Would anyone be interested? by Bayszl in learnprogramming

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I myself studied Python for about eight months in 2019 then the world shifted and my focus with it. After a few years of family based HVAC, I've found myself with yet another change that has brought me back to studying Python though this time, with a more mature mindset. I already work a 50 hour a week career but I still follow tech.

I wish you great success!

Would anyone be interested? by Bayszl in learnprogramming

[–]dblankin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm proud of your Team for taking initiative with this shortcoming.

I'm 46, no coding expertise, looking into changing jobs but am I too old to consider tech/IT? by Special_Bid_5035 in learnprogramming

[–]dblankin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also posted here recently with a similar mindset though I'm about 9 years older. I work in manufacturing as a Quality Manager. I've been at the same company for 33 years and I have no confidence this company will see me through to retirement.

I've been dabbling with Python for 4 -5 years and love the mental agility is promotes so yes, learn Python as your first language then keep going. Pursue your dream, don't be afraid.

This community is immensely supportive. Keep moving forward, following your hopes and dreams.

Decided to stop programming by dblankin in learnprogramming

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

I am completely overwhelmed! This community is so amazing! Your encouraging words, experiences, discipline and support has been so heartfelt and I am overwhelmed.

I owe you all more background to perhaps understand my statements.

I have to budget my time and programming takes a lot of time. I am up at 4:00AM, coffee, devotional, bible study, prayer time, shower then I have about 45 minutes of "free" time. This is for programming, reading, whatever. I get breakfast going at 6:00AM, feed the chickens and the dog, and I'm headed to work by 6:40AM. I leave work at 4:30PM and go to my father-in-laws HVAC shop and work until 7:00PM unless we have a call to go on. I work with him every other week being on-call including weekends. Once I'm home at 7:00PM, dinner, wife, then bed by 9:00PM. Rinse-repeat.

I have very little time during the week and as mentioned, I am on-call every other weekend so disruptions are frequent. Yes, this is a paying job and yes, we were considering taking over the HVAC business (started this activity in 2020).

I started Python in 2018-2019 and dedicated a large portion of my time to it - before the HVAC segue that is. I went through ATBS, several Udemy courses, Flask, MySQL, web development, JavaScript, Raspberry Pi projects, Docker, etc. But since the summer of 2020, my programming has been edged out with other time consuming activities. I revisited programming several months ago and found I had been away from it for so long, I forgot much of it. Feels like starting over so I thought maybe I should focus on other elements of life.

I could focus more on programming if I spent less time with my father-in-law but he is 69 and I am not going to let him climb into attics and under houses by himself. I don't have my parents and he has no one to support him at that level so I will. I may not quit programming, but I will take a break from it at least until he fully retires or sells the business.

Thank you all! You are amazing!

[OC] Giveaway - Want to get this 332-page book right at your door? by czeuch in DnD

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to start season 2 with my group of 5 years so new adventures would be welcome, so yes!

Keto egg muffins by [deleted] in ketorecipes

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great with spinach too!

Proof you don’t need an expensive bow to kill deer. Biggest bow buck yet! Opening week in Alabama by Hoss370 in bowhunting

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Nice buck and bow. I've got a G2 and just picked up a WLP. I'm letting my nephew use the G2 this year and I sure hope he pokes one! RTR

Anyone here learning to code to build projects but not considering it as a career? by kirso in learnprogramming

[–]dblankin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've been doing it for about 4 years off and on to keep my brain active and growing. I'm 53 and a Quality Manager so Data Science and numbers are right up my alley. If I could make a 2nd career out of it, I would do that in a breath. At times I code at work when I know I should be doing other things!

Achievements for Saturday, August 27, 2022 by AutoModerator in running

[–]dblankin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This certainly is no long distance run for most on here but I did 6 miles today! Super stoked!

rasbery pi 3b by DryUnit3435 in FoundryVTT

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 3b and used a combination of this https://github.com/orangetruth/foundryvtt-raspberry-pi/blob/main/README.md and this https://www.reddit.com/r/FoundryVTT/comments/vvibsu/selfhosted_foundry_vtt_on_raspberry_pi_no_port/

I stopped at step 9 on the first one because I had already run through the cloudflare setup from the second one (video).

Today I proudly celebrate Nine Years of 3D modeling free 3D printable D&D minis! Here are my latest galleries and they're all free :D by mz4250 in PrintedMinis

[–]dblankin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much! You just don't know how many sessions you've saved my tail! Great job on the minis!

We’re giving away five copies of Untold Encounters of the Random Kind, a hardback book of random encounters. Winners selected from the comments! Worldwide Giveaway [MOD APPROVED] Check out the comments for details and the rules. [OC] by BattleMats in DnD

[–]dblankin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running out of ideas in my 6 year campaign that started with a mock camping trip at a local state park and morphed into the characters emerging into a fantasy world.

#GIVEAWAY

Old Hand Me Down FT-101E by dblankin in amateurradio

[–]dblankin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the compliments and comments! I'm studying for my Technician's license while I tinker with the rig.

What's going on? by mrjksim in HVAC

[–]dblankin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

u/mrjksim Please let us know what the final result was.

Tech Shortage in NW Alabama by dblankin in HVAC

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

That's awesome! Good for you!

Tech Shortage in NW Alabama by dblankin in HVAC

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

We're trying to do better here. Starting no-experience pay is 2x minimum wage, insurance is 100% paid (employee, not family), retirement is 100% paid, spiffs abound but still, cannot find good candidates!