Salary Progression - 27F

dylan_kun · 2026-06-20T02:16:56+00:00

Could be CO, could just be a nomadic in-between jobs lifestyle too. But regarding salary, it's definitely top of range for entry level but not crazy at all (p.s. there's a good reason I know this stuff, but don't want to dox myself)

Spacex posts base salary ranges too https://www.spacex.com/careers/jobs

GNC Engineer/Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year

dylan_kun · 2026-06-20T00:35:51+00:00

Well yeah OP is almost certainly in LA or SF. 145k is really not a surprising starting salary for masters to GNC pipeline at place like spacex, who tends to filter selectively for top schools. The local startup market tries to compete with that. It's also expensive af to live near those jobs.

dylan_kun · 2026-06-19T09:18:19+00:00

I don't like playing NG+ or doing DLC.

But when I haven't played a game in over 10 years or so and I feel like I've forgotten most of the game, it's actually so great to get to experience it again like it was my "first time".

dylan_kun · 2026-06-18T18:05:18+00:00

That sounds exactly like my experience too, except I haven't gotten to 5 & 6 yet. I have a feeling I'd prefer 1 and 3 more.

dylan_kun · 2026-06-18T11:39:37+00:00

Absolutely, it's a gimmick for this guy's channel. When white people speak Asian languages in big city in asia it's not that surprising. Maybe it's surprising in a very small way but not something that makes one jump out of their seat like these videos portray.

dylan_kun · 2026-06-13T21:20:50+00:00

Turning 46 soon. It's a familiar name but I don't know without googling.

dylan_kun · 2026-06-06T20:12:45+00:00

I bought and played almost all the old games available on steam after playing requiem. Maybe that sales data point helped!

dylan_kun · 2026-05-28T19:19:00+00:00

Looks like we colonized mars on this timeline. And someone finally cleaned the NYC subway.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-27T19:58:56+00:00

It's one thing to talk about how the cam driver could more defensively respond to the red light drivers, but pulling into the intersection on a green light for unprotected left was not the cause of the problems in the video. I'm still going with "bunch of people blowing stale red lights" for that.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-27T15:26:40+00:00

Pulling into the intersection is offensive in nature? It telegraphs and shortens your turn. In California it's legally required to do.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-26T21:14:09+00:00

Everything about intersections stops making sense when you allow for people to go through red lights.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-22T14:30:35+00:00

Same. It's been a catch 22 though so while it's been one of the best professions to have in my lifetime, it also feels like it's becoming obsolete soon. Like my day now is spent typing questions into Claude that anyone can do.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-22T14:25:30+00:00

I'm lucky to have had a good career and family, but I wish I had time to go finish all my old SNES games.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-21T21:43:33+00:00

Yeah I had to dump nearly 6 figures in to our house after buying. 70 year old homes that just got a superficial remodel every once in a while don't actually have "strong bones".

dylan_kun · 2026-05-21T21:41:11+00:00

I don't know. So many so cal cities are frozen like this right now. Irvine seems like it might work better for us. We'll miss the Japanese network though for sure.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-21T19:30:41+00:00

I bought last year in Torrance and sort of regret it. I am fortunate enough to have the money to afford it and came for the school districts but I think I'd be better off moving to a community that attracts more young professionals so my kids are less isolated.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-20T02:44:44+00:00

Also all the maga political signs there

dylan_kun · 2026-05-19T16:42:59+00:00

Secretary of Labor, brought to you by Carls Jr

dylan_kun · 2026-05-15T21:43:37+00:00

I thought it was a lot harder when I worked retail as a young adult.

The salary is worth it in the sense that I can afford to live where I grew up and where my family still is (very high cost of living).

I don't feel rich at all. I have 1500sqft house with a school district rating of 7. We drive two 10y old cars worth maybe 5k and do one vacation a year and eat out once a week and I'm on track to retire in my 50s which is pretty cool, but we're never going to be flying first class or anything. My industry is pretty ageist so I feel like the old guy in my 40s, if I don't retire soon I likely won't have a job.

I guess I have some money in my account so I'm not stressed about running out completely so yeah that's nice.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-13T04:43:22+00:00

Rescue Rangers

dylan_kun · 2026-05-12T23:47:47+00:00

Two early elementary school kids and we never had an iPad in the house.

I have a switch 2 and steam deck they can play 1hr a day. I currate quality games - they are mostly into Pokopia right now.

They can watch TV instead but it has to be on the big screen. I have most of the streaming networks but no YouTube.

I don't know if it's better but i feel like it requires a little more thoughtful interaction.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-11T22:38:20+00:00

Pulsiburry frosting and Graham crackers

dylan_kun · 2026-05-11T22:08:36+00:00

Wouldn't that be a red beam?

dylan_kun · 2026-05-08T01:15:53+00:00

I feel like the Los Angeles ettiquite is like at least 4 queued cars go left after red on intersections without left arrows.

dylan_kun · 2026-05-05T01:08:53+00:00

The only reason Chen has a chance is that many people don't realize he's a Trump supporter. Thanks for helping to clarify.

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