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I could get a new job easily. maybe this is the solution? Ummmm...What is my question in this thread????? It's about a new job, whether it should be management or technical. :roll: :roll: :roll: Yet after going around the world with theories that I'm depressed or really a garbage truck driver, you ...

@ brute I just explained it. :? But I'll explain it again. I try to analyze patterns and develop a theory, test the theory for accuracy. That's kind of the point of this thread. I've noticed a pattern, as have my colleagues, and I've come here to see if to evaluate putting the theory to test by aski...

@FBeyer - Yes, that's the old Psycho-Cybernetics "don't be a sheep and applaud the the applause sign goes up/let other people control your life with their idiocy". I'm familiar with the concept. But again, as I've stated in probably every thread I've posted about this, because they PHYSICA...

@BRUTE - Really? You've worked as a developer and have never complained about ridiculous time lines, endless change requests, a waterfall project that turns agile, or "just build me something, I'll know what I want when I see it" or project managers who are glorified note takers? Are you r...

@EdithKeeler - I went through my recent threads, and don't see any signs of depression. What I see is frustration with incompetent people and dysfunctional organizations, as I pointed out in my thread about unconscious competence. Much like this guy: http://www.forum.earlyretirementextreme.com/viewt...

So it sounds like condoms are a better bet since you still need to wear one anyway. Even in a relationship you never know. Ask the lady who's cheating husband gave her HIV/AIDS...

I'm sure this isn't the answer you are not looking for, but you're asking us for input into something very vague, that you say is designed to satisfy an emotional need for a dog and having people over more often. I don't see the correlation between how often you can have people over in a house you ...

How much longer are you planning on working? Presuming it is a relatively short time I would take whatever path gives you the best expectation to minimize the time, then don't view work as the details of the job, view it in terms of the progress you are making in your bigger goals. If you "jud...

...the root cause of the problem. Often the root cause is our own attitude. One way to address the cause is to acknowledge it and then learn how to metaform or change something by changing only our own attitude about it. Otherwise, we risk cycling through the same frustrations in the next technical...

I'm sure this isn't the answer you are not looking for, but you're asking us for input into something very vague, that you say is designed to satisfy an emotional need for a dog and having people over more often. I don't see the correlation between how often you can have people over in a house you o...

I'm tired of being the IT slave to the decision makers who ignore my recommendations and when it all comes falling down, I'm still the one left fixing it, because if I don't, *I'll* be the one let go, not them. As a result, the dynamic where I protect the incompetent peoples jobs is a continuous cy...

I've decided to look for a better opportunity, even if I take a pay cut. I'm tired of being the IT slave to the decision makers who ignore my recommendations and when it all comes falling down, I'm still the one left fixing it, because if I don't, *I'll* be the one let go, not them. As a result, the...

I would sell, making sure you're not selling to cheap. You can get a basic idea of valuation strategies without going to a CPA (they are not all created equal, I've had some inept ones, and the CPA tax advisor for my employer recently got smacked down by me when I proved them wrong). The reason I wo...

I'm experimenting with TrackR, which is the same thing really, and am trying to see how often someones phone locates it. Not something I'd bet the farm on...

Excellent. Enjoy your time off. My wife suffers from anxiety. I remind her of what Teleb says about stress. Stress is good, if it is intermittent. It is important to recover before stressing again. But equally important to avoid relaxation becoming the norm, as then stress gets an over reaction. Ba...

A big problem with waiting for a downturn is that the market still goes up in the long run. By the time the next downturn occurs, the downturn price could be higher than it is today, so it only makes sense to wait if you think the downturn is coming soon. Example: During the early '90s recession, t...

From what I understand, it is a pretty complicated job. Here's a typical article from a mechanics monthly magazine: http://www.motor.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/7_5VOLT_0516.pdf I have a hunch that if you adjust for competency, then the wages are probably closer than what the BLS averages would ...

What are the downsides of being a FA? You will have to deal with a lot of people who know less than you in order for you to be able to give them advice. Yes, however; you do this in almost every professional job. Lawyer, doctor, IT, CPA, etc. Thing is, it's relatively simple work, good hours, good ...

What are the downsides of being a FA?

I think you are oversimplifying the profession of mechanic. Pay for most people servicing consumer level products is low. Consumers are cheap. Working on geek squad at best buy doesn't pay well either. As I said, generally. Some mechanics for cars like BMW, Mercedes, etc. make more than your typica...