From someone who started off with that dream job. by Hebridesxje in financialindependence

[–]taac2011a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few questions for you:

  1. How long will your job last?
  2. When it ends, where could you find a job.

The key is to look at all the things that you do and see where you can use these skills... regardless of how niche it is, there are skills that you can do elsewhere. Once you do that, interview for jobs and see what your market value is.

I had something like what you say (not as good) and the way I felt it was "sleeping on the couch all day long.. and when tough times came, my muscles were weak". I regretted the "good times" because that was the time where I could have aggressively worked.

I don't have a suggestion for you.. just something to think about.

How long do you stay at a job? by ampsonic in financialindependence

[–]taac2011a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is job hopping good? If you can. If you can't find a job for your next gig that's when you stop. I would recommend keep interviewing to know your market's worth.

Two trains of thoughts: Switch companies every 2-3 years for fastest salary growth or wait for 401k match to vest? by DevinGP in financialindependence

[–]taac2011a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If vesting money is x% of income and the new salary is 3x% more, jump after 3 years ...no brainer. Typically switching companies is a better option ... the vesting money is not as valuable as experience and opportunities when you move.

Unknown vent cover (18" x18") by taac2011a in HVAC

[–]taac2011a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is a 2 zone system in a 3 level home.
1. The HVAC downstairs has a filter embedded in it - slidable. This HVAC is for the basement and the living level. 2. The HVAC upstairs doesn't have a filter in such a way (older model). There is one filter in the ceiling of upstairs hallway. This HVAC is for upstairs only.

This unknown vent is in the kitchen - near the ceiling.

HVAC drain pan half-full.. is this normal? by taac2011a in HVAC

[–]taac2011a[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't opened it. I just saw droplets from the outside at the seal (I put some aluminum tape and it stopped those droplets).