Understandable - but if you can't enjoy your career and it's just a way to get paid I'd suggest being very fucking charming. That's like an "old person" superpower if they can harness it.;)
But honestly - I like to see passion in something, even if it's not entirely work related. When I interview I'm not looking to hang people. I cover a lot of ground. I don't ask technical questions related just to the position; I ask questions that find out where your strengths and interests are at. I find if you're interested in something, but weak, but have taken some effort to try figuring it out, tinkering, etc. then you'll likely excel better in that realm.
Example - we've got an internship program where I'm at and we don't only aim for new and upcoming folks but also people looking to change career fields. One guy came in after being in the Army and had no idea what he wanted to do. But during the internship he was devouring all the networking and Cisco stuff and soon knew more about it than I did and possibly anyone in the company - he pretty much lived and breathed that stuff once he was able to dig in. 5 months later he's got his CCNA and got on a plane to go across the country to help start up a project for us.
But when I interview I look for a few things: technical merit, reliable, personality, enthusiasm.
It doesn't even cross my mind that an older candidate wouldn't be qualified. Often, I expect them to have a mountain of experience that could get absorbed into the company. What I've run into though is the older folks often don't have that "nerd enthusiasm", haven't kept their skills current, or are just stuffy with no sense of humor. Maybe it's a generational thing? But a young person with the same ailments wouldn't have a shot here either.
No joke - I've settled for those cheap papermates. They rarely clog, don't bleed, and don't give me any guff. The line thickness might be tricky but worth checking out.
My wife is an artist and is crazy particular about her tools. She also swears by them and was who got me into using them.
I was wondering the same too but since they didn't specify one can only assume...
I know someone who says their parents live when them since he paid for the house. But they still do his laundry and cook him dinner....instead of paying rent.
I was wondering if it was a classy way of saying "we live in her parents' basement?
Given another post here though - a large chunk of the cost will get eaten up with the usual supplies (paint, flooring, misc repairs, etc). Maybe get a couple wall mounted flat screen TVs or a projector? I don't know honestly - it'd really depend on what you want. I mean...if you're a geek...be geeky and come up with your own projects.
Almost looks like a publicity stunt. Can't really see why someone would go through the effort of having someone run all around - it's not even that funny.
Regarding the size of it - I actually don't think I'd mind it, but I typically wear clothes that happen to have large pockets. I'd have to try it out for a while and see if I'd get used to it. Personally I think it'd be kind of sweet to have a phone that could almost be a laptop replacement for all my routine stuff while not destroying my eyes. If only I could get something like this with a keyboard though...
So pick your battle then. Either it's some draconian plot to track and subjugate all the humans in the world or it's a tool for overly paranoid parents. If it's the latter, fine. If it's the former, leave your tin foil hat on.
I look at it more as an emergency backup. If I know I'm taking them somewhere like Disney World, this might be something I'd want to use for a "just in case". Otherwise I wouldn't use it on a regular basis.
The fact that this person remembers this story tells me they were at an age where this may not be as needed.
But a fun story nonetheless. It's something I'd consider doing when mine are a bit older. It's a damned important skill to have.Though in this age I'd probably give them enough change for one phone call....but good luck finding a payphone;)
After reading the article I started thinking "crap, the comments are going to be filled with a bunch of nerds without kids freaking out about privacy". And I was right. But at least you've got some sense. Kids that young have a totally different set of rules when interacting with the world. Even if we leave the topic of kidnapping out of the discussion - losing a kid in a large, populated place would be absolutely nightmarish. I doubt I'd go as far going out and buying this tech but I'm certainly not opposed to it if I was given it for free.
Nevermind what your wife will think when you come home and just say "I...seem to have, uh... lost Johnny".
I looked up the specs earlier this morning and it's only 2g.:( So yeah, makes sense what you're saying. The appeal to me is having my main SIM for my normal use but having a prepaid one for my travels instead of having to pay giant roaming fees.
Ok, you've caught my interest with the Asha. How does that work? Like if you have a US SIM and a Canadian SIM will it switch as needed or anything cool like that?
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I was thinking that too. It just never occurred to me where that turning point in perspective would have been, but always neat to know.
Awesome, thanks a bunch. Also thanks for not being a jerk in regards to my ignorance. There's hope yet! :)
Never heard this before but not refuting it. Was it really the hubble that changed that perspective?
But is it to release you from the burden or them? Seems like a question that can be asked of them now.
"and will become 'all but self-sufficient' in meeting its energy needs in about two decades" for about two decades.
Tesla even gave Marconi his blessing.
Google, is that you?
Understandable - but if you can't enjoy your career and it's just a way to get paid I'd suggest being very fucking charming. That's like an "old person" superpower if they can harness it. ;)
But honestly - I like to see passion in something, even if it's not entirely work related. When I interview I'm not looking to hang people. I cover a lot of ground. I don't ask technical questions related just to the position; I ask questions that find out where your strengths and interests are at. I find if you're interested in something, but weak, but have taken some effort to try figuring it out, tinkering, etc. then you'll likely excel better in that realm.
Example - we've got an internship program where I'm at and we don't only aim for new and upcoming folks but also people looking to change career fields. One guy came in after being in the Army and had no idea what he wanted to do. But during the internship he was devouring all the networking and Cisco stuff and soon knew more about it than I did and possibly anyone in the company - he pretty much lived and breathed that stuff once he was able to dig in. 5 months later he's got his CCNA and got on a plane to go across the country to help start up a project for us.
But when I interview I look for a few things: technical merit, reliable, personality, enthusiasm.
It doesn't even cross my mind that an older candidate wouldn't be qualified. Often, I expect them to have a mountain of experience that could get absorbed into the company. What I've run into though is the older folks often don't have that "nerd enthusiasm", haven't kept their skills current, or are just stuffy with no sense of humor. Maybe it's a generational thing? But a young person with the same ailments wouldn't have a shot here either.
No joke - I've settled for those cheap papermates. They rarely clog, don't bleed, and don't give me any guff. The line thickness might be tricky but worth checking out.
My wife is an artist and is crazy particular about her tools. She also swears by them and was who got me into using them.
I was wondering the same too but since they didn't specify one can only assume...
I know someone who says their parents live when them since he paid for the house. But they still do his laundry and cook him dinner....instead of paying rent.
Hah, YES. :)
I was wondering if it was a classy way of saying "we live in her parents' basement?
Given another post here though - a large chunk of the cost will get eaten up with the usual supplies (paint, flooring, misc repairs, etc). Maybe get a couple wall mounted flat screen TVs or a projector? I don't know honestly - it'd really depend on what you want. I mean...if you're a geek...be geeky and come up with your own projects.
Almost looks like a publicity stunt. Can't really see why someone would go through the effort of having someone run all around - it's not even that funny.
Regarding the size of it - I actually don't think I'd mind it, but I typically wear clothes that happen to have large pockets. I'd have to try it out for a while and see if I'd get used to it. Personally I think it'd be kind of sweet to have a phone that could almost be a laptop replacement for all my routine stuff while not destroying my eyes. If only I could get something like this with a keyboard though...
I have to ask - which version? I'll agree, their previous versions were craptastic, but the latest is pretty dang swanky.
Hahaha. Well played, sir. :)
So pick your battle then. Either it's some draconian plot to track and subjugate all the humans in the world or it's a tool for overly paranoid parents. If it's the latter, fine. If it's the former, leave your tin foil hat on.
You must not be a parent.
TRUTH. I'd so rock one of those.
It reinforces the reason why I got a kid in the first place - because pets really only max out at level 10 or so. Kids max out around 80. ;)
...and that's precisely the kind of commentary I'd expect from the slashdot crowd. :)
I look at it more as an emergency backup. If I know I'm taking them somewhere like Disney World, this might be something I'd want to use for a "just in case". Otherwise I wouldn't use it on a regular basis.
The fact that this person remembers this story tells me they were at an age where this may not be as needed.
But a fun story nonetheless. It's something I'd consider doing when mine are a bit older. It's a damned important skill to have.Though in this age I'd probably give them enough change for one phone call....but good luck finding a payphone ;)
After reading the article I started thinking "crap, the comments are going to be filled with a bunch of nerds without kids freaking out about privacy". And I was right. But at least you've got some sense. Kids that young have a totally different set of rules when interacting with the world. Even if we leave the topic of kidnapping out of the discussion - losing a kid in a large, populated place would be absolutely nightmarish. I doubt I'd go as far going out and buying this tech but I'm certainly not opposed to it if I was given it for free.
Nevermind what your wife will think when you come home and just say "I...seem to have, uh... lost Johnny".
I looked up the specs earlier this morning and it's only 2g. :( So yeah, makes sense what you're saying. The appeal to me is having my main SIM for my normal use but having a prepaid one for my travels instead of having to pay giant roaming fees.
Ok, you've caught my interest with the Asha. How does that work? Like if you have a US SIM and a Canadian SIM will it switch as needed or anything cool like that?