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florin_g··on Flexport is laying off 20% of its workforce
Plumber does not do 50/50. I'm not kidding, the helper could not speak any English. And now, I end up explaining it. If you don't bring measurable value, you are dispensable regarding of HR speak.
florin_g··on Flexport is laying off 20% of its workforce
I mark it up. I am a builder. The point is, you need to bring measurable value.
florin_g··on Flexport is laying off 20% of its workforce
It's not about bums. It's about returns. My comment is so real, I can send you invoice and pictures.
florin_g··on The Crime That Killed Shinzo Abe
For the sake of objectivity, Shinzo Abe was killed by Tetsuya Yamagami and there is no excuse or justification for this murder.
florin_g··on Regulators Shut Down Lending Platform (YC Alum) LendUp
As an immigrant (of 27 years) I can tell you that the USA is not Jurassic Park enough (Is that a good metaphor?). The monsters keep me on the edge. It is my job to watch for the traps. I am being lied left and right, in many ways, including companies your kind empower. Everyone wants my money. I fell and got back on my feet. I am ordinary and I am thankful. I am a parent to my own children - as for me, a big daddy is the worst that can happen to me.
florin_g··on Covid-19 – The Spartacus Letter.pdf
Is this an honest conversation about COVID-19? Anonymous, seemingly educated claims that have gone viral.
florin_g··on Looking into Odin and Zig
" If you are a desktop machine and run out of memory, don’t try to recover from the panic, quit the program or even shut-down the computer."

Taken at face value and without additional context, this statement displays an appalling lack of respect for the user.

florin_g··on Goodwill doesn't want broken toasters
Here's a good old business idea. Create a gift registry where donors upload their donations to be validated / accepted by the charity org. The registry could be open source or for-profit.
florin_g··on EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint
Should Apple forbid any for-pay streaming service, yet charge for their own, would Apple still breach competition rules?
florin_g··on Uber ordered to pay $1.1M to blind woman refused rides
As a homebuilder, 100% of labor is done by subcontractors. For me to blame subs for any issue is beyond comprehension. What makes Uber different?
florin_g··on Police misconduct settlements
Here is The Free Thought Project regarding police abuse. Story after story of misconduct. Sad. https://thefreethoughtproject.com
florin_g··on Apple expected to adopt keyboard with scissor mechanism for 16-inch MacBook Pro
Not really. Wrists never rest between touchpad and keyboard.
florin_g··on Apple expected to adopt keyboard with scissor mechanism for 16-inch MacBook Pro
Could not Apple place the touchbar between touchpad and keyboard and leave the function keys alone? That might please both camps and rid of controversy.
florin_g··on Sublime Text 3.2 Released
I've requested a license and received one within minutes. There's nothing more honorable than keeping your word! Awesome and thanks!