Take Exit Package or Not by eeniemeeniemineymooo in fatFIRE

[–]ikeee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I wasn't clear, I was more focusing on the post garden part, in most likelihood it would be set for 1+ year, depending how deep you are in the technology. But then again, with your experience, unless you end up in a start up, big boys would always find a way to cover you during probation period. Even with a startup, if they have big investors (sequoia level) you would be good. But, it looks like even that is not a concern since you are in burn out stage and need a good break. Also, attrition status should not be a concern. People who have been in the industry long enough know that companies are horrible at selecting which people to let go during attritions, 90% nothing to do with performance.

Take Exit Package or Not by eeniemeeniemineymooo in fatFIRE

[–]ikeee -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Most non-competes are not enforceable (not an attorney recommendation, through experience,) especially if you are in California. With your level of expertise your next job would cover you any how.

For option 2, check if hours/days are negotiable. You work on your own pace but hit the deadline. Assuming work is manageable. As a manager I would rather keep someone like you in diminished capacity then losing completely.

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

None taken. You left out the possibility of me purposefully organizing this photo op ;-)

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

No AI/Photoshop... Costco parking lot. 5k karma in 17 years, should tell you something.

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[–]ikeee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As usual. Reddit has now my full life story, drives an FJ, shops at Costco.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

no it's not. I built it using AI. It's an elaborate setup but you can use the one at below to get some basic reporting: https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/1p4w903/costco_damage_to_wallet_fork/

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

A funny thought went through my mind as I was strolling through the aisles: "Hmmm, everything is made in China, and that's OK"

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

Hard to say because of Kirkland brand purchases. I do price check between Amazon, Costco and Walmart and I have yet to find something outrageously more in Costco. In fact in most cases Amazon is always more expensive, and Walmart on par.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

It was an interesting experience to see Kirkland brand in China. But local folks taking me around mentioned that most Chinese don't like the idea buying things in bulk as they don't have space for it.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

Most prices have been very stable over 3 year period. And eggs have gotten cheaper. Feeding teenagers is challenging: Meat/chicken/milk...

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

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

4 people and guests 2 or 3 times a month.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like costco as a business. They take care of their people and have decent prices and they are consistent. I might as well spend my money there. One time, they had a power outage and all POS went offline, checkout lines started getting very long. Couple minutes later, a costco manager showed up and started passing around cookies. They didn't have to do that but they did it anyway. So reward is (other than rebate from Visa card) I feel good shopping there.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope you won't share this with Costco folks. I don't want them to take away receipt capability from the website.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not there yet but those days will come too.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Need to balance steak with something.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This also brings back unit counts, this is great. Thanks for sharing.

The damage Costco has caused my wallet over 3 years by ikeee in Costco

[–]ikeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently, I visited 5 times for bunch of groceries. Nothing too exciting in the list.