WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[MSFTisMIA]

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Hmmmm

https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/...8-sonys-six-camera-phone-has-key-specs-leaked

I kinda doubt this, but with Sony...who knows.

 

[libra89]

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It seems like y'all have been able to pad the posts here and I missed out, so I'll be doing it a little bit.

 

[libra89]

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So last weekend was the conference for my field and it was a lot but really nice. I was actually social for a bit and met other newbies to the conference too. I was vague because I like y'all but I don't know about lurkers. I don't know if I would be able to go again next year since it will be further away but it was nice to get advice and connections with some people who are high on the ladder, including some that look like me, considering the numbers...

 

[libra89]

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Something that came up a few times with people who have more experience than me was what's next. To that, I don't know really. Am I useful to be mentored if I don't know where I want to go or do really?

I'm wrestling if I would want to stay in academic or go federal government after I graduate. The government has a lot more opportunities and more spread. There is a certain agency that apparently loves graduates from my school. I do like academic but I don't know if I want to teach, which is required half of the time.

The partial data track I have been on with R and *light* metadata is interesting but I don't know if I want to do that all the time in a role (mainly for using R that is, metadata might be fine, depending on what I'm doing). Learning that I can do data, legal, or just be a subject area librarian at a institution along with other unique opportunities is great but it feels like nothing is standing out to me. Is it supposed to? Maybe I didn't do the course yet? Time's running out for me so if it is the latter, I don't know then.

 

[worldspy99]

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The Promenade was bustling with people today.

 

[libra89]

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I'll admit, I have been weak on following the tech news with everything intentionally, as it makes me feel the need to possibly rationalize why I should be considering buying something. I'll like to be done with that, unless it's something that would make sense for my purposes, such as the iPod touch I have. I still watch of course, but I have cut down my subscriptions to the ones that I like and wouldn't be influenced by.

 

[libra89]

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Speaking of books, I picked up a book on Prime about a lady who didn't want kids from the jump and told the guy who she ended up marrying. His response was that he was fine with it but a lot of years later (13 or so years), he starts to have a change of mind on that and tells her which is a lot. It's fiction but ugh, it's kinda hitting and scaring me both at once because this might be hard to read considering how I feel about that.

On that note, a mutual friend, who is male, told one of our married friends that they should have kids and that they will be cute. The husband said no, they aren't doing that. I have had a few conversations with him about not wanting kids and him telling me that I would be a great mom. I'm tired of people asking other people about the kids and marriage questions, but especially the kids. I don't know when people felt like they got permission to ask such a question...

 

[libra89]

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Is it still padding if there's a delay between posts?

I think my mind might be in two places right now. I'm starting to think that I might be in the gray area when it comes to being ace. I'm on the spectrum for sure.

On the other hand, I wonder how it is to be aromantic. I don't think I am but would it be easier or harder?

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Is it still padding if there's a delay between posts?

I think my mind might be in two places right now. I'm starting to think that I might be in the gray area when it comes to being ace. I'm on the spectrum for sure.

On the other hand, I wonder how it is to be aromantic. I don't think I am but would it be easier or harder?

If the spectrum comment is what I think it is...then for you, how much does it really matter? (rhetorical, as I am not trying to get too descriptive here).

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Speaking of books, I picked up a book on Prime about a lady who didn't want kids from the jump and told the guy who she ended up marrying. His response was that he was fine with it but a lot of years later (13 or so years), he starts to have a change of mind on that and tells her which is a lot. It's fiction but ugh, it's kinda hitting and scaring me both at once because this might be hard to read considering how I feel about that.

On that note, a mutual friend, who is male, told one of our married friends that they should have kids and that they will be cute. The husband said no, they aren't doing that. I have had a few conversations with him about not wanting kids and him telling me that I would be a great mom. I'm tired of people asking other people about the kids and marriage questions, but especially the kids. I don't know when people felt like they got permission to ask such a question...

Children are easy to make and difficult to take care of. He's not going to have the nine months of labor experience, so pumping the brakes just a tad might be wise in his case there with the commentary.

Don't claim to know him; it's just that some people's expectation of fatherhood doesn't always match the reality. I'm sure the dads here can speak better on the subject.

 

[libra89]

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If the spectrum comment is what I think it is...then for you, how much does it really matter? (rhetorical, as I am not trying to get too descriptive here).

Yeah, it probably is what you think it is. I'll message you but it might make things slightly easier so it matters in that sense.

 

[libra89]

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Children are easy to make and difficult to take care of. He's not going to have the nine months of labor experience, so pumping the brakes just a tad might be wise in his case there with the commentary.

Don't claim to know him; it's just that some people's expectation of fatherhood doesn't always match the reality. I'm sure the dads here can speak better on the subject.

Great point. He really should do that. I'll just shelve it along with the occasional wingman comments.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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I'll admit, I have been weak on following the tech news with everything intentionally, as it makes me feel the need to possibly rationalize why I should be considering buying something. I'll like to be done with that, unless it's something that would make sense for my purposes, such as the iPod touch I have. I still watch of course, but I have cut down my subscriptions to the ones that I like and wouldn't be influenced by.

Damir just killed off the English videos for his channel and has gone exclusively German, which sucks.

I realize I just don't have the time to watch as much creator content as I used to. I still stay subbed but am picky as to watch I see. Pocket now has become a bore for me without Juan. John Rettinger has become a bit of a bore. Flossy is still funny. J. Williams, Eazy Computer Solutions, Mr. Mobile, Tech Tablets, C4ETech and Geeky Ranjit are nice change of pace, but I don't follow them as much.

Honestly, I'm at a point where I know what I like and what I want. Very few influence me to get a product, and in order to do so, I prefer the Damir style. Most people like that Unboxed Therapy /MKBHD type overview flavors.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Yeah, it probably is what you think it is. I'll message you but it might make things slightly easier so it matters in that sense.

Since it is, therein lies its own set of unique challenges. I will say that the added pressure of finding a person with those challenges in place just sucks. It's still doable, but if one is not comfortable fully in one's skin, it makes the challenging more difficult. No impossible, just difficult (to some degree).

We're still too hung up on the "different" part in the phrase of "different BUT equal".

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Something that came up a few times with people who have more experience than me was what's next. To that, I don't know really. Am I useful to be mentored if I don't know where I want to go or do really?

I'm wrestling if I would want to stay in academic or go federal government after I graduate. The government has a lot more opportunities and more spread. There is a certain agency that apparently loves graduates from my school. I do like academic but I don't know if I want to teach, which is required half of the time.

The partial data track I have been on with R and *light* metadata is interesting but I don't know if I want to do that all the time in a role (mainly for using R that is, metadata might be fine, depending on what I'm doing). Learning that I can do data, legal, or just be a subject area librarian at a institution along with other unique opportunities is great but it feels like nothing is standing out to me. Is it supposed to? Maybe I didn't do the course yet? Time's running out for me so if it is the latter, I don't know then.

One bit I used to share with the youth was something that was shared with me.

When looking at a work opportunity, figuring out goals or what one wants to get out of the opportunity is helpful. If firstly allows you to see if the opportunity is worth your time. If it is, then just below that is figuring how how many of those goals are needed to be achieved before moving on. Then check into that list periodically to stay on track. Once you checked off enough of those things, get the hell outta dodge - rinse and repeat.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!

So last weekend was the conference for my field and it was a lot but really nice. I was actually social for a bit and met other newbies to the conference too. I was vague because I like y'all but I don't know about lurkers. I don't know if I would be able to go again next year since it will be further away but it was nice to get advice and connections with some people who are high on the ladder, including some that look like me, considering the numbers...

Sounds like you got some good stuff from the experience. Sometimes all we need is one good experience and repeating the same one again isn't always useful.

 

[libra89]

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Damir just killed off the English videos for his channel and has gone exclusively German, which sucks.

I realize I just don't have the time to watch as much creator content as I used to. I still stay subbed but am picky as to watch I see. Pocket now has become a bore for me without Juan. John Rettinger has become a bit of a bore. Flossy is still funny. J. Williams, Eazy Computer Solutions, Mr. Mobile, Tech Tablets, C4ETech and Geeky Ranjit are nice change of pace, but I don't follow them as much.

Honestly, I'm at a point where I know what I like and what I want. Very few influence me to get a product, and in order to do so, I prefer the Damir style. Most people like that Unboxed Therapy /MKBHD type overview flavors.

Oh no, I didn't know that he did that. Wow. Dang.

I can relate to you about time and not really watching as many. I agree about Rettinger and Pocketnow. I tried with Josh Vergara, and I watch him individually but I'm indifferent on the whole Pocketnow channel. I appreciate the different viewpoints that people do, like even Painfully Honest Tech but like you said, I don't watch all of his stuff.

I can picture this for you and it makes a lot of sense. It sucks that there aren't many that do it like Damir.

 

[libra89]

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Since it is, therein lies its own set of unique challenges. I will say that the added pressure of finding a person with those challenges in place just sucks. It's still doable, but if one is not comfortable fully in one's skin, it makes the challenging more difficult. No impossible, just difficult (to some degree).

We're still too hung up on the "different" part in the phrase of "different BUT equal".

Ugh, this is true. Honestly, this is also another layer of why the feelings I have for a friend who we both share a friend group and are connected is hard. While this might bring disagreement (I dunno, I'm just guessing it might), it is easier to date others from outside of the social group(s). Not just because of possible awkwardness for a short time but because stuff like this is super personal. Also being connected to the faith I am and desiring that for the other person as well, makes it even more necessary to share.

I have said that I have always felt different...even saying that is the story of my life and it is. We all have layers, but I seem to be the only person with more than one of my layers at a time and I'm tired.

 

[libra89]

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One bit I used to share with the youth was something that was shared with me.

When looking at a work opportunity, figuring out goals or what one wants to get out of the opportunity is helpful. If firstly allows you to see if the opportunity is worth your time. If it is, then just below that is figuring how how many of those goals are needed to be achieved before moving on. Then check into that list periodically to stay on track. Once you checked off enough of those things, get the hell outta dodge - rinse and repeat.

Thank you. This is very helpful! I'll take the time to make a list for myself. Going to school has opened several fields for me and it sounds like it will be less overwhelming if I just find the points of interest.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Thank you. This is very helpful! I'll take the time to make a list for myself. Going to school has opened several fields for me and it sounds like it will be less overwhelming if I just find the points of interest.

Some of us aren't destined to stay in one job for 25+ years. Some us move around periodically. The goal though is each opportunity builds on the other and gets us closer to where we would like to be. Nothing is more challenging that making a ton of lateral moves that don't lead to any progress.