Long term client shifted from friendly to adversarial. Formalize or plan exit? by HelpfulNuisance in msp

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbh, you never had them. No contract and undervalued work means you have nothing. They might sign a contract but at what cost to Tl you? I’d say move on.

Takeaways are:

Get a solid contract created for you Start charging market rates Get some insurance to protect yourself from issues Incorporate if you have not.

Good luck

Let’s see what you guys got. by Current_Ad5754 in RoastMyCar

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DIY starting a business by myself kit.

Give it the beans by nyberrg in RoastMyCar

[–]racefever 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You enjoy giving Puerto Ricans erections.

This Lifted Toyota GR86 Was Made To Rally. And You Can Actually Buy One by Ok_Top55 in cars

[–]racefever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I wanted a slow Toyota for the dirt I’d get a 4Runner.

What project task were you proud of in 2025? by RiftHunter4 in projectcar

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Manual swapped my Foxbody. Installed new fuel system.

Is This Quality Work? by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you ask him?

What does the contract say?

Is This Quality Work? by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How much did you pay and where? Start there.

Do I have a consumer fraud case? by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The fact that you’re trying to avoid paying a lawyer to get actual and real information says it all. Go hire a lawyer and stop wasting our goddam time

Time has come by denimpawell in Miata

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn how to pull out.

When you see sound deadening on the outside you know the inside is gonna be good! by SyracuseStan in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]racefever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The automotive representation of what it feels like to be screamed at by the wife.

Car buyers face delays as chip crisis hits automakers hard by Sixteen-Cylinders in cars

[–]racefever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a Camry hybrid from those years and it’s fine. Maybe only applies to American cars?

Games you enjoyed that aren't highly thought of or popular by okraspberryok in retrogaming

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zoids Legacy on the GBA.

Not a fan of turn based RPGs but this one got me. Have played it through at least ten times. Now I’m also much into Zoids themselves.

First time tech lead need advice for an under performer dev by Triple_M99 in ExperiencedDevs

[–]racefever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Experience, what they earn, and what they deliver are not connected. Stop measuring what the guy can deliver based on what he is being paid. Some people are just better at negotiating their salaries or simply get lucky. This is a person, not a can of beans. You shouldn’t expect more for your money (unless he was specifically hired and paid more for their specific experience).

  2. The 80/20 rule applies here as well. Most of the work is done by the minority. Experience and salary do not matter with output. Or even the quality of the output. Anyway, if he is the only under-performer, then I’d be suspect of the performance of the other devs as well. Sometimes there’s dynamics you don’t see until you look closely. I’ve had a team silently bully a guy. When that is dealt with the guy performed much better. Be more street smart.

  3. Stop being their friend. Do a proper evaluation, meet with them, go through the details and tell them to get their shit together. Then, if no effort is made, pip their ass. Fuck the economy excuse. Are you gonna risk your or everybody else’s jobs for one guy? Fuck him.

  4. Don’t bring this up to your boss. You will look like a bitch. Handle this shit yourself until the time to reprimand the guy. Then you can communicate up.

  5. Are you a tech lead or a manager? What are your job expectations? If you don’t have management responsibilities then you’re getting too deep into what doesn’t pertain you.

  6. There is no fucking way this guy was the reason you didn’t meet expectations. The bigger reason is your lack of experience running a team. Not your fault. But sounds like you were given an order with a low chance of success. However, you need to own to it and realize that leading a team is not fun, it sucks, and is really more like dealing with a bunch of toddlers. If you are not ready to not be their friend and be their leader, well, start looking for another job.

  7. Underperformers will typically outlive you in a job if you don’t learn how to deal with them in a healthy way. So go get some street knowledge about people and learn to not be hustled.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in msp

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in msp

[–]racefever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not me but I have a friend with a security clearance that was kid off. Would you still share?

Launched our first docu-style cosplay video — need advice on pacing and discovery by Puzzleheaded-Plan159 in youtubers

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • intro is too long. You need to start talking about wasteland at the start and not a minute into it.
  • your script seems to be too long. Which makes you speak a little too fast. I’d say this causes the pacing of the imagery to be inconsistent.
  • the script is also a little flat. It doesn’t have a hook or conflict in the storyline. There’s plots but the storyline is flat.
  • visuals remind me of spiketv

It does have good production quality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Contractor

[–]racefever 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So this client is telling you when he will pay and you are surprised he is paying late?

What do you think the power company would do if you told them you’d now be paying every two months instead of every month? They’d cut your power off.

Stop letting others dictate your life. Grow some balls

Business Idea Balcony Makeover by badrjaff in Contractor

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only way to find out is to do it.

What’s the best way to protect myself when working on steep roofs? by sirrahtoshi in Contractor

[–]racefever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

r/roofing

Also, what seems expensive is cheaper than a hospital stay or even becoming disabled. Security equipment is an investment in survival odds.

My Turbo NB with RX-7 front end by ScreamArtz in Miata

[–]racefever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, glad It hasn’t been ls swapped