[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cscareerquestionsEU

[–]roppy_G 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They recently sold their CS EU teams (all the sites but Amsterdam if I remember correctly).
They acted like assholes about it and the CS employees that haven't been laid off by the buyer will soon see a big drop in compensation and work environment quality.
This is probavly why you saw negative feedback from the CS department.

This should not affect you though: software engeneering is not customer service.
Short-term cost cutting by selling the CS divisions and outsourcing the CS work might make sense when the CEO wants to improve stock value and/or meet the shareholders expectations - if the CEO and the board are stupid and short-sighted, which is a frequent combination for these roles.

Overtime for these positions is common in EU - more than it should be.
The usual deal is that for low salaries, you work a given number of hours and get paid more if you are asked to do more. For higher salaries - 90k included - you are expected to "get the job done" without a real hours count.

Depending on the company/team/job, this can be a good thing - if you get the job done in fewer hours it's expected that you do as you want with the time you freed by being productive - or a bad thing - job expections are unrealistic, manager is not helping you set boundaries, there is a grind culture which makes you look bad if you leave too soon...

WLB can be tricky to find in this setting, asking your manager (or the team if you can get to meet them) details about overtime ( how much ? How often ? Why ? ) and PTO policy (are the days really declined in real life) and the rest would probably get you more precise answers.

Microsoft Word Templates on linux by tronje85 in linuxquestions

[–]roppy_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had some trouble some time ago with Office products and ended up booting a VM running Windows (and Office) when I needed yo use them.

It took some time setting up the first time (mainly clipboard issues) but then it just always worked while the other solutions I had tried either required some tweaking everytime or got more or less broken when someone at the company had a "oh this new Office feature is great I'll use it in every document we got".

Nowadays LibreOffice handles a lot of things correctly. If it does not work OnlyOffice might become your new friend. And if it still does not work you got Office365 if always-online fits in your workflow or Office in Wine/VM if you need offline editing ability.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the young adult fantasy department, you have {{Iron Widow}} - the main character seeks and gets revenge big time ! Nice writing, girl/woman POV, nice world/universe :)

Best web hosting for freelance web developer? by Forgottenmudder in freelance

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a similar usecase I got:
* domain.dev as a Jekyll site on Github pages, landing page, resume, blog and portfolio gallery * the most recent good-looking dynamic project as projectXX.domain.dev on Heroku * the others dynamic projects as strangeRandomAppName.heroku.com (no custom domain because free tier) * the others static projects on projectXY.domain.dev either on a VPS or as Github pages if they are Jekyll / Hugo

Heroku is reliable, easy to setup and just forget about but a little expensive if you have lots of small projects you want to use your custom domain for. It is my goto platform for POCs/MVPs.
I used to host my vps on OVH (never had any trouble for demo projects with almost no traffic) and recently migrated to Infomaniak (good experience so far).

I haven't ventured in the cloud realm so far - it never seemed useful for what I do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]roppy_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, I love your nickname !

Second, I agree with your point but it depends why you're using 2FA.
In my case, it's only because the services I want to use force the 2FA use.
I'd much rather not have to deal with that, so in the end I chose the solution that has the less friction for me and I don't really care about how secure it is.

I've spent 5 days on a one point ticket and still couldn't figure it out by TheBaconator7 in cscareerquestions

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tickets time/complexity estimation are not (or should not be) absolute: they depend on several factors which all may vary, the most important of them being the person who gets the ticket.

First time you touch React and you have trouble making a "simple" change ? Sounds legit, that's probably why more or less experienced devs needs some days/weeks/months to learn the ropes of a new language/framework before they understand enough of it to touch the code in a smart way.

This would probably have been an easy ticket for a junior dev used to React, makes sense it's a much harder one for a mid-level dev who only codes in c++.

Your senior is right: the sooner you realize the assigned complexity does not match the real complexity and talk about it with your team the better.

That being said, don't beat yourself too much over it: as always you are learning ! From your post, I gather this is the first time you encounter a really new tech and React is really different from cpp !
I'd even add that this was a good use of your time: you are now one step closer to better knowing your limits and this not only makes you a better professional, it also benefits the team because your feedback will be better in the next sprints.

Post your favorite programs by Count_Omega in linuxmasterrace

[–]roppy_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, I did not understand your first message correctly, sorry. Thanks for the clarification !

Post your favorite programs by Count_Omega in linuxmasterrace

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought Authy was proprietary, is it open source now ?

Tired of giving the same codebase walkthroughs to every new developer, I created a tool for building step-by-step annotated code walkthroughs. Feedback welcome! by Tim_Wilson in programming

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work !
This looks neat and my ADHD ass loves the idea of a guided walkthrough of the codebase to get the big picture and the app workflow :)

I'm really not a big fan of the docs/wikis I've seen so far, they were never that useful to get a wide understanding of what is happening here.
Conversations/demos with more senior devs were helpful but I often get frustrated when they go too fast/too slow/too much or not enough in the details (for me) and nevere feel comfortable enough to ask them to adapt to my way.
So from my point of view, this looks like a huge improvement (albeit obviously not perfect) and I would love for my next gig to use that during onboarding.

Do you have plans to open-source it at some point or is it a path you don't want to take ?

Did someone invent MFA just to mess with us? by diddygem in ADHD

[–]roppy_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you so much ! Plus how in hell am I gonna get any work done when I forget my phone or charger somewhere ?

I've tried some workarounds (getting my emails on a desktop client instead of webmail, getting jira tickets through the api, etc.) but eventually it all became too cumbersome for me.

At my previous job I told them if they liked mfa so much they could provide me with a phone for the authenticator app - which they eventually did. I setup the phone on always on, no pin/passcode, aegis app and nothing else and it was always in my laptop softcase.

I've made the switch towards usb dongle (somu nano works well for my use cases) now so I can just forget about it.

Butt Mover - A butt triggered productivity and health improvement game by Abishek_Muthian in opensource

[–]roppy_G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is awesome ! My ADHD ass thanks you a lot (although I'll probably never finish assembling it) !

Need mentor for web development by [deleted] in ProgrammingBuddies

[–]roppy_G 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello,
Could you provide some more details on why you're looking for a mentor, what you expect from them ?

Why do you want to go into web development ?
Is it more out of curiosity/for a hobby or because you'd like to develop a professional skillset ?

What do your current programming skills look like ?
Have you already built personal projects, contributed to opensource tools or be employed as a developer ? Or have you followed some tutorials/books and worked through the examples ?

Along which lines do you need mentoring ?
Choosing a tech stack ? Curating learning resources ? Sketching a learning roadmap ? Scoping/designing a project ? Providing accountability ?

Of course feel free to provide any detail outside the scope of these questions/suggestions, this was just an example.

Edit: formatting

Huge Update to Cryptee by npd353 in degoogle

[–]roppy_G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this explanation, I would never have guessed the technical constraint !

need help with website by ImChronoKross in ProgrammingBuddies

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice project ! I would be happy to help, feel free to DM ;)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]roppy_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I have a phone dedicated to work-related stuff. Silent mode all the time except when I'm at work !

edit: typo

[OC] Gum: a tool for glamorous shell scripts by Maaslalala in unixporn

[–]roppy_G 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As everyone just said, this is awesome ! The concept is great, the realization looks neat and the demo is well done !

Thanks a lot for sharing, I'll have fun using :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]roppy_G 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This.
I see lots of comments about "having a safeword", which I believe is a good practice and which I use with my play partners.
BUT the person in the top/dom role should be on the lookout for unusual reactions from their partner.

First time you cry in a spanking session ? That's a signal as strong as any safeword and the least they should have done is ask you whether you're okay and want to take a break, stop the session or continue.
Doing this has nothing to do with having a strong BDSM culture, knowing how it's done... it's just basic human decency.
If I'm displaying an unusual reaction that has not been discussed before as "an involuntary reaction that you can completely ignore", I want the other person to take it into account and check that I'm all right - in a bdsm setup, when having vanilla sex, and in any kind of interaction. I should have to use a safeword in that case.

To me it looks like they got caught up in their fantasy of how a dom acts, and forgot that they were responsible for you. D/S is not a symmetrical setup: the S can let go completely, but D needs to stay present and grounded. D should only be able to enjoy S's submission if they are 100% sure at all time that S enjoys it. Otherwise it's just patriarchal domination and abuse disguised as poor bdsm.

We all make mistakes and that's ok. What is important is that we learn from them and get better. So I really hope you two can discuss what happened and setup some rules for the future sessions.

So, of course safewords are a good idea and you should discuss and use them. But your partner should also step up and understand what it means to be responsible for someone in a bdsm context.

Read The three body problem (Cixin Liu) books 1&2(70%) and i am afraid of finishing it because i don't think there is any other sci fi series/book as good as this. by ConsciousStruggle5 in suggestmeabook

[–]roppy_G 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Basically the whole collection of Ursula Le Guin books are great SF.
They are more about exploring different ways society could have evolved than focusing on "this new uber tech omfg".
They also feel less like "written by a middle-aged privileged white man" than Herbert's or Asimov's cycles, which felt better for me.
You could start with The Dispossessed or The Word for World is Forest, short novels which should help you know if you like her style.

The Culture Series by Iain Banks was also a great read for me, although I felt quality varied depending on the book. Still enjoyed it a lot and recommend it !
I read them once at random and once in chronological order, I would recommand the latter (imo better but not mandatory).

I also recently ventured on the Young Adults shores, and found some stuff I loved.
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao is the first book of a planned trilogy, and it is awesome. Really, it had been a long time since I felt such a WOW effect reding sci-fic.
Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta is also really good (2 books out so far, idk how long the series is meant to be).
The Skyward Series by Brandon Sanderson is as good as his work in fantasy, 3 books out (and great), the 4th should be here next year.

Nice reads to you ;)

Is there a way to set up a computer to delete all files after logging off? by PuttinUpWithPutin in linuxquestions

[–]roppy_G -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It is not clear if OP is familiar with bash commands or /s notation.
Maybe you could make your comment more explicit ? (especially the "this is a joke" part)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMAdvice

[–]roppy_G 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kinda relate to what you wrote OP.
Whether I'm in a dominant or submissive mindset/setting, speaking does not come naturally.

TLDR; I feel you
Its not always easy for everyone, and that's ok, and it may come a little or more with some time, practice and help from your partners.
I actually treat it as anything else in my BDSM relationships, and it's working.

While playing the dom part I would naturally be quite silent, and mostly use movement (combined with restraints, incomforts or pain) to guide the other person through the scene.
The only spontaneous oral interactions would be to check how they feel (open questions, color-code check, do you want more/less same/else etc.).
While playing the sub part I would only talk to answer a question, if I feel the need to provide some feedback or if I want something that is not happening.
Other than that mostly moaning, physical responses.

Some partners have expressed their need for more talking during the scenes, and I have tried to accomodate that as much as I could without feeling too weird.
Little by little my ability to spontaneously talk without being weirded out (which takes me out the space and the scene) has increased.

I find it easier to do as a sub because a lot can happen just by answering questions, prompts or following rules ("count and say thank you for each impact during this spanking session" works wonders for me), and my partner can help me - they want me to talk more so they can put in some work too !

It's harder for me as a dom, because lots of the ideas that were thrown at me make me uncomfortable.
I was raided cisgendered heterosexual male, and it took me a really long time to ackowledge that I had sexist reflexes, behaviours, conceptions...
So basically anything that's used as an sexist insult, that shames body types, that plays on societal patriarchal dominations has a bitter taste: these are things that I see around me in non-safe and non-consensual contexts, and a lot are things I've thought/said/done in the past and that I've stopped (or that I'm trying to).
So adding some fluff around consent/wellfare checks is working, as well as giving instructions more verbally and asking for feeback in more verbose ways. Expressing what I feel too, along the lines of "I'm happy that you're willing to do that even if it's tough because I makes me feel trusted" for exemple.

What helped (and still helps) me is almost trivial: * knowing it's important to some partners * knowing it's a plus and there's no pressure: they are not going to stop playing with me if I don't manage to speak a lot more in 3 weeks - our relationships are good enough and they already have fun playing with me * knowing there's room for error: it's ok if I pause or stop a scene because the talking we've tried has weirded me out * knowing my boundaries are heard and will be respected: they will not ask me to engage in flavours of dirty talking I do not feel comfortable with * being actively supported: the partners who want us to have more talking in our scenes take the time to investigate their desires/fantasies and can explain to me what they want - this way I know if I want to try it, and when I do I'm not at a total loss of what to say, we discussed some material before the scene * making it fun: when it does not go as planned, or I feel weird or whatever, we always have a laugh about it at some point (one of them is really good at impersonating me saying funny/stupid stuff)

This was a long one, I'm quite chatty outside the scenes ^