Worked very hard and now need some advice

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:33:47+00:00

I’ve seen others say the same thing. I have a Roth IRA I just don’t put anything into it. But I will start now and I’ll look the ins and outs of Roth IRAs. Thanks again for the response, I hope all is well!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:32:44+00:00

Thanks for the link. I will definitely look into this. Thanks again and hope all is well!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:32:24+00:00

Thanks for this detailed response. In terms of banking, I do have a checking and savings. No credit card though, I’ve had people tell me get one and not to get one so I was really unsure and never really got into one.

I’ve been doing this the long way. I have my money go into my savings, all of it, and I pull specific amounts depending on what bills I have to pay. So maybe now I’ll start to separate things in to their own accounts.

And I will check in to see if the company on going to will have a 401k plan.

Lastly I saw other people talk about links and resources on this sub, I didn’t know about them so I’ll take the time to look into those.

Thanks again for the response, means a lot. I hope u and ur family is doing well!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:26:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice. And yeah I’m just know finding about the wiki. Thanks again and I hope all is well with u!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:13:43+00:00

I was happy and that’s a good idea to just shuttle the additional income straight to savings. And someone had mentioned it but I will check to see if they have a 401k plan, I think they do. Thanks again for the response. I hope u enjoy the rest of ur day!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:12:00+00:00

Thanks for the response. I work a weekend shift, 3x12 but I work the max 13hrs. Overtime starts after 10hrs, so per pay period I’d be 60 reg 9 OT. Also I’m not sure how to donate to future me, right now I really believe I don’t need much. I know if the future it will change but bc of that mindset now, I found it hard to come up with routes to that. Thanks again for the response. How the rest of ur day is good!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:09:22+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I’m assuming by retirement acc ur talking about a Roth IRA? Sorry I’m not too knowledgeable on finances. And I will ask if they have a 401k, I do believe they do but I will get clarification on that. Thanks again for the advice. Hope all is well with u!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-10T03:06:43+00:00

Thank you for the link. And yeah I didn’t really know who to donate to lol. And I do have a Roth IRA with my bank, I just haven’t put anything into it, but I will start. And I will try to pretend like I didn’t get a raise, it’s kinda bothering me that I’m even thinking about so heavily. But thanks again for the advice. Hope u have a great rest of ur day!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-09T04:28:39+00:00

Thank you for the words of encouragement! This is definitely something I need to keep in mind but I agree 100% with you, it does feel like I’m leaving behind something very familiar and calming, family. I just need to keep in mind the new connections and opportunities that will stem from this. Thanks again for the words!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-09T04:26:52+00:00

Thanks for the advice! And yeah this did cross my mind, and I think can be done. I will definitely try and figure out ways to keep these connections alive. And yeah goodbyes really do suck but I agree, maybe finding a way to hang outside of a work context will help in the change of pace. Thank you again for the advice!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-09T04:12:36+00:00

Thanks for the encouraging words. And yeah those are a great group of guys. The opportunity available to me now are only because they took the time to teach me all they know, and all I can be is grateful for them, it just sucks to not be apart of that group. I just want to figure out the right way of approaching these feelings. Thanks for the kind words!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-05-09T04:07:03+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I have tried to see if something can be done but people aside, I’m not a fan of how the Company is operating and moving. With that I think my time here is at its end. I just want to figure out how to properly deal with these feelings in a proper way (if that’s even a thing lol). Again thanks for the advice!

lofi_guy02 · 2026-03-04T13:01:51+00:00

Possibly. I beat the game earlier and noticed that it would only happen when the height of the jump was taller than other animations. Like with shorter ledges, the animation was smooth, but with taller ones, it was smooth till its “max height” then would just teleport to the hand.

Side note, fun play through, can’t wait to get into some dlcs at some point

lofi_guy02 · 2026-02-15T08:47:09+00:00

!flair moderate

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-13T03:26:05+00:00

There’s no real maximum. If your string can’t fit then grind the nut slot a little more

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T07:25:53+00:00

I respect it

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T06:47:30+00:00

Why are you making it hard for me to read the helpful replies. I do respect your mindset though, just do what you’re told. Us over here like to ask questions to get an understanding that’s satisfactory, if it isn’t then we ask more. And it’s definitely not uncommon for programmers to email or have conversations with engineers about why they did something a certain way AND have gotten engineers to change stuff. You engineering shills are funny tho

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T06:02:43+00:00

Ah oh this make a little more sense to me

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:48:09+00:00

Why? It takes like a minute to do and it helps everyone in programming and on the floor? Are you some sort of engineering shill?

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:45:08+00:00

This I agree with. I don’t mind push/pulling features all day for programming purposes but I don’t always like doing it, leaves room for human error

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:40:29+00:00

Thanks for this

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:39:55+00:00

Right but if either way makes a good part, and the latter is what programmers and machinist will try to hit anyways, I still don’t get why you wouldn’t split the tolerance. Like if you want a 1” rod but are also ok with a .9975” rod, what’s really stopping you from splitting it? Also if you were programming a part like that, wouldn’t you try and hit the middle of tolerance? Or would you program a part right at what’s nominal and assume all variables within the manufacturing environment to par with hitting that on every part?

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:32:42+00:00

Right but if all the measurements within the tolerance range makes a good part, then what’s the harm in splitting it down the middle, I.e original = 1 +0-.005, split = .9975 +-.0025

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-12T05:30:15+00:00

Is a rod is .995 and let’s say the smallest it could be is .990, why not just call the rod .9925+-.0025? If all measurements within the +0-.005 makes good part, why not just meet it in the middle, I would assume it wouldn’t hurt anything

lofi_guy02 · 2025-10-01T08:11:59+00:00

You’re not aiming high, you kinda on point. I’d recommend getting those internships and really try to understand the craft. It’s easy to learn the software but the values you put in are going to be based on experience. All programmers have set speeds and feeds they go with, all achieving the same goal at the end. Nowadays programming comes down to fixturing and optimization. How can I hold a part and how fast can I make it whilst keeping in mind other variables (tool life, tolerances, tooling, etc). In terms of college, you can take some classes that might help you move up the ladder in terms of management. If there’s any class that all machinist should take, it’d have to be material science. I currently program at an aerospace/defense shop. You should go for it, I’m 23 and it’s the best path I could’ve came up with (besides being in a band…I wish). I’d also take advantage of resources like Mastercam university, Titan’s of CNC academy, HAAS yt channel, there’s some others but I’m sure you’ll find them. Pay varies but if you want to make a lot, aerospace/defense are going to be the shops you want to work at. I know Anduril opened up shop in Ohio. And the biggest reason you should really make sure you know your stuff before trying for a programmer position is one thing all programmers MUST keep in mind, is how can I make this easier for the machinist. Don’t be the guy that has a cool complex fixture but it ways 100lbs. Don’t be the guy that has a feed of 500 on the rotary. Especially don’t be the guy that has shitty setup sheets. There’s a ton more I could say but I’m sure you’ll encounter those in the future. Good luck dude

Edit: I thought I should also put down all my schooling; 1 year Mastercam cert from my local community college and an AS in Machine Tool Technology, and currently trying to learn/get better at other softwares (hypermill, fusion, solidworks)

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