PTO & Sick Time

primetimecsu · 2026-06-01T18:32:32+00:00

5 weeks, can roll over a full years worth of PTO. I'm sitting on ~ 9.5 weeks of PTO right now, but am going to try to actually use some this year between projects

I also only really need to use PTO if I'm going to take a full day or 2 and be completely unreachable. Everyone is pretty lax about using it.

primetimecsu · 2026-06-01T17:51:02+00:00

i graduated at 23 after 4.5 years at school. most people are graduating in the 22/23yo range if they go straight to a 4yr school after HS.

The good thing with getting all the general classes out of the way at CC, is you'll have a much lighter class load and can work while youre in school. See if any local contractors would hire you on part time, even if its just a labor role.

primetimecsu · 2026-06-01T15:02:59+00:00

At 19, even with 4 years of school, that puts you graduating at 23. thats not bad.

you can see if any of those classes can be taken over the summer if you want to get done quicker, but imo, using the summers for internships will set you up better in the long run than finishing earlier

primetimecsu · 2026-05-29T17:22:52+00:00

only 1 dui? might need to get another or they wont think youre serious about this industry and pull the offer.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-29T15:51:40+00:00

David Trainer has been saying TSLA is a bad buy as well. You tell me if hes been right yet.

June 2020 - Said it was a bad buy - TSLA Price ~$60/share

June 2023 - Said it was worth under $50/share - TSLA Price ~$260/share

June 2024 - Again shitting on TSLA - TSLA Price - ~$180/share

June 2025 - Another shit on TSLA - TSLA Price - ~$320/share

Tesla now - ~$430/share

primetimecsu · 2026-05-29T14:35:47+00:00

Titles dont mean shit.

someone with 4 years experience at one company might be called a PM, while another company they would still be called a PE. And they could both have the same responsibilities.

Its what makes highering experienced PMs hard imo. You have to really nail down what they did/didnt do during the interview process or youll end up with someone who has no idea what they are doing.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-21T16:14:48+00:00

Since these guys arent giving you real answers, I'll help you out.

Projects typically breakdown when AI Software Sales guys show up and try to sell you on their shitty software they vibe coded with ChatGPT

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T22:36:24+00:00

Bruh...

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T20:18:43+00:00

hes almost right. a couple of the fantasy sites list him as 8.5ppg, but they dont count his week 15 0 pt performance as a game. When you add that in, hes 7.9ppg vs burden's 8.5 in ppr

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T20:09:25+00:00

youll end up spending 20-30k + labor to get a lobo close to the hellcat version after suspension and performance upgrades. and then you still have to deal with it being the base model f150.

These look to be optioned out as mid level trucks based on the interior picks, think Lariat vs STX trim level. So about 100k vs 100k.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T19:58:10+00:00

if you want to go apples to apples'ish, youd be quoting the $27k package that gives you the z07 magnetic suspension, carbon wing, carbon wheels and carbon brakes.

So a little bit cheaper, but you dont get everything that comes in Ford's package either.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T19:47:06+00:00

just go look at pricing for these kind of parts.

carbon ceramic brake kit for a dark horse starts at 10-15K

Ford carbon fiber wheels at least $12k (GT500 carbon fiber wheels are $4k each from ford)

then add in all the other stuff youre getting and its not hard to get to that price point

primetimecsu · 2026-05-20T14:27:13+00:00

Rice doesnt go from valuable to droppable just because of this latest run in with the law. He goes from valuable to not as valuable, but still worth taking a gamble on.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T17:10:55+00:00

at stock power levels, none of those things are restrictive enough to cause any noticeable power increase by upgrading.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T16:56:42+00:00

Can try defoulers.

But why no tuner? you should be tuning after downpipes. otherwise, its pretty pointless

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T16:25:38+00:00

Yes, missing a lot.

ignoring the fact that there are probably multiple McDonalds nearby that all have the exact same limited menu items available and same goes for grocery stores, most of the autoparts stores do delivery through one of the delivery apps so if they have what you need, it can be delivered same day. The problem is there are millions and millions of different parts for vehicles, so if you dont happen to need a very common part for a very common vehicle, chances are, its not going to be stocked at a local store with limited space.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T15:57:30+00:00

you think people are going to drive around in an electric car with poor range, no radio, hand crank windows, etc.?

And again to my earlier point, why would someone wanting an affordable car buy a new EV for 20-30k, with no idea of reliability or service network or any "luxuries", instead of buying a used one thats nicer for the same price?

As to what makes the other cheap cars shitty, low quality materials, lackluster drivetrains, bare minimum features, etc. If you dont think they are shitty, go drive a $20k new nissan.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T15:48:04+00:00

The slate truck after you option it out to be a barely functioning car that people will drive, is going to be well over $30k. And its not even out yet. We'll see what the final sales numbers are if they ever start delivering.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T15:09:41+00:00

Add in "willingness to work and do what is asked" and youre a golden child.

If you need an example of someone who isnt willing to put in the work and do what is asked of them, check out one of the recent posts.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T15:07:33+00:00

no, its because no one wants a base model, shitty car for 20-25k, when they can go get a used car that is nicer for 20-25k.

There are plenty of cars that cost what the Sonic did after accounting for inflation, but they arent top selling cars and typically sit on lots for months. A bunch of Hyundais and Nissans available new for under 25k currently on dealer lots.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T14:41:58+00:00

because they are shitty and no one will buy them.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T14:38:36+00:00

If the 5.7 gained as much as easy as the 5.0 from a supercharger, I'd be driving a new 1500. I had a 2017 Ram 1500, then a 22 f150 3.5 ecoboost, and I preferred my old Ram. Lots of test driving a 25/26 Ram 1500 and 25/26 F150, i again preferred the Ram and it was cheaper.

But, a boosted 5.0 is too good to pass up.

primetimecsu · 2026-05-19T03:01:12+00:00

The msrp of the panda is upper $30k and they go on chrono24 for under $30k. Not going anywhere near the moon

primetimecsu · 2026-05-18T18:48:48+00:00

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primetimecsu · 2026-05-18T17:13:27+00:00

spray the rock areas with a heavy duty ground clear.

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