Recent content by xeemzor

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    Smart Home & Home Automation discussion thread

    I don't see the value in the echo show over a tablet with a stand. The tablet is portable, can do more things, and already exists in many people's homes. Why not sell a display that will work with it wirelessly? It would basically be the iPad with WiFi but no touch screen, no camera, maybe even...
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    How complicated is your paycheck?

    What's a paycheck? Most of my money comes from quarterly k-1 distributions.
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    What percentage of your pre-tax income goes towards your mortgage?

    We should ship all of them to Florida. I hear it's warm there :D That way we can have all the crazy in one place.
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    What percentage of your pre-tax income goes towards your mortgage?

    Arizona would be too hot and depressing for me. Look up Raleigh, North Carolina. They have a growing tech community, great weather, and cheap COL. I believe that's where Anand lives right now.
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    What percentage of your pre-tax income goes towards your mortgage?

    Move out of California and you will so much richer. I regularly get $180k+ offers that I have to turn down because the higher COL would kill any gains. Then again, I'm still trying to figure out a way to "transfer" to the west coast while working remotely so I can get both the salary bump and...
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    What percentage of your pre-tax income goes towards your mortgage?

    Right, but the costs of living in a house are waaay more than just a mortgage. I would rather take a known higher fixed cost then an unknown variable cost at this point in my life. Then again I also travel 80%. Just last month my apartment flooded while I was gone any my landlord dumped...
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    Verizon to increase out of contract unlimited data by $20/month

    Verizon eliminated the ability to transfer unlimited lines long ago. I upgrade to a note 5 using the best buy method and I'm good to go until 10/17/17. Will I be able to extend my contract on 10/17/17 for another two years before my current contract expires using the BB method? There is a...
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    How do I motivate people to want to do OT?

    Unlimited OT requested. It's usually a sign of terrible management and should be a first indicator that it's time to leave. If management wants employees to stay late they should adjust their position and title instead of changing expected hours week to week. I place a significant premium on...
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    IT Industry Salary Survey Guides?

    Typically you get into a consulting job after school and work your way up. Otherwise you have to get lucky with projects or experience.
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    IT Industry Salary Survey Guides?

    Don't worry so much about average salaries. Find an in-demand IT niche and you can charge whatever you want. I recommend a specialty in Business Intelligence/Analytics, Security, or ERP if you really want to maximize your income.
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    Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book

    Thoughts on if it worth upgrading from my Sufrace Pro 3 to a Surface Book? I rarely use it as a tablet but value portability highly.
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    hacker show on USA - Mr. Robot

    Your comments on drug usage are on point. I know a decent amount of people in the InfoSec universe and most did some kind of drugs as a teenager. The whole "hacker culture" was largely started by people who largely didn't fit in with normal society, hated rules, and were naturally curious...
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    Is it me or are real estate prices going wacko again

    The Cleveland/NW Ohio area is the best pace to live if you are trying to maximize your salary vs cost of living. One of my friends rents a 2 bedroom apartment in Lakewood for $700/month and makes silicon valley money. That same place in Chicago would be $1400/month and $3k/month in the valley...
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    College people: Does this pic just about sum it up?

    No one has any personal responsibility anymore.