I have a newly graduated SW Eng (BS in CS) who is struggling to find a job and getting advice to go back and get a Master’s Degree in #LLM in order to be more marketable.
I’ve always heard that grad degrees aren’t strictly necessary in SWE to start but is this changing? Are there other time investments that make more sense (open source contributions, certifications, personal projects, etc?)?
After doing exhausting research on crypto for about 20 minutes and losing interest to cat videos I can say confidently stay away from it … #cypto#adhd#nfts#interwebs#web3#advice
Someone asked me recently about the ability to "Read the Room" and whether or not this was a skill that can be developed. I certainly believe it is a skill and can be cultivated. Perhaps the most impactful maxim which can guide us in this regard was taught to me by a Jedi Knight who went by the name Zenchi from the Temple of the Jedi Order. He told me, "Learn to Observe without needing to React."
The Internet, particularly the social media algorithm demon, has created an incentive not just to React to everything, but to Observe specifically to React. In this way we often bias our interpretation of that which we observe with a skew towards the least charitable interpretation so that our reaction can be as extreme as possible.
To counteract this and hone this skill of reading the room, we can practice several behaviors that will improve our lives.
First, be the last person to speak in an interaction. When you allow everyone else to have their say, it gives you a chance to examine their perspectives and gauge their intentions.
Second, questions are better than statements. The cultivation of curiosity leads to more robust conversations. A statement can often be viewed as dismissive or ultimate in nature, sometimes leaving a conversation partner feeling as though there's nothing left to say. Curiosity, by contrast, is almost always viewed as an invitation to continue discourse.
Third, speak in a way that is pleasant. We've been taught to rely on flippancy and sarcasm in modern discourse as we assume the intentions of others or deliberately misconstrue them to make ourselves look superior. By engaging with someone in a pleasant way, we can disarm hostility. Even if others fail to uphold this standard, we will still maintain our own peace which is of a value beyond measure.
Those are great advices. I'd add that sadly, you probably also have to identify and avoid those platforms that actively encourage hostility.
But if you're on Mastodon, you probably did that already :D
I read different news site and I noticed that the editorial line actually push towards or away from hostility. The more clickbait it is, the more agitated the comment section will be.
Are there any #mastodon apps that have built-in #gif integration? Giphy now serves an ad before letting you download and I am not here for it :blobfoxsad:
Ok, I am traveling to Spain soon, and when I travel I usually bring a bit of protein powder (I put it in cottage cheese or yogurt to add some flavor and texture).
However, I suspect that my usual approach — Ziploc baggies in a freezer bag — might invite, uh… extra scrutiny… at customs (see photo).
Anyone have alternative ideas about how to transport this stuff without creating suspicion? The original packaging won’t work because it is very bulky.
@pganssle I think they sell such things in most pharmacies in “not too big tubs” but if you need a particular thing then your clear labelling seems like the best idea. That photo definitely gives off Mule vibes 😜
This Firefox extension should be part of Firefox and do more and confine all sites, but it's a start https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/feedback/addon/@testpilot-containers/ You can set it to confine Facebook so, Facebook can only "see" what you do in Facebook and not what do you search somewhere else, for example. But you can do the categories you want. I have for Meta, Github, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Shopping, Work, etc. #Privacy#Firefox#Advice
@aronow my sleep deprived self recommends more yellow. Get that hot dog stand theme inspiration.
In all seriousness I spent more time than I should have contemplating the red and yellow of your Ramen shark. I couldn't remember what it reminded me of, until I remebered a nearly 20 yo blog post by @codinghorror about the hot dog stand theme from windows 3.1.
After 15 years of working in an office environment I think I’ve come away with one solid piece of advice about trying to be funny at work: don’t. #office#life#advice#careeradvise
Beekeeper's advice for the day: It's springtime, which is swarming season. If you do not want to have to deal with bees in your walls, make sure to either seal up or put mesh over any exterior hole in your house (especially your eaves and siding), particularly holes that are about penny to thumbtack sized. #beekeeping#advice
Ok fedi hivemind, #advice requested. I have to carry around a fairly sizeable number of pills in my pocket for extended periods, more than can be handled by a keychain pill bottle. I have been just using an old pill bottle, but these pills are tablets not capsules and the motion of them in my pocket is slowly but surely rendering them into dust. Any suggestions? Surely someone else out there who is ADHD needs to carry around a bunch of pills so they don't forget them at home. #FediHelp#HelpWanted#BoostsWelcome
@intransitivelie @Victang
Yaaas! This sounds like a good scheme. You can get all sorts of tiny (circa 1") lil ziploc kinda bags in the craft section of a dollar store etc.
My other thought was lining your pill bottle with a lil roll of flat felt. Also craft section theme.
@intransitivelie There are services now that work with your pharmacy that can package your meds into single blister packs! Ask your pharmacist and they can help set it up.
TL;DR - Let’s see if #fedi magic can find me a #dress!
I had originally ordered this one more than two months in advance and just heard from the company it’s not even in production yet so… no go but it gives you an idea of style!
I need something to wear to two weddings this summer :blobfoxdizzy:
Requirements:
*floor length on tall people (5’10)
*formal but not bridesmaid vibes
*must feel amazingly confident so I can take down mean girls as needed
I am looking for recommendations on high or higher calorie cat food for my cat. I don’t want something cheaply made but I also don’t want to pay an arm and a leg.