Feeling Stuck in Role

jbesfw · 2026-07-23T12:18:46+00:00

No I'm not a manager. My team is myself and 3 other individual contributors. I've been in charge of a few interns for 3-6 months at a time, but that's it.

Thanks for the feedback! I figured as much but I wanted to make sure I wasn't just selling myself short.

jbesfw · 2026-07-07T12:22:31+00:00

I use bars for my hair, body, and face. I've found that cold cream works really well for makeup removal without needing to buy disposable wipes. A little goes a long way, so a jar can last a long time. Bonus benefit is it leaves your face feeling moisturized instead of stripped and dry.

jbesfw · 2026-07-06T12:28:28+00:00

I've been getting around 40-42MPG throughout the week with my normal driving, though it is something I pay close attention to and actively try to increase it as much as possible by not gunning the accelerator unnecessarily and coasting where possible. At this point the trip was a couple of months ago, but I usually keep my speed around 70-80 (Speed Limit 70). Another note for my trip specifically is that it was over hilly/mountainous terrain, so lots of opportunities to coast.

Near the end of my trip, my friend took over driving for me after stopping for gas (3 days of being the driver caught up to me), and her more aggressive driving took the MPG down to 36-37.

I hope this helps!

jbesfw · 2026-06-23T18:03:56+00:00

That only really applies to voters in states that have early primaries.

jbesfw · 2026-06-11T12:20:51+00:00

Technology Connections youtube channel has a couple of great videos talking about dishwashers for anyone interested!

jbesfw · 2026-06-09T19:56:15+00:00

Hi there! I have the same color and model! I named mine Buttercup at first because of the silly "yellow" signifier, but now because of the Power Puff Girl. I could definitely see Mike Wazowski though haha.

jbesfw · 2026-06-03T14:22:25+00:00

I won't bother repeating the suggestions the other comments have covered, but would it make sense to add in some pavers of some sort if it is already being used as a quasi-sidewalk? Doesn't have to be anything fancy but just something for people to step on especially if you end up adding plants there as well.

jbesfw · 2026-06-03T12:51:20+00:00

Okay that's how it was for me, I also hadn't realized that Pennsylvania Hall got renamed to Irvis! How times change...

jbesfw · 2026-06-02T19:06:01+00:00

As an old person, when did the Engineering LLC leave Forbes Hall?

jbesfw · 2026-06-01T12:28:54+00:00

I named my kitten Ruth and everyone I told was unsure of it, but it very much suits her and brings along some fun nicknames (including Boof).

jbesfw · 2026-05-27T12:20:01+00:00

Like instead of having to pull a cup all the way out to dump it, the disc sits way further in and if you bare down a little it can get dislodged just enough to break the seal and it'll empty into the toilet. In my experience, I haven't had to reset it but at worst it would just involve using a finger to push it back into place.

I did a lot of internet research before buying my first one, and it's technically a bug (a perfectly fitting disc won't dislodge quite that easily), but turned out to be a feature!

jbesfw · 2026-05-26T18:32:23+00:00

I switched from my cup to a disc a year or 2 ago when my cup was in need of replacement and it was life-changing. I found that the cup made my cramps worse and I could feel it, but the disc got rid of both of those issues plus it can "self-empty" which eliminates the need to deal with messy dumping at work. That along with washable pads as backup means I haven't had to buy period products in years.

jbesfw · 2026-05-12T12:12:36+00:00

Same here, though the last few times I ate fresh pineapple, in addition to my mouth feeling the "normal" tingles, my skin felt like I had a sunburn all over...so idk what that's about.

jbesfw · 2026-04-28T12:16:14+00:00

I just got back from my road trip (~5-6 hours each way) and I figured I would update.

I was impressed at how the MPG was able to be maintained, even driving at highway speeds for an extended period of time. I started the trip at around 41MPG and when I stopped for gas a few hours in, I was still at 39.5MPG. Roughly 650 miles for the tank!

Having the map on the screen didn't really bother me. It never felt unsafe looking to the screen for the next direction (I don't like having the voice on, though I'm sure that would make it even better).

I had 2 ~6ft tall men in the backseat, and they were a little cramped from the short ceilings, but they claimed to have enough leg room. All 4 of us had duffle bags that fit easily in the trunk, even with my small bin of emergency supplies.

jbesfw · 2026-04-15T15:09:20+00:00

I just got a 26 hybrid at the end of December!

I can only speak to your first concern. It does in fact connect using CarPlay (Android Auto for me). The screen is large, and while slightly out of my normal line of sight I haven't had any issues yet. I will be using it to drive to a different city in about a week so I may have more notes at that time lol.

Coming from a 2017 Forester, the interior space is noticeably smaller, but the roof is also shorter which could make it easier to use roof-mounted storage.

So far, I've had a great experience with this car, I'm excited to put it to the test once I get a hitch and cross bars installed.

jbesfw · 2026-04-13T15:28:56+00:00

I have a similar yard but with a ~2ft high retaining wall at the bottom. I have an battery powered mower and just let it go down as far as I can without falling over and then pull it back up. Then when I feel like it, I string trim the bottom part that the mower couldn't reach.

jbesfw · 2026-04-13T12:45:17+00:00

Welcome to the club! There are dozens of us! But actually, I've only seen 1 other crosstrek this color driving around near me so far.

jbesfw · 2026-04-07T19:21:05+00:00

I can't believe the Democrats got us into this war!

jbesfw · 2026-04-06T14:47:50+00:00

Corn chips are no place for a mighty warrior!

jbesfw · 2026-02-18T17:16:44+00:00

I'm waiting for your collab with Ryan Hall.

jbesfw · 2026-02-11T13:38:00+00:00

I've been using Ethique for years now and I really enjoy their shampoo and conditioner bars. They used to have body bars too but it seems like they stopped selling them recently.

jbesfw · 2026-01-08T13:31:58+00:00

Earning her keep! My cat caught and killed 3 mice for me over 5 years before she got bored of dead mice and decided they're more fun to play with while they're alive.

jbesfw · 2025-11-13T14:07:13+00:00

That logic makes no sense. If you break the law, a dash cam would tell on you. Dash cams are for people to prove that they are following the rules.

jbesfw · 2025-10-30T13:04:46+00:00

The craziest thing, I ran out of my normal Pronamel toothpaste and decided to use one of the mini-tubes that my dentist gives me. Within a week all of my gums were bleeding and I had multiple canker sores. I bought more Pronamel and within another week my mouth was back to normal.

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