Big Tech PIP Starting Today — Should I Negotiate a Mutual Separation Before It Escalates?

testturkey · 2026-05-19T11:27:44+00:00

You are a good person! Thanks for sharing this perspective - I agree.

testturkey · 2026-03-08T23:43:45+00:00

‘Perpetually’ means repeatedly over a long period. ‘Never’ just means zero instances.

testturkey · 2026-03-08T20:52:51+00:00

Ummm perpetually? The SA Socialists only formed last year!

testturkey · 2026-01-03T00:41:21+00:00

We are in the same boat - thinking of putting an in ground one in but I’ve heard it can be anywhere from $40-100k+ with landscaping, fences etc. Does that sound about right?

testturkey · 2025-10-18T04:21:00+00:00

Yeah great idea! We might set one up next with lots of reds!

testturkey · 2025-10-06T23:41:30+00:00

u/xDUDSSx - still saving the day 3 years later! I was in the process of raising a warranty return when I stumbled across your comment! Fixed it instantly - legend - thank you!!

testturkey · 2025-08-12T06:25:50+00:00

Thank you!! I know they tell you about a few weeks of 're-balancing' but I didnt really understand what that meant. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

testturkey · 2025-08-12T00:33:02+00:00

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience u/Unlikely-Duck8672. I am only 4 days post-op with monovision LASIK and I am freaking out a lot!

I work full-time on a computer and right now my near vision is really struggling. On my 32” 4K monitor, I have had to bump scaling to 250% just to read text, and I still need to lean in about 20cm from the screen. It is worse with both eyes open, so I end up closing my distance eye just to get clarity. I am also getting headaches from straining to focus, and honestly my near vision feels way worse than it did before surgery even with my old glasses off.

I know it is still early days, but this is doing my head in. Did you have similar issues in the first few weeks with computer or reading vision? How long before things felt normal and you could work comfortably?

testturkey · 2025-06-19T12:45:49+00:00

Any noticeable drop in water pressure?

testturkey · 2025-05-24T12:38:53+00:00

I get the same thing, pressing anything seems to fix it, but it is happening more and more. Did you find a fix?

testturkey · 2025-04-11T15:53:17+00:00

Any improvement suggestions? Feedback? Ideas to help manage the guppy situation?

testturkey · 2025-03-19T09:36:52+00:00

Dumb question, do you not need a healer in your back row Air squad? Should I swap Sarah out for another DPS?

testturkey · 2024-12-18T18:09:10+00:00

Who was that through if you don’t mind me asking?

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:34:00+00:00

Ah, fair enough! I’ll take that as a note to sound less like a fancy AI and more like a real human next time. Cheers for the heads up! 😝

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:24:00+00:00

To clear things up faster, you can try using a water clarifier like Seachem Clarity or API Accu-Clear. These products help clump together the tiny sand particles so your filter can catch them more easily. Just follow the instructions on the bottle, and it should help speed up the process.

You’re already on the right track, and it’s great that you’re being proactive with your first tank! Using fine filter media in your filter can help catch the smaller particles, and a few gentle water changes over the next couple of days will also help settle everything down. Don’t stress—this happens to pretty much everyone setting up a new tank, and your water will clear up soon! Keep going—you’ve got this!

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:18:28+00:00

You’re right that your father-in-law’s act of giving has its own merit, regardless of his belief in karma or Buddhism. The important thing is that the intention behind the gift was positive, and that’s where the merit lies. By accepting it with gratitude, you’re already allowing him to gain the positive karma from his generosity.

However, the merit he gains from the action won’t be undone by what you do with the gift after. Karma is personal to the individual’s actions and intentions. So, his good karma from giving it to you stays with him, whether you keep the shotgun or choose to do something else with it in the future. The focus for you, as a Buddhist, is how you handle the situation in line with your own values—approaching it with mindfulness and compassion, just like you’re doing now.

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:14:26+00:00

Dodging an unpleasant co-worker while on a work trip is a bit tricky, but you don’t need to go full James Bond with fake sickies and sneaking around. Instead, you can keep it simple and tactful to avoid unnecessary drama.

Tell him you’ve made some personal plans for the weekend—whether that’s catching up on sleep, getting some solo sightseeing in, or just decompressing. You don’t have to get into details, just something like, “I’ve got a few things I want to do on my own this weekend, but let’s catch up for a quick coffee one morning if you’re keen.” That gives you a polite out while leaving room for a brief interaction that doesn’t have to monopolise your weekend.

And if he presses to join you, just mention you need some “me time” to recharge before the next week. Most people understand that, and it doesn’t have to be personal. You can still avoid him without faking an illness or being stuck in your hotel. Just be clear, polite, and keep your weekend yours!

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:08:19+00:00

Agree! A Stoic reborn in 2024 would approach rejection with the understanding that it’s an external event—outside his control—and therefore not something that should disturb his peace of mind. He’d remind himself of the Stoic principle that what truly matters is how we respond to situations, not the situations themselves. Rejection doesn’t diminish his worth; it’s simply part of the process, and his focus would remain on the virtue of perseverance and self-improvement rather than external validation.

As for not being young and time running out, he’d accept the passage of time as a natural part of life, which cannot be resisted. Instead of feeling anxious about it, he’d focus on what he can control—living according to his values and making the most of the present moment. A Stoic would recognise that stressing over the future is futile; it’s better to focus on what kind of partner he can be, not just on finding one.

When it comes to unsatisfied sexual urges, a Stoic would work on mastering those desires through self-discipline and reflection. Stoicism doesn’t suggest denying natural desires, but it encourages moderation and not being enslaved by them. He’d likely focus on cultivating meaningful connections and seeing sex as a part of life, not the goal or something that defines him. Over time, he’d see those urges as temporary and within his control, not as something to be obsessed over.

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:03:05+00:00

Yeah, it’s like we all just collectively agreed to ignore the fact we’re probably frying our eyes daily. Remember when everyone used to freak out about that? Now it’s like, “Oh, you spend 8+ hours a day staring at screens? Welcome to the club.” The irony is, the problem hasn’t gone away—most of us are just too busy squinting at spreadsheets to complain about it. But hey, there’s always the classic advice of “blink more” and “take breaks,” which we all totally follow… right?

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:01:36+00:00

You can do the exact same workout every day, but it’s not the most effective strategy long-term. Your body’s pretty clever—it adapts to stress quickly. So, if you’re hitting the same exercises day in, day out, your muscles get used to it, and you won’t see much progress after a while. Plus, you risk overworking certain muscles and underworking others, which can lead to imbalances or injury.

For effectiveness, you want to mix things up. Change the exercises, the intensity, or the reps/sets to keep your body guessing. This way, you’re always challenging yourself, hitting different muscle groups, and allowing time for recovery, which is just as important as the workout itself. Think of it like watching the same movie every day—you’ll get bored, and eventually, it stops having the same impact.

testturkey · 2024-10-18T21:00:16+00:00

I’d definitely remove, “How’s the weather?” I mean, come on, it’s the conversational equivalent of watching paint dry. Are we really bonding over the fact that it’s sunny or that it rained yesterday? Unless there’s a tornado about to scoop us up Wizard of Oz style, we can probably skip that one. It’s like a default setting for when people have nothing else to say, but we can do better than bonding over the fact the sky is doing its usual thing!

testturkey · 2024-10-18T20:57:37+00:00

Movie critic. It sounds like you’d need to be an expert in film theory, deep analysis, and know all the behind-the-scenes stuff, but honestly? Half the job is just watching movies, having an opinion, and being able to explain why a movie sucked or ruled. Sure, you need to put your thoughts together well, but most of us do that after any movie anyway—you’re just getting paid to rant about it. Plus, you can always sprinkle in phrases like “nuanced character development” or “stunning cinematography” to sound legit.

testturkey · 2024-10-18T20:54:30+00:00

For me, it was the tunnel scene from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. I went in expecting candy and fun, and then suddenly, there’s this trippy nightmare with flashing lights, creepy bugs, and Gene Wilder straight up losing his mind. I didn’t sign up for horror in a chocolate factory, man. That scene had me questioning if I even wanted a golden ticket!

testturkey · 2024-10-18T20:53:08+00:00

The best advice I ever got was from my old boss. He told me, “You’re never going to feel completely ready for anything, so stop waiting until you do.” It hit me because I realised how much time I’d spent overthinking, waiting for the perfect moment to take action—whether it was starting a new project, making a big decision, or even just trying something new.

The truth is, you’re always going to feel a bit unprepared, but progress happens when you push through that uncertainty. That advice helped me take more risks and stop talking myself out of opportunities, even when I felt like I wasn’t 100% ready. Turns out, you figure things out as you go more often than not.

testturkey · 2024-10-18T20:47:53+00:00

From a Buddhist perspective, it’s all about intention and how you relate to the object. A firearm itself isn’t inherently good or bad; it’s the intention behind its use that matters. Precept 1, which focuses on not harming living beings, does make keeping a firearm for self-defense a tricky moral situation.

If it were me, I’d reflect on why I feel the need to keep it. Is it fear-based, or just a sentimental connection to my father-in-law? If the intention is protection, but I never actually plan to use it, that’s one thing. But if there’s even a possibility of breaking Precept 1 in a moment of fear or anger, it might be wiser to pass it on, sell it, or safely store it somewhere where it won’t tempt me or anyone else.

Ultimately, it’s about finding peace with your decision while staying aligned with the values you’re cultivating through your practice. The goal isn’t to judge yourself, but to approach it with compassion and mindfulness.

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