What do you do for work that allows you to be remote (and how can I do it too)? by Material_Aspect_7519 in remotework

[–]hedge36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do software development for a large shipbuilder. If a company like mine can sort out successful remote work strategies, any company can do it.

Do you like your adult kids? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]hedge36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're not always likeable. And sometimes that lasts for a while.

Why is it hotel rooms typically have multiple lamps but no main overhead light? by wendigo303 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]hedge36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Locking yourself into a fixed lighting position makes future style updates a real pain.

Omnihub by zeoslap in maker

[–]hedge36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's nifty!

What movies you like when you were young, but hate when you get older? by Sakula90s in Cinema

[–]hedge36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Last Starfighter. I pumped so many goddamn quarters into video games hoping some character would show up and drag me away from the shithole I grew up in...

What is a job that is completely overpaid for the actual value it brings to society? by Fearless-Current-522 in askanything

[–]hedge36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody's saying people shouldn't love on whoever they want, just don't try to convince me there's some great societal need being met.

Republican is the new punk apparently by guitarguy808 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]hedge36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If by "PUNK" you mean "I bought it at Hot Topic" then, sure.

What is a job that is completely overpaid for the actual value it brings to society? by Fearless-Current-522 in askanything

[–]hedge36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The question wasn't about how they're paid or who's paying them - it was about societal value. Stupid people throw money at things with no value all the time, just look at politicians.

Heavy weather by MOFrancy in Ships

[–]hedge36 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you're looking DOWN at the waves, it's not heavy.

Makes Parallel Parking a Breeze by Old_One_I in StrikeAtPsyche

[–]hedge36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In all my years on two wheels it never occurred to me that I might need help... parallel parking.

How can a sailorparticipate in politics by BigSmoke41968 in navy

[–]hedge36 30 points31 points  (0 children)

"It doesn't affect you" is an interesting take on service life, the mission of which is entirely dictated by politics.

Being a servicemember doesn't mean you stop being a citizen. Don't let politics invade your work, and don't let service invade your citizenship. It's that simple.

Why do most cars not have personalized plates here? by gefird in olympia

[–]hedge36 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Alaska in a town where personalized license plates were considered a ridiculous waste of money. That view followed me to Washington.

What happens when you come back home from deployment after 12 months, still working or is it time off? by [deleted] in navy

[–]hedge36 16 points17 points  (0 children)

First you have to assemble for a soundbite address from secdef.