grrgyle

joined 8 months ago
[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)

His work is THE HUSTLE and NETWORKING with the office manager about getting half-caff pods while she's trying to go HOME to her CHILDREN heh while he's grinding that INBOX ZERO productivity, carefully reading and NODDING INTENTLY - BROW STITCHED IN INTENSE CONCENTRATION as he scans every single business opportunity email and either archives (never delete a lead (NDaL life)) or replies to each one individually. Sleep or inbox zero? The choice is easy for the grinder

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Don't blame me, I only know hot chip

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 39 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Wasn't at all surprised to scroll up and see "mentor" in their byline

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 9 points 6 days ago
[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 123 points 6 days ago (21 children)

Growing up poor, and eventually working my way into a tech job dealt me a long stream of culture shocks. Just socialising with people earning over 100k is wild. The vacations, hobbies, and even anecdotes, are all so different than what I imagined. I feel I betray my roots a thousand times a day.

I know this is just basic working class petit bourgeois stuff (that I'm part of), but the carefree attitude is so alien to me. I can't imagine feeling so entitled to luxury.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 6 days ago

I found this was more the case early on into quitting. The author's advice of pushing through the discomfort and saying what you wish you could is perfect. It really helps ratchet up a social engagement into gear. After a while you get used to just speaking your mind, more earnestly than ever before in my case.

Keep it up and you'll be laughing and crying in the pub's booth just like old times, walking home tired and wobbly from oversharing. Yes you'll even cringe at your inability to keep your big mouth closed.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 9 points 6 days ago (5 children)

Kingdoms of Amalur is a great example of a perfectly enjoyable, mid action RPG. It's not going to like define a generation, but every time it comes up I think back on it fondly.

I would like another like it.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago

Reminds me of my poor N64 controller after renting Mario Party.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 week ago

I think you got it. The op was probably fixating on the biggest impact that they can see, but that's going to vary by community and who is reading this.

Also huge shocker, diverse groups of people also need to be mindful of this shit.

It's the reason good "DEI" policies are important. If you just start hiring people from more diverse backgrounds (good) then have them land in a toxic work environment with 0 support (bad) then they're not likely to thrive.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 23 points 1 week ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

If you're especially non-confrontational, then even the first one, or 0 reaction, can do. Just don't do the polite chuckle. They'll think it landed.

I have to work really hard not to laugh myself, and instead let it be awkward.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah they're not like floating the idea. Or testing out the reaction to bombing the airport

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 week ago

Great memory. I'm just rereading this series, and it's so so chock full of these quotable hilarios.

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