I have a erlang team (over two years), and although it seems they work hard there is not much to show for it. Everything is written, then rewritten multiple times. Very ordinary things like web servers require extensive customization. Actually, lots of ordinary stuff requires custom implementation. The dogma and religious wars never end. It is difficult to staff qualified people. In short, many liabilities and it will be a long time before I sign up for another FP project.
There is no avoiding the boom/bust cycle. Ride the boom, extract all you can, be frugal. When the bust comes, use your cushion to ride it out.
It is true that not everybody gets laid off in the bust. It is also true that smart, diligent and hardworking people are let go like everybody else. Don't plan to keep your job. Plan to have a nice vacation if you must.
I practice what I preach. Made big bucks during the dot com boom. When the money dried up, I went home to build an airplane while other people were loosing everything and moving back in w/their parents.
I am doing it again.
Oh, and one final thing: strong engineers are welcome everywhere, managers not so much.
No AI conference is complete without a panel discussion featuring a biologist and several other dorks who want to show why their research is backed up by nature.
Except there is no reason for machines to act like nature. Machines have different "food" requirements and they do not have sex.
One of the reasons I quit attending conferences was because there was obviously little news to share.
Good job w/the research, but I think it misses a point. You could substitute those two w/GWB and Cheney. Sadly, the people cheerleading for everybody to go fight will not be the ones to go bleed. I think (somewhere along the thread) the point was made that if people had access to a decent economy then a career in jihad would be a tough sell.
Of course there are examples of western youth who come for the "adventure" of combat. I have no glib answer for this save "Darwin".
It makes me sad every time I read articles such as this. I feel the Navy has been adrift since morse code and torn tape relay were retired. Perhaps it is time for you to reconsider SPAWAR? I often wonder how they help defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. My last COTAR was obviously a spy for some foreign agency. Anyway... there are many examples of how to make big systems work and none of them are at SPAWAR. COTS can do this, other organizations do this. Why not you?
Why is "the cloud" different from old school proprietary environments? 30 years ago, there were many versions of UNIX like platforms and odder things all promising to make your life easy if you just purchased from the same vendor. I think this is still a strategy at IBM.
Yes, very weak character/story development. And it promotes a lie: "science" might be cool, but I can assure you not one bit of my work week involves spaceships.
As for military aviation.. well... you fly the way the company tells you or you don't keep the job. I do not miss flying w/a helmet.
Aviation is serious (and so is driving). If you are really that intimidated to fly, then perhaps you shouldn't act as PIC.
I own two aircraft, one of which I built. I also commute to work in my aircraft (which requires transit across a MOA and Class B, rain or shine). No drama.
It is hard for me to believe that a camera flash was so disorienting they couldn't maintain straight and level until the spots went away. Don't they teach you "danger rangers" how to trim an airplane? I rarely engage the autopilot, half my flight to work is hands off and drinking coffee.
You can now return to your FBO lounge bull session on the merits of checklists and other "real pilot" circle jerking.
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I have a erlang team (over two years), and although it seems they work hard there is not much to show for it. Everything is written, then rewritten multiple times. Very ordinary things like web servers require extensive customization. Actually, lots of ordinary stuff requires custom implementation. The dogma and religious wars never end. It is difficult to staff qualified people. In short, many liabilities and it will be a long time before I sign up for another FP project.
Haha! That would be true of almost any kit manufacturer. I know first hand.
There is no avoiding the boom/bust cycle. Ride the boom, extract all you can, be frugal. When the bust comes, use your cushion to ride it out.
It is true that not everybody gets laid off in the bust. It is also true that smart, diligent and hardworking people are let go like everybody else. Don't plan to keep your job. Plan to have a nice vacation if you must.
I practice what I preach. Made big bucks during the dot com boom. When the money dried up, I went home to build an airplane while other people were loosing everything and moving back in w/their parents.
I am doing it again.
Oh, and one final thing: strong engineers are welcome everywhere, managers not so much.
FuckedCompany will return
Actually programming computers is a solved problem, the rest is just bickering about process and other religious wars.
PHB = "Pointy Haired Boss" from Dilbert
No AI conference is complete without a panel discussion featuring a biologist and several other dorks who want to show why their research is backed up by nature.
Except there is no reason for machines to act like nature. Machines have different "food" requirements and they do not have sex.
One of the reasons I quit attending conferences was because there was obviously little news to share.
Good job w/the research, but I think it misses a point. You could substitute those two w/GWB and Cheney. Sadly, the people cheerleading for everybody to go fight will not be the ones to go bleed. I think (somewhere along the thread) the point was made that if people had access to a decent economy then a career in jihad would be a tough sell.
Of course there are examples of western youth who come for the "adventure" of combat. I have no glib answer for this save "Darwin".
It makes me sad every time I read articles such as this. I feel the Navy has been adrift since morse code and torn tape relay were retired. Perhaps it is time for you to reconsider SPAWAR? I often wonder how they help defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic. My last COTAR was obviously a spy for some foreign agency. Anyway... there are many examples of how to make big systems work and none of them are at SPAWAR. COTS can do this, other organizations do this. Why not you?
Mod up
Are you late for church?
Mod up.
When I start paying taxes to other countries and using their infrastructure then you will have a point.
Exactly. And they are EMP proof. Bring on the apocalypse, I will be shaved and enjoying my coffee.
I also support DoD. This is not about social media, we are expected to be careful in all forums.
Snicker
+1 pseudo mod points for you, drinkypoo. I am all out of real mod points.
There is zero chance I am voting a ticket of people who willfully ignore science and start wars even if they fixed immigration.
If you are looking for a great idea to cultivate popular opinion, I suggest recreational pot reform. Many more stoners than engineers.
Repent sinners! God is angry at Oklahoma.
Why is "the cloud" different from old school proprietary environments? 30 years ago, there were many versions of UNIX like platforms and odder things all promising to make your life easy if you just purchased from the same vendor. I think this is still a strategy at IBM.
I also thought that comment about ending at Richmond was wrong.
Don't forget the recent Napa quake and suggestions that the Napa River is also a fault.
Nobody needs to guess what happens w/a missile strike and resulting fire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...
Yes, very weak character/story development. And it promotes a lie: "science" might be cool, but I can assure you not one bit of my work week involves spaceships.
Of course you did. Happy for you both.
As for military aviation.. well... you fly the way the company tells you or you don't keep the job. I do not miss flying w/a helmet.
Aviation is serious (and so is driving). If you are really that intimidated to fly, then perhaps you shouldn't act as PIC.
I own two aircraft, one of which I built. I also commute to work in my aircraft (which requires transit across a MOA and Class B, rain or shine). No drama.
It is hard for me to believe that a camera flash was so disorienting they couldn't maintain straight and level until the spots went away. Don't they teach you "danger rangers" how to trim an airplane? I rarely engage the autopilot, half my flight to work is hands off and drinking coffee.
You can now return to your FBO lounge bull session on the merits of checklists and other "real pilot" circle jerking.
I feel very sorry for you. Enjoy driving your moms Cessna around the pattern.