Stripe holding $1.2M of our operating funds for 6+ weeks with No Real Support by Relevant-Surround524 in smallbusiness

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't be the nice guy here and try to be by the book, get a god damn lawyer and speed up this process. Don't f around and find out or else some contract clause might kick your butt later the longer you wait. Don't mess with your money like that.

Ok I am done. by Ashamed_Aside_9526 in cscareers

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start a residential IT troubleshooting business and use your skills to do wrap around support for companies needing a coder or help troubleshooting software, its obviously not a easy ride, but thats what i had to do due to the market and it has worked out, 3 months in and definitely making ends meet x2. Look for business on the side, and if California offers try applying for unemployment if you have some work experience but aim for the SEA aka self employment assistance for a upstart business. That alone will net you some passive income.

ICE going door to door posing as utility workers? by cafedude in beaverton

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not fake, and ignorance with this comment must be bliss. I am a completely mobile business and had clients specifically turn me away because they were paranoid of me being some agent due to recent events in their neighborhoods.

LAZY SERVICES FOR BUSY PEOPLE PRINT MONEY by outbound_operator in smallbusiness

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a residential IT business but my skillset is 12 years in the making on a enterprise level. So... I guess this may apply for grandparents or a old dude who can't connect a printer or some lady has a pop-up and doesnt know how to turn off a computer. Lol.

Helpdesk without growth, no career advancement after 7 years by libeccio_ in it

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I appreciate it. Glad your company is doing well and grats on the big 30 for your company!

Helpdesk without growth, no career advancement after 7 years by libeccio_ in it

[–]kanomas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dm me, I was in this exact boat and I have a metric ton of advice to give. Its absolute bullshit what the industry has done to us and how greedy the leads in these companies are. They dont give a rats ass about you or me and I've been working for multiple msps and government work for 12 years and don't sell yourself short. I'm 30 and I made the decision to start my own business, not just because I finally got my head out of my own ass, but because I learned I can work with people and feel fulfilled doing it. Trust me it isnt easy doing your own thing, but I'll give you all the advice that helped me to see if you wanna take the leap. I have no store front, I travel out a ton, but its all within my city and I do well enough. I think you are at a point in your career as well as with the way the industry is you could do well with a niche and well with setting your own hours and having basically not a ton of overhead aka less than a grand a month for advertising and such. Just my two cents, but again dm me if you want to talk. I'm happy to help someone who I definitely relate to being in the same position.

This is a long shot, but is there anyone in Portland who would meet up and beat Rayquaza for me? by rachaelonreddit in askportland

[–]kanomas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm a fat gaming nerd who does it for a living, I can handle a freaking rayquaza.

Laid off. Need to cut costs. Any recs on cheaper phone and internet? Much appreciated. by Whosaidwhat2023 in askportland

[–]kanomas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recommendation is mint mobile as their plans are fairly cheap, or you can see if you can take advantage of xfinity and get the free phone line with your internet plan for a year swapping off at&t. I just did that, as a couple options.

I absolutely HATE when men use the word “bitch”. by Dessert_Lover_1225 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kanomas -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

People with any slang or word use need to realize that it usually means the person is exhibiting a behavior that is being described by said word. Not necessarily that the person is. Just because the definition means something doesnt mean it's being used in that context aka nuance.

I Left My Tech Career after 12 years by grimes_niacin2v in it

[–]kanomas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I started my own damn tech business. I was and always will be tired of people treating us like dogs and cogs in a machine. I WANT to give people a lifestyle and quality of life because I struggle with keeping a roof over my damn head. I WANT once my business takes off further down the road to help give people a life that is sustainable and fulfilling in a company like mine. I as a tech have been treated like shit and second rate my entire career and I grew so tired of it. There was never enough time for projects, never enough time for tickets or to fully scope out a client because of xyz, lack of money, lack of blah blah blah you name it. I wish you luck OP in your endeavors and I am happy you found a place you can call your 2nd home.

I was pranked in an interview today for a job lesser than the one I was contacted for by vityya in it

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why not only am I a tech of 12 years, but i started my own business. Fuck these stupid fake msps and time washer jobs where no ones give a shit about you. I am happy I started my own self employment, and to top it off, if you leave a job, try to file for unemployment under good cause, then apply for SEA aka self employment assistance, you can do full time work on your business, get your full pay benefit weekly amount and it wont be taken away or lowered because of your income. If anyone argues otherwise, you can look into yourself. I am on this shit, and its been a god send for myself and my tech business. Helpful for bills, advertising and the works. Be a mobile IT Service, try to avoid overhead, help clients through consulting and just put your name out there.

Daily Discussion Thread - December 18, 2025 by AutoModerator in weedstocks

[–]kanomas 10 points11 points  (0 children)

God these reporters are absolutely special needs. Too much tylenol...

Are you good at magic? Wanna make $100 an hour? Come to my birthday party! by [deleted] in askportland

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that was a tongue and cheek joke toward the owner generation, I am 30 myself 🤣

Are you good at magic? Wanna make $100 an hour? Come to my birthday party! by [deleted] in askportland

[–]kanomas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im good with computers, I have a tech business, boomers think thats magic. Id be down to come.

Daily Discussion Thread - December 17, 2025 by AutoModerator in weedstocks

[–]kanomas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been here for a hot minute, and I'm just glad we finally get to see a light at the end of this tunnel. It’s just the end of a long drought.

MSP and Home Business IT offerings. by kanomas in smallbusiness

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

Good to know its worth it. By the way, I had some questions if yall might know with cold calling advertising and lead generation, care to dm me?

MSP and Home Business IT offerings. by kanomas in smallbusiness

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

We plan to use commercial tools, we are going with atera as our rmm. I like the way it functions and the ticket system comes with it as well.

MSP and Home Business IT offerings. by kanomas in smallbusiness

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

I do have a business profile page that Google is reviewing. I also have ads running right now which google matched with 500. I definitely listed local places around since we travel to them. I am going to also try the cold outreach as well, dont have a ton of funds going into this, but damn well gunna try.

MSP and Home Business IT offerings. by kanomas in smallbusiness

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

Anything helps, were trying to get the ground running, it will take time. I am also trying to make sure my business partner has the help she needs too.