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It's fine. Study groups at that level don't really care what age individuals are. Dating on the other hand...
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I'm still hoping for PGR to come back.
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I think the other thing they often asked me was for my 'rating' since my firm is well known for having a globally standardised performance evaluation system and that impacted both when I applied for internal role changes (although HR would've given them this detail anyway) as well as when considering external options through a recruiter.
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pegusus123456 posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

This. I assume its only impacting you when you wouldve otherwise vomited as normal.

Yes.

gloBal enemy posted...

But its for life? I wonder does everyone know and would you get treated differently because of it? Eg locked in a lab? If so then no thanks.

People would react however they would react if you vomited snakes.

cuz ur vomitin sneks

Then that means once it happens, you'll get locked away (not necessarily in a jail though) for life and noone will come near you. Yes that sounds good for an introvert, it's not so great to actually.. do stuff. That, and $50k isn't enough compensation for a loss of a lifetime of earning potential IMO.
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jumi posted...

Hm. 50k isn't much, but I haven't puked since I was a teenager.

This. I assume its only impacting you when you wouldve otherwise vomited as normal.

Ving_Rhames posted...

I havent puked in like 15 years. Ive been absolutely plastered and xfaded out of my mind and havent vomitted. Seems like easy 50k.

But its for life? I wonder does everyone know and would you get treated differently because of it? Eg locked in a lab? If so then no thanks.
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Usually I got asked by recruiters about my salary and expectations but I think that was only to ensure that things didnt get progressed too far if it was never going to fly.
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Fair enough. You referenced episodes I remember watching back when they were new. I think I stopped watching circa 2013/14? It used to be a great show for many seasons. Sometime after the initial episodes which were a little bit too shocking in order to generate headlines I felt.

Feels a bit like simpsons. All the shows I loved growing up are still around but feel like a lifeless shell of what used to be great but with new writing and worthy of only a single viewing.
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I don't drink much nowadays.. maybe a glass once or twice a month but seeing my wife can't drink, I don't either. And I usually drive.
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metallica846 posted...

The past few seasons it has gone down a bit in quality.

I kind of wish they would stop making episodes about current affairs.

I haven't watched in a while but I thought the linkage to current real events made it relevant/funny. But I did appreciate the episodes which had a satirical (but accurate) look at real life economic/social issues.
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Rotate wedding photos as I like to look at it when I'm bored/distracting myself/checking out my super ultrawide monitor. But honestly doesn't make a difference as most of the time I'm using apps full screen.
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GastroFan posted...

MICHALECOLE posted...

Do it, whats the worst that can happen

They can fire you and probably take legal action against you for fraud among other things, that's what. You should NEVER lie on your resume when it comes to experience. That being said, it doesn't mean not to emphasize that, even though you don't have the direct experience, you have trained in that area of expertise.

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DeathMagnetic80 posted...

Hard to say. I've had jobs definitely check to see if I was ever employed at places on my resume.

Yeah, in my experience most places seem to check, especially if its through a recruitment agency or if they have a big HR Department, smaller places probably won't check though. Although a lot of the time they don't finish those checks until 1-2 weeks after the person has already started working.

That's because recruitment agencies need to justify their ridiculous prices (and I've been stung by them doing a half hearted background check), and large HR departments have workplace laws to abide by and documentation to retain should they ever get investigated.
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

and has already become over tired.

This is hell. Like legit, straight up, what I think hell would be like.

Honestly, there is nothing worse than an overtired baby....nothing.

Ended up sleeping at 5:30am this morning.

Over tired is the worst. You think you've done good by getting them to sleep for a 4 or 5 hour stretch (hoorah!) but then they won't sleep after, and then they become over tired, and you get that strong feeling of regret.
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DevsBro posted...

I mean, I'm borderline anarchist tbh but I at least understand the rationale.

I could just be bitter knowing I pay 48c for every dollar I earn, and there's plenty of people on welfare (social security) doing not much at all.
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How do you know what is a national issue or not? How about taxes? Education? Healthcare?
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MrMelodramatic posted...

Its an internship only open to graduate students, so it seems reasonable you wouldve had an internship before this, or even a job.

Im so used to internships only being for penultimate rather than uni graduates but anyhow...

Look, its upto you how much honesty you want to put into your application. If it was me I wouldnt factually lie about something on a job application, especially if it can be easily disproven. After all, if you lie about something like this, what does it say about your conduct in other aspects of professional life.

And what I dont really get is the linkage with your current role and why you cant get a referral in if youre that concerned about the stated criteria.

Shrug. Maybe I just have a different view on these as its been a while since I was on that side of the fence.

Ps. Im not sure what the local pay scale is for your role/industry but $25/hr sounds like a normal internship rate for a professional role which would require a degree. At least thats about what I think we pay our interns.
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Lokarin posted...

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But wouldnt 4K on a small monitor be pointless unless you sit super close?

Even if the user can't see the individual pixels, the computer can - and can perform more rough behind-the-scenes calculations

That doesnt make sense.

You mean the computer would render more pixels? I still dont get your point though.
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TheMikh posted...

liechtenstein

singapore

I wonder if youre posting in response to good heads of government or countries with robust banking secrecy.
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Congrats.

Hope u get some sleep. Itll get worse before it gets better. And then itll get worse again lol.

Its 4am in Sydney and Im rocking the baby in a harness. Shes grumpy and wont sleep otherwise and has already become over tired.

Ps. Good apps for new parents: Tiny Beans (easy free way to keep a photo journal of your baby and share links with family so you dont need to keep sending pictures to everyone). Also Huckle berry is good for tracking sleep, feeding and diapers with useful charts and record keeping.
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DevsBro posted...

A tax rate that increases with income isn't a bad idea though. It allows further effort/advancement to still be appealing while also funding social programs largely out of excess funds.

As someone who lives in a country which has a progressive tax rate (Australia), I actually miss the flat or regressive tax rates I had when I lived abroad. I get that there are some benefits and services best provided by a central body to lift the standards everywhere (where individuals acting out of self interest may have done things differently), but theres also a limit as to how much I think a central governing body can do before its no longer efficient at making the best choices.
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Lol at this thread.

Youd have better luck arguing for more aggressive levels of progressive tax rates rather than an outright cap on income.

I think most of my sentiments have already been captured by others in this thread - eg in a global economy it just pushes people (and capital) out of the US.
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joycons are great since you always have them with you and easy to use on the go... but pro controller at home for sure.
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Villain posted...

Ive gotten some good games on twitch with it, and a year of Nintendo online

Wonder if they'll extend the Nintendo online deal beyond one year... that would be enticing.
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FFVII_REMAKE posted...

How did you get over the fact that you have to be there for the next 30 years until you turn 65?

I actually work longer hours than 9-5 but I actually don't mind my job. It's changed over the years and whilst it's still a desk job, I spend most of my time talking to clients, working with my teams, being out in the market at industry events, etc... so the role is always interesting/challenging. Also helps that I've had decent career progression and salary increments over the years, and I'll probably stay there for life even though I've had some tempting offers from headhunters.

ps. I work in consulting.
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This guy is 2secC and he knows it

Noone has ever commented on my sig before. And it's been there since I learnt about it in junior high school mathematics (I'm in my thirties now).
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Free international shipping >A$49 is worth it for me. Bought a bunch fo stuff. Prime Day was a success for me too.
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I Like Toast posted...

Switzerland acts as a tax haven to help corporations

There's quite a few other countries which offer relatively low tax rates for foreigners (natural and companies) but it's the privacy/secrecy which is what draws the money in. That being said, there's been quite a lot of pressure there in the past decade which has definitely created opportunity for other countries to offer similar benefits.
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ThanksUglyGod posted...

New Zealand

I thought it's quite universally accepted that Jacinta Ardern has been pretty much a role model on how the leader of a democratically elected government should behave.

Other than that, I'd also say Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong has done well to continue on the legacy of his predecessors and drive economic growth and prosperity for the people whilst balancing it with socially responsible objectives (and yes I'm aware some would question this).
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LinkPizza posted...

Ive been around longer than that. And its not a bugbear. Its just something Ive never understood.

Just based it on your user profile join date of June 2006.
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IMO if you are doing well in your company, your bosses/managers should be able to vouch for you and speak to HR and/or share your feedback/employee evaluations/etc. It doesn't hurt to ask them if they can do this.
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Is this really such a bugbear for you though? You've been around here long enough (13 years!) to know that moderation has already become much more passive than it used to be, and whilst I don't agree with some of the quality of discussion which goes on as a result, it's made for an easier and less restrictive environment.
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LinkPizza posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

dud posted...

Don't lie and don't worry about it either. Don't pay attention to the years of experience or skill sets on a job posting, if it's something you want to do and you know things that are in the ballpark then you'll probably have a decent chance

Probably the closest to what I'd suggest.

If it's an internship at a reputable organisation with an opportunity for a proper role down the track, I'd guess that they know you have minimal experience and are looking for someone to help do some of the more mundane bits of the work, whilst also seeing if there's potential in you. In other words, it's all about the attitudes/behaviours at this stage (since after all they're paying peanuts) and you can offer similar experiences and examples to demonstrate the criteria they're looking for through other means beyond an actual job. I've employed people with no real work experience before but they could demonstrate how they met the skills/traits we were looking for through other examples (e.g. community work, uni societies, etc).

It depends. The problem with online applications is that many of them are there as filters. For example, for the job Im applying for currently, my bosses (who are currently my bosses, and would also be my boss more of I get the job) told me to basically say Im the best at what I do for the online application. And to basically put all the requirements I needed onto the application. Almost word for word. Saying that the hardest part of getting the job was getting past the online application. And that I basically had the job once past that. The reason that you want to say your the best is because youre usually going up against others who will say the same thing. So, I think it more of less depends. But thats also one of the reasons I hate the online application process. You normally have to lie or embellish just to get a chance to actually apply... Unless its asking stuff you actually have done. Which doesnt always work for younger people. Or people moving to a new career field...

Such is the world we live in - the system filters out candidates who don't meet whatever the minimum requirement is. It's there for a reason and honestly HR would've done the same if it wasn't automated/semi-automated. I'd be surprised if work experience was a mandatory requirement for an internship/entry/grad level position (vs experienced/lateral hires).

That all being said, if you already work in the organisation, why do you need to apply through the external process? Wouldn't there be an internal referral system which also takes into account your current performance (or at least that's how it works in my company).
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dud posted...

Don't lie and don't worry about it either. Don't pay attention to the years of experience or skill sets on a job posting, if it's something you want to do and you know things that are in the ballpark then you'll probably have a decent chance

Probably the closest to what I'd suggest.

If it's an internship at a reputable organisation with an opportunity for a proper role down the track, I'd guess that they know you have minimal experience and are looking for someone to help do some of the more mundane bits of the work, whilst also seeing if there's potential in you. In other words, it's all about the attitudes/behaviours at this stage (since after all they're paying peanuts) and you can offer similar experiences and examples to demonstrate the criteria they're looking for through other means beyond an actual job. I've employed people with no real work experience before but they could demonstrate how they met the skills/traits we were looking for through other examples (e.g. community work, uni societies, etc).
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LinkPizza posted...

Why does censor bypass matter if the word is still censored?

I believe it was to just have a clear line on what is/isn't acceptable. It became too tricky with how much obfusication is needed, and how people might selectively censor characters/etc... just too much of a hassle for a family friendly site.
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14 minute walk. Used to be 3 before our office moved. Then I moved.

Reading this thread reminds me of when I worked in the US and people drove interstate daily for work. I cant even fathom that here in Sydney - although I know some people who fly up/down the coast weekly and spend a few nights in each location.
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At first I thought this was click bait as we have a mild TV/news celebrity in Australia who shares the same name but is most likely not a billionaire despite specialising in personal finance tips.
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Lokarin posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

Maybe you have a bit of cash to blow?

I dislike wasting money, as I'm on the disability. I look for the most efficient upgrades possible.

My current monitor is well over 10 years old.

A good upgrade would be a small 4k monitor, since that will probably last another 10+ years

But wouldnt 4K on a small monitor be pointless unless you sit super close?

I feel like Im a bit of an opposite to you where historically I have so little time for gaming and movies/etc due to work, I just spent a lot of cash on everything I could possibly want to use so that when I have a few minutes to spare Im not left wishing I had spent a few extra bucks. But then now that Im on paid parental leave I have a lot more time to research... and build a gaming rig it seems.
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I find it funny to read this thread given how the level of moderation and strictness of following the TOS have changed so much over the years. Admittedly I was guilty of being one of those who loved to mark for moderation or kick someone out of the GameFAQs IRC chat rooms but nevertheless its interesting to see how no matter what level of moderation there is, not everyone will be happy.
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hypnox posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

yes cable... along with netflix and prime. just suspended my youtube premium though.

What did you get the YouTube premium for?

1. 6 months came with my google home hub.
2. I liked downloading YouTube videos directly in the app. (Although it doesnt work reliably as a lot of them only downloaded partially I realised, and it isnt that necessary as I barely make a dent in my 30gb/mth phone plan)
3. I dont like adds and watch a lot of YouTube on the Apple TV whilst looking after our newborn.
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Cable - Anker multi outlet; or the carplay cable in my car.

Funnily my car came with a wireless charger but it's next to the cable slot for Apple carplay (and you need a wire for it to work in my car; it's not wireless Carplay)... and the charger itself is not big enough to hold my wife's iPhone XS Max.
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yes cable... along with netflix and prime. just suspended my youtube premium though.
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I'd be a hypocrite to tell you don't buy something if you don't need it but... here I am :)

Maybe you have a bit of cash to blow?
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don't drink and drive.
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Get a good one. Don't buy a cheapo one. Read reviews to get a sense why in terms of mapping/intelligence features, app support, cleaning ability, etc. A rubbish one which doesn't work properly isn't worth $10. As for the $1000 models, I don't quite know if their marginal benefits over a mid range option are worth the premium.

For me, I'm happy with my Xiaomi Roborock s50. It's the 2nd gen model and the app is great. I also have pets but I live in an apartment with a reasonably square/flat layout and wooden floors making it ideal for a robot vacuum to clean the dust/pet fur/etc up. I have a strip of carpet in the walk in wardrobe and it does that too quite thoroughly! I think there's a newer model of mine but I'm happy with it. Does the job when the cleaning lady isn't here for another fortnight.
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Wanded posted...

Yea my mom was like "either find a job or gtfo", i just went to the library and studied to get into uni for like 5 hours every day and told her i was working a part time

Did you get into uni?
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Lokarin posted...

gloBal enemy posted...

I'm surprised noone asked what Op actually uses their monitor/PC for (or what they intend to use it for).

Ah, it's relatively well known (unwarranted brag) that I mostly play video games... older ones.

Fair enough. In that case, carry on. I'd imagine if you're playing mainly retro games, the usual "features" or "specs" people care for like high DPI, high refresh rates, etc... are less of a concern. Other than gaming though, do you have any other uses/plans for it? If not, then it doesn't seem like you really need an upgrade?
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I'm surprised noone asked what Op actually uses their monitor/PC for (or what they intend to use it for).

My use of my PC over time has definitely changed from being movie watching to gaming to surfing net to working in giant Excel files. With that my monitor choice also changed.
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Shrugs. I tend to not be totally transparent about my purchases (i.e. understate them as I don't want them to feel bad that I splurge) but I don't tend to lie about my employment. In all honesty I was fortunate enough to get a good job out of high school and stuck with it until now.
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Yellow posted...

If humans can do it, a neural network can do it.

Who said humans can do it... reliably?

I'm still not convinced on cryptocurrencies beyond speculative fun... at least in Australia where I live, there's still a lot of hurdles to actually being able to use it/realise gains, and that's before you get taxed as a capital asset. I did have some fragments of coins mined and have used it to buy software online (eg Displayfusion) but otherwise I don't put real money into it...
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zebatov posted...

I dont know what you mean by add-ins. I usually cook rice with chicken or vegetable stock. Ill garnish it afterwards. But I almost always use a pot.

I think it this case, the chicken and vegetable stock would be the add-ins...

I cook my rice in chicken broth. Yummy.

That's champion stuff there. Sometimes I add in extra stock cubes and salt to add flavouring. It becomes a bit like the chicken rice in hainan chicken rice.
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Mead posted...

You can find those golden curry blocks at most grocery stores. Even Walmart carries them

personally I prefer Indian or Thai curry, but its all good stuff

I think Indian and Thai curry are more substantial in their herbs whereas Japanese curry feels a bit 'lighter' and I love how you can just chuck anything in (sliced/frozen meat, chicken nuggets, potatoes/carrots/vegetables, etc).
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