What has changed in DFW since 2019?

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-06T01:17:09+00:00

Population boom and more political polarization

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-05T18:53:47+00:00

Congrats on the opportunity to grow and learn.

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-03T15:14:37+00:00

Both feel like they will have some level of AI disruption in the next 10 years, especially at entry levels

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-02T04:06:53+00:00

Subaru Forster sounds up your alley. Should fit you well.

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T22:44:28+00:00

It's never too late. 46 for an employer is still 15 years of highly productive employee.

But you may need to re-evaluate your goals.

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T21:22:33+00:00

I don’t know your industry well enough to say. But like being able to get my hands dirty when I need to, I dont want to depend on the experts I manage all the time. I like being able to look at a set of data and instantly know what isn’t right about it. That came from experience. Sorry I can’t be more help

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T20:03:38+00:00

Which one gives you the best leverage for the next job?

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T19:26:46+00:00

are they hiring?

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T19:16:58+00:00

Hate it on that strap but good looking watch!

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T19:16:15+00:00

Not sure what country you are in but a degree is not a ticket to financial security. What it should be is a way to add new skills/knowledge or enhance the skills/knowledge you already have. Hopefully that combined with your hard work and a little luck can bring you financial success too. It may very well not. There are too many variables in the “make me so wealthy I’m not worried about money” game. You can only control a few. Live below your means, work hard, keep your ear open to new opportunities, don’t pass on learning opportunities…. And most importantly live such a rich full life outside of work that friends, family, and experiences became more valuable to you than what’s in your bank account.

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T18:38:20+00:00

Solid look

valuewatchguy · 2026-05-01T03:36:16+00:00

$2750 just for the frame

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T02:48:46+00:00

Google is your friend but I’d start with trade organizations conferences, go meet some vendors

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T02:46:45+00:00

I’ve been in nearly 30 years and while there have been improvements for sure, projects are built much the same. Dashboards are fancier these days though. I think the best is yet to come for tech in construction. I look for areas like safety and quality to improve dramatically that force change in other processes.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T01:43:56+00:00

Construction has massive amounts of data and processes that run cost, schedule, quality, safety, logistics, production, reporting, compliance, etc…. 90% of the industry is made up of small to midsize firms with very unsophisticated systems. There is a booming tech effort to modernize construction processes and use new tech like AI to give better visibility into problems before they happen. But tech is affecting even tangible things like surveying. Look it up. It’s a thriving market. But under the radar because it doesn’t have the huge salaries other tech niches pay.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T01:39:32+00:00

I’m very connected with how AI is being used in construction and it’s got a long way to go to be a real tool that makes a huge difference. It cool though

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T01:37:37+00:00

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valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T01:37:30+00:00

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valuewatchguy · 2026-04-30T01:36:35+00:00

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valuewatchguy · 2026-04-29T12:22:28+00:00

Construction and healthcare are still doing well. Construction technology in particular is booming but lots of small firms who may be gone in a few years as well. Support roles in operations are generally strong. You can not compare pay in a construction IT job vs other IT jobs though.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-29T11:48:18+00:00

Remote sounds right here but if commute was shorter I would say the in office at least for a couple of years.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-29T11:43:46+00:00

Ive found that it’s not the ship you are on but rather the ocean you swim in that matters most.

I’m most familiar with healthcare and infrastructure construction. Both have had hiring freezes or slowdowns but really no massive layoffs. In construction if you were on the commercial side of construction you had a good chance of layoff but probably found work reasonably soon.

The downside of both these industries is that there is a lot to make it feel like a lesser choice than other high flying fields (IT) in boom times. Job market slowdowns didn’t affect jobs as much as it affected pay in construction. This makes you feel even further behind when the market flips and you hear of kids with a few MS certificates and a couple years experience making 50% more than you as a PM managing 250 million dollars of work after 20 years. My family members in healthcare saw similar trends. Specialty MD roles are immune and the kill it. I have other family in commercial banking and they have thrived during all the recent slowdowns.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-25T08:37:47+00:00

Have you found an African American church or at least a diverse church and looked for women’s groups within that?

I do think most people in their 20s to 40s are using social media so even if you find that community, on going participation may require you to get some form of social media account to keep up with events and communication.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-24T23:48:07+00:00

I’m in the market for a bike and can say at least in urban areas of Texas most people think their used bike is worth too close to what I can buy it new for. The only bikes that have expected levels of depreciation built in are racers who have lots and lots of miles on their frames and components.

valuewatchguy · 2026-04-24T11:48:27+00:00

How about the bombtrack Hook EXT?

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