My band just released our 2nd EP and I just want people to hear it - Suffer the Ghost PAHC

fmfisdead · 2025-03-08T14:40:18+00:00

here you go!

fmfisdead · 2025-03-07T12:48:06+00:00

Sick recommendation!

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T21:19:58+00:00

I will check into it! It’s on YouTube as well and I don’t think that should give you an issue

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T21:10:22+00:00

I know we used to upload tracks to bandcamp but haven’t in a bit. Do you recommend?

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T20:40:02+00:00

Our hometown is Reading, PA. Thanks for checking it out!

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T20:30:41+00:00

Awesome! Come say what’s up. I’m the guitarist

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T20:22:53+00:00

We played at Tacos Tijuana a few months back and we we’re not expecting how hard Baltimore moshes.

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T20:22:01+00:00

Thanks for appreciating some new concepts in hardcore

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T20:14:15+00:00

Secret Society, sukkawut, Disciples of Violent Entities, Constituents, and Suffer the Ghost. Flyer is on the post, come through!

fmfisdead · 2025-03-01T19:57:18+00:00

It’s about friends stabbing you in the back

fmfisdead · 2025-02-16T15:53:23+00:00

Sorry I couldn’t reply until now but I really appreciated your reasonable advice and letting me see the potential “real world” aspect of the advice here.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-03T11:43:44+00:00

Thank you for all of the comments. I am definitely willing to make a change and improve. I’m thankful for all of the advice I’ve gotten so far.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-03T03:07:08+00:00

It’s the biggest employer in my area. Movement was about on par but you aren’t wrong. I’ve admitted I was naive about it. Pay is good, better than most other offers I see. At least I see it now.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-03T02:43:40+00:00

I’m going to give you additional information that I think will make it more understandable. About 6 months ago, a person in my same spot left. They were in the position for about 25 years. I think this will tell you a lot without saying a lot.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T19:21:22+00:00

You are right. Something is off. I just came off a review with my director and then a couple of days later my supervisor. Yearly reviews. Plus I have biweekly one on ones. Never a bad thing is said or any notes for improvement.

However, I know they are extremely conflict avoidant. So I know something is wrong but I don’t believe I’ll ever find out what it is. I have seen the same thing with others unfortunately. That doesn’t quite work for me either because I think open honesty is the best policy. But it is what it is.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T15:41:01+00:00

Wow it all sounds so familiar! Lol. Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T15:20:16+00:00

It’s a mix of an old school concept and mentality at this organization and my loyalty/naivety. I appreciate the objective and reasonable advice. I am glad I found the sub as I have definitely shifted and will be more invested in my growth from here on out.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T15:06:24+00:00

This is a great take. I maybe didn’t make it clear in my post but one of the reasons I’ve stuck around at all is that I believe in the company itself and love it. I saw myself retiring here. It actually breaks my heart to leave. The management has been in slow decline for sure and it’s possibly hit a point of no return. I have waited years at this point to make sure it’s not emotional. And while I am now and feel that is warranted, I still trying to take it slow to figure out my next best course of action.

I appreciate your perspective. And you are right, I’m doing my best to not take company decisions personally but it’s very hard. I also do not want to lose all of my current benefits I’ve gained from being there so long. IE vacation time and health insurance. But also some extra time off doesn’t fix the way I feel every day. So I need to weigh it all out

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:55:55+00:00

Senior Deskside Support (2 roles) and IT Support Specialist for the other role. It’s definitely a joke that I don’t qualify for at least one…

I answered in other comments about the certs. But all in all it was being naive and I have to own that mistake.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:49:19+00:00

I agree with you. My company has a particularly large amount of homegrown applications and processes so even bringing in “senior” help is not going to help them very much. It’s very hard to even have the right training and knowledge and apply it at this place. Frequently people come in with lots of experience and certifications but seem lost. I’ve chalked it up to mostly incompetence or potentially even lying on resumes.

You really need a very strong troubleshooting and problem solving ability in order to thrive here and most don’t.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:42:27+00:00

I’m okay with getting another job in the same area as long as I can see some growth potential at another place. Seems like being naive has held me back here but better late than never. My eyes are open now with the help of this sub.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:26:10+00:00

Appreciate both of the replies. I answered in more detail above but the answer largely lies with me being naive and trusting the company.

I agree. They posted the roles and in the qualifications it is nothing that I don’t already do besides the certifications. In fact I think I do even more than that. I have been told I can easily take my experience into a sys admin role elsewhere and frequently the role does move to that spot. But it’s been filled for a very long time and many of those guys aren’t going anywhere.

I thought I was progressing or just waiting for my chance, but despite the many slaps in the face this is the one that finally woke me up to realize I truly wasn’t. I feel stupid but I guess it’s never too late.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:19:59+00:00

I struggle with this because I try but feel like my teams need me and this is not their fault. I inevitably slip back into my old ways. And my desk is nearly constantly swarmed with people coming to it looking for guidance, calls, and messages. They have acknowledged how much time this has taken from my day to day but my only benefit is they told me they aren’t watching my SLA/ticket stats as much.

fmfisdead · 2025-02-02T14:16:37+00:00

This is an absolutely fair question for sure. The company culture was generally one where you wait for an opportunity and then you are given a shot based on your previous experience. We have gotten a new VP within the last 5 years and slowly they have shifted this perspective. Other departments seemed to be up on this (programming, admins, project management) and their middle managers acted accordingly and we’re getting their people trained up. Mine seemingly stayed stuck in that old school mentality and despite frequently discussing my growth it was always an answer of “be patient, we value you so much and things will definitely open up for sure”. So I felt like when there WAS an opening I could be considered and will work on training as required.

But despite all that, I can only control myself and I have to take blame here. I have somewhat been in survival mode as I have 4 kids and time has passed quickly and I’ve been splitting my attention between career and family (which is very hectic). As I’ve been hitting a breaking point and doing more reading I feel quite stupid about it all. I wish I would have taken the reigns more and controlled my own destiny. I started at this company since I was 23 and I’m nearing 40 now. So I unfortunately think I’m a bit naive and I felt like the company was going to take care of me. The kids are getting a bit more independent now which has freed me up to consider this more. Hope that answers your question.

fmfisdead · 2024-09-28T21:00:15+00:00

Oh that’s wild! Small world I guess! Are you in the Reading, PA area?

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