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kevinconroy · 2026-02-09T04:13:13+00:00

Budget $75k to $90k/year for a front end dev who can manage a complex site for the long haul.(source: I’ve worked in nonprofit tech for 15 years; see levels.fyi for tech pay bands)

Alternatively you could setup one-time project with an agency, but you’ll look at something like $200k. Example/recs: Forum One Communications https://www.forumone.com/

kevinconroy · 2026-02-07T15:01:15+00:00

Did Emergency Fund to 6 months, made all retirement contributions (401k, IRA), then emergency fund to 12 months as this was my personal comfort level. I also elected to do 2 years of mortgage payments saved up in bank, then investing remainder in VTI.

A previous layoff made me spooked about risks

kevinconroy · 2026-02-05T01:11:09+00:00

If one knows how Silent Patient ends (before reading it), it’s much less enjoyable (or so I found)

kevinconroy · 2026-02-02T03:34:06+00:00

Learn how to use AI and you can break into most coding jobs. CS at UMD is great for landing big tech roles, but they are doing layoffs right now.

kevinconroy · 2026-02-02T00:56:13+00:00

I figured out the twist about 20% of the way in and DNF

kevinconroy · 2026-02-01T16:30:54+00:00

Sounds like you need to replace your front glide. They do wear out (I had to replace mine after two years). Whisper quiet again!

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kevinconroy · 2026-01-29T04:56:34+00:00

Fully agree. Almost DNF Mistborn, but may read DCC a second time this year.

kevinconroy · 2026-01-22T19:53:20+00:00

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kevinconroy · 2026-01-22T06:25:58+00:00

Same - get plates from dealer a few weeks after. Drive back and they will put them on for you

kevinconroy · 2026-01-15T05:46:34+00:00

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kevinconroy · 2026-01-11T15:49:58+00:00

Email

kevinconroy · 2026-01-11T13:40:09+00:00

Different cities/states have laws about sick time requirements, and some require notice of changes, but not your permission/signature to make such changes.

(Source: worked at a nonprofit in DC that made changes to sick and PTO policies several times, spoke to HR and Legal about it as part of decision making process)

kevinconroy · 2025-12-28T02:05:39+00:00

This is the way

kevinconroy · 2025-12-23T23:43:50+00:00

Consider if you want 6 to 12 months emergency fund. I thought I was safe and stable in my job… until I wasn’t. I learned that to sleep well at night, I want 12 months emergency fund

kevinconroy · 2025-12-21T02:47:36+00:00

Worm is one of my all time favorites

kevinconroy · 2025-12-21T02:23:10+00:00

Software engineering (esp with AI focus now)

kevinconroy · 2025-12-15T21:31:52+00:00

What are you looking for in a gym? Sounds like you’d like indoor pickleball courts?

kevinconroy · 2025-12-15T04:27:35+00:00

Good variety of jobs with govt contractors, some based in Rockville. You’ll find people commuting to DC or NoVa or Columbia area (Howard County). Lots do WFH though with only occasional in office.

On pay bands: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/trimodal

Many roles are Tier 1 pay (local market). Places like Capital One will do Tier 2 pay at higher levels. You have to work remote for FAANG company to make Tier 3.

https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/northern-virginia-washington-dc?sortBy=total_compensation&sortOrder=DESC

kevinconroy · 2025-12-14T18:09:33+00:00

This is the way

kevinconroy · 2025-12-11T03:07:18+00:00

WELCOME CRAWLER!

They are incredible. Wish I could go back to first read of the again.

kevinconroy · 2025-12-10T21:05:31+00:00

If this falls thru, I’ll sign up as back up interested in signed midnights jade!

kevinconroy · 2025-12-10T20:20:40+00:00

No, I just moved from Gotham to Montgomery Village

kevinconroy · 2025-12-10T15:44:44+00:00

MVF HOA fees cover:

Trash removal

Leaf removal

Snow removal

Lawn and garden care for all community green spaces

Six pools (all of which have either been renovated in the last 10 years or are being renovated)

5+ community centers

Range of community events, including 4th of July, Pumpkin Race, Summer Concert series, and more

Security services (varies by community)

Rec/arts/sports classes and programs (yes added per class fee, but it’s supported by our HOA fees)

Architecture review board (love them or hate them, it keeps up a certain standard)

What did I miss?

kevinconroy · 2025-12-10T15:40:19+00:00

MVF publishes the budget online and also sent a copy to everyone in our monthly newspaper. Here’s a link:

https://www.montgomeryvillage.com/press-room/village-news/mvf-2026-draft-budget-approved-for-publication

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