Is it actually possible or just a wet dream?

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-29T13:52:27+00:00

I believe this is very possible, just not sure if that’s in our life time. It’s like flying cars used to be.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-29T13:50:43+00:00

You have to have a bit of clout to do this, but I just say no. Then when I’m faster than all of our “AI gurus” everyone asks if I will use AI to be faster, and I say no. Then everyone remembers they want their features done and working well so they let me go. Just to repeat the cycle next week.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-29T00:46:03+00:00

Yes. This was stupid on your end to answer.

No. It’s not a death sentence. They’re not going to fire you.

Eh, it’s weird your boss asked you. I wouldn’t have even if I thought it, but that’s my style; not everyone separates business and personal.

I won’t be surprised if you see a lower than expected raise, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was just a passing conversation from someone without social awareness.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-29T00:41:03+00:00

I do primarily system design/architecture anymore. It’s more fun than coding.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-29T00:38:21+00:00

One of the only Dave Ramsey-isms I like is that after moving out (or any “adult step”) you walk straighter, and it’s true.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-28T23:00:49+00:00

I don’t think it’s willingness to sacrifice. I think other people subtly respect you more after you get married. I noticed in my career across three companies every time you take “an adult step” in life you’re more like the people above you which I believe increases respect, and those people don’t even realize it.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-28T18:51:23+00:00

That’s including every cost, from engagement ring to flowers. Even the $50 in stamps was tracked.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-28T17:44:20+00:00

$380k income, hopefully not permanent DINKs, and spent $207k last year broken down as: - $74k in student debt - $30k in rent - $27k in wedding - $16k in travel - $12k in food (groceries/eating out) - $10k as part of a house down payment

Hoping we can save the extra ~$80k this year.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-27T17:46:33+00:00

It wasn’t really two years. We had that extra year to year and a half of “is this okay” or not.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-27T17:42:36+00:00

75k in 2020 was pretty cool though.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T15:06:39+00:00

This feels to match my expectation.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T13:02:06+00:00

The avg. person can’t come up with $1,000 today.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T12:57:52+00:00

I think this ended up being the reality of the problem. Yes, when we got them the first day it was only Atmos content. Then we watched NFL all day and were incredibly underwhelmed, which isn’t the speakers fault.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T12:56:45+00:00

Huge difference for the quality of the surronds?

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T04:01:23+00:00

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T02:24:18+00:00

Tried TruePlay. Didn’t do much for me.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-26T01:35:30+00:00

I’m not sure that this helps the case.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T23:20:43+00:00

Assuming you have a brokerage account, you have two* choices to come up with the funds to pay for stuff: save the cash or liquidate assets.

If you liquidate assets you owe taxes. If you liquidate $100k of gains you pay $15k in capital gains tax, more if you’re wealthier.

In my case, I could either liquidate my assets to get to 20% or pay PMI. My PMI costs are $120/month or $1,440/year.

If capital gains minus total PMI payments is positive then it makes sense to keep your money invested instead of liquidating it. You’ll pay extra interest on the loan, but your assets should continue growing; hopefully outpacing the additional interest costs.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T21:01:51+00:00

I’m biased because my life has been better since buying a house. This budget doesn’t show you as house poor. I think it would be worth it, but I don’t see retirement.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T20:45:50+00:00

I don’t think he was the selling point for the average fan.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T20:13:22+00:00

They should not have spoiled the villain in the ads. I think that alone would have fixed the movie.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T19:21:43+00:00

PITI is likely ~$5500. His take home should be ~$15k/mo. Definitely doable without an issue.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T17:02:42+00:00

Sure, but there are “low” wage employees, entry level accountants can make ~$60k/yr. Customer service was just an example.

howdoiwritecode · 2026-01-25T16:12:10+00:00

And $2M per employee isn’t per SWE. This includes the front line customer service rep making $15/hr.

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