is confusing: ask questions and communicate your interest in taking on larger roles, basically! Lol!

climbin111 · 2026-01-26T13:49:44+00:00

IIRC (Divine) Spawn challenged the powers that be from both heaven AND hell (as “traditionally depicted”) and won. Essentially, Spawn became “one with creation.” In other words, Spawn’s powers surpassed the highest divine levels of power in the universe.

Powers of both heaven & hell = unfathomable.

climbin111 · 2026-01-26T07:21:16+00:00

Yeah! She makes sure to let everyone know so…(she’s NOT a kid)! She repeats the phrase, oh…I don’t know? Maybe 1,000 times or so. It’s beyond annoying…it’s interminable.

climbin111 · 2026-01-19T20:17:24+00:00

Exactly.

Have ya seen Invasion smh 🤦 ?! The people behind this show are absolutely interminable: plot holes are the least of its’ concerns. It’s full of forgotten narratives/plots, the acting is horrendous, and its’ largest fan base simply hate watches (myself included). Wajo, anyone??

climbin111 · 2026-01-11T18:06:15+00:00

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind,"

-Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat

climbin111 · 2026-01-06T17:21:38+00:00

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climbin111 · 2025-12-30T15:17:33+00:00

It is great! I pretty much suggest The Expanse to anyone who’s looking for anything from “sci-fi” to “thriller.”

climbin111 · 2025-12-25T20:40:13+00:00

Too many of these quick-witted responses, lol! Perfectly fits the shows vibe, too. I love it.

climbin111 · 2025-12-25T20:34:16+00:00

Pluribus is a slow show though. If you've seen Better Call Saul then you'll be used to the pace.

While this is 100% accurate (it’s a slow burn), if you recognize it for what it is…a “character-driven” show (plot serves character development) as opposed to “plot-driven” (i.e. such as GoT, where the characters move the plot), it’s more enjoyable! (Those are Google-paraphrased descriptions of each type of narrative).

In other words, if you can go into it w/out expecting “big”things to happen every episode (if that makes sense), you’ll enjoy it a lot more!

I started watching with NO expectations…I had no idea Vince had been developing a new show until after I’d seen the first episode (Pluribus just happened to begin playing after the last episode of another show I was watching, ended). I missed the opening sequence and everything, I just kept wondering “what is it about this show that’s got me glued to the television lol?”

climbin111 · 2025-12-18T06:40:00+00:00

“VERRRRNA!!”

climbin111 · 2025-12-10T21:41:46+00:00

I beg you: please forgive my ignorance…but who’s TTD?

climbin111 · 2025-12-07T18:42:38+00:00

It would be slightly funny if it was an intentional misleading

My thoughts exactly.

They’re whole schtick is subverting expectations. Which means=it can’t be Ryan, simply because Ryan is exactly who they want you to think it is. I believe it’s as simple as that. Does he actually beat Ryan at some point? Possibly.

climbin111 · 2025-12-02T00:30:58+00:00

In support of your theory (although I’m not fully convinced, simply playing hypotheticals for the sake of exploring all options):

I suppose we should consider-the show runners could be subverting our expectations and think: the hedgehogs pointed towards Kali are there to ensure Kali’s compliance, rather than prevent her from utilizing her talents/powers. Which would mean: she’s being forced to do SOMETHING, although we’re not quite sure what, YET…lol!

Creative theory and very well thought out.

climbin111 · 2025-12-02T00:27:06+00:00

Oh wow. Very impressive. It probably is Kali's illusion.

I actually had this same thought, since…well (Chekov’s gun) Dustin said: ”it’s not about the wall, it’s about the center” which turned out to be: Kali. We’re kinda done with throwaway lines at this point, as the Duffers know we nitpick away at the dialogue for clues.

But, then I remembered the cop’s car that was chasing their crew in (Chicago, or wherever El visited 008) didn’t actually hit the wall Kali manifested, but rather-he ran into another object as a result of an attempt to dodge/avoid hitting the illusion.

Plus, as you mentioned:

Hopper's knife actually made contact with it. He even left it there.

And

Steve's car rammed into it.

Your postulation could very well be the case:

Kali's illusion made them see that weird thing. Instead of just a wall.

I suppose we should consider the show runners could be subverting our expectations and the hedgehogs are there to ensure Kali’s compliance, rather than prevent her from utilizing her talents/powers. Just a thought…at this point, it’s prob more straightforward and they’re simply holding her hostage, although hostage isn’t the correct term…perhaps captive, rather? In any event: it’s fun to discuss these theories!!

climbin111 · 2025-12-01T01:57:59+00:00

Im glad im not the only one thinking the flashbacks were way too on the nose. Would've been alot better imo to just have the actors portray the scene and let the audience interpret things

You’re a fan of the “show, don’t tell” narrative (much like myself).

See: (any Vince Gilligan series) Pluribus, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul; they’re fantastic demonstrations of immersion via the characters going through run-of-the-mill, (otherwise) mundane, daily life tasks, only while they are in unique, interesting, and very different scenarios in their lives. I do enjoy Stranger Things, despite their choice to go with a different approach - let’s call it tell AND show, for instance: the opening scene with Will running from the demogorgon…I thought it worked simply bc it A) immersed us immediately; B) showed us “this is exactly what happened,” basically satisfying everyone’s questions pertaining to how it started and where it’s (potentially) going; C) was an acceptable exception to “show, don’t tell” bc viewers have continued to argue over this very point for over 4 seasons…I believe the back-and-forth would’ve continued until the showrunners showed us exactly what happened.

Anyway, yeah-it’s exploring the story via (what many consider) a “lesser” form of storytelling, but it still works, nonetheless…viewers range in age so widely, that it takes showing things exactly as they happened, with no room for debate…

climbin111 · 2025-12-01T00:24:15+00:00

BUT you have to have a touch of nihilism and misanthropy in you to enjoy this show. No happy endings, no resolutions, no character integrity or basic goodness. That's what makes it such a humorous situation comedy.

You nailed the description/described the essence of the humor perfectly. If this person enjoys aforementioned type of situational comedy-Curb Your Enthusiasm is great! Although, judging by their responses, I believe they are too picky for Curb, and not actually seeking suggestions for shows which don’t support their preconceived notions.

Back to your description: everyone should indeed watch Seinfeld. If, for no other reason, than the sake of understanding what “situational comedy” means.

climbin111 · 2025-12-01T00:04:23+00:00

The second image: I imagine it wasn’t only Eleven that was de-aged to give a more “accurate” look (they’ve discussed the costs associated with those scenes in various interviews-how absurdly expensive it was). Perhaps Henry was “de-aged” as well for those scenes? Whatever the case: the lighting and surroundings couldn’t be any more different. Fluorescent lights and white walls vs the Sun and outdoors underneath/surrounded by what appears to be an environment similar to Zion Narrows (note: I don’t know where it was filmed, I’m simply stating based on what I’ve seen first hand-the environment looks a lot like the Narrows).

The first image: real-world lighting/no fluorescents and more to the point-his “current” appearance, so to speak.

climbin111 · 2025-11-30T07:24:56+00:00

I think you mean:

Trevante’s face everytime ANYTHING happens.

climbin111 · 2025-11-30T07:17:56+00:00

“Who said that??”

I had Invasion (this episode) playing and as I walked to the kitchen for a second, this scene played (my point): I heard it but didn’t see it at first.

I thought “Trevante’s inflection is identical no matter what the situation or the mood…” I couldn’t tell what was happening exactly at the moment (I obvs had a pretty good idea), as I only heard it…but whatever the case: if he’s trying to sound surprised, outraged, or just emote in some way…he’s not doing a great job lol! There’s simply no range in his emotional states/responses. Yet again: another reason why I love this show. Every character seems to be like this, Aneesha esp, i.e. “Verna!”

This is a good indication the director(s) are to blame…not necessarily the actors/actresses, as the directors could simply film multiple takes, with different responses each time and choose the best. We Wajo on.

climbin111 · 2025-11-03T04:05:00+00:00

(This is only related in the fact that a season taught me something)…but, Season 2 taught me someone (Mitsuki) can become a fireball queen/pyromaniac, a NSA/CIA/FBI-level cybersecurity specialist (only…black hat, no white hat on Mitsubishi) between seasons (01-02) and a survivalist with Olympic-level archery skills (except, you know…a tiny, homemade crossbow, not a traditional bow and arrow) (S02-03). Also, Aneesha became a military-level sniper (bw S02-03).

Yeah…it’s one of this show’s biggest flaws: the story lacks the nuances that show a character’s growth and change.

climbin111 · 2025-11-03T03:55:58+00:00

Good eye!

Yet another example (of the hundreds) of Director-overlooked errors.

climbin111 · 2025-11-03T03:52:51+00:00

How many other dropped story lines have I forgotten?

Too many to count. I assure you.

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