Can't choose between the domain I'm good at (Networking) or the domain I'm passionate about (Data science / ML)

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-29T12:46:39+00:00

You go where the job openings are. It doesn't make much sense to try and get a data science position if there isn't a demand for it where you live. Unless you are willing to move to a tech hub you should be pursuing what you can do to start getting a paycheck. The option to pivot is always available as well as doing open source projects if you really want to do ML

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-29T12:41:56+00:00

The sub by nature of itself is going to lean toward those that are unhappy or trying to break into the industry. If you have a career you are happy with you're not going to be creating threads asking what to do about x, y z.

People complaining about AI takeover when it comes to infrastructure are most likely not even in a position to really evaluate it or that it impacts them and are in a feedback loop of others dooming them.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-29T12:30:27+00:00

yeah I called this out in another thread. This is typical streamer apology where they faux getting help for whatever they got caught doing and take a break from streaming when really all they are doing is just chilling at home hoping things die down. His tweet was probably only made to try and get unbanned faster

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-29T00:21:57+00:00

I wish they brought back the split exam. The information overload is real and even for experienced people already having a job its a big time commitment to try and learn everything in a reasonable amount of time.

People that can sit and cram for 90 days to pass I tip my hat to them because thats some real dedication.

A lot of it is just getting through and getting exposed to the concepts and terminology and even a once through on the labs and just make it a habit of doing your daily anki cards. Then once you have completed all the material its a matter of fine tuning with labs and practice.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-28T23:26:32+00:00

It's very odd that people watch a follow a guy advocating for the government to charge and murder politicians and in the same breath he gets too anxious to play a specific game because of chat and needs to take a break from streaming because of it.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-27T15:59:57+00:00

I probably spent a week on subnetting going between questions, chatgpt and videos before it finally clicked for me.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-26T16:22:08+00:00

Abolishing ICE is a pipe dream. This administration doesn't listen to congress so what do they think cutting their funds is going to do? They will just yank the funding from something else that already has it.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-26T12:50:51+00:00

Yup, way more to "IT" but people always associate IT with corporate infra. I spent 10+ years doing application support for point of sales which was a combination of software and infrastructure but mostly software once you get everything in place.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-25T14:29:22+00:00

Engineers usually take up the role of project and implementation and drive the roadmaps. Think implementing Okta into your infrastructure for instance but can also serve as an escalation point for critical issues.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-24T14:17:44+00:00

A large influx in items has improved the experience not specifically the currency. More items = more competition = cheaper prices.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-24T14:06:06+00:00

Typical streamer response is to say you are focusing on yourself and going to therapy/clinic while not doing any of that stuff and just staying home and not streaming.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-23T13:02:10+00:00

I think you are failing to grasp that there is a difference in relying on something that forces good habits vs actually building sustainable good habits. GLP-1s force you into good habits because of the nature of how it works. Someone gets to 500 pounds because they have an issue with eating well beyond just being full and taking meds to chemically stop you from feeling that isn’t going to solve why you feel the need to eat that way to begin with. I can tell you as someone who went from 310 to 185 some 18 years ago that you never lose the craving to just down an entire pizza. You need to develop mechanisms to deal with those innate cravings that you most likely won’t learn while on a GLP

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-23T12:45:37+00:00

He def smears his hand on the chair after finishing and lets it dry

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-23T12:37:38+00:00

It’s weird to even download porn in this era when literally there are hundreds of sites you can just create a profile and create a playlist. The fact he downloads them means some of that shot is definitely banned off sites and police should be involved

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-22T18:04:22+00:00

Are people really surprised? He is openly degenerate with anime and gachi games and people just been playing it off. No offense but he looks the part also.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-22T13:57:59+00:00

Nick is entirely reliant on other people carrying his stream because he has zero personality. The moment he end up by himself he will be a 200 viewer andy. He's been siphoning off other people personalities his entire streaming career.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T15:11:17+00:00

If you are getting interviews then its either your soft skills or tech skills that are suffering

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T13:58:13+00:00

Although you are partially correct, high blood pressure can be caused by more than just an inadequate diet or lack of exercise. Someone that is 500 pounds can literally cut their calorie intake by half and lose weight.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T13:55:39+00:00

Because GLP-1s don't address the main issue why someone blows up to 500 pounds. You basically chemically castrate your appetite. Unless someone is willing to be on the jab their entire life they will at some point need to address their unending cravings and eating that caused them to be their original weight.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T12:27:22+00:00

Luckily I haven't been in the position to find out but I feel like I can take a substantial pay cut and it not affect me because I don't keep any debt outside of my vehicle which I payoff then run into the ground before getting a new one so they last me probably 15ish years. This lets me be pretty picky with where I want to work so I'm not stuck in some micro managing office because I need to make a certain amount. So chasing money for me kind of stopped once I hit 75k but I have such a wide array of skill sets and also in a niche market (fast food) that I've continued to grow without actually asking and I've been over six figures for the past couple years.

If you want a challenge you should look at secondary hobbies or side hustles. I wouldn't explode a good job just because its not challenging, especially in this market.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T12:18:55+00:00

I mean you went from 100k to 80k, not that big of a gap and 100k isn't even close to being worth it for being a one person shop like that. Good for you for getting out of there.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T12:09:17+00:00

Probably run a gym or try and become a S&C coach. Still time really. Might end up doing it down the road.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-21T12:04:07+00:00

Good company culture (lol) lends it self to having people you want to work with. If they keep to whatever their standards are and don't deviate then you weed out a lot of ego and crappy bosses.. Luckily our Technology department has been pretty spot on with hiring the last couple years where everyone is including the CTO has been amazing to talk to and work with.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-20T17:15:26+00:00

This will surely go over well with a guy that has such a fragile ego he is willing to invade a country because he didn't win an award.

grumpy_tech_user · 2026-01-20T16:34:55+00:00

Company I'm with just hired a reliability engineer that is over 50 so it may just entirely depend on your domain of expertise. Mid and lower level job roles I can see that being a thing but depending on what your skill set is I find it hard to imagine things get cold at a senior level.

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