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I love this PC. This new build is fantastic, but it has scared me more than once now.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Your computer, under the control of a bot-net run by a 16 year old Azerbaijan, was watching 1950's television's "Andy's Gang" [^] [^]
ยซThe mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindledยป Plutarch
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I just got a bunch of work offloaded onto me as the electrical engineer and quasi software developer decided to take on a project manager and liaison role, which in a lot of ways works for me, except that I inherit his work.
Now, the deadline for this stuff is beyond anyone's control. If it doesn't get made, the principal on the project ends up halfway 'round the world with nothing to work with at a critical phase of development. There's nothing we can do to delay the trip, because a bunch of people over there are also counting on things to work.
I have been in these situations before, as I'm sure many of you have. 10 years ago, this was my life, and I lived and breathed this stuff.
But my mental health isn't what it was, and I'm semi-retired because of it. I am not the primary breadwinner in my household because sometimes I can't work and I have to take a month off, and as it as I can't work full time.
Historically, I've worked with clients and on projects where deadlines weren't pressing, and the people I work with are generally pretty relaxed. I've been blessed, and also strategic.
I took this job because it pays well and is interesting work, but I hope I am up for it after all.
Part of the issue is, the PM i mentioned above needs my reassurance emotionally so that he can do his job well. Therefore I'm like I got this. And technically, and timewise I know that all the pieces are there for me to be successful. It just comes down to me being able to put in this amount of work. It's not a motivation issue.
I get overwhelmed really easily these days, and then I can't focus and I get anxiety and panic attacks and generally go off the rails. I have to be careful about stress too, because too much of it, and I'm seeing things that aren't there, and unpleasantness like that.
This is kind of uncharted territory for me. I've had a hard time knowing my limitations because they've changed in recent years pretty dramatically. Lately I've been cautious, maybe to a fault, about taking things on.
So maybe I need this, but it also kind of freaks me out.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Been there. In my earlier free lancing programming days,
I was young, starting a family, going to school and needing the work which I loved.
I burned the candle at both ends for a long time.
However, my quote of the day says it all for me.
Clint Eastwood, "Magnum Force", 1973: "A man gots to know his limitations."
Applies to all of us. So from time to time pace yourself to get a feel for how you are handling things.
If you need to walk, walk, don't run. Protect yourself.
Stay Cool.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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I dunno,
Based on the work I've seen you do I think you can accomplish anything you put your mind towards. Just go for it. You got this.
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Ditto
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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We are all supporting you.
Just keep checking in when you come up for a breather.
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I always reminded my clients "If you want it bad, you get it bad". "Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency for me."
Do what you can.
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Ditto again
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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It must depend on how much the money and reputation mean to you - if you suspect your health will be at risk you should walk away. I say this as a retired deadline dodger.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity -
RAH
I'm old. I know stuff - JSOP
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#Worldle #329 2/6 (100%)
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knew is was a stan
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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I just got back from watching Violent Night in the movie theatre. I haven't enjoyed a movie this much in a long, long time. It is Die Hard, Home Alone and John Wick rolled into 1 movie.
If you want to do something Christmassy you may want to check it out.
Note that it is extremely funny as well as extremely violent.
Violent Night - Official Trailer - YouTube[^]
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Nothing says peace on Earth and goodwill towards men like a good old fashioned killing spree.
Jeremy Falcon
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You know when you see one of those viral videos of someone getting hit in the nuts by something unexpected and you flinch involuntarily? The movie was filled with moments like that.
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Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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And a nice little pyramid-and-sun picture to go with it!
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"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Eh ?
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming โWow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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He's just pretending that he wasn't flipping us off.
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The yellow sun is rising behind a green pyramid against a cloudy sky.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming โWow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Get me coffee and no one gets hurt!
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