I see a lot of tech parents push their kids into CS/STEM whether they like it or not, especially Indian/Chinese parents. Now that the entry job market is 💩 and saturated, is this still worth it? What are you parents here planning on pushing your kids toward? I'm thinking I'd like them to study wha...Read more
I commented on a post here about mental health leave, and wrote it in a very sarcastic and brash tone. But the amount of Googlers reaching out to me for more information on how to take a mental health leave, and openly shared their stories with me is heart breaking and comforting at the same time, ...Read more
Recently seeing lots of news where Amazon is bringing people from India to USA on L1 visa, which is even cheaper than hiring a H1B.
In 2018, my networth was 1 Million. It reached to 5 Million now. I am trying to understand is there any visible change in my lifestyle that would clearly appear to my friends/neighbors, but I am not able to find anything. I still live in the same house and my kids still go to public schools. (Inte...Read more
In case you can't tell the difference and can't tell why so many students are protesting across college campuses, watch this video where there are both of those: https://www.tiktok.com/@codepinkalert/video/7301869531226508575 Edit: if the above is blocked, try this: https://youtu.be/HKaZnxsfB8s?si=...Read more
We opened a Product Manager role and had laid off people from Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft apply and I personally interviewed them and gave good feedback. The person we ended up hiring is a former Indian WITCH contractor in his 40s. WTF Yes, some of those people probably declined the offer or fo...Read more
Female in my 30s. Noticed that I fart significantly lot more now where as in my 20s I don’t even remember farting much. I had also gained 10lb in lockdown (no workout and lot of carbs during lockdown). How can I fix this farting issue? I’m worried about health and social embarrassment #health #fitn...Read more
Hi, I am from India, and I (28yr) am in a career dilemma, so I sought your advice. Recently, I’ve been accepted into a Master’s program in CS at Ohio State University. However, I’m unsure whether to pursue this or not. I tried doing Master because company prefer US MS students. DILEMMA ------- I w...Read more
the more I try to get rich, the uglier I become cause of stress. But being poor doesn't guarantee a hot gf too. tc -340k
Note: I didn’t post the full details. Doing that now. My friend brought a date to my birthday party to see how they are in social situations together. He had apparently told her beforehand he was introverted. He seemed detached and disinterested at the party. After a couple of hours of us trying to...Read more
Govt employees have 1) High salary (like 70k inhand) from early age. 2) Very less upskiling, so great family time after office hours 3) Awesome medical insurance for self + spouse + kids TILL DEATH (INFLATION ADJUSTED) 4) Fee reimbursement for children education 5) 2 year maternity leave, 6months+ p...Read more
If you are short but very fit, girls will still not like you. Don't throw Tom Cruise or Tom Cat as counter examples. They will get the girls even if they never step foot in the gym.
I finally got budget to add another team member to my team who were struggling with workloads. Among other criteria, starting date was very crucial in my decision because of new project that will add even more workload to the team. Most qualified candidate was available after a month, and the first ...Read more
Too many companies put too much emphasis on standardized test style tech interviews and DEI. Which companies discriminate the most against white guys and should be avoided?
Kinda worrying and unnerving, assuming it's not a troll. TC 500
How's it going EV evangelists ? These toy cars are totalled when the cost of battery replacement is greater than the car value in about 8 years They just belong in the trash can after that https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/study-finds-electric-vehicles-lose-value-more-quickly-than-gasolin...Read more
Looking to buy SFH / townhome in bay area Need good schools nearby Budget - around 1.5M
There are a bunch of grifters in DEI groups of big tech who are raking in millions by playing the race victim card and capitalizing on guilt, despite having all the opportunities - middle to upper class upbringing with elite education. I hope the companies wisen up to this grift and get rid of those...Read more