Just curious, are you running InDesign CS3?, and on which operating system. I ask only because my work has asked me if it is worth going to CS3 for Windows full-time in our production (as opposed to Framemaker/Word two-headed devil). I'd like to hear any CS3 Windows horror stories if you have them.
Austin - $300k home 5 miles from AMD (and that's a good 3,000 sq. feet of home). I'm not sure what AMD SEs make though compared to my company. Anyone out there care to share?
There are only two seasons here in Austin-- two weeks of cold and then Summer. And I have quite enjoyed the high 90s for the past month. I'm going to Oregon tomorrow, which will probably suck.
Actually my example was merely that. I don't live in Seattle, I live in Austin (but went to school in Seattle). What other kind of engineer can a Software Engineer be?
Around the big cities in CA, your rent is much lower than what you would pay buying a property.
Yet another example of the poor quality of life I mentioned in the first post. I really didn't think I needed to spell it out, but ok, here's one example for you.
I thought N.J. had the same laws. But growing up in Oregon, I can tell you the illegal gas pumping law exists to keep all the pot-heads employed. EVERY.LAST.ONE of my pot-head friends in high school and college pumped gas to pay for their habit.
I've been here long enough either reading or posting (and elsewhere) to know that if you do indeed shove that foot way down your throat, you apologize, take the criticism in stride, and maybe even try to make good of it.
I'd apologize if I had done something wrong, but since YOU are taking my extremely light-hearted comments way too seriously...that's your problem.
No, my "hater" comment has two functions. First, it identifies an otherwise unsubstantiated criticism towards something that can only be desicribed as an purposeful lie..i.e. 'hater'.
This is clearly evident by the the guy is straight-up lying. I'm not sure what is less productive to the thread--some hater spreading lies because he has some sort of complex, or someone like me who defends untruthful claims with facts. Second, I have teenaged kids...so sue me. I've always been told to know your audience, so I was addressing the audience as such. Lighten up, man.
The fact I can afford a house on a software engineer's salary in Seattle, but not San Francisco? They both have crappy weather, so everything else equal, Seattle wins. Plus, growing up in Oregon, I have an ingrained hatred towards anything California.
The average Mac user is not an idiot but he/she bought the thing because they perceived the device to be a no-headache deal. That is what Apple sells in their marketing.
Not trying to troll, but why is it that only Microsoft products get "corrupted"? Seriously, I use three platforms (Windows, Solaris, and OSX) and I don't ever recall a corrupted file in anything that was NOT made by Microsoft.
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Just curious, are you running InDesign CS3?, and on which operating system. I ask only because my work has asked me if it is worth going to CS3 for Windows full-time in our production (as opposed to Framemaker/Word two-headed devil). I'd like to hear any CS3 Windows horror stories if you have them.
Austin - $300k home 5 miles from AMD (and that's a good 3,000 sq. feet of home). I'm not sure what AMD SEs make though compared to my company. Anyone out there care to share?
I've lived there too (just moved back). Your country has hands down the worst weather. Makes Seattle look like paradise!
There are only two seasons here in Austin-- two weeks of cold and then Summer. And I have quite enjoyed the high 90s for the past month. I'm going to Oregon tomorrow, which will probably suck.
Actually my example was merely that. I don't live in Seattle, I live in Austin (but went to school in Seattle). What other kind of engineer can a Software Engineer be?
Again Mr. Statemachine, we seem to disagree wholeheartedly. That was a classic rant about Californians...I wish I said it myself ;-)
Around the big cities in CA, your rent is much lower than what you would pay buying a property.
Yet another example of the poor quality of life I mentioned in the first post. I really didn't think I needed to spell it out, but ok, here's one example for you.
I thought N.J. had the same laws. But growing up in Oregon, I can tell you the illegal gas pumping law exists to keep all the pot-heads employed. EVERY.LAST.ONE of my pot-head friends in high school and college pumped gas to pay for their habit.
I haven't rented a house in over 20 years. Why would I start throwing my money away now?
How was anybody supposed to detect the "fun" in those comments?
The "oh, a billion times better" hyperbole, and the oddly placed question marks (like this one)?
Don't blame me! I picked up the snarky sarcasm from reading slashdot ;-)
I've been here long enough either reading or posting (and elsewhere) to know that if you do indeed shove that foot way down your throat, you apologize, take the criticism in stride, and maybe even try to make good of it.
I'd apologize if I had done something wrong, but since YOU are taking my extremely light-hearted comments way too seriously...that's your problem.
The fact that you bashed the SF Bay Area, showed little knowledge of the area, and then proclaimed a lifelong hatred of CA, is lost on you?
I think the running Oregon-hate-California joke is "lost on you".
Except for the fact that I just read an article on Time.com ranking Pittsburgh as one of the 20 most polluted cities....IN THE WORLD.
I liked the Oregon - California border sign as you entered Oregon: "Welcome to Oregon! Please don't stay."
The weather in Texas is only nice if you have never been west of the rockies.
Yeah, because I didn't grow up in the Pacific Northwest or anything...
Man, the idea of having a fun tongue-in-cheek (and not to mention, FIRST FIRST POST for me) discussion is lost on you. Get off your lawn?
Austin, even the expensive parts, are a bargain compared to Seattle and San Francisco. I've lived in all three and there is no comparison.
This is clearly evident by the the guy is straight-up lying. I'm not sure what is less productive to the thread--some hater spreading lies because he has some sort of complex, or someone like me who defends untruthful claims with facts. Second, I have teenaged kids...so sue me. I've always been told to know your audience, so I was addressing the audience as such. Lighten up, man.
I prefer Austin. Our weather rocks, are salaries are great, and our houses are cheap. Unfortunately, Austin is surrounded by Texas.
The fact I can afford a house on a software engineer's salary in Seattle, but not San Francisco? They both have crappy weather, so everything else equal, Seattle wins. Plus, growing up in Oregon, I have an ingrained hatred towards anything California.
The average Mac user is not an idiot but he/she bought the thing because they perceived the device to be a no-headache deal. That is what Apple sells in their marketing.
And it seems that's what the deliver as well.
Not trying to troll, but why is it that only Microsoft products get "corrupted"? Seriously, I use three platforms (Windows, Solaris, and OSX) and I don't ever recall a corrupted file in anything that was NOT made by Microsoft.
No, I didn't RTFA, but I'd guess the quality of life in Seattle is about, oh, one billion times better than the Bay Area.
What kind, and where do you live ;-)
Sweet. How much do I owe you?