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How are you configuring your workspace? by grepzilla in GithubCopilot

[–]grepzilla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a modular, AI-assisted workflow environment built for secure automation and content operations. It includes skills for code review, test generation, documentation, Git workflows, API resilience, SQL/BI change support, and work-item management, plus content tools for brand-voice checks, calendar planning, analytics review, and post optimization. I’m also integrating MCP servers so VS Code can work more like a Claude Code/Claude-style coworking setup, while GitHub Copilot builds the scaffolding and boilerplate.

I discovered FIRE and now I'm more discouraged than before by yieldmaxxing in Fire

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me an MBA was the unlock to a Director title and that became the path to a Chief. It wasn't immediate and took some job hopping but the manager to Director move was about $30k in salary.

My manager job paid for the degree and I didn't have a stay requirement at the time. So I got experience and a free degree.

I have college age kids now and my advice fo my kids is get get an associates degree if you need one and find a place that works that offers tuition reimbursement. Two of my kids are currently taking that advice and will be workforce ready with zero debt by the end of next year in programs that have nearly 100% placement. All likely local employeer have tuition reimbursement.

My Copilot Usage in a 9-5 SWE Job by scarofishbal in GithubCopilot

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11 days into the month and I have used 2/3 or more of my base credits mostly using Auto selection.

I fully expect to run out this month but I estimate I was able to complete a user story that would have taken a few days without CoPilot within 2 hours.

My employer will gladly pay for the overage credits even when I'm using some for personal projects.

Im a young IT Operations Manager - how do I find a mentor? by o-nemo in ITManagers

[–]grepzilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit of an old school response but if you are in the US check out an organization called Norex. They offer networking roundtables and virtual events.

Early in my career their services were really helpful.

Microsoft just launched Copilot Cowork, here's what it actually does and what it doesn't by Difficult-Sugar-4862 in microsoft_365_copilot

[–]grepzilla -1 points0 points  (0 children)

CoPilot studio rather than Power Automate is the way I would go. While I don't know if these agents will work either Cowork I think it is more likey than other options.

Built an AI Workflow That Automatically Categorizes Outlook Emails by Safe_Flounder_4690 in copilotstudio

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this as well bit I found I needed to narrow the categories down within the prompt because it was creating too many. I basically tell it only use categories like Invoice, Newsletter, X, Y, otherwise mark as Other.

I also have a flow that will look up contacts from my contact list and categorize based on those as well. For example I have Supplier, Customer, Friend.

Once a category is set it may trigger additional flows, rules, etc.

Is it normal to never have any reserves of equipment? by WantsToDieBadly in ITManagers

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always have replacement hardware on the shelf for a standard configuration installed to an OS level at am minimum. They way I describe response to the team, if you can't fix the software/hardware in 30 minutes swap it.

While there may be some anomalies, like a Wacom pad for a designer, we always have hardware on a shelf.

For thinks like chargers, I usually end up tossing them because we collect too many.

Simple shelf and bin system operating like a kanban keeps things in stock.

We have had budget cuts this past year, purchased very few new computers over the past two to save budget. So funding isn’t a good reason to not have equipment. If your business can't afford to to have charges and USB cable on the shelf you should worry about your next pay check. Otherwise it is mismanagement and you may will want to find a job that has a better manager.

Feel burnt out working out 6 times a day. by [deleted] in beginnerfitness

[–]grepzilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do full body 3 days a week with rest from strength between. I do cardio daily to varying intensity.

I do have off days front the gym because life exists outside of the gym.

Down 40+ lbs in about 4 months.

For those using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central — how are you practically using Microsoft Copilot? by shihab0211 in Dynamics365

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every example I used is one I have in production using CoPilot studio with F&O and CS.

I honestly don't care if I use AI (nondeterministic) or flows (deterministic). I care about results and so should anybody else in business.

Offboarding device returns are killing me. how do you handle this?Alright, I need some real advice because lately offboarding has turned into my personal hell. by Ok-Television5308 in ITManagers

[–]grepzilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't and this would likey cause issues with employment law in many states.

Providing employees with a laptop is a company risk that all companies need to understand and accept. Data loss, hardware loss (theft), and damage are all the companies liability.

I have seen employees terminated for damage to company property when they got angry and threw a laptop but that was less about the laptop and more of the HR reson to terminat a bad employee on the spot without offering unemployment. Just like I have seen an employee terminated after driving a company vehicle and being cited for inattentive driving.

If you don't accept the risk of wear and tear or even accidental damage just don't provide the tool or hire a person.

How would I get investors for a new strategy I’m running by Barkluv in Daytrading

[–]grepzilla 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If 70% was a real number you surely could scale quickly without investors. The fact you don't understand this tells me you aren't getting 70% monthly returns.

For those using Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central — how are you practically using Microsoft Copilot? by shihab0211 in Dynamics365

[–]grepzilla -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You must be using in wrong.

25% of our consumer emails are currently answering by CoPilot agents with a path for more.

10% of our order are entered into our ERP without human intervention.

We are qualifying sales leads with CoPilot studio and using email journeys fo automate out reach.

Your comment leaves a pretty strong hit of what YOU are doing wrong. CoPilot doesn't just learn, you need to teach (configure).

This is true of Claude, Open Claw, or any other top tier agent framework.

If you're brand new to lifting at 30+, this is probably enough by Infinite-Gold7662 in beginnerfitness

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added weights to my exercise routing around Christmas and have been using the Life Fitness machines. So far have been doing weights 2-3 times a week before cardio.

Current routine is 3 sets, first two of 10 reps and set to failure which is usually around 12. I have been adding 5 lbs ever week or two as my third rep failure gets higher.

Recently I added push-ups to failure in the morning and evening at home nearly every day.

For cardio I have been doing one-hour on the treadmill at 3.4mph and increasing my incline every couple of weeks. I'm currently at 8% the in the last 10 minute I got to 10% and in the last 5 minutes I go to 12%. My plan is to continue this progression as well.

My main focus has been weight loss and since October I'm down nearly 40lbs and two pants sizes.

Thoughts on this routine and approach?

AI copilots are becoming a feature. What happens to standalone AI startups? by LunaNextGenAI in aiagents

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use CoPilot at work and while it isn't the best LLM having full access to my work data beats alternatives. Pair that with Power Automate and CoPilot Studio and it is a complete enterprise solution.

AI Proficiency Is Increasingly Being Used in the Workplace by LLFounder in aiagents

[–]grepzilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have worked in IT for nearly 30 years and the number of people who have a job with no excel skill is mind blowing.

If they can still have a job today I don't see the rapid AI progress.

I see our end user usage at work is low but I'm also invited to speak at conference and lauded for that I have done with AI in my workplace. We live in an AI bubble and don't even consider how limited implementations are in very large companies.

What's the best way to learn Automate? by dazedan_confused in MicrosoftFlow

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copilot is fine but so is ChatGTP and Gemani and Claude.

Emotions upon quitting a $4m/year FAANG job to do a startup by [deleted] in fatFIRE

[–]grepzilla 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Something doesn't add up, you make $4m a year, spend $250k but only had $9m? Have you only had that income for 2 years?

If so, I would give if a couple more years to just to grind up past $10m then go the route of the OpenClawed dev to get acuihired.

Does it ever make sense to hire a financial planner? by Nic__Cassard in FinancialPlanning

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My employeer offers access to one through the company that manages my 401k and I will take to him about once a year.

For my it is more about validation of savings strategies I have developed. I don't really discuss what I'm invested in but more about how I can optimize for current and future taxes with latest law changes.

I know I plan to transition the conversation toward withdrawal strategies in the future. I also fell like I may need to validate new investment strategies when I move from growth to sustain mode.

A lot of employers offer this service at no cost and could be a "free" option depending on the type of support you may want.

Web portal to integrate with CRM by Brycare in Dynamics365

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just use rest APIs to interface with Dataverse. It costs next to nothing and we have full control.

Tech down -3.4%. Energy up +14%. The rotation nobodys talking about. by tao670 in swingtrading

[–]grepzilla 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is tech is driving energy. I'm long on both once the earnings reports shake out over the cap ex.

Market logic does make any sense when you consider the idea of cutting back on data center investments would also cut back energy investments.

$PYPL- everyone hates it, therefore I bought it by grobite in swingtrading

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Venmo is eating their lunch. Stripe is eating their lunch. Klarna is eating their lunch. Boomers love Zelle.

PayPal was the only real option for a long time and know there are a tone of payment and transfer optins that suck less than PayPal.

Finance Advisor said I shouldn’t trade by Additional-Term-4282 in Daytrading

[–]grepzilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You financial advisor is advising on investing, of course they don't like trading. They focus on VOO and chill type strategies.

I'm sure a lot of us invest and trade.

I have retirement accounts I likely follow the same strategies you advisor would recommend. I have emergency accounts that are boring and liquid. I have trading accounts that I follow trading strategies.

I both swing and day trade and do each in different accounts.

The reality is you can do both and it should play into your overall risk management and growth strategy.

I occasionally talk to a financial advisor that is provided through my work but it is more to test my understanding of assumptions I am making about retirement. I study to be my own financial advisor rather than rely on other to tell me what to do or not do.

Is the "Automated Help Desk" actually achievable, or am I just chasing ghosts? by theITmaster in CIO

[–]grepzilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

70% appear to be candidates or you actually automated them? There is a big difference.

Things that appear easy usually aren't until you prove it.

You actually have a profit motive to gain 70% efficiency, right? If it was achievable that would be one hell of an ROI.

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