I was reorged and placed under a kiss ass manager-ette. My solution: I called up my old manager and asked is I could go back to work for him. Viola. Done. I think she was in to some "categorize work tasks in to a flow chart" thing . I couldn't take the situation. I am an adult. I think she may have given head to someone at the top.
This lady was like a Marissa Mayer on knee pads.
Got out, kept my sanity, survived well.
You can't change crappy managers. Best to distance oneself.
I third Linux Mint. Just put it on a disc and boot from the disc to give it a try (or a flash drive). You don't even have to load the OS to try it. If you like it, you can dual boot it with Windows or overwrite Windows.
I installed it both ways on two laptops and I really like it. The user interface is similar to Widows so it should be pretty intuitive.
I dumped AT&T two years ago. They wanted $39 for basic telephone service (no long distance). I bought a dedicated Tracfone and linked it to a bluetooth gateway. I plugged the gateway in to my house wiring and transferred my landline number to the Tracfone. My monthly cost is running about ten dollars now.
Same here. I've turned updates off for several years. Who wants a forced update to Windows 10?
Additionally, the updates just bog down my system. Some say it's for "security" but I haven't had an issue on any of my systems (I have 8 various PCs running at my house for various purposes).
I'll be on Win7 until it becomes unusable. Then it's over to Linux unless Microsoft starts behaving with civility.
At the local municipal park, there is a baseball diamond that has been there for about 50 years for kids to play at.
Some gun in a wheel chair all of the sudden sued the city because it isn't ADA compliant for some reason. I checked out the place and it's right off of the road, level ground and has a sidewalk going to the bleachers. I'm not sure what he's bitching about. The city's solution is to tear down the baseball field.
In the same city, (Lincoln, California) there is a terracotta factory that's been there since the late 1800's. Some ADA dweeb sued the company so it's not accessible to anyone for a tour anymore.
In two cases, single people have eliminated access by thousands of people simply because they claim the places aren't ADA compliant. If I were in a wheel chair, I could certainly be able to access both places but they technically don't meet ADA standards.
We also have a Sacramento attorney that likes to visit places in remote areas of the county and threaten to sue them for ADA violations. Oh,, he will drop the lawsuit if they pay him "damages" and he'll go away. Ironically, two of his employees are now suing him for sexual harassment.
People like this ruin good places for thousands of people. Many of the ones I've seen out here are extorting money.
Having a real (although smaller) keyboard and long battery life is an advantage for those who do more than browse the web.
It's also nice to be able to plug one in to a TV at a motel when traveling and watch movies on a full-sized screen. Although I'm limited to VGA with it, it still works quite well unless I have a HD file (the video processor chokes on them).
With Windows 8, the assumption that folks would use a touch screen. Win8 didn't port over to Atom based netbooks.
I used an Asus 1000HE netbook for many years with WinXP. It served me well. When XP became old, I moved Win7 to the hardware. It was pretty slow. I tried buying an Asus Netbook running Linux. The software was OK but the hardware was a disappointment (a surprise for Asus as they generally make pretty good hardware). I ended up having to return the unit because it had wireless connectivity problems. I need to move Linux on to one of the netbooks.
I liked the compact size and battery life of the netbooks. I have tablets that I use but they're useless for typing text. Same with phones in my opinion.
Now, I just use a laptop either running Linux or Win7. I like a real keyboard because I type and I write more than one word or one line responses to emails, etc (and here:-) When Win7 goes away, I won't be using a Microsoft solution due to their "phone home" policies and forced update crap. Their days are numbered with me.
The only viable solution I see for netbooks is for them to run Linux.
Microsoft doesn't give a damn about netbooks now, nor did they after WinXP IMHO.
I saw Kauai's power generation plant. It's located in Port Allen. They barge diesel to the island to power big motors to turn the generators (I think there are 3 or 4 of them). The plant sends power along the highway all the way to the North End (Princeville). It's quite simple but as you mention, pretty arcane.
Women also need to equally represented in the NBA, NFL and baseball leagues. They need to be equally represented in infantry operations where they put their lives at risk.
Men need to be equally represented as kindergarten teachers, nursing and other "traditionally female" professions as you mention.
(tongue in cheek)
My son's calculus class has about 10% women. Chemistry is a little higher.
How can we expect equal pay in the same professions if women are STILL choosing to avoid math and technology?
California has so many warnings that it is desensitizing people to warnings. Now, they have an Assemblyman that wants to put warnings on soda indicating consumption causes obesity and tooth decay (no kidding)
Nevermind that eating too much of anything could likely have the same effect.
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Invaders from Mars (the original) and They Day the Earth Stood Still.
I remember when Disney and others predicted people would drive flying cars.
Can you imagine the unwashed masses piloting flying cars without any lanes? They drive shitty enough with land-based vehicles.
It's a college. About 10% black.
My son has zero black women in his pre-calculus and chemistry classes.
I guess they won't be working in technology unless we force a mix.
I was reorged and placed under a kiss ass manager-ette. My solution: I called up my old manager and asked is I could go back to work for him. Viola. Done. I think she was in to some "categorize work tasks in to a flow chart" thing . I couldn't take the situation. I am an adult. I think she may have given head to someone at the top.
This lady was like a Marissa Mayer on knee pads.
Got out, kept my sanity, survived well.
You can't change crappy managers. Best to distance oneself.
If the writers generate content that people want, there would be no need for a "strike".
Currently, they seem to be generating a large quantity of dung.
It is a rather beautiful idea.
A book of this title written years ago describes the mess NASA was and still is.
NASA= Not About Space Anymore
I third Linux Mint. Just put it on a disc and boot from the disc to give it a try (or a flash drive). You don't even have to load the OS to try it. If you like it, you can dual boot it with Windows or overwrite Windows.
I installed it both ways on two laptops and I really like it. The user interface is similar to Widows so it should be pretty intuitive.
"Changing work assignments of technicians and call center people".
OH NO! We can't have that.
In the real world, people get asked to do different things on a daily basis.
In a union environment, we get a lot of "It's not my job to do that".
I dumped AT&T two years ago. They wanted $39 for basic telephone service (no long distance).
I bought a dedicated Tracfone and linked it to a bluetooth gateway. I plugged the gateway in to my house wiring and transferred my landline number to the Tracfone. My monthly cost is running about ten dollars now.
Screw ATT and screw their union.
They are a dying business model.
This reminds me of the cold fusion thing that was going around a while back.
There's goodenough power to know watts up.
Same here. I've turned updates off for several years. Who wants a forced update to Windows 10?
Additionally, the updates just bog down my system. Some say it's for "security" but I haven't had an issue on any of my systems (I have 8 various PCs running at my house for various purposes).
I'll be on Win7 until it becomes unusable. Then it's over to Linux unless Microsoft starts behaving with civility.
My sentiments exactly.
I'm beginning to migrate to Linux. When Win7 becomes unusable due to future compatibility issues, I'll make the switch with remaining hardware.
I've already loaded Linux Mint on some hardware and it's not a problem for me except for some wireless printer driver from Canon.
I will not migrate to a new Windows OS due to the mandatory updates, the spyware and the ads within the OS.
In the end, Microsoft will force me to cut the cord to them.
"Guy" (not gun).
Sure wish I could go back and edit.
At the local municipal park, there is a baseball diamond that has been there for about 50 years for kids to play at.
Some gun in a wheel chair all of the sudden sued the city because it isn't ADA compliant for some reason. I checked out the place and it's right off of the road, level ground and has a sidewalk going to the bleachers. I'm not sure what he's bitching about. The city's solution is to tear down the baseball field.
In the same city, (Lincoln, California) there is a terracotta factory that's been there since the late 1800's. Some ADA dweeb sued the company so it's not accessible to anyone for a tour anymore.
In two cases, single people have eliminated access by thousands of people simply because they claim the places aren't ADA compliant. If I were in a wheel chair, I could certainly be able to access both places but they technically don't meet ADA standards.
We also have a Sacramento attorney that likes to visit places in remote areas of the county and threaten to sue them for ADA violations. Oh,, he will drop the lawsuit if they pay him "damages" and he'll go away. Ironically, two of his employees are now suing him for sexual harassment.
People like this ruin good places for thousands of people. Many of the ones I've seen out here are extorting money.
It's a good idea gone bad.
I agree with you.
It needs to run Linux.
Having a real (although smaller) keyboard and long battery life is an advantage for those who do more than browse the web.
It's also nice to be able to plug one in to a TV at a motel when traveling and watch movies on a full-sized screen. Although I'm limited to VGA with it, it still works quite well unless I have a HD file (the video processor chokes on them).
With Windows 8, the assumption that folks would use a touch screen. Win8 didn't port over to Atom based netbooks.
I used an Asus 1000HE netbook for many years with WinXP. It served me well. When XP became old, I moved Win7 to the hardware. It was pretty slow. I tried buying an Asus Netbook running Linux. The software was OK but the hardware was a disappointment (a surprise for Asus as they generally make pretty good hardware). I ended up having to return the unit because it had wireless connectivity problems. I need to move Linux on to one of the netbooks.
I liked the compact size and battery life of the netbooks. I have tablets that I use but they're useless for typing text. Same with phones in my opinion.
Now, I just use a laptop either running Linux or Win7. I like a real keyboard because I type and I write more than one word or one line responses to emails, etc (and here :-) When Win7 goes away, I won't be using a Microsoft solution due to their "phone home" policies and forced update crap. Their days are numbered with me.
The only viable solution I see for netbooks is for them to run Linux.
Microsoft doesn't give a damn about netbooks now, nor did they after WinXP IMHO.
I saw Kauai's power generation plant. It's located in Port Allen. They barge diesel to the island to power big motors to turn the generators (I think there are 3 or 4 of them). The plant sends power along the highway all the way to the North End (Princeville). It's quite simple but as you mention, pretty arcane.
Women also need to equally represented in the NBA, NFL and baseball leagues. They need to be equally represented in infantry operations where they put their lives at risk.
Men need to be equally represented as kindergarten teachers, nursing and other "traditionally female" professions as you mention.
(tongue in cheek)
My son's calculus class has about 10% women. Chemistry is a little higher.
How can we expect equal pay in the same professions if women are STILL choosing to avoid math and technology?
Perhaps ALL California legislators should immediately stop using cellphones.
It's a fact that their brains have already been damaged due to the inane laws they're attempting to pass in the state.
Force 'em to use wired telephones NOW!
California has so many warnings that it is desensitizing people to warnings. Now, they have an Assemblyman that wants to put warnings on soda indicating consumption causes obesity and tooth decay (no kidding)
Nevermind that eating too much of anything could likely have the same effect.
California.... the land of fruits and nuts.
Next... the California Assembly mandates the wearing of tin foil hats by children using cellphones.