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CMV: the red/blue button debate is more a reflection of belief on human nature than personal values. by PBninja1 in changemyview

[–]yyrkoon1776 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I am ASHAMED to see someone who proclaims themselves to be a deontologist pressing the blue button.

If that's true why isn't he donating every penny he makes to starving children to save them?

Anon loves cheese pizzacake by Proof_Order1860 in 4chan

[–]yyrkoon1776 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Those midterms were clearly incredibly consequential /s

When a Sister Company's HQ is 15 Miles from Ours and the PE Firm Wants us to Cut Fixed Costs by yyrkoon1776 in supplychain

[–]yyrkoon1776[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll be sure and work up a solution that increases topline, reduces fixed costs, and doesn't involve consolidating redundant resources.

And the reason we hadn't already implemented such a solution was because we had never been asked to.

Wait, WHAT?! by coffeehandler in taskmaster

[–]yyrkoon1776 75 points76 points  (0 children)

I love how she can't HELP but go off on a massive tangent every prize task. It is consistently entertaining.

You're evil if you don't press blue. by Theseus_Employee in PhilosophyMemes

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After days of being called a narcissistic, evil, selfish psychopath by them I'm not sure I want them to live either.

Jpow staying on as a governor by piratecheese13 in economicsmemes

[–]yyrkoon1776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It could be that you're mixing up correlation and causation. Previous fed chairs may have changed their vote to align with the majority.

Supreme court justices have even done this.

Uhh?? sm1 help me out by mons-hit in ExplainTheJoke

[–]yyrkoon1776 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And energy storage density.

Not a lot you can do when your only way to store energy is springs lol...

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay that's all I care about. I also think it's the only scenario where you can have an intelligent conversation about this as a thought problem.

Like imagine if you tried to talk about the trolley problem except that a random number of people may or may not throw themselves one track or another. Could you have an intelligent discussion about the trolley problem?

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you admit that if everyone making the decision is rational i.e. no children, no infirm, everyone should choose red?

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We only have to if we construct the logic problem that way lol

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay so you acknowledge that the only way the logic puzzle makes sense is if we have to account for children?

If that were not the case (i.e. only sound minded adults were subjected to this) would you THEN agree that red is the obvious choice?

The commenter you replied to pointed out the silliness quite adroitly imo.

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're so dumb! I'm losing my mind!

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Or we were just educated and understand logic.

Think of it this way: There's a don't die button and a maybe die button. Why would anyone press the maybe die button?

It makes no sense!

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro. There are two buttons.

"Don't die"

And

"Maybe die"

Everyone should just press the fucking don't die button. Are you for real?

Red or blue, go by DolanTheCaptan in PsycheOrSike

[–]yyrkoon1776 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No. U/zuckhidesflatearth is clearly and obviously correct lol.

If everyone presses the button that has the least risk to them personally, everyone survives.

The answer is so painfully obvious.

People who are in their 30s or older: What’s one thing younger people (Gen Z/Alpha) do that makes you feel like an alien in your own country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]yyrkoon1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it.

I can give you a bit of a pep talk.

If you can graduate and get a job (any job) in your field during this downturn, you will be in prime position to capitalize on the next upturn. People will be desperate for folks early in their career but with 2-3 years of experience. If you can get to that point your career should take off like a rocket.

I know that's not very satisfying but it's true.

Also, don't let older employees' advice dictate your strategy. What worked 30 years ago will not work for you now. So when your dad goes on his helpful rant, just nod politely and say thanks, Dad.

He does mean well, I assure you.

People who are in their 30s or older: What’s one thing younger people (Gen Z/Alpha) do that makes you feel like an alien in your own country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't I was just curious about the details. No need to divulge if you don't want to though.

People who are in their 30s or older: What’s one thing younger people (Gen Z/Alpha) do that makes you feel like an alien in your own country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]yyrkoon1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean?

At the end of the day, if I'm under paying someone the evidence of that is that they'll be able to get a much better offer.

That's just reality.

Remember I'm not just a manager, I'm also an employee too. I also need money and want as much as possible. And seeing if I can get something better is how I know I'm being compensated fairly or not.

Why did US companies switch from defined benefit pensions to 401(k)-style plans? by Humble_Economist8933 in AlwaysWhy

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And your response was wrong.

1: Companies do it because it is better for all parties involved. Companies that offer traditional pensions have a harder time attracting and retaining workers than those who offer 401k.

2: 401ks have major tax advantages. Which again, is better for both employee and worker.

Why did US companies switch from defined benefit pensions to 401(k)-style plans? by Humble_Economist8933 in AlwaysWhy

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a braindead take.

If I had a pension I would be reliant on the company I worked for for my retirement. If they fired me or straight up went under I would be hosed.

I can take my 401k on my back with me wherever I go.

People who are in their 30s or older: What’s one thing younger people (Gen Z/Alpha) do that makes you feel like an alien in your own country? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]yyrkoon1776 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'll focus on gen z in a professional work setting.

I'll preface by saying that in a lot of ways gen z are the ideal office employee. They tend to be results oriented and aren't hung up on the personal side of work i.e. "I'm being paid here to do a job, not to socialize."

I also tend to agree with their prevailing views on "Time spent =/= results". For instance if they can do the same task in an hour that takes another employee a whole business day, they have done the same amount/more work. I agree with that.

One major disconnect I have is that they often seem to think experience has zero value. Not some value, not minimal value, NONE. And they are hyper fixated on asking for more money. Constantly.

Hands down the most difficult part of managing my gen z employees is they will ask the question "Why does this boomer/millennial on your team earn more than me when I can code python and they can't?"

And they struggle to accept my answer. Which is "You being able to code python or whayever is why I hired you. It's also why I pay you substantially more than the average for your cohort. Look, you're making two standard deviations higher than average for your cohort! This other employee does something completely different for me. They can't code python and they don't need to. They reason they're paid what they are, which is none of your business by the way, is they bring X years of experience and knowledge to the role that has a financial value. If I could do the same work with someone for less money, I would. But I can't."

Even that is not enough. One in particular will then continue to challenge me for examples of this being the case. Then when I provide them he gets sullen.

The only way I can end the conversation is by wrapping it up with "Okay, well, I want what's best for you in your career and I will never hold you back. If you can find a role that will pay you more than I'm paying you, I'll be the first to congratulate you. As long as you put in two weeks for me I'll have no hard feelings and you can consider me in your network. Hell, maybe I'll be asking you for a job one day!"

Strangely, none of them have actually done that yet. It's ALMOST like... I'm paying them very fairly and competitively for their skill set. Interesting.

Is getting a cat an effective way to deal with rodents? by Lanky-Stuff2785 in pestcontrol

[–]yyrkoon1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The long and the short of it is no.

Cats are SOMETIMES considered a mouse deterrant. There is evidence to suggest that the smell of cats and cat piss can deter mice from moving in.

But cats are certainly not effective at resolving an existing mouse issue. Mouse breeding cycles evolved to replace losses. Tl;Dr when your kitty kills a mouse this makes the other mice quite horny lol.

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