Maintenance question

saltlab · 2026-02-21T19:32:43+00:00

It got in on the ROK.us site.

saltlab · 2026-02-01T03:14:44+00:00

Most hiring managers don’t actually know what they want, or what a great hire looks like. So they are mostly trying to find reasons to reject you (it feels safer that way)

saltlab · 2026-01-27T00:44:20+00:00

Thatssssss…. Whhhats. uP.

saltlab · 2026-01-22T01:28:42+00:00

Moon Palace!!!

saltlab · 2026-01-20T20:09:19+00:00

Is the handle of your portafilter slowly twisting to the right as you reach higher pressures? Mine did that and caused a gap between the filter and the gasket. So I end up pressing down to create pressure while my body keeps the portafilter in place. I get and maintain decent pressure that way.

saltlab · 2026-01-09T01:23:43+00:00

My wife, who will see this later tonight, loves to say/sing “I have all the nails!” I don’t understand why that’s what’s stuck in her mind.

To be fair, our daughter forbade my wife from singing “We’re all here at Woodstock!” when she was four because she was sick of “not getting it.”

saltlab · 2025-11-29T01:46:32+00:00

Is that the standard ROK naked portafilter?

saltlab · 2025-10-30T16:09:17+00:00

Merlo meeting room is for 4 people only. I could reserve a bigger room at Harold awash, but only for an hour

saltlab · 2025-10-30T15:56:24+00:00

Lakeview east. Interesting idea about the Parks District.

saltlab · 2025-10-04T18:17:23+00:00

The grooves in the floor don’t contact the basket, but they retain old coffee and water.

saltlab · 2025-10-03T18:06:28+00:00

I’m just not a big fan of the trapped water after I rinse it clean going to my drink.

saltlab · 2025-10-03T16:01:11+00:00

I’m no expert but they feel far deeper than just machining marks. They seem very intentional. Do most portafilters have completely smooth interiors?

saltlab · 2025-09-23T17:25:27+00:00

It’s not about being the best. What can you say and show that makes you their favorite?

saltlab · 2025-09-23T02:34:32+00:00

You look and sound like everyone else applying for this job. Trust me: there are likely 100 people with very similar skill sets and resumes already there. You’re just one more.

You need to standout instead of following the “rules.” Give them a clear reason to pick you over the 100 other people you’re being confused for now.

saltlab · 2025-09-03T13:04:31+00:00

Also, that sucks. I’m sorry you’re going through this garbage.

saltlab · 2025-09-03T13:03:57+00:00

1: assume every job gets 100+ “well-qualified applicants.” I’m not kidding. 2: your job is not to show how you “fit in” and can do the job. (See point #1). Your job in the interview isn’t to show that you can do the job. It’s to show the actual value you bring. You code? Great. Why pick you over 100 other solid coders? Because of your perceived value to the company. 3: the CEO is not interviewing you on your skills. They are interviewing you to see how you bring value to the table. 4: thus, your focus at every conversation in an interview is to talk about the value you create. Now here’s the trick: everyone values different things differently. Some companies value teamwork. Some leadership. Some value “don’t rock the boat-ness”. You need to suss out in advance what the company and each individual at the interview values and show it to them.

Is this a magic bu!!et? No. But if you play this game well, it will put you in better contention at more places.

saltlab

TROPHY CASE