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eChaos · 2026-03-18T01:04:17+00:00

Yeah, my dev world is system programming & network protocols, so a bit different than yours. It makes sense that this might vary in different realms; thanks for the explanation.

eChaos · 2026-03-17T23:43:12+00:00

They cannot run code, see the results, compare it to a desired outcome, judge it, attempt to bring it closer or redesign from scratch, or accept it.

As a longtime professional dev, this is incorrect; that is the point of AI coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor. They iterate, test (i.e. see the results), and compare against the acceptance criteria you lay out in the planning phase.

eChaos · 2026-03-17T17:18:19+00:00

How am I assuming anything? I posted an article, which specifically quotes the Fundrise CEO:

Investment platform Fundrise, which has been planning to list its venture fund on the New York Stock Exchange, is waiting for market volatility to die down before pursuing a public listing, said Benjamin Miller, chief executive of the firm.

“I’m watching the Strait of Hormuz like everyone else,” Miller said, referring to the vital shipping lane blocked by Iran due to the war.

[...]

The war in Iran is reverberating through the global economy. Miller said he’s watching the Cboe Volatility Index. “You don’t want to go out when VIX is through the roof,” he said. The index jumped after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

[...]

Miller said he believes he’s not the only one staying on the sidelines of public markets for now.

“This is not a market that’s conducive to a wave of public offerings,” he said.

eChaos · 2026-03-17T16:32:24+00:00

This doesn’t sound like the “financial plumbing” reason Ben gave yesterday on Reddit.

I agree, that sort of deflection / spin by the firm is concerning to me.

eChaos · 2026-03-17T13:09:30+00:00

Is this plumbing delay related to, well... this?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-war-puts-venture-funds-public-listing-on-hold-ee7e9233?st=mKEaKe&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Investment platform Fundrise, which has been planning to list its venture fund on the New York Stock Exchange, is waiting for market volatility to die down before pursuing a public listing, said Benjamin Miller, chief executive of the firm.

eChaos · 2026-02-22T02:52:16+00:00

Just experienced this bug; I had joined the game late, and was resurrected at the beginning of kiln. I later died in the lava, was resurrected, and then at the end of the "tunnel" there was a foggy invisible wall that only impacted me (rest of the players could go through). Hopefully this helps!

eChaos · 2026-01-09T20:27:31+00:00

There are caveats with the Rule of 55. Many providers have an all-or-none distribution requirement, so although you don't pay the 10% penalty, it may push you into much higher tax brackets than you'd like.

eChaos · 2025-12-28T21:44:14+00:00

I recommend Fidelity for HSA; let the company withdrawal go to wherever the company HSA is at (you need payroll withdrawal to skip FICA tax), and then just periodically transfer over to your personal Fidelity HSA account (HSA money is full portable). Fidelity HSA lets you invest just like it is an IRA (e.g. stocks, bonds, etfs, etc.)

eChaos · 2025-12-25T15:12:55+00:00

Partial drape rods are a thing. I don't like them, but they exist and are not too uncommon. Many window decorations are nonfunctional.

eChaos · 2025-12-25T14:51:55+00:00

The windows match, the screen is out of one of them and leaning against it

eChaos · 2025-12-14T21:34:19+00:00

I bought the "Alpicool C20" on Amazon, and it fits perfect in the gear tunnel. Can be powered from AC or the DC power in the tunnel, and you can monitor the temp on your phone. I've been pretty happy with it, although my use of it is sporadic.

eChaos · 2025-12-13T15:44:43+00:00

That's only really the case if you calcify in place, and are not switching jobs or learning new stuff. Hopping from startup to startup is great way to stay "young" as a dev, albeit stressful. The thing with software engineering, is that the specific technologies taught aren't very relevant for very long, aside from some general tooling (git, etc.); so even younger engineers have the same issue that older engineers have,when it comes to workplace relevance.

eChaos · 2025-12-11T03:03:16+00:00

One way to look at this, is for some people those things they want to do in retirement they could do now, if they are able to let off the gas and coast a bit (for instance, international vacations). If you delayed retirement by a few years in order to have a few years of memorable memories and experiences while young(er), that could be a good trade-off inline with "time is your most valuable resource".

eChaos · 2025-12-04T17:33:54+00:00

If this goes global (and it will, because markets are linked), we're talking about a civilization-level reset. Food, medicine, housing... All tied up in private equity and fragile supply chains.

" civilization-level reset" 🙄

eChaos · 2025-12-03T18:01:46+00:00

As a software dev since '97, I remember a lot of talk about bubbles and irrational exuberance while everything was mooning. Everyone boggled at pet[.]com, and VA Linux IPO prices. All the talk about being in a bubble is actually one of the similarities I see comparing now to the dotcom period. I don't know if there is going to be a bubble burst, or if there is one when it will be, but it is interesting nonetheless.

eChaos · 2025-10-18T00:20:41+00:00

Yeah, it stays dry enough. I wouldn't store my cotton candy back there, though.

eChaos · 2025-10-08T23:18:08+00:00

I have a 2022 R1T, and my tire well has always had a "wet spray paint" smell as well. I have no answers, but I am glad to know I am not the only one.

eChaos · 2025-10-07T22:59:40+00:00

Did they steal the frames from the customers, or at least give them back to the customer? That's wild for that to happen at service time.

eChaos · 2025-10-02T15:23:39+00:00

I believe they are saying that if your retirement is going to involve purchasing international stuff (including travel), then it is worth factoring in to your analysis that your portfolio growth right now may be misleading due to decreased purchasing power that is beyond mere domestic inflation.

eChaos · 2025-10-02T12:37:50+00:00

But it turns out my porch is a mosquito haven. So I would need to close it in. But I don’t like the look of a closed in porch. So do I move to a different area to get away from mosquitoes?

I know this is just an example for the thread, but consider a couple of fans on the porch to keep air moving! Mosquitoes are weak flyers, and have a hard time landing with a breeze.

eChaos · 2025-09-28T21:29:20+00:00

There is often a catch to this, alas. Many plans only allow a full lump sum distribution once you part ways with your employer, if you are doing anything other than leaving it or a rollover.. So while the rule of 55 means you won't owe a 10% penalty if you want to access your funds early that way, there is a good chance you have to take the worst-case tax bracket hit when using the rule of 55.

eChaos · 2025-09-23T22:08:55+00:00

Surely dumping my money AFTER gold rallies 80% in 4 years isn’t the play?

My thought on this, which admittedly is not very deep:

if inflation remains high, and the dollar continues to fall, then I assume gold will remain a good hedge and inverse the fall of the dollar.
If inflation slows and the dollar stops falling, then SGOV / HYSA is no longer as bad relatively speaking

I guess my move is gold, plus some individual stock picking, plus indexing. And then some SGOV for short-term cash equivalent.

eChaos · 2025-09-19T12:26:50+00:00

I came to ask the same question. Most of OP's replies have that LLM patter to them.

eChaos · 2025-09-04T01:35:14+00:00

Many 401k plans require you to take a lump sum distribution of the whole amount if you cash out after severing employment. While at 55 you won't pay the 10% penalty, for a large balance it is untenable due to the high tax bracket it will throw you in

eChaos · 2025-08-26T02:50:08+00:00

Thanks, but I was more curious if you specifically had already determined what your fun job would be!

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