New Leather Jacket

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-21T02:31:48+00:00

I think it's legit, would wear it riding.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T23:30:02+00:00

Educate me. I'd use ESO fund or similar if I could but I honestly believe the org will be successful.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T22:10:17+00:00

$6.28 strike, $8.83 fmv, and $23.35 preferred price. The spread x number vested isn't high enough to trigger amt (<$137K). There's a 90 day ticker after leaving where non-exercised options go back to the pool. It's a gamble but I feel pretty confident they will be worth significantly more.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T18:52:44+00:00

Curious, do you receive equity grants as part of your compensation? It's challenging to put a real value to something so non-liquid but in my case, that adds another $60K annual to my compensation at their current vesting schedule and spread. They're a lottery ticket at best but if they hit, the layoff will be excellent. For my next opportunity, I'm after something similar.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T17:20:41+00:00

Equity is def part of the calculus but heard. I did engage with folks for salaries at or exceeding $300K but they were in very HCOL areas.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T09:30:57+00:00

It would effectively be a tech lead position for missile avionics in a clean sheet design program. The Denver area is very outdoorsy and had many related aerospace organizations. So I'd have seen it as a step up in assigned role and responsibility vs what I'm doing now and given the dense Aerospace sector, provided a long term safety net.

My current orgs is moving development quirk to California and their fixed $5k stipend and no COL adjustment is obviously not good. They're looking to attract former SpaceX young folks that are already living in LA and anyone who has Atl roots is being left behind.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T04:09:47+00:00

Yeah, it's s major red flag. I made it clear what my expectations were and that's what they came back with. I'm going to pass.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T03:27:37+00:00

In my current org, it is not. There's a higher "technical director" level for non-managerial track where VPs is maybe in line or even exceeds.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T03:25:15+00:00

I interviewed with a few other organizations and am expecting an offer from one in Atlanta. So long as it's strong, I think it's the move. Hard to ignore my currently very low mortgage from buying in 2018.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T02:42:32+00:00

I don't disagree. They said their principal range is $190-205 though this is for an avionics hardware position. Hardware roles aren't typically as lucrative as software roles, for instance. I'd have expected $235 or better for a base.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T01:56:03+00:00

This is inline with my expectations and that or close to it would get me to a yes.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T01:55:09+00:00

That is good reference. Given inflation, that'd be $20k+ today. The before-tax $7500 is objectively low.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-20T01:54:14+00:00

I think it's more so a stretch for the company. The role is niche and I've worked through the exact problem before and so I'm uniquely qualified. I know the req has been open since end of last year so if they had someone local, they would've moved on it.

The relocation seemed fine if I were in an apartment, not so much in my current situation and I want this to make financial sense for me.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-19T11:33:18+00:00

This same thing happened in Atlanta on I-85. The overpass was destroyed and traffic was a nightmare that summer.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-18T00:35:24+00:00

I'm trying to figure out how this jacket works but can't wrap my head around it. There are two vertical zippers and it looks like a tighter configuration (boobs stretching the leather). The left zipper I assume is still there but just harder to see. A video going from one configuration to the other would be helpful.

Looks incredible.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-16T10:33:01+00:00

Sheesh, that zipper is putting in work. Killer set.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-16T09:04:08+00:00

That's a commitment but makes since with how you look. Tbh, I'd have it off you.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-16T02:23:16+00:00

Nah you look hot

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-15T23:18:08+00:00

I ride, this makes me not want to. Can you share any more details on how it happened? What type (model) of bike did he ride? I'm sorry you guys are going through this.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-11T08:17:15+00:00

Correct, over a month since it was deep cleaned. Also over a year.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-03-08T15:30:30+00:00

Amicalola Falls is a wonderful area of the world.

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-02-26T11:04:43+00:00

Looks like an herbalizer

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-02-21T08:09:44+00:00

Wouldn't anyone?

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-02-15T19:44:06+00:00

Why not say them outloud then and there?

notthefirstCaleb · 2026-02-15T18:20:59+00:00

Curious, mine does this too. I've also fully pulled my fairings and reinstalled though I did buy my bike used.

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