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I built a site that visualizes continuous glucose monitor data. Everything is stored in your browser's database so there is no server and I (you) don't have to worry about securing or sharing your data.
Same here. Two years into a job and I start to get restless and have a hard time continuing. Recently diagnosed with ADHD at 39. Knowing the cause helps a little but it's still a bitch. No real suggestions to combat this but, there are others out there suffering with this.
maybe this industry is just plain fucking boring and I should accept that and move on
I've been trying to get out of the industry but the golden handcuffs make it so difficult.
Agreed. I've been doing this and trying to stop now - not easy! If you are on meds it will greatly increase your heart rate and bood pressure, I feel more anxious and just not as clear headed on nicotine. (Vape and tobacco free pouches)
Would you mind sharing the specific ones you use?
It will literally put me to sleep.
With every chair I've tried I always have pain in my elbows from the arm rests. I've tried those strap on pads (soft and firm) but still have pain. Does anyone else have this issue and did you find a good solution?
Every. Single. Day. It's my meditation.
Read up on borderline personality disorder. This vicious cycle sounds like a hallmark of BPD -- excitement/interesting -> boredom -> Emptiness -> depression/hell.
Another dislike is that full size keyboards are scorned and generally unavailable. Hey check it out, I’m a full sized adult doing full size job with my pc, so I actually do use the number pad, etc.
I got a short keyboard (no number pad) for the ergonomics. I've been battling ergonomics pains (mainly shoulder). After reading many articles one mentioned getting a shorter keyboard so you don't have to move your hand as far to transition from keyboard to mouse. I gave it a try and it does help. I do miss the number pad though!
Agree 100%.
100% self taught here with no formal education...
When I was about 13 we got the "Internet" (AOL). I quickly discovered these "Haxor Tools" for AOL. These apps would do stupid things in AOL like "IM Bombs", send ASCII art to chatrooms, etc. I wanted some specific features so I started looking into programming. My dad happened to have Visual Basic 2.0 (on something like 20 3.5inch floppies) so I loaded that up and started reading!
It was a slow start to understand how programming worked but once I reached a certain understanding and things started to click I was off and running. I built a few AOL "haxor tools" and then progressed into web sites and then got really into Linux and FreeBSD (and C/C++).
I was home-schooled from grade 6 through 12. With most of those years technically being "unschooled". I'm an INTP and was left to learn by myself. I believe having this personality type greatly helped me learn a lot and VERY quickly.
Fast forward a few years, I got a job at 18 as a tech support specialist for a local ISP.I built a few internal tools for the company but my job was tech support not programmer...
A year or so later I started studying to get my GED. Got the GED in a couple months and that was the end of my education. No middle school, high school, or college.
I then got a job at a medium sized software company doing tech support. I did that for 2 years then they promoted me into a junior developer role. I had created a handful of internal tools for the support department which is how I was noticed by the development team and therefore recruited.
From here on I've been in senior developer roles at a handful of companies (startups to Fortune 50 companies).
I currently work for an all remote consulting company, live in a low cost of living part of the country (USA), and make a low FAANG salary (maybe 5x the local wages).
I design, build, maintain, and support a lot of various sites, tools, and services. Is it everything I've dreamed of? Pretty much but watch out for burnout.
I believe my success can be attributed to being very good at self education and doing it quickly (see INTP definition). That coupled with "do the job you wish to have" and being noticed for it. I was in tech support but I also built tools for the company. This was noticed and rewarded.
I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
Montana: 5 year old going into Kindergarten. Wife is quitting her job (at a school - non-teacher) to stay home and assist my son with 100% online learning.
If the school/community manages to create a safe in-person learning environment for the next few months my son will transfer to in-person learning. I highly doubt this will happen though given the current trends.
Thanks, I'll check them out!
I discovered deep subconscious emotional healing techniques
Can you elaborate on this? Can you recommend any resources?
Excellent idea! Will be checking this out further.
I'm still rocking my Zune, everyday! Love that thing.
The one I've been eating is Stabbur-Makrell by Stabburet. It's Norwegian, and delicious!
I recently discovered this and cannot get enough of it. I'm trying to find a good place to purchase it (at a reasonable price) in the USA though. Damn tasty!
I believe so. You will not even be able to take off until you have registered/checked-in/whatever with the tracking service (over the internet).
Note that this is for ALL unmanned aircraft not just drones.
I had this same exact idea a few years ago. Thanks for creating it!
+1, a great skill to have. You can make so many things.
This! Totally agree.
Flying RC helicopters.
Just got back into it after a 10+ year absence for almost the exact same reasons as you -- relax, get my mind off shit.
It's stressful as hell (in a good way) but you will clear your mind of everything once you're in the air (no time to think about work when you're trying not to nose dive $1000 into the ground).
oh, and the usual stuff: cooking, riding motorcycles, fishing...
Windows Phone.
Has this guy been living under a rock for the last 10-15 years! The healthiest fats you can consume are saturated, they don't oxidize has quickly in your arteries and cause blockages. Instead he recommends "rapeseed" oil (Canola) -- that is PURE poison and the reason for so much heart disease. One simple rule to live by, don't fucking eat any type of vegetable oil!
This is called "Cognitive Reframing". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_reframing
yEd is my go to editor. Works on all platforms and is free.
Which Ikea chair did you go with? I unfortunately don't have an Ikea close by so can't try them out.
I've been wearing the "barefoot" shoes for a few years and love them! I tried a standing desk for awhile and had mixed results.
My plan is a good chair + regular breaks + fidgeting. I just got a Simply Fit Board that I keep under my desk. I rest my feet on it and occasionally use it like I'm playing a double bass drum, then balancing on it during phone calls/meetings.
2 weeks -- http://www.backereta.com
Nobody uses it but it was a good learning experience.