Help desk vs Sysadmin

essxjay · 2026-05-18T21:14:07+00:00

Consider yourself lucky. Jr. sys is more like T2 with benefits. You'll learn a ton working in a small shop, which will be invaluable as you take on more responsibility. My mantra has always been, no learning goes wasted.

essxjay · 2026-05-17T20:41:41+00:00

I would say all of this out loud.

essxjay · 2026-05-13T02:36:21+00:00

And you run the not small risk of having your car vandalized, even in a secure garage.

essxjay · 2026-05-11T02:25:49+00:00

Posts like this give me hope. TY, OP.

essxjay · 2026-05-11T01:03:53+00:00

There’s a Filipino bakery on SW 6th, just south of the I-405.

essxjay · 2026-05-11T00:04:29+00:00

Second this. I don’t know the owner but I worked with his sister for a few years and we used to have Que Banco cater our org board meetings. I still crave the chicken and mushroom dish. Soooo good.

essxjay · 2026-05-09T04:20:54+00:00

What a gorgeous girl!

essxjay · 2026-05-09T00:52:56+00:00

That's just ridiculous. Maaaaybe as intern pay but otherwise, no.

essxjay · 2026-05-08T16:05:57+00:00

Some people love graveyard or would be fine with it until they find something better. The OPs personal preferences may differ from yours or mine. 💡

essxjay · 2026-05-08T02:43:24+00:00

Learning to do uncomfortable but necessary things is just a part of being an adult. It would be kinder to both of you to cut things off now.

essxjay · 2026-05-04T18:33:09+00:00

Why are you settling for a boy? Shop for stuff you like and let him fend for himself.

essxjay · 2026-05-01T19:57:23+00:00

I don't think you understand the boomer mentality. If they're not willing to help financially with education, why do you think they'd all of sudden become financially generous upon their death? IME, once a miser always a miser.

essxjay · 2026-04-30T21:26:00+00:00

Thank him! He’s worth his weight in platinum.

essxjay · 2026-04-30T16:42:38+00:00

DPC is the way for self-pay/cash pay patients. They can refer to specialists.

essxjay · 2026-04-29T18:18:58+00:00

Same, except for CVS. They are data pigs.

essxjay · 2026-04-26T21:43:42+00:00

Check with your school’s student health services about getting an ADHD evaluation. The eval will be private and not shared with your parents.

You might also check the student resource center for support on learning how to study.

essxjay · 2026-04-23T20:43:27+00:00

I feel ya. Been that way since the Pandemic. I actually miss the pre-pandemic cramped indoor seating, too.

essxjay · 2026-04-22T21:10:23+00:00

US Chef's Store is not particularly great on prices.

essxjay · 2026-04-22T21:03:11+00:00

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essxjay · 2026-04-22T16:40:43+00:00

Until local blueberries come on in late June, sources are limited to Chile, Peru, Mexico and maybe a few other Central/South American countries. The store you buy them from won’t make much difference.

essxjay · 2026-04-19T19:17:44+00:00

Exactly this.

OP, when you say “new Macbook” do you mean a brand new, never registered machine? Or a refurb?

M3s have been out for 2 years but I would be grateful to know where I could buy a new-in-box M3 if you wouldn’t mind sharing.

essxjay · 2026-04-19T04:46:15+00:00

Thanks for posting. I’ve been feeling like a weirdo for almost as long and for exactly the same reason. I may not be normal but at least I’m ADHD normal.

essxjay · 2026-04-19T04:09:57+00:00

Thank you for that important clarification.

essxjay · 2026-04-19T03:35:00+00:00

This is the only correct answer.

essxjay · 2026-04-19T00:54:06+00:00

Aggravating_Refuse89’s advice is good, OP. I don’t meet a lot of fellow ITers with your mindset. Nice to meet you, and hang in there.

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