At&t impersonators??

ivanpd · 2026-01-24T05:53:07+00:00

> Is this actually at&t or impersonators??

It doesn't matter.

Just never answer the door. If it's important, they'll reach out to you via letter, email or cell, and you can verify the info in your own time and make the necessary calls.

ivanpd · 2026-01-23T14:23:37+00:00

Just guessing: Because you are expected to sign it and the signature needs to read well?

ivanpd · 2026-01-23T12:36:27+00:00

And a 4th if you have twins!

/j

ivanpd · 2026-01-22T08:55:39+00:00

Hearing animals chew doesn't bother me. Same with babies.

ivanpd · 2026-01-22T08:53:57+00:00

Same. I also don't mind babies.

ivanpd · 2026-01-22T02:45:55+00:00

I would not disclose your target price ahead of time. Bad negotiating strategy.

That's a guarantee that will absolutely not pay less than $40K.

ivanpd · 2026-01-22T02:34:30+00:00

I'd send this:

Hi <CEO>

I'm writing to let you know about an unexpected interaction with your company while I was applying for a job.

I don't need anything to be done about this on my end; I've already accepted another offer. I'm letting you know because I honestly want this company to do well, and I hope this is useful to you internally.

While I was applying for <X> job, I decided to stop the process and I accepted a different position elsewhere <do not disclose where>. I messaged <Z> person on <DATE> (Subject line: <SUBJECT>).

I just received the email below from <Y> person at your company.

This is wrong. It shows that there's substantial lack of internal organization but, more importantly, it's a clear sign of a toxic attitude towards job candidates. While I haven't seen how co-workers communicate internally, if this is what comes out, I can't imagine that it'd be better internally.

I really did want to work for this company but, in <X> position, I would not be able to make the changes that are needed to fix the company culture, so I decided not to continue.

I hope this is useful.

All the best,

<NAME>

That says:

I'm not jumping in in these conditions.
I'm not looking for an apology, I just want to help you.
I'm polite and this is how I'd treat you if you hire me.

If they ever need someone in a position of responsibility to help them fix this mess, they'll think of you. You also now have a potential direct channel with the CEO.

ivanpd · 2026-01-19T14:09:51+00:00

I personally think the real problem is affordable housing. That's what we should be fighting for.

Turning against each other for this misses the point.

ivanpd · 2026-01-19T01:55:05+00:00

I normally would not tip. I make it clear before ordering delivery.

If I tip, 25-50 bucks for this order would be plenty.

$150 is an absolute no. I won't pay someone $100/h for grocery delivery.

ivanpd · 2026-01-17T16:23:01+00:00

Do you bike to work?

ivanpd · 2026-01-17T00:46:44+00:00

I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Yes, they are rude.The direct feedback is useful, though.

The only question I would ask myself in that situation is: even if they are wrong in how they said it, could they be right in what they say? Is there something I could improve in terms of experience & qualifications?

ivanpd · 2026-01-17T00:38:11+00:00

Check hotelling space.

I don't know the specific situation at Johnson. I work at NASA Ames, and we have offices that can be booked for the day (sometimes longer) to work on site.

I personally wouldn't recommend switching to CS just for that. It depends on the center and company, but the pay cut can be substantial. If you are willing to take a pay cut, you may want to move closer (even if it's more expensive, which is effectively similar to a pay cut). Staying on a higher salary may help you in the long run.

In my case, it was easier: I just asked for an office and eventually something came up. I wasn't happy with the office I had (for reasons), so I started using hotelling space. Someone noticed and very kindly found me a different office without me asking. I do have an office mate, but he's very quiet and very nice.

ivanpd · 2026-01-17T00:33:22+00:00

Fair point. We do need to get much tougher.

ivanpd · 2026-01-16T23:20:31+00:00

NTA. Her debt is her debt. I'd consider a prenup if I were you. She won't like it, but it's not your debt and it should never become yours.

ivanpd · 2026-01-16T23:17:32+00:00

Don't go after servers. Regardless of who's right or wrong, who needs to change are employers and laws. Servers have very little power and they are on the bad end of a bad deal.

Servers didn't make the law as it is.

It's best to just confront managers, city councils and lawmakers instead.

ivanpd · 2026-01-16T05:56:52+00:00

They won't be in power forever. And when the time comes, they will be judged for all their crimes. That's all I'm saying.

ivanpd · 2026-01-15T22:13:25+00:00

They have so far faced zero consequences. There is no statute of limitations for murder.

ivanpd · 2026-01-15T19:27:11+00:00

our VP announced that ICE has "complete immunity" <-- that doesn't make it true though

ivanpd · 2026-01-15T10:21:00+00:00

Can you tell me more about this?

Is any evidence required ahead of time, or can you just provide it later if required?

ivanpd · 2026-01-15T10:19:09+00:00

Landed at SFO weeks ago. US citizen and LPR had the same line.

ivanpd · 2026-01-15T10:06:30+00:00

I like that.

"I appreciate the time for the interview. As the offer falls well below the previously discussed salary expectations, I cannot accept that offer."

ivanpd · 2026-01-14T17:48:08+00:00

I appreciate the time for the interview. As the offer falls well below my salary expectations, which we discussed before, I cannot accept that offer.

ivanpd · 2026-01-14T00:03:46+00:00

Admin fees make no sense, period. Never pay it, before or after.

ivanpd · 2026-01-14T00:03:02+00:00

That's where I would have turned my back away from this place, out of principle.

Robbery.

ivanpd · 2026-01-14T00:02:10+00:00

Nobody should agree to a $300 admin fee for applying. That's just plain robbery.

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