WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[MSFTisMIA]

If they chose this option, it'll be a disaster for poor folks who would have limited access to sign up function. And if people expect them to manage this smartly as a new system, I'll kindly point out my current travails with the established Easy pay system.

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/new...only-system-for-nycs-subways-and-buses-051320

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Given the push to reopen, I'd honestly rather work from home and have a few days when I physically have to go into the office (1-2). I'll likely hear some within the next few days about the program's plan to get us back to normal. We work in close quarters and some staff pre COVID-19 who come into work sick, especially when they're out of PTO days or on probation.

While I could empathize with those choices, in a COVID-19 world I want no part of that.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Sounds like you’re building a fallout shelter.

I should point out the 20 columns are east to west and the 6 columns are the south to north.

 

[libra89]

Having owned OG Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2XL, Pixel 3XL, Pixel 3a and Pixel 4XL I would say my favorite devices are

Pixel 2XL, OG Pixel and Pixel 3a.
The other devices were good but had one or other compromise.

To me, this makes sense.From what I remember of the 2XL, the battery life was decent. Wasn't this also the model that had the Panda look? I forget. The 3a is awesome, and I also really liked the OG Pixel. Enough that I owned that phone more than once LOL.

 

[libra89]

https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-pixel-4-sales-key-executives-quit_id124608

So I see the article making the rounds and I'm sad - but not surprised. As a Pixel 3XL owner, it confirmed what I thought - this was a nice phone but not at what Google was asking for it. Same for the Pixel 4. I think I would have liked the in-hand feel better on the 4XL than the 3XL.

OG Pixel was interesting. Pixel 2 was a nice follow up. The Pixel 3 is good, but outside of refining the materials and adding wireless charging it is missing something. The Pixel 4 felt good still but was a beta. They got the price to value ratio wrong for both the 3 and 4 and are getting punished for it. They didn't address certain issues - battery life and being stingy with storage (including pulling unlimited Google photos at full resolution).

I agree with Google going to the upper mid range. The 4A is a mistake. I wished the 4 was a last big swing before going into the upper mid range.

It makes me wonder how this will look from the 5 on, or maybe if there will even be a 5a.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

To me, this makes sense.From what I remember of the 2XL, the battery life was decent. Wasn't this also the model that had the Panda look? I forget. The 3a is awesome, and I also really liked the OG Pixel. Enough that I owned that phone more than once LOL.

If the 2XL had the 3XL's screen it would have been the best Pixel, by far.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Sitting here listening to these grim conversations around restructuring and the angst of workers being affected has me thinking of this:

https://youtu.be/qGM2QaGPDhI

 

[worldspy99]

To me, this makes sense.From what I remember of the 2XL, the battery life was decent. Wasn't this also the model that had the Panda look? I forget. The 3a is awesome, and I also really liked the OG Pixel. Enough that I owned that phone more than once LOL.

Panda Pixel 2XL was amazing! Absolutely loved that phone.

 

[fatclue_98]

I guess @raycpl isn't alone in having Fitbits with dead screens. My Versa 2 can be added but not because of a defect. I cracked mine due to a reflexive backhanded swat at a skeeter. No, it wasn't that large but the steel column I didn't see in my periphery sure was. Fossil Gen 5, grab a bat you're pinch-hitting.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I guess @raycpl isn't alone in having Fitbits with dead screens. My Versa 2 can be added but not because of a defect. I cracked mine due to a reflexive backhanded swat at a skeeter. No, it wasn't that large but the steel column I didn't see in my periphery sure was. Fossil Gen 5, grab a bat you're pinch-hitting.

I'd take that insect to court for damages...Supreme Court, that is...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

It makes me wonder how this will look from the 5 on, or maybe if there will even be a 5a.

If Google were smart, they'd do two more years as an OEM and get the hell out. Do the Pixel 5 as a bigger phone (kep the XL only) and make the 5A as the smaller model by doing different cycles.

 

[fatclue_98]

I'd take that insect to court for damages...Supreme Court, that is...

F the skeeter, I’m picking up a new Sawzall blade for that column. We’ll see what Rue’s engineer buddies have to say about that.

 

[worldspy99]

What a crazy work week.
I'm glad tomorrow is a (forced) holiday.

 

[raycpl]

it's 33C here but it feels way way hotter
https://youtu.be/hwE5gfZlMZY

 

[N_LaRUE]

So glad it's Friday.

It's been one of those weeks where I just wanted it over with on Monday.

 

[N_LaRUE]

it's 33C here but it feels way way hotter
https://youtu.be/hwE5gfZlMZY

We're the opposite at the moment. We've had a cold snap with cold winds. It's getting warmer again next week though.

We'll be up to 27C by next Thursday apparently.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Man, this reopening is gonna be crazy.

I asked to be permanently remote as my preference. I can do it, but I don't have a fax...something I need to sort out. Management is still figuring out the logistics, so they don't know if I can get thay as a preference. Commute is going to be brutal for me if that happens as most of the pts I work with it's easier to get to them in the community from work vs from home. I have a template as to how to adjust my schedule but it's gonna suck and be difficult.

Some staff have their hours cut and are applying to a temporary unemployment program starting Monday. Leadership is trying to cut out the bull and be more transparent. Hundreds of millions of $$$ were lost in the past three months.

This stuff will either sober you up or have you put in a permanent central line to get the booze faster in your system.

 

[fatclue_98]

Man, this reopening is gonna be crazy.

I asked to be permanently remote as my preference. I can do it, but I don't have a fax...something I need to sort out. Management is still figuring out the logistics, so they don't know if I can get thay as a preference. Commute is going to be brutal for me if that happens as most of the pts I work with it's easier to get to them in the community from work vs from home. I have a template as to how to adjust my schedule but it's gonna suck and be difficult.

Some staff have their hours cut and are applying to a temporary unemployment program starting Monday. Leadership is trying to cut out the bull and be more transparent. Hundreds of millions of $$$ were lost in the past three months.

This stuff will either sober you up or have you put in a permanent central line to get the booze faster in your system.

I already have one for coffee. Maybe an extra port can be installed for Jack Daniels.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I already have one for coffee. Maybe an extra port can be installed for Jack Daniels.

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I'd rather go swimming in it, the way how chaotic this and today especially is going. 84 regress of cluster****.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

F the skeeter, I’m picking up a new Sawzall blade for that column. We’ll see what Rue’s engineer buddies have to say about that.

Sounds like Rue's engineering buddies already work for the Flori-duh Dept of (endlessly building some highways) Transportation.