Being the best at something is a good ideal, but hopefully you'll never get there. Because if you do, what will be your drive? I'm serious about this. Think through your stated motivation, and ask yourself what you want out of life. Are they the same? If you are the best, what metrics are you using to determine that? A lot of money? Fame? When I was a programmer, I was happy knowing that my program was making someone's day a little easier. They certainly weren't the best programs, but they were what my users wanted, and I talked to my users often. I think a programmer who is a good people person would stand out, but it doesn't matter what I think; you need to answer these questions for yourself. Good luck.
And the pool pumps would have to be replaced to deal with increased corrosion. I know of one such pool in a retirement home that had the saltwater pumps taken out because of cost saving measures. And the amount of salt was nowhere near enough to 'prevent drowning.'
It's a cost/benefit win for many companies in the U.S. where maternity leave, let alone universal health care, is not the norm. The optics of such a policy cast a favorable light on the employer, while the cost is minimal, and much less than maternity leave. Since most Americans are in favor of Roe v Wade, the employer is not taking much of a risk by taking a side here. If you haven't guessed by now, business in the U.S. is not about having a happy workforce, it is about the bottom line. Only when competition for that workforce intensifies do the employers consider adding perks. And yes, it's insane.
This stock, among a few others, is in a tug of war between hedge funds who decided to short it, and the retail investors who bought in hopes of a short squeeze. The hedge funds appear to be doing everything to avoid closing their positions (buying shares), allegedly trying to scare off or tire out the retail investors with odd price fluctuations. Retail appears to be 'hodling,' meaning that the stocks are subject to more than usual market forces. Some hedge funds have recently closed their doors however, possibly signalling an end to the struggle in the near future, as costs of borrowing and limitations on sources of collateral bear down on the hedge funds.
Maybe you aren't from the U.S., where it is legal for big pharma to flood media with ads. It has been going on so long here that older people think it is normal. I think since people have become aware that it is not accepted practice everywhere, they try to escape it, so the commercial entities take advantage of whatever media they can.
I think the way to pull out of this (it happens to me now and then) is to let go of enough of the actionable idea to allow yourself to start without any expectations. You need to be able to fail. Otherwise, your mind focuses on the details that may drag you down, instead of getting going. If it's planning you need to do to combat the anxiety, do that. If it is taking the first simple step, do that. But whatever it is, get going, knowing that wasting time is something you'll truly regret.
As a massage therapist who was a programmer, built my own house, and am currently a whitewater kayaker, I use my hands a lot. At times I have noticed precursors of carpal tunnel syndrome, and have learned a few things. The tension usually begins further up the arm, most likely the front of the shoulder, as we usually hold our shoulders in place to act as a base for the actions of the hands. So start by loosening the shoulders (I like massage, of course), and then check out other muscles in the arm like triceps and forearm flexors. In your case, the squash is probably tightening up your forearms way too much. The main thing to remember is that the circulation and nerve signals to your hand have to get through a lot of tight passageways in your arm, not just the carpal tunnel. So work on keeping all the pathways open before you decide that the carpal tunnel needs to be modified, because western medicine will certainly take you up on that, whether it solves the root cause or not.
You could look a little more closely at all the new technologies being started today, and realise that in the big picture, you are never late. You just need to find the right party.
What are your sources for this opinion? Ask yourself if socialism threatens the grip big money has on the world. Perhaps big money controls the media you've been listening to.
Yes, if the U.S. continues toward destructive internal conflict. It's still about providing a high enough standard of living to keep the ambitious citizens producing, while keeping it low enough to keep the armed forces stocked. I think it is becoming widespread knowledge that this balance is in danger.
Why does the US media think we are all idiots? More and more people understand that the rich will use any excuse to ratchet up prices. It's called greed.
Don't let the hype or naysayers distract you. Blockchain tech is a game changer, and you don't have to like crypto or have your life savings in it to benefit. Take real estate, for example. The amount of corruption in this industry is obvious, and a prime target for blockchain efficiencies. Title and license verification, along with fund distribution will streamline a very tedious process. Another thing that isn't mentioned much is fractionalization. Don't have the money for a down payment, but need exposure to a booming market? Blockchain makes that easy. Much like people can buy a few satoshi, it will soon be second nature to invest in part of a building or development, without saving up to buy the whole thing.
All the noise about scammers and volatility will never drown out the silent hum of smart money getting in while you are still worried about what the downsides are.
I'm pissed that people who are clearly aware of the end results of corporate ownership of government still play the red vs blue game. It is exactly this deadlock of the citizenry that guarantees a weak government, subservient to the corporations.
I ran into a situation where a manager with poor technical skills was promoted primarily because some hiring boxes needed to be checked. Then several of my peers began leaving the unit this manager was heading up. This went on for years until I was transferred into the problem unit. After I witnessed a couple instances of incompetence, I decided to sound the alarm in a meeting with her supervisor. In short, it came down to the supervisor stating that they had invested too much in this manager to change anything, although the turnover costs were mounting. I went into the meeting with all the intention of pointing out the problems and correcting them, but having faced the sheer stupidity from on high, I realized the futility of fighting, and resigned.
If the management doesn't care that this problem is hurting the team, how is one member of the team going to change it?
Interesting headline. It's almost as if the establishment is attempting to bolster the FUD in crypto because the underlings are losing trust in traditional currency.(gasp!) Certainly, we should blindly trust our rulers?!?
Depends on what you mean by 'thinking ahead.' Do kids make flow charts anymore? How about writing code out by hand before typing it in? These exercises used to be considered normal 'thinking ahead.' Sometimes necessitated by resource constraints, other times just a rough draft practice, some type of forethought is a good way to train your mind to do the work, instead of just reacting to errors.
I like Slither. Very simple reminder that it is a dog eat dog world. Many valuable lessons within the game...stay hungry, don't get impatient, keep your skills sharp, etc.
Don't waste your technical skills trying to solve personnel/cultural problems. Either get the point across to your supervisor, or leave. Of course, the supervisor may be part of the problem.
For me it was a gradual...it took many years to put the pieces in place. I wanted to get a pension from my IT job...meaning I had to stay 13 years. I knew I was leaving at about 10 years. But it is good to have a safety net or two, so I stuck it out. It still felt really quick once I jumped ship and started my own massage therapy biz. It felt good to finally make the leap, but it also felt good to have a plan. I saw many people at that time taking crazy chances (early 2000's) and they got clobbered by 2008. So I'd say figure out your strengths and weaknesses before you so your own thing. Be honest, because your new career depends on you.