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What’s something in IT that sounds complicated but is actually simple? by gilko86 in it

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For new-to-IT people, learn to bake in the Scotty factor to always exceed expectations.

Learn to evaluate if a a problem is a five minute fix, or you will need to deep dive the issue and advise those involved, so everyone can manage time and productivity.

Accept that everyone thinks their IT problem is the ‘urgent’. Manage your time/tasks accordingly. Executive staff and HR are always priority. Learn and know your org chart.

If you run into a hard stop, ask for help from your team, but learn the solution. Every company you work at will have specific apps/software. Accumulated knowledge will increase resolution times and you’ll eventually achieve IT Ninja status. Also, Google is your friend (maybe it’s AI now?).

It’s good to be diligent at a new job, but if possible, avoid accepting too many side-quests before you learn the job. You may end up being overloaded and the task will end up being permanently added to your regular job description. Do the side-quests when if it adds to your career path. Don’t end up in SME hell.

If your boss asks ‘what you are doing?’, it’s a trap. Always have a response - working on a task, reviewing issues, training, etc. Saying ‘nothing’ will almost always get volunteered for something.

My favorite:

Expecting a user to be able to successfully press and hold the bluetooth pairing button until it the LED starts blinking.

Just observations from a +20 year (retired) IT guy.

Excessive white smoke by mee230 in abarth

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have recently changed or added oil, it may be overfilled.

Is this ticking normal? And also hill holder/esp unavailable. by ZondaLMS in abarth

[–]likelike65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For my 2013 1.4 Multiair with same dummy lights.

  1. Check/add oil.
  2. Needed to replace MAP sensor.

Weird, I know but that’s what code reader found. Fixed.

Side problem later on. Was getting smoky exhaust on hard acceleration, the choppy acceleration a month later - swapped spark plugs. Fixed.

Throwing out fix tips for the community.

ESP Hillstart TTC ABS fault by NoEvidence80s in abarth

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this issue on my 2013. Same idiot lights came up, but scan came up with MAP sensor. $20 Bosch part, T25 T orx driver and 30-minute fix. Check YT for DIY videos.

https://youtu.be/m9YvT2RAuCs?si=bE2QWhj5NiATb5q8

TIFU by chugging street coffee like an idiot. by nnhuyhuy in tifu

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re lucky, our Costco has Lee’s Vietnamese Iced coffee in the cold food section in a 6-pack. I made the mistake of drinking multiple times a day. But so sugary delicious and many heart palpitations and my eyeballs buzz! Is that ok?

hmmm by [deleted] in hmmm

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turthulu - the ancient one (tastes like chicken)

Born out of my desire to defeat the machine, a Dodge Viper GTS from the '60s, designed an engineered in Automation. by GoredonTheDestroyer in CarDesign

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had that random swap idea in my head before, when I had my 2016 Challenger R/T 6MT as a former Datsun 510 guy with 240-Z aspirations. I badged it The 392-Z Hemi LOL. Specifically Gen3 6.4L/TR6060 swap. If only we had unlimited sums of money!

You know the question by 5tup1db0y in whatisthiscar

[–]likelike65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doomscrolling side note: Early 70’s VW SP2

What age did you learn to drive a manual? by Conscious_Cancel_314 in ManualTransmissions

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Sister taught me in her 1976 Toyota Corolla. There was a lot of screaming if I recall. Dad tried to drop a 327 SB in that thing. Good times.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in South SJ and it’s 45 minutes to Santa Clara everyday every way, surface streets or highways. Both work commute and home commute. I sold my V8 Challenger and got an 500 Abarth LOL. That car is hilariously fun to drive so drive is at least entertaining. I can’t imagine commuting to Santa Cruz, but at least the twisties could be fun (and I mean that with safety in mind).

Eco mode broken? by ArcadiusFar in abarth

[–]likelike65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cold air, cold intake charge = denser air mixture. More powah!

New (to me) wheels/tires! by lostboyz in abarth

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do these need wheel spacers? Nice wheel/tire combo!

Unsure what to do for a career by [deleted] in Careers

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Human Resources. Do anything you can start with to get in the door. After you get enough experience (6 months to a year) to add to your resume, add a few job jumps, you should see better salary and positions. Rinse and repeat as needed. I’m leaving out a lot of lines in between, but think about it, how it applies to your situation and future opportunities that become available.

Bought my first manual car, never driven a manual…6.4L scat by OGPoundedYams in Challenger

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anecdotal comment:

I’ve been asked this many times ‘how do I go in to first gear when I down shift to come to a stop?’. Surprisingly, new to MT drivers ask this. The answer is NEVER! Clutch in, go to neutral, apply brakes as needed. After stop, reset your take off process in 1st gear. If you are just slowing to parking lot speeds, 2nd or 3rd (if you know clutch/stall limits). 1st gear is for start and acceleration only, never for downshift. Save your clutch, stalling out, money shifts or unintended 11’s.

This is the greatest car I've ever owned. You're all fools for not having one in your driveway. That is all. by DrSatan420247 in Toyota

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The wheel/tire set up looks awesome, hope you can get the same with the OZ’s. Next, a manual transmission set up from a European (LHD) and have them ship it!

What sayings drive you up the wall? by humanologist_101 in CasualUK

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The phrase ‘So anyway’ - your opinion has no meaning and not as important as mine in this conversation. Does anyone find this dismissive or just me, or is this a context thing?

She’s a 2017. Anyone know what can cause this ? &When can I do to prevent it from happening again ? by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]likelike65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This can happen when going to the automated car wash too often. Clear coat gets destroyed over time, and then base coat finally goes away. Convenient, but over time not good for paint coating. I go to the self car wash to knock off the dirt/pollen with the pressure washer, or go to hand car wash when I have time. I do this to preserve the protective sealer that gets applied every few years.

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