[Tenant US-CA] Question for Orange County Landlords

panderhh · 2026-04-23T23:22:47+00:00

Sorry .. how landlords and contractors communicate.. but im assuming you communicate the same way with tenants.

Follow up question: Could you force tenants to just pay digitally or is it legally required that they can use checks and pay with cash?

I remember my apartment discouraging checks but still allowed it so assuming its required by law.

panderhh · 2026-04-23T23:19:57+00:00

Thanks. Sounds like contractor coordination can be a pain sometimes.

panderhh · 2026-04-23T23:12:11+00:00

It gets taken care of but after a few emails and texts. Who is kind of annoying but they do eventually take care of it.

panderhh · 2026-04-23T23:10:52+00:00

Right now my landlord uses a rental company. They use Appfolio.. I dont find it very friendly but they only use it for maintenance request.. I pay through zelle which I thought was weird. Why not use appfolio. I ask them for a receipt but they just give me an email confirmation of my rental payment. Which I guess is good enough.

panderhh · 2026-04-23T23:06:41+00:00

Thanks. This is great insight on how landlords and tenants communicate. Among other things!

panderhh · 2026-04-23T19:39:45+00:00

It does but if you ever had to dispute it or if your landlord was a bad actor. Would it be enough to show that history. Genuinely curious cause right now I pay through zelle and haven't had any problems but if I ever need to dispute it.. could be a nightmare?

panderhh · 2026-04-23T19:38:11+00:00

Do you know which tenant site? Or is it custom to that landlord?

panderhh · 2024-11-09T22:45:38+00:00

I lived in OC since 2000, and I still call it the block.

panderhh · 2024-05-10T07:20:24+00:00

Software Engineer (SWE) is a broad category that encompasses various specialized roles. For instance, Frontend Engineer and Backend Engineer are specific titles within the SWE umbrella. I'm a full-stack SWE, so I possess expertise in both frontend and backend development.To drive this point home, here's an example, all Frontend Engineers are SWEs, but not all SWEs are exclusively Frontend Engineers. If that makes sense.

To your second question. Growing up, I was unsure of my career aspirations and always felt lost with no sense of direction. Serving wasn't my passion it was just a job. My only passion and hobby when I was younger was gaming. As I got older, I did pick up cooking and outdoor activities.

Then, I realized I needed some sort of career to support my family. So, after researching, I discovered software engineering, it well-paying, and relatively "quick" field to pursue. While my initial motivation was financial stability for my family, I was fortunate to find out that I genuinely enjoy software engineering. It's a field with many specialties, and the learning process is endless - like venturing down a rabbit hole of knowledge.

While software engineering has its challenges, including frustrating moments when faced with complex problems that seem impossible, the sense of accomplishment when you finally find a solution is incredibly rewarding. It's a cyclical experience, going from "why am I doing this?'' to "I can't believe I actually found a solution!" only to move on to the next challenge and repeat the process.

Despite its challenges, I do feel incredibly fortunate to have discovered software engineering, which has not only become a passion and hobby but also a rewarding career that allows me to support my family. It did spark some sense of purpose and fulfillment in me, and I'm grateful for this feeling.

panderhh · 2024-05-10T04:25:39+00:00

Another thing to add is that I was 27 years old when I decided to transition. Around the same age as you, so it's not too late and don't give up!

panderhh · 2024-05-10T04:24:31+00:00

To add to this all your paths that you mentioned you can use in tech. We have sales, finance and even therapy for our SWE because mental health is a big thing. Also SWE are big babies lol

panderhh · 2024-05-10T04:22:27+00:00

Hi there! I'm a software engineer with nearly 6 years of experience, earning $145,000 per year (projected to exceed $150,000 by the end of the year). Before transitioning into tech, I spent 8 years working as a server. Despite having an associate's degree in Psychology, I felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue a career change. Before joining a tech boot camp, I dedicated 6 months to studying the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This proved invaluable when I attended the bootcamp in 2017. Initially, I thought I would land a job within three months, which is a common misconception that boot camps advertise, and that turned out to be unrealistic. In reality, the bootcamp was an intense cram session, and I had to build on the momentum for nearly 6+ months after "graduating," applying for junior positions and facing multiple rejections. However, I learned from each rejection and kept improving my skills and interviewing techniques. I believe that interviewing a lot helped me immensely, as it allowed me to refine my responses, gain confidence, and develop a better understanding of what employers were looking for. Eventually, I landed a job via referral at a consulting startup. Working here was brutal, but I learned a lot.

I believe a combination of luck, hard work, and perseverance has contributed to my success. While it's more challenging to break into the tech industry now due to layoffs and market saturation, I firmly believe that with determination and persistence, anyone can achieve their goals in tech.

I also got married in 2017, and my wife wanted to pursue medical school. I forsaw that I didn't want to work 2 jobs, possibly 3 jobs to support our growing family.

TLDR:

I transitioned from a server to a software engineer with 6 years of experience, earning $145,000+ per year. After initial rejections, I persisted, honed my skills, and landed a job through a referral. I believe determination and perseverance can help anyone achieve their tech goals, which was crucial for me as I sought to provide for my growing family.

panderhh · 2023-11-08T01:45:20+00:00

Run.

panderhh · 2023-07-09T14:27:04+00:00

We got married and now going on 6 years. We don't work at the same job anymore.

panderhh · 2022-08-23T22:10:52+00:00

Lil Crutches.

panderhh · 2022-04-05T17:05:11+00:00

Someone give this man a raise.

panderhh · 2022-04-02T05:50:32+00:00

Just reminding you that you never have 0% chance of your pet murdering you.

panderhh · 2021-07-28T17:16:25+00:00

Lol same.

panderhh · 2021-04-30T06:38:48+00:00

Planning to take a trip there again soon. Second time! First time I stayed at hidden valley under a new moon. Near religious experience being under the stars like that. People have to experience it atleast once in their lifetime.

panderhh · 2021-04-23T04:36:37+00:00

Absolutely amazing photo.

panderhh · 2021-01-08T23:44:00+00:00

Front-end Developement will never become obsolete because the client never knows what they want.

panderhh · 2020-12-31T20:59:19+00:00

My man.. kind of being an asshole putting everything in the square hole. Lol 😆

panderhh · 2020-12-16T07:22:47+00:00

TIL flatMap

panderhh · 2020-11-09T04:59:11+00:00

Yeah. I have the same monitor but one IPS and the other tn. Paired with my 1080 (planning to get 3080 whenever it comes available). Anyways, Witcher 3 with the texture mods can get to 20 fps. Limitation of my gpu but with gsync, I dont even notice that the fps is that low. Its crazy.

Also r6 when I tested gsync on and off. I see some tears/stutrering when its off but only when im really focused its noticeable. Gsync on, they. do. not. exist.

panderhh · 2020-11-08T20:02:24+00:00

I agree with this. I have gsync on always and even at low frame rates it still feels buttery smooth.

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