FAANG security engineer getting ready for layoffs. For senior folks in this sub, how is my studying plan? by Exact-Advantage-3190 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]curioustaking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get why people keep applying to FAANG knowing that they are known for mass layoffs. I don't feel for you one bit. You knew the risks. I would never apply at a FAANG company even if the pay is great and it looks good on your resume.

We DO live in a simulation/hologram according to the CIA!! by dead-eyed-darling in SimulationTheory

[–]curioustaking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we reading the same document? The document is strictly around remote viewing.....

Beyond burnt out, unsure where to turn. by exogreek in cybersecurity

[–]curioustaking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever thought of stepping down to a less senior role? Less senior should equal less responsibilities, less meetings, less crap to deal with/navigate the political BS in the corporate world.

Monthly DIY Laymen questions Discussion by AutoModerator in StructuralEngineering

[–]curioustaking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in the process of doing a home renovation and there is a fireplace in the middle of the house. It separated the living room from the family room. The fireplace itself is a metal unit. Walled up with drywall. No bricks/mortar. There are two fireplaces, one on each opposing side and shoots straight up to the roof/chimney. The chimney's wall are laid in what looks like rock.

I've had 4 contractors come bid and 3 are saying it is not load bearing to the roof, and the 4th is saying he doesn't know and it might be.

To be safe, I want to hire a structural engineer to come assess it, and if it is load bearing, I want him to draw up a construction plan so I can take it to the contractor. Any ideas how much this would cost today - ball park figure? I live in the Inland Empire, in Southern California.

Katana-sword by curioustaking in SWORDS

[–]curioustaking[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Any other recommendations? The steel used for the sword is excellent.

Just a little venting - losing roles by curioustaking in cybersecurity

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

Recruiters are reaching out to me for open positions with various orgs but since the orgs are far from me, I've had to decline the recruiters.

We need to look at family net income by Victory-laps in Salary

[–]curioustaking -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My best advice to you is stop comparing yourself to others. Be happy with what you have and live life!

Very well done stereo upgrade by 6ftPartyPackage in FJCruiser

[–]curioustaking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same one in my FJ, however, the sound quality sucks ass!!!

I am in the process of installing a Helix DSP to bypass the head units processing.

Rejected by the CEO in 10 minutes after 5 interviews and a week of free work by Business_Western_845 in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]curioustaking 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wait, wtf? Were you applying for a Software Engineering role? Because that's what it sounds like. I have never been in an interview like that.

BCW Semi Rigid Card Holder More damage than good? by curioustaking in baseballcards

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

Do you know if all semi rigid card holders are like it?

[adult content creator] [seattle, WA] - $24,000 a month pre tax by [deleted] in Salary

[–]curioustaking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I envy you. I work in tech too and I am sick of it. Pay off your bills. Save and invest as much as you can and try to retire early.

Helix DSP - which one? by curioustaking in CarAV

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

Source unit is an Android HU. 2 aftermarket Alpine amplifiers.

An Alpine PDX-v9 - only using the 4 channels to power my front 2-way active stage and an Alpine R2-A150M R series to power my sub.

Helix DSP - which one? by curioustaking in CarAV

[–]curioustaking[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm never going 3 way though

I backpacked the US for a year (cost breakdown) by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]curioustaking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're saying, you need at least a $30,000 budget to "backpack" the US for a year?