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Re:Ask HN: What is the worst bullshit thing you were asked to do at $JOB?
on Wednesday July 21, 2021 @03:57AM (#27903574)
Worked in tech support. The finance director brought her laptop to me for troubleshooting. The issue was that her children were complaining that Age Of Empires was running slowly.
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever hit absolute rock bottom?
on Monday April 27, 2020 @06:15PM (#23000740)
In 2019 I lost nearly everything I loved, in the space of a week. I shook my fist at the cobalt sky, and hoped to die.
Re:Ask HN: Is your company doing anything to prepare for outbreak rela...
on Friday February 28, 2020 @05:47AM (#22441908)
My company in central London has put some hand sanitiser in the washrooms. The commute into London feels quieter, but we have to come into the office.
Re:Ask HN: What’s your favorite developer tool of all time and why?
on Thursday December 26, 2019 @10:01AM (#21884229)
Came here to say this. If you know enough vim it is an incredible tool.
Re:Ask HN: Are you ok?
on Friday September 13, 2019 @10:05AM (#20962262)
Thanks, I've made a note on my phone which reads 'Let things burn', to review frequently. My employer refuses to set up an on-call rotation, probably to save money, but they will and frequently do call you 24/7 expect you to work immediately, for no additional compensation. This after a week of constant task switching plus a 3 hour total daily commute is just too much to sustain.
I still need to figure out how to deal with the frequent 'can you work next Saturday and Sunday?' with a thank you as payment.