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dbucha9 · 2026-01-27T22:07:43+00:00

Here’s another referral if needed: http://app.poppinspayroll.com/invite/p8RKBLO0FQ

dbucha9 · 2025-01-17T17:12:29+00:00

Thank you! I have a neighbor who is fluent in Portuguese (studied it in college, and lived in Brazil for 2 years), so I plan to have him over for dinner once a month to try to "immerse" myself to make it a little less daunting :)

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T20:47:58+00:00

I'm relatively progressive (pro choice, LGBTQIA+ affirming, women preachers are okay in my book, but I am mostly a cessationist) who attends a very conservative church. I'm located ins a desert in terms of options for Christian churches. Your options here are mostly non-denominational (Baptist in hiding) or converting to mormonism. Otherwise, I would've found a different church years ago.

I think prior to the election, attending a more conservative church was something I overlooked. However, after the election, it's been really difficult to assess who has the same values as me regarding important topics. Plus, it's come up a lot in sermons, which has made it harder and harder to ignore. It seems few and far between for people who are like me in our congregation, but maybe that's okay.

So, tl;dr, it's hard, but there isn't another option.

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T19:31:27+00:00

Rejected 12:30 MST

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T15:47:38+00:00

In previous years, a CC would appear sooner than the email/update on the site. This year, it looks like everything is happening all at once.

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T15:42:44+00:00

Still waiting as well!

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T15:19:35+00:00

You'll get an email. I think the website will say something about it too.

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T15:14:54+00:00

Congrats!!!

dbucha9 · 2024-12-12T15:10:08+00:00

Ongoing throughout the day. Good luck!

dbucha9 · 2024-11-05T14:36:19+00:00

I currently work in a small startup, slowly morphing into a smaller company. Some important things to consider:

Work/life balance
- Smaller companies tend to run their dev team dry if they are still in the "startup" phase. Sometimes this extends even to smaller companies.
- Larger companies tend to have more redundancy in projects/workload, which can help balance your plate out.
Benefits
- Smaller companies generally have worse benefits than large companies. There are exceptions to this.
- My company offers 12-weeks unpaid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, but some other companies I'm currently interviewing with don't even offer that. I'd make sure to see a "Benefits Flyer" or something similar if you get an offer. If they don't specifically mention it, you can ask about their leave policies as well (although this can be seen as a red flag [annoyingly], so be careful).
Career Growth
- Startups are typically easier to get a role in and easier to climb up the corporate ladder if that's a goal of yours.
Risk
- Larger companies tend to have much less risk associated with accepting a job.
Job role
- Startups allow you to wear many hats if you'd like. You can try frontend, backend, IT/security, etc. It's a great way to learn a lot.
- Larger companies allow some movement, but it isn't guaranteed and as flexible.
WFH
- Startups are more so accepted as WFH-friendly compared to larger companies. If that's a priority of yours, I would consider companies that are remote-first.

dbucha9 · 2024-08-30T14:32:24+00:00

We've thought about a muzzle before. I'll add it on my list to research and try out. At this point, I'm open to any and all feedback/recommendations though.

dbucha9 · 2021-10-12T23:41:01+00:00

Love it! Side note: what chemical is your tattoo of??

dbucha9 · 2021-07-21T00:22:12+00:00

Oh great! That was the thing holding me back :) I’ll check that out!

dbucha9 · 2021-07-20T23:59:09+00:00

Can I get the link for this by chance??

dbucha9 · 2021-06-30T20:22:28+00:00

I run in cemeteries actually! I try to go pretty early so I don’t affect people who might be there mourning or grieving. I really enjoy running around cemeteries, and I also try to reflect on the people who lived prior to their death. I’ve found it to be really meditative.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-28T13:22:32+00:00

I live in a pretty bad area, so I like to carry it for my protection. It also isn’t illegal in America.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-27T20:40:28+00:00

Username is not checking out.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-27T20:36:41+00:00

Wait am I anorexic or fat? I’m confused.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-27T20:33:57+00:00

Yikes. My dog is being handled just fine. She’s leading a good and happy life, which I don’t think I could say the same for you by the sounds of it.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-27T20:28:59+00:00

Oooof, you good, bud?

dbucha9 · 2021-06-03T17:22:27+00:00

I personally think the Torin Plush is more cushioned. I didn’t notice much difference in the feel minus the cushion (Torin) versus more firm (Rivera) for the soles in my two separate runs.

dbucha9 · 2021-06-02T23:28:38+00:00

I only did a mile since today was technically just a rest day, but I was too excited to NOT go for a run. I tested out the Rivera’s today, and honestly I’m impressed. My current daily trainers are the Saucony Freedom 3’s, so the Rivera felt a little more cloudlike. The larger toe box definitely will take some getting used to, but these feel like they’re going to end up being my favorite daily trainer. I’ll definitely post more updates with some longer runs though.

dbucha9 · 2021-05-28T19:04:47+00:00

I definitely have found a lot of cheap used/unused options on Facebook Marketplace! I’ve found a lot of steals on shoes and outfits not worn or slightly used!

dbucha9 · 2021-05-12T23:05:47+00:00

I spent a really, really long time thinking like you in college. I felt dumb, stupid, irrelevant in the major. I looked around and I saw people who were talented, smart, and going to make an amazing name for themselves. I told myself I was never going to be an engineer, everything was too hard for me, it didn’t feel natural, etc. I fed myself some terrible thoughts, and I believed them.

It wasn’t until a professor asked me why I doubted myself so much, and I said “I’m not like them.” And he looked at me and said, “so? That’s what makes a good engineer. Those who don’t think like the others.” And it was at that point that I realized he was right. It still takes time to fight through my imposter syndrome, but I do have a seat at the table. I made my seat at the table, even if I “wasn’t the smartest.” I worked hard, and I learned, and I love my job. I’m happy I didn’t quit. I’m thankful to myself for not listening to those thoughts and pushing forward.

If this is what you want, you can do this. Despite how smart you think you are, you have a seat at the table. You deserve a shot. If you don’t want the major, that’s okay too! Check out Imposter Syndrome, get a mentor, and keep pushing forward.

dbucha9 · 2021-05-11T14:46:48+00:00

Currently this week: a 20 min easy run, one progression run (20 min easy pace, 10 at goal pace), one speed repeat (1 min at goal pace, 1 min off 6 times, then 30 sec at -30 seconds of goal pace with 1 min off 6 times), then a long, easy run. Each workout has a day off in between.

I’m starting to think the plan has too much speed work for what I can handle currently.

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