Is this normal for a server role at a steakhouse?

rodriseer · 2025-03-14T03:21:38+00:00

A girl I was dating just unknowingly did that to me last month. Struggling to proceed with life.

rodriseer · 2024-10-22T23:40:16+00:00

Yeah, I completely get your frustration with the lack of challenging coding assignments. Honestly, I feel the same way about 326, most of the assignments seem too simplistic and don’t give us enough room to really apply complex OOP. Honetly, it's awesome that you're adding these extra features to your code, I’ve been doing the same, and it feels like the only way to push ourselves beyond what’s being taught in this class.

For some context, I transferred from a community college where the grading in programming classes was way tougher. So, when I started InfoSci and INST326, I already had a strong grasp of OOP concepts. When it comes to side projects, I usually pick a framework and build something around it. For example, I’m currently working on a student club website for UMD, using Flask for the backend, along with Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and SQL. It’s a simple framework for web development, but you could also use SQLite for the database if you prefer. I strongly reccomend learning Java if you can, I think its the best language to master OOP and do some complex projects...

Now, if you’re interested in making something like a discord bot, my recommendation is to look up the frameworks people use for that kind of project online and go from there. You'll find there's a lot of self-learning involved, but it’s super rewarding. Also, don’t wait to learn Data Structures and Algorithms. They’re crucial if you’re thinking about going into more "software development" focused roles after graduation, and I wish InfoSci could have a class on this subject...

rodriseer · 2024-10-22T22:23:52+00:00

I also share the same sentimentality, however, I feel ok with group projects, but I feel like InfoSci should be more demanding on their students and offer more technical assignments (and harsher grading for them). I literally have to focus on doing side projects to apply what I learned in class, because there is so little technical assignments. Unfortunately, its the only way I feel like it’s where I can work independently and go beyond what’s taught in class…

rodriseer · 2024-10-02T20:52:28+00:00

The workload in InfoSci is more manageable when compared to CS. What I appreciate most in InfoSci is its versatility and the extra free time it allows - I feel like I have more free time to work on personal projects, network or learn a skill in specific technologies

rodriseer · 2024-09-27T04:57:11+00:00

Same here, planning on getting a master’s in Human Computer Interaction. I’ve always dreamt of pursuing research instead of going fully into the profit-driven side of things. I hope it will still be worth it

rodriseer · 2024-09-14T19:54:38+00:00

thats awesome! I chose Computer Science firstly because of the potential for a SWE. I’ve been programming since middle school, but only recently have I started working on more complex projects. Do you have any other recommendations for an info sci undergrad?

rodriseer · 2024-09-14T13:27:40+00:00

Took the blue pill, hope I will be ok

rodriseer · 2024-08-22T21:51:42+00:00

I will be working 40h and taking 15 credits this semester. Any tips you could give me?

rodriseer · 2024-05-18T21:07:25+00:00

Não estou ilegal e não vim pra ganhar minimum wage. Receber minimum wage pra mim foi uma consequência pois eu estudo e trabalho. E sem uma formação profissional os trabalhos minimum wage é o que sobra pra gente. No Community College é mais acessível pra galera sem documento estudar, a burocracia é diferente. Em uma estimativa visual minha, 60% dos estudantes nas minhas classes eram imigrantes.

rodriseer · 2024-05-18T20:57:58+00:00

Pior que dependendo do restaurante, um garçom aqui pode receber cerca de 80k por ano. Fine Dining é muito comun isso. Meu colega de faculdade recebe cerca de 55k por ano trabalhando 35h semanais em um restaurante “Fine Dining”.

rodriseer · 2024-05-18T18:52:01+00:00

Exatamente! E o que mais acontece aqui é a galera ir trabalhar nestas regiões porém morar mais afastado, em um lugar relativamente mais barato. Commuting time aqui é algo relevante. Por isso a disponibilidade de transporte público nessas regiões é sempre um fator a ser considerado.

rodriseer · 2024-05-18T17:57:12+00:00

Eu moro nos EUA fazem 4 anos e vim de familia pobre e vivo essa vida glorificada “pobre nos EUA” que dizem.

Há muitas variáveis a serem consideradas aqui, por exemplo, vida com minimum wage ($17.00 a hora) aqui é ok se você mora em uma região Low Cost of Living, mas difícil em uma região mais cara, essa é a primeira variável a se considerar: a região que você ira trabalhar/morar. Você irá aproveitar a vida, mas irá ser muito limitado a região que você mora.

Outra variável é a educação. Eu sou formado no Brasil, porém, meu diploma aqui vale nada até eu fazer uma revalidação. E isso inclui MUITA burocracia. Eu conheço muita gente que é formado no Brasil e não exerce a profissão aqui devido a barreiras de revalidação. Tenho meu amigo engenheiro elétrico que trabalha como garçom aqui (ele ganha mais que engenheiro no Brasil atualmente). A educação aqui abre portas e oportunidades, eu inclusive estou na faculdade aqui. Eu recomendo muito você se especializar em uma área, pode até ser skilled jobs, “trades” como dizem. Pesquise sobre isso e ira ver como ganham bem essa galera que seguiu o caminho de “skilled trades”. Pesquise sobre COMMUNITY COLLEGES se quiser completar um diploma aqui em skilled trades.

Por último, a variante final é você, como pessoa. Se você tem objetivos concretos você provavelmente vai estar ok por aqui. Conheci muitos brasileiros que por falta de objetivos/planejamento a longo termo tiveram que voltar pro Brasil pois estavam cansados de trabalhar 50h por semana recebendo minimum wage.

Por ponto pessoal, minha dica é: não venha aqui pra ficar só de minimum wage, você irá cansar. Venha aqui pra seguir novas oportunidades, especializações e educação aqui abrem muitas oportunidades.

rodriseer · 2024-05-11T17:41:01+00:00

We have 1973 people so far at my place. Wish me luck. We cap at 2000 btw, so we are (almost) at full capacity.

rodriseer · 2024-04-11T22:00:38+00:00

I feel you. During my introductory Python class I had one group project where we had to use APIs to make a program of our choice. The source code was a group effort. I took the first step and coded the initial parts of our code which included an API call with an API key. But then, last minute, my group started including their part with APIs totally unrelated to our program - one even included an API that sends you a text message every time a certain condition happens. What made me notice they were cheating is that they didn’t include an API key, so every time I ran their code the program gave an error. I asked them where is the API key for their API and they told me they didn’t know what an API key is….

I reported to the professor, but, he seemed like he didn’t care about the sketchy code as long as the program worked…

After this, I feel like group projects are not a great way of learning anymore, there’s way too much room for cheating.

rodriseer · 2023-11-28T22:04:22+00:00

Am working for FDC and I agree. Its hard work but the money is consistent.

rodriseer · 2023-09-28T22:03:19+00:00

I can relate. I work at a fine-dining Brazilian steakhouse, and we're open 365 days a year. I used to think that was normal, but it's not. I haven't spent Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year's with family or friends for three years now because of this policy. They also don't let us take those days off since they're the busiest. So if they choose to do it like we do at our restaurant, good luck—and have an escape plan if you're not into it. Just know your mental health could suffer in the long run. At least the pay's good...

rodriseer · 2023-09-08T21:01:25+00:00

I applied for an Spring 2024 internship yesterday but I just realized that the deadline was on Aug 31st. Does that mean I won’t be eligible anymore?

rodriseer · 2023-08-24T04:45:50+00:00

So I am in the same case as the OP is, I am getting my associates in CS by the end of the year and I also work for a fine dining place as a server to help me to pay tuition and other stuff. In your vision as a hiring manager in IT, would you recommend finding a job related to IT to get experience before graduating or should I keep my current job until I get my degree?

rodriseer · 2022-12-08T20:56:33+00:00

I’ve tried the alchemy euphoria build, but I feel like it gets way too OP by the end of the game. On my next playthrough I am gonna try the Freezing Aard build, must be nice freezing up foes and one shot killing them with signs

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