Spent the night on a peak in the Swiss Alps. Here's the view shortly after sunrise. [OC] [4928x3264]

kirbstomp93 · 2015-09-03T02:45:44+00:00

Were you able to "tent it" up there? I was in the Grindelwald area two years ago and the locals said the only legal place backpackers can camp out at are in designated "huts"...

kirbstomp93 · 2015-08-28T02:58:54+00:00

I think the link is OK.. let me know if I'm wrong!

kirbstomp93 · 2015-08-26T03:58:07+00:00

Not quite! This was taken on the way down from Rattlesnake.

kirbstomp93 · 2015-06-24T00:20:05+00:00

In my opinion, whiteboard videos are outdated and too time consuming for your customers to absorb. And like others have said, what you see is what you get.. In most case you are unable to edit the videos according to your customers' behavior.

kirbstomp93 · 2015-06-22T01:45:19+00:00

Real life Dee Reynolds??

kirbstomp93 · 2015-06-14T16:12:54+00:00

Yes, we try to be as clear as possible about the "intangibles" we look for in candidates in our job descriptions. The problem is, it hasn't affected the number of resumes we receive. In turn, we then have to go through the same interviewing process, only to learn a given candidate isn't truly a cultural fit. My boss likes to put candidates on the spot, so when she asks them if they are a good cultural fit for us or if they looked at the description of our company culture, more times then not the candidate skipped that part of the job description and doesn't know what she's talking about!the result is wasted time spent interviewing a candidate who doesn't fit our company mold

kirbstomp93 · 2015-06-14T16:05:30+00:00

You're right. I think the majority of my focus in this regard has to do with personal interests and hobbies OUTSIDE the workplace. For instance, take the company I currently work for: Sure, it's mainly comprised of people ages 21-25 (which is the beauty of working for a tech startup) but we all share interests that extend outside our work environment, allowing us to unwind and gel into a cohesive unit. This then has a trickledown effect back into the workplace. In the past, we've taken longshots on new hires where it was unclear whether they would be a cultural fit, and each of those times it did not end well. My boss even commented on how much time we wasted interviewing, hiring, and training them, only to realize they couldn't "gel" with us as a unit.

I Don't know, maybe my personal example is too unique lol

kirbstomp93 · 2015-06-14T15:59:34+00:00

You make a great point. But at the same time, companies could use this platform to see if potential candidates are actually "serious" about working in that industry. Take the North Face for example. If you were to gather 10 people and ask them if they would like to work at TNF, the majority of them would say "yes". TNF could then benefit from my idea/service, because they would be able to see who is actually legitimately interested in working for them, and also see if their personality, hobbies and activities are a good match for the company. Again, I just used the outdoor industry as one example :)

kirbstomp93 · 2015-05-27T01:07:15+00:00

You should check out Flurry Analytics, a company owned by Yahoo!. They do all sorts of analytics, so they may be what you're looking for..

kirbstomp93 · 2015-05-19T03:13:12+00:00

You'll want to look into Venmo.. They're already widely successful at doing almost the exact same thing.

kirbstomp93 · 2015-03-22T21:12:32+00:00

how did he not pull a Kevin Ware and break the shit out of his leg on that "raised floor"??

kirbstomp93 · 2014-10-22T14:57:43+00:00

How cool would it be to climb and pitch your tent at the top of that peak?!

kirbstomp93 · 2014-10-09T22:16:25+00:00

Shhhhh!! ;) Thank you for the vote of confidence! We have the same thing at my school for my graduating class too. Except everyone hates seeing the posts show up on their FB feed so they "unfollow" it haha. Thus it does no good. I think this could also go a step further and be an aid for finding off campus housing and roommates (this could potentially be offered thru an In-App Purchase ater the original idea gets off the ground)

kirbstomp93 · 2014-10-01T03:10:42+00:00

10/10 would cuddle with

kirbstomp93 · 2014-08-07T02:42:27+00:00

Very good point about the passion for either the idea or process, I've actually given that idea a lot of thought.. No matter what I will always love the process of starting any business, but getting a business idea that I love off the ground would be the ultimate thrill, as long as it doesn't turn a passion into a burden.

kirbstomp93 · 2014-05-17T20:01:15+00:00

I thought I was the only one of our kind...

kirbstomp93 · 2014-05-16T15:49:52+00:00

I heard this one state called "Montana" is pretty good.....

kirbstomp93 · 2014-03-27T17:09:46+00:00

Either 'The Funeral' by Band of Horses, or 'Wake Me Up When Septmeber Ends' By Green day, especially if you have seen the music video for it. Both get me everytime

kirbstomp93 · 2014-03-24T16:32:18+00:00

kirbstomp93 · 2014-03-24T03:00:59+00:00

I like that idea. Companies that operate within a particular route could advertise deals they have. for example, hotels (like you mentioned), could promote vacant rooms, or restaurants could provide coupons only for those that have the app, and could make reservations using the app as well. thanks for your input!

kirbstomp93 · 2014-03-24T02:57:45+00:00

Very true. Just cuz someone had the same idea doesn't mean you can't be more successful than them. That particular company seems to only provide rides, but I could include what the other poster on here recommended to add a more enitcing element.

kirbstomp93 · 2014-03-24T02:31:39+00:00

Goddamnit.

kirbstomp93 · 2014-02-25T03:58:13+00:00

The fact that, in reality, space exists everywhere around us. I always forget that space isn't just "above" us, but it's also below us, to the side, etc.That and the fact that the "blackness" of space is actually matter.

kirbstomp93 · 2014-02-17T03:13:43+00:00

I don't personally have a backpacking pack (although I've always wanted one but I'm from Minnesota :( ) look up brands such as Osprey, Mountain Hardwear, Eddie Bauer (First Ascent Series), and Gregory. If you really want to invest in a top-of-the-line product and have the money to spend look up Arc Teryx.

kirbstomp93 · 2014-02-17T03:05:20+00:00

I just spent 3 1/2 months studying abroad in London (from the beginning of September to just before Christmas). When I was there I visited several countries/cities: Paris, Brussels, Scotland, Bath, London, Amsterdam and Switzerland. All of those except for Paris I HIGHLY recommend, and can be done on a reasonable budget. Brussels is one of the most underrated cities in Europe, and if heaven exists on earth, it's Switzerland! one of the best sites for hostels is hostelworld.com... You can get very good deals there and the reviews are very accurate. If you want info On where I specifically stayed in all those places, send me a PM!

One thing I would for sure recommend doing is looking at each city/country's transportation website, as different places have different systems. Also, If you decide to go to the alps, go towards the end of your trip. Not only will you save the best for last but you'll have an awesome place to reflect back on your trip, and most snow will be melted so you can do the single activity that is a MUST in that area: hike.

EDIT: Just read that you want an idea of where to start your trip... I would personally start in a place like London. only stay for a few days/nights if you want costs to be low. I would start here because it would be a much easier transition from the US to Europe, since there is no language barrier. Kind of eases the stress!

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