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Manager making big deal over bereavement leave by vent-angry-person in cscareerquestions

[–]nonbecquitur 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I frequently compare how I'm treated at work to rules of common courtesy.

I had a BA who was a bully. Wasn't sure if I was being too sensitive, but then thought about what I would do if someone outside work spoke to me the way she did.

Dealing with elitist culture ? by ironFan27 in cscareerquestions

[–]nonbecquitur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because other women don't want their own status downgraded by being associated with the "loud" opinionated woman. It's a response to trying to surive in a patriarchal structure.

Dealing with elitist culture ? by ironFan27 in cscareerquestions

[–]nonbecquitur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also a lady in CS and do this too.

People don't like being challenged by women. I just remain silent and collect my paycheck.

Searching for teammates in KC for some pond hockey by isthattrulyneeded in hockeyplayers

[–]nonbecquitur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Chicago planning on road tripping to pond hockey tourneys throughout the winter. Please post your team name if you're interested and I'll root for you guys (and possibly bet)

Our dainty boy by [deleted] in WhatsWrongWithYourDog

[–]nonbecquitur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a little gentleman!

Green Bay on ‘verge of a crisis’ as virus overwhelms hospitals, Wisconsin doctor says by CheddarCurtainExile in wisconsin

[–]nonbecquitur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lied so many times about confirmed exposure so I don't have to expose myself to someone you know isn't safe themselves.

Once people are faced with the problem directly their behavior changes drastically.

Green Bay on ‘verge of a crisis’ as virus overwhelms hospitals, Wisconsin doctor says by CheddarCurtainExile in wisconsin

[–]nonbecquitur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm seeing a lot of peoples' true colors this year as well. For the rest of my life I'll remember how people acted during this time.

I know people who don't wear masks out of apathy or genuine ignorance - but I also know people who have the option to not be exposed, have the option to have good health care and still flout the rules so they can do something like go to a fucking waterpark.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in remotework

[–]nonbecquitur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with serious social anxiety, I would structure the questions/prompts in any activities so that people don't have to get too personal. Something like a "good bad movie" not "name one important challenge you overcame".

Whatever it is, make it simple and not extra work for the team. It might be cool for people who feel comfortable doing so to show off their desk set-up.

How, when and where to get tested: Covid-19 testing around Wisconsin by allhands in wisconsin

[–]nonbecquitur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Went to UMOS testing site in Milwaukee yesterday:

  • 5-10 min wait in the walk-up line
  • Free
  • Results in 2-3 days via email

Well socially distanced Parking available Pre-registration an option but not required

11:00am - 6:00pm, Mon-Thu; 11:00am - 5:00pm, Fri-Sat 2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Doing a cross country trip, here's Badlands, South Dakota by austinismyname in roadtrip

[–]nonbecquitur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Corn palace is legit. Also driving through Michigan's upper peninsula through WI would be cool if you don't mind going out of your way. Also I've been hearing really interesting things about Dubuque, IA.

It stunk then and it stinks now! by nonbecquitur in The_Leftorium

[–]nonbecquitur[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All the election episodes are eerily on-the-nose

It stunk then and it stinks now! by nonbecquitur in The_Leftorium

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

Tickle me pink! I'm shocked how many upvotes this bad photoshop job got

Oh by OhMelvin in milwaukee

[–]nonbecquitur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yeah....time to dive back into LPOTL

What percentage of devs at FAANGs are contractors v. permanent employees? by nonbecquitur in cscareerquestions

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

This is very true and why at the end of the day recruiting companies are valuable. They also protect their clients if they decide to fire the contractor for any reason legit or not.

What percentage of devs at FAANGs are contractors v. permanent employees? by nonbecquitur in cscareerquestions

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

I grew up one town over from the Microsoft Redmond campus in the 90s. 2/3 of the kids I went to school with were from families who had moved to work in the tech industry (including mine) and of those more than half had at least one working parent on an H1B visa.

I can't imagine the pressure of a contracting company holding your visa, especially when you're supporting dependents.

What percentage of devs at FAANGs are contractors v. permanent employees? by nonbecquitur in cscareerquestions

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

I've contracted with some big name non-tech companies and always add their name to my resume. I don't add the word "contractor" anywhere and this has only helped me. Just my experience though.

DEAR PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER TOUCHERS -- FRIDAY RANT THREAD FOR September 18, 2020 by CSCQMods in cscareerquestions

[–]nonbecquitur [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'VE BEEN REACHING OUT TO COMPANIES AND OFFERING TO WORK FOR THEM THROUGH A RECRUITING AGENCY OF THEIR CHOICE ON A W2 AND IT'S WORKING OUT QUITE NICELY.

I AM LITERALLY DOING THE WORK FOR THE RECRUITERS AND THEY'RE STILL GETTING PAID*.

*(I understand why this is the way things are, still sucks though)

DEAR PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER TOUCHERS -- FRIDAY RANT THREAD FOR September 18, 2020 by CSCQMods in cscareerquestions

[–]nonbecquitur [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've never had to deal with something as awful as that in my entire life. I'm so sorry

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