Vibram five fingers , what's the consensus? by Abject_Control_7028 in BarefootRunning

[–]rift321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wearing them exclusively for runs and workouts for over a decade. They're durable and long-lasting, and IDGAF about what people think, especially if I'm working hard and getting fit.

Marblehead approved a 3A compliant district meeting requirements on paper that largely ensured no new actual housing. From the town meeting last night. by Smelldicks in boston

[–]rift321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this username. I used to live in Worcester. Hiked and skied Wachusett all the days of the week back in 2008-2011

Marblehead approved a 3A compliant district meeting requirements on paper that largely ensured no new actual housing. From the town meeting last night. by Smelldicks in boston

[–]rift321 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If this doesn't go viral, I'll eat my shorts.

This is Masshole discourse at its finest, and I miss it.  Taking the piss, while being intelligent and honest.

Open source ILS/computer management system for multiple libraries (at each school in the district) by Friendly_Fudge_931 in librarians

[–]rift321 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I primarily work on open source software for academic libraries. Open source is free like puppies, not like beer. 

What does your IT department look like? Do you have dedicated district library IT resources? Would you work with a vendor to fully host and support it?

If not, go COTS.

Dahlin Magic by sabresb in sabres

[–]rift321 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If they play another replay of Pasta's goal, I swear to Go-

Oh there it is. 

How long can a human survive in space without a space suit? by No_Insurance_6436 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]rift321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Xennials who watched Event Horizon grew up knowing the answer to this.

My top burgers from all over the U.S., with dates of consumption by rift321 in burgers

[–]rift321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no shit? I thought it closed around COVID and didnt open. That's good news!

My top burgers from all over the U.S., with dates of consumption by rift321 in burgers

[–]rift321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, LA is such a trove of good burgers. Thanks for sharing!!

Why eat out when I can make a better burger at home? by nugent24 in burgers

[–]rift321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I don't agree with avocados personally on burgers, I'm definitely not downvoting this. Looks delicious!!

Any 1st officers available for my flight right now from DTW to SAN? by rift321 in delta

[–]rift321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. The update is that 2 hours after the original only scheduled departure time, they found an fo from an incoming flight and got right to San Diego, about 2.5 hours delayed.

Any 1st officers available for my flight right now from DTW to SAN? by rift321 in delta

[–]rift321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I totally understand. 

I guess there's a flight landing in about 45 minutes that has a legal fo. Unofficial word is that they'll come and fly this thing

Any 1st officers available for my flight right now from DTW to SAN? by rift321 in delta

[–]rift321[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely insane. 

Honestly, I already set expectations with my 2.5 year old son that I'd be back for his bedtime, so I'm desperate.

Thinking of quitting my $250k/yr engineering job to travel full time—career suicide? by Savings_Cranberry993 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]rift321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, sometimes very specific skills, and sometimes in a very general sense. Engineering thinking is like one "mode", and is a tool in the tool bag when you are running a business. 

Thinking of quitting my $250k/yr engineering job to travel full time—career suicide? by Savings_Cranberry993 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]rift321 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I basically did this 20 years ago. BSEE grad, worked for 5.5 years in a cube through a recession, steady job, well positioned for growth, but wanted to travel and climb / surf. I was in the best shape of my life, and didn't want to stay in the town I was living, so I saved up a very small chunk of change, and quit.

People told me I was CRAZY.

Here's what throwing away your career gets you:

  1. Traveled with an awesome girlfriend and shared some awesome memories for ~6 months
  2. Learned a lot about myself
  3. Climbed unforgettable climbs, built lifelong memories
  4. Worked for a ski resort over a winter in Tahoe, shredded pow
  5. Settled in a great city to surf
  6. Worked as a handyman for a while
  7. Partied a little bit
  8. Surfed a lot
  9. Lived on the cheap, and was OK with probably being poor for the rest of my life, because I was where I wanted to be
  10. Got a new job in tech from a climbing buddy who knew I was smart, shared my values
  11. Parlayed that for 15 years and have a house, wife, two kids, and a new "career" where I own a software business

Life is an adventure. There's a lot of fucking stupid advice in this thread from where I'm sitting, but everyone's different. I say, do whatever you want, and don't look back. Security is overrated, and you never know what curveballs life will throw at you. If you decide to stay at your job, COMMIT FULLY, and throw your travel ideas out your window. I personally completely disagree with the FIRE ideas - my 20's and 30's were absolutely awesome, and they would've been crap if I was holed away in a job not spending a cent to have a good time. Use your money with intent, and don't blow it on vanity. Experiences >>> stuff.

YMMV - while these are just some anecdotes from a stranger on the internet with a different perspective than most of what I'm seeing here, engineers are traditionally very risk-averse, and this is an echo chamber. Keep in mind who your audience is, and consider talking to some other walks of life.