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Hi Folks! I am seeing news about job displacement at Big tech organizations and also the recent voluntary exit offer at Microsoft. My guess is that a lot of the jobs affected are the front end and back-end type of positions.…

Hey folks! A few months ago, I made this post about a big tech company reaching out to me with a job opportunity while I was still an undergraduate. Well, after a long interview process, I got the job!!…

Been a Controller for 6 years. 3 PE backed portfolio companies. A mix of headaches and cleanups and moving at a fast pace for the LP's and a higher than average salary. I want to do more than being stuck in this seat.…

Hey folks, Just an FYI that a Google staffer has assigned issue: "[Thread] Allow users to change the Preferred Thread Network and select the Thread network for Matter commissioning." https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/564071942?pli=1 There is a + icon…

Hello folks, I'm installing tint on my south facing windows for UV and heat rejection. I have quotes from two different companies, one company uses Solargard Sterling 50 and the other uses XPEL Clearview Alloy 50.…

Hey folks, I am looking for an email platform for my new saas in development. I need one for transactional emails like OTP or password reset. I need another for onboarding emails and announcements (regular communication).…

Hey folks, I’ve been interviewing for positions and have a question. A few of them are a level down from where I should be. When they ask if I’m ok with the salary, I tend to say, ‘an offer constitutes more than just salary so I’d have to take the…

To the dude who I struck up a conversation with at the B&N in Burnsville, Minnesota this afternoon, just wanted to say thanks for a nice chat and recommendation to watch Come & See.…

The first time I emailed a stranger, I swear my cursor hovered over Send for a full five minutes.

AMD is reminding folks not to buy a MacBook, even if it's as good of a deal as the Neo, if you primarily want to game on it. Instead, AMD's own budget laptops can run all the modern titles you want, with a small caveat.

At Summer Game Fest 2026, the Wholesome Direct showcase featured games like Hidden Folks 2 and a new Moomins adventure.

My family of five moved in with my folks. It took them some time to adjust to sharing their space, but now they don't want us to leave.

From BuzzFeed Latest: The World Cup's First-Ever Halftime Show Has An A++ List Lineup

From Hacker News: IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields

Hi folks, I recently wrote an article I feel has some insight in how LLMs work and the best way to...

Hi all, I’m a new, young restaurant owner in NYC. Lately, we’ve been struggling with getting folks through the door. Our sales are in major trouble. At this point, we’ve considered selling to avoid more of a loss, but we really want to make this work.…

From Business Insider: My family of 5 moved in with my parents. There are pros and cons, but it's worth it for my kids to get more time with their grandparents.

From BuzzFeed Latest: These Are The Saturday Morning Cartoon Characters Your Parents And Grandparents Grew Up Watching, But I Highly Doubt Anyone Can Remember Even 9 Of Them

Hi folks as title states I’m curious if someone could recommend a maker of sunglasses that work with an unusually large/wide head. Price isn’t so much an issue I will happily pay for something that fits. It has been a lifelong struggle. Thank you!

Hi folks. Just wanted to check on here to see if there are folks who have made the move from Tax to Internal Audit. I’m closing in on 9 years of experience in tax and I’d like to start exploring new options.…