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Comment on Post-Bop Bop Man by Justin J Payne

Justin J Payne — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:29:14 +0000

Great article! Funny story I actually got into Jazz from a customer I was serving while working at Dryer Vent Tech who would leave a Jazz playlist on for their dog while they were at work lol

Comment on The Children of Julia Child by Sydney Mills

Sydney Mills — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 05:01:05 +0000

Julia will always be one of those chefs people can only aspire to be. She gave us all a tremendous gift by explaining and teaching us.

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Martian city names of science fiction | Panethos — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:32:15 +0000

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Comment on The Successful Gesture by KB

KB — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:48:05 +0000

nice article but inaccuracies – apocalypse now bit predominantly – https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brando-v-coppola-debunkin_b_5587675

Comment on Daisy Goodwill and the Montana Rockies by Rex

Rex — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:24:29 +0000

What a lovely essay. Thank you.

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Reading The Big Book of Cyberpunk, Week 8 – Bochord Online — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:01:47 +0000

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Comment on Memoirs of an Ex-Pentecostal by David A Molnar

David A Molnar — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:24:09 +0000

Absolutely superb!

Comment on I have a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. I’m leaving the tech industry. by Harshini Rajachander

Harshini Rajachander — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:42:24 +0000

In reply to Grieving Son.

Hi Grieving Son,

I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. It sucks that tech companies are losing more and more touch with the human side of things.

And in my view, experienced tech employees have a wealth of information and wisdom that many companies take for granted and are now sadly, discarding. They were also the ones I made genuine connections with as they used to speak openly about their families and personal journeys.

I hope you figure out what’s best for you going forward and find the space where you feel truly valued. Good luck!

PS: Dinosaurs are awesome.

Comment on I have a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. I’m leaving the tech industry. by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:48:14 +0000

5 years in and I can relate.

It seems like more women are being pushed out of the tech industry.

Baffling when you consider that only a few years ago there was a big push to get women into the industry and profits are at the highest they’ve ever been for the big tech giants.

Comment on I have a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. I’m leaving the tech industry. by Grieving Son

Grieving Son — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:28:25 +0000

What a tragic but inspiring story! I similarly am contemplating leaving tech. Just got fired after spending too much time grieving my father’s passing.
The meat grinder is just getting started. I have worked in tech for 25 years and its only getting worse. When I started there was not much allure about tech. You needed to have skill to code. Now its just generated for you. The thought process is completely different. The problems dont look even remotely similar. Ive fought from becoming a dinosaur for much of the past 15 years and now the writing is on the wall.
For those that can afford to, you should get out with your dignity and your sanity.