Minor victory thread

[Denbrought]

That's the one I was just looking at on Best Buy. I have a Netgear dual band gigabit router that's been idle since the Xfinity box arrived.

I'm happy with it thus far, it's able to deliver at/above the contracted speeds, which is all it really needs to do. Using a TP-Link router from my Charter days with it.

Not sure how involved setting the modem up is, since I paid for a Comcast tech to come out (I knew that they would have to run new cable to this house, plus change bad coax plugs).

 

[DarkAudit]

I'm happy with it thus far, it's able to deliver at/above the contracted speeds, which is all it really needs to do. Using a TP-Link router from my Charter days with it.

Not sure how involved setting the modem up is, since I paid for a Comcast tech to come out (I knew that they would have to run new cable to this house, plus change bad coax plugs).

Without looking at the documentation, it should be as easy as a web page or a phone call. I already have the Xfinity modem/router with wi-fi ac, so there's no need for a Comcast tech to visit. I'd just have to go to their store to return the box once it's swapped out. Like I'm about to do to return the X1 box.

 

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I got a good docsis 3 modem from eBay for 15 bucks, just FYI. A router will be more, but well worth it.

 

[bhamv3]

I've managed to recruit an editor to help replace the ones we've lost so far in my department. He's a friend of mine, we went to grad school together, so I know he's got what it takes. He's also quite good looking, but hopefully that won't affect anything...

 

[DarkAudit]

I don't have a passport, I have to watch over the house and the cats, and my Chinese language skills are virtually nil, but otherwise I'm available.

 

[bhamv3]

I don't have a passport, I have to watch over the house and the cats, and my Chinese language skills are virtually nil, but otherwise I'm available.

You're hired. We'll smuggle you into Taiwan via my suitcase, and you can bring your cats too. You have the whole flight to brush up on your Chinese skills (admittedly it's a pretty long flight, like fifteen hours or so), which should be plenty of time. Bring a flashlight so that you'll be able to read in the suitcase.

 

[Frank]

Driving down to cow town to see the girl I've been off again seeing for a few months. It's her birthday. Hopefully be a good time.

 

[Gruebeard]

You're hired. We'll smuggle you into Taiwan via my suitcase, and you can bring your cats too. . .

It's a trap!

The cats are for dinner.

 

[Tinwhistler]

You're hired. We'll smuggle you into Taiwan via my suitcase, and you can bring your cats too. You have the whole flight to brush up on your Chinese skills (admittedly it's a pretty long flight, like fifteen hours or so), which should be plenty of time. Bring a flashlight so that you'll be able to read in the suitcase.

You know, about a decade ago, someone offered to get me a job as an English teacher in Japan...because they didn't have a tinwhistler in their local irish session.

 

[GasBandit]

5% Raise!

I didn't even ask for one!

(In the 14 years I've worked here, I've never gotten a raise I didn't have to "go to the mattresses" to get. Like... "do an in-depth presentation for the boss and threaten to quit" level lobbying)

 

[Adam]

Being headhunted for a CEO job in Saskatchewan at a pretty decently sized organization. Wife says I can take it, but I have to commute. It's only a five hour commute each way, that's doable, right?

 

[Denbrought]

Being headhunted for a CEO job in Saskatchewan at a pretty decently sized organization. Wife says I can take it, but I have to commute. It's only a five hour commute each way, that's doable, right?

Negotiate for a company driver, vehicle, and timeturner

 

[PatrThom]

Think how much younger you'll look after entering stasis for 8hrs each day.

--Patrick

 

[GasBandit]

Being headhunted for a CEO job in Saskatchewan at a pretty decently sized organization. Wife says I can take it, but I have to commute. It's only a five hour commute each way, that's doable, right?

I might have a line on a Cessna you could buy, cut that commute down to 2 hours maybe.

 

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Being headhunted for a CEO job in Saskatchewan at a pretty decently sized organization. Wife says I can take it, but I have to commute. It's only a five hour commute each way, that's doable, right?

My wife keeps giving me a similar line, too. You can take the job, but we're not moving again. Not sure how to take that.

 

[Tinwhistler]

Being headhunted for a CEO job in Saskatchewan at a pretty decently sized organization. Wife says I can take it, but I have to commute. It's only a five hour commute each way, that's doable, right?

I got a similar offer for a CTO job with a national wine and beer chain. But I would've had to work in New York. I declined.

I wasn't willing to move to NY, nor was I willing to live in NY during the work week, and commute home for the weekends. The pay was about $36K more than I'm making now, but I'm not sure I would have wound up on top financially.

 

[GasBandit]

My wife keeps giving me a similar line, too. You can take the job, but we're not moving again. Not sure how to take that.

You know exactly how to take that.

It means "no," but you aren't allowed to get mad because she's pretending to compromise.

 

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You know exactly how to take that.

It means "no," but you aren't allowed to get mad because she's pretending to compromise.

I think the part I left out is that she's fine if I move. Alone.

 

[bhamv3]

I think the part I left out is that she's fine if I move. Alone.

That means she loves you and won't stand in the way of your dreams.

Right?

 

[strawman]

Looks like everyone in this minor victory thread needs a hug.

 

[blotsfan]

Hah. Losers with your significant others holding you back. I have no such problems!

 

[Frank]

This was a good night.

 

[Squidleybits]

I'm sort of confused about what thread I'm in. I'm so sorry guys.

 

[Bubble181]

This was a good night.

We have a separate thread for that kind of wins

 

[Frank]

We have a separate thread for that kind of wins

On top of that it was a really good time. I wish we lived closer.

 

[Officer_Charon]

On top of that it was a really good time. I wish we lived closer.

Look, we just got done covering that, dammit.

 

[Frank]

My problem's a little different. I already live 3 hours away. A hook-up every couple of weeks is great and all, but fuck, I want more and I want more with her. But one of us has to quit our job currently for that to happen and that's not going to happen.

Oh well, Sadface McWoeisme.

 

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That's my going rate, and we live in the same house

 

[Celt Z]

That's my going rate, and we live in the same house

Would you be willing to quit your job and relocate near Frank?




(Joking aside, I'm sorry you both are in less-than-ideal situations.)

 

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Would you be willing to quit your job and relocate near Frank?




(Joking aside, I'm sorry you both are in less-than-ideal situations.)

Can I relocate to Jersey instead?*

*the poster hereby apologizes for the creepiness of this post inflicted upon the receiving party. Party to the first party twice removed. Requiem en terra pax. Klattu barrada nikto. Tax, title, and tags.

 

[GasBandit]

I feel like it's hard for me to say anything encouraging or give any recommendations in these situations without it coming off as misery poker.

 

[Celt Z]

Can I relocate to Jersey instead?*

*the poster hereby apologizes for the creepiness of this post inflicted upon the receiving party. Party to the first party twice removed. Requiem en terra pax. Klattu barrada nikto. Tax, title, and tags.

On the otherhand, Mr. Z would probably approve if this left him more time for gaming.

 

[Gruebeard]

On the otherhand, Mr. Z would probably approve if this left him more time for gaming.

I'm seeing a move to Jersey in my future.

I'm thinking Canadian Thankgsgiving. I'll bring turkey and a box of red wine.

You have some cool Lego, right?

 

[Celt Z]

I'm thinking Canadian Thankgsgiving. I'll bring turkey and a box of red wine.

You have some cool Lego, right?

Oh, baby. Wine? Lego? You know how to seduce a lady!

Yes, yes I do have some cool Lego.

 

[Squidleybits]

Pink and nasty goes with turkey! Anything else is uncivilized.