That's pretty much what we did...we met the normal driving aggression level which seems to be set by the cab drivers. My GF was the one driving, so I just got to look around and take in the scenery. Honking was the norm and I just ignored it much like everyone else probably does. We park a bit over a mile out from B&H and just walked it.
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That's pretty much what we did...we met the normal driving aggression level which seems to be set by the cab drivers. My GF was the one driving, so I just got to look around and take in the scenery. Honking was the norm and I just ignored it much like everyone else probably does. We park a bit over a mile out from B&H and just walked it.
I like it better than Boston also. NYC at least has some order to their street layout. Boston just put buildings wherever the hell they wanted and paved roads around everything. I did feel like the traffic was worse than my experiences in Boston, but it's all very subjective and limited because I don't spend extensive amounts of time in either city.
ddrueding
Fixture
When I lived in Boston, the street I was on was upgraded in place from the buggy track, which was upgraded in place from the cow path. That was one drunk cow.
SF I found much easier than either, but I lived there longer than Boston and NYC.
SF I found much easier than either, but I lived there longer than Boston and NYC.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Last night I decided to quit my job, and go back to University to complete a degree focused on IT.
Haven't finalised which degree (either B.Eng or B.Inf.Tech) focused on software engineering at either Griffith Uni or QUT (QLD University of Technology). Looking at 3yrs or 4yrs full time study.
Any tips or comments from those that decided to start afresh and go to University in their early 30's.
Part of the reason, is that I am now coming up to the limits of not having a degree in my line of work and really can't see myself being in a sysadmin or PC repair type role for the rest of my life.
Haven't finalised which degree (either B.Eng or B.Inf.Tech) focused on software engineering at either Griffith Uni or QUT (QLD University of Technology). Looking at 3yrs or 4yrs full time study.
Any tips or comments from those that decided to start afresh and go to University in their early 30's.
Part of the reason, is that I am now coming up to the limits of not having a degree in my line of work and really can't see myself being in a sysadmin or PC repair type role for the rest of my life.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
Good for you. I don't have any specific advice for you. I also don't have a related degree to what I do, but it hasn't affected me negatively yet.
ddrueding
Fixture
Best of luck. I don't have a degree in what I do either, but I managed to score some management roles without it, so I don't think it will be required. It's good to hear that your financials are in a good enough position to afford the opportunity.
The one thing I have heard about people going back to school is that it is amazingly easy compared to a full-time job. A buddy of mine managed two masters (in unrelated fields) in the time others were only managing one.
The one thing I have heard about people going back to school is that it is amazingly easy compared to a full-time job. A buddy of mine managed two masters (in unrelated fields) in the time others were only managing one.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Thanks,
Part of the issue is, I want to get into full time software development (and move away from being a sysadmin/pc repair type), and while it is possible to get a software dev position without a degree, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so.
And I should do it while I am young enough to make it useful.
Part of the issue is, I want to get into full time software development (and move away from being a sysadmin/pc repair type), and while it is possible to get a software dev position without a degree, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so.
And I should do it while I am young enough to make it useful.
ddrueding
Fixture
A degree is certainly an investment that pays off over time, so the more time spent with one, the better.
I'm also hoping that universities there are more reasonably priced than here. Unless you are in a field where certification is mandatory (doctor, lawyer, etc), it has been argued that you will never make enough additional funds in your life to pay for the degree.
I'm also hoping that universities there are more reasonably priced than here. Unless you are in a field where certification is mandatory (doctor, lawyer, etc), it has been argued that you will never make enough additional funds in your life to pay for the degree.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Pricing isn't too bad, and with government assistance makes going to school manageable. Repayment of fees is done via your income tax and only after you earn a minimum figure.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Something to consider? Certain governing bodies with endorsement of professional associations (like the IEEE) are calling for minimum study levels so one can call yourself a 'software engineer'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_engineer - see under Regulatory Classification and Debates .
Stereodude
Not really a
College is a waste of time IMHO. Unfortunately, many jobs require the degree as a requirement for consideration. None of the jobs I've had actually needed a BSEE to do them, but I couldn't have gotten the jobs without it.
Howell
Storage? I am Storage!
I have it on my phone. Its pretty handy sometimes.
ddrueding
Fixture
Clients suck sometimes. I hate realizing after the fact that I was representing someone that didn't deserve it.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
This is very, very much how I feel. I hated every minute of getting my BSCS and only got one because I wanted to be qualified to work in IT. I really wish I had gotten my degree in something I actually enjoy.
I've thought about going for another degree just for giggles, but I don't really want to go to school again and distance learning always seems disreputable.
Stereodude
Not really a
Its further compounded that you can't teach someone to be an engineer IMHO. A person either thinks like an engineer or they don't. You can't teach someone who doesn't how to do it. You just end up with a book smart person who can solve structured problems, but is lost when you throw them into the real world where they have to identify the problem, figure out how to fix it, and then implement the fix.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
IT has the same problem: You can't teach somebody to be legitimately good at it. Bad students (most of mine, really) learn by rote, but the rote lesson never applies to reality.
Anyway, I just finished a ~400GB torrent download that I'd been working on for the last 10 months. 10 years ago, something like that would have been completely unthinkable, but I'm seeding several other torrents right now that are north of 200GB.
Anyway, I just finished a ~400GB torrent download that I'd been working on for the last 10 months. 10 years ago, something like that would have been completely unthinkable, but I'm seeding several other torrents right now that are north of 200GB.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
High definition video. Otherwise, no comment.
ddrueding
Fixture
400GB...holy cow! Going onto TPB and searching for "1080P" and "HD" returns maximum file sizes of 99GB and 125GB, respectively. I think the biggest single torrent I've ever gone for was about 10GB.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
You are not looking in the right place. I do 5GB+ torrents probably every single night. And usually they're complete by the time I get up in the morning.
Why is it bleeding?
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
Are we at Neosporin bleeding or Ambulance bleeding?
No more ambulances, ever.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
My wife's first degree was in Accounting, her second one was in child psychology, and her 3rd was in Vet Science (Bovine).
She did Accounting first up because she was good as maths (at end of High School and didn't know what to do), her second because she began to hate Accounting, and her third because she finally realised what she wanted to do with her life.
She's the one who also pushed me to do the deed and get the bit of paper that will open the door to do what I've wanted to do.
While I don't see the degree as a means to an end, I see it as a key to open up another door to opportunity.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
I accidentally kicked the side of the skirting board on the corner of the wall (on the way into Isaac's room), and dislocated my small toe on my right foot, as well as opening up a small cut... (I was rushing into his room).
Hurt like hell last night when I did it, but am able to walk (mostly) on it this morning...
Hurt like hell last night when I did it, but am able to walk (mostly) on it this morning...
That is not saying it is nice. Traffic does not bother me as much as people.
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
I wish I was... Not fun to have to wear shoes around the office.
ddrueding
Fixture
I'd like to take this opportunity to curse Intel for not using open-ended PCIe 1x slots.
That is all.
That is all.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
Were you wearing shoes when you smashed your toe?
ddrueding
Fixture
Ugh...been troubleshooting busted hardware for hours, just identified the culprit. One of the modular SATA power cables. Of course, I tested 4 motherboards, 3 CPUs, 6 sticks of RAM, and a pair of PSUs before I found it. Now I get to go back over everything.
Stereodude
Not really a
Got a dremel?
Seriously though, no one puts open ended PCIe slots on anything I've ever seen.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
Never deviate from the rule of simplest swapouts first.
ddrueding
Fixture
Congrats to Lunar for 4k posts! All respectful and much appreciated!