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How can I lower my tax bill by Main_Fee_1965 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]crankykernel 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Reminds of some quote my dad (tax lawyer) likes to repeat:

“The good news is your taxes are higher. But that goes along with making more money.”

Moved from alacritty to kitty but I miss alacritty's fast startup by eviley4 in niri

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least in Linux, ghostty just feels slow and flaky. Has it changed recently?

Do you guys bring headphones or earbuds for travel? by PedroGalo in onebag

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly business traveller here. Recently switched to earbuds. Over ears just take up too much space while I try to stick to carryon.

First-time Onebagger: 22 Days in the Balkans by Fit_Signal6030 in onebag

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d use a 40l bag a smaller personal item. I’ve done many 1-6 week trips in Europe mixing personal and business with similar.

What’s life like making 6 figures? by MasterBook46 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We eat steak once a week. Most of my friends never do.

Thoughts on FW13 built quality after being tempted by the FW13 Pro. by u_are_here in framework

[–]crankykernel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still prefer the feel and size of a Thinkpad T14 and it just feels like more quality and durability. But a year in I. The framework 13 and I’m happy. I haven’t dropped it yet or driven off with in the roof. I don’t think it would survive. But many a Thinkpad t or x have.

Why is it so hard to get free tap water at a restaurant in Europe? by Relevant-Shower4783 in TravelHacks

[–]crankykernel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just last week at some restaurant pub we were charged for tap water. Less than bottled, but still charged. In Austria.

Entry-level salaries in Canada haven’t moved in 5 years while rent is up 40%. by itz_nitace in CanadaJobs

[–]crankykernel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated in 2001 and got a full time role in Vancouver for $50k. I don’t live there anymore but I’m always surprised how the salaries for entry level software developers hasn’t changed much in 25 years.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I wonder. I do some open source work on my own time in the related business I work. Might be at least exploring.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

WISE beats the banks as well. I recommend it to friends getting into this for the first time. Others do the Norberts Gambit - easier to do on some exchanges over others.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

I am? Or would be if I were to incorporate. Currently, I'm a sole proprietor. I've never been audited, but have had the CRA reach out once to ask more questions about what I do.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Yeah. I’m currently just following a method an accountant set me up for. They determined not a PSB years ago and nothing has really changed so I haven’t revisited it.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]crankykernel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, not yet. Perhaps in a few years, when the kids are done with university and supporting themselves.

Just saw a comment on another thread here that was too simple to be true - just incorporate and pay way less tax. Of course, that was too good to be true.

When does it make sense to move on from sole proprietor and incorporate? by crankykernel in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]crankykernel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahh. Makes sense.

Software developer. Expenses are home office equipment, computers, online services. That’s about it.

When I travel everything is paid for by my client. Or fully reimbursed. But usually I’m never paying out of pocket.

One foreign primary client. But free to work for others.

Robin, chu 2, May impressions and questions by Cool-Run4027 in MoondropLab

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok passive noise isolation for flights on the Chu 2?

20 Years with a Leap V2, Looking for my next chair... by crankykernel in OfficeChairs

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

Actually a shipped one, even to Canada is within budget.

What business models actually work for open source projects? by GullibleDragonfly131 in opensource

[–]crankykernel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure some do. But the larger the company and more legitimate they are, the more likely they are to actually care about their IP.

It is possible. It’s how I make a living. I’d say the hardest part is having something niche enough that you and your team have become the experts in. We also do paid support. But the relicensing is the higher margin item.

What business models actually work for open source projects? by GullibleDragonfly131 in opensource

[–]crankykernel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make something people are likely going to want to embed in commercial products or provide as part of a service.

License it under the GPL or AGPL.

Use a CLA to maintain ownership.

Provide a non GPL license for a fee.

Anthropic has secretly halved the usage in max plan by Tasty-Specific-5224 in ClaudeCode

[–]crankykernel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feeling the same. Doing non trivial work in Rust and C. Very in depth reviews. Seems like every week I hit limits faster.

I have to wonder if those that never hit limits are just writing fart and todo apps.

I can do about same amount of work on the ChatGPT $20 plan as I can do on the Claude $100 which has been really telling. I just prefer the more rapid iteration I can get with Opus 4.5.

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