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dveron AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

He just did something that was game related and has been playing with some graphics stuff. His degree game related CS.

dveron AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

I had a job search as well and same. Previous slam dunks that stalled at final interviews with someone who had a higher recommendation.

Fortunately I have some unique skills that allowed me to land a gig.

dveron AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

Thanks, it's been tough on him. I'm glad we're able to support him through this, others are not as fortunate.

He's looking into pivots now and taking flight lessons.

dveron AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

It's brutal, my son with a CS degree hasn't been able to get to single live interview ina year. A couple of screens has been it. I've reached out to my network, and the reply is always we're not hiring any juniors.

dveron My midlife crisis Corolla is fast, furious, and modded

I'm past mid life, but my fall back cars to my youth have been convertibles. The last round being SLK's.

dveron Golfing Is Not Rowing

Tripping guy, "I was+6"

Sober partners, "Dude you were+21"

dveron Ask HN: Real name vs. Anonymous Username – Which do you use online and Why?

A couple of places I used my real name since I had no issue, or invite contacts.

Anywhere where I think my opinions might affect my income I stay anonymous. My name combo is very unique, so anything I post would be related to me.

Honestly it's a small world and anything could be sourced, just making it less casual.

dveron Ask HN: Have you ever taken a career break or gap year to hack?

In my 60's now, in my late 20's due to a layoff I ended up taking a year long "Sabbatical".

It wasn't planned and I didn't have the finances setup but I made it work and spent my time doing volunteer work, some personal spiritual exploration and low cost travel.

Granted, single, no one needing me for anything, so your mileage may vary.

For me, best decision ever. I really enjoyed getting to point of not knowing what day it was.

dveron The economy is going great, except for the housing market

I was interviewed by the Union Trib in the late 80's about home affordability.

Between the Sunshine Tax and thin strip of land that everyone wants to live in, and there is no solution to affordability. (Except the usual go So Cal go east until the price drops)

dveron Ask HN: What is the most expensive off-the-shelf software you have seen?

As other have said, PLM and CAD tools are very pricey.

Palantir is a recent hight water mark I've seen as well.

dveron Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

I was seeing the same with my Pixel Buds. I've started to give them a little extra nudge when I put them back in the case and that has seemed to eliminated the issue for me.

dveron Panic at the Job Market

If you're "supposed to know", I would assume enough use to not need to brush up. Brushing up implies not used enough to keep in the mental model.

dveron Ask HN: Midlife crisis, which direction to go with?

Old guy 911's, gotta love it.

61 here.

Had a Miata myself, have shifted to SLK's same fun, slightly bigger, some with very large horsepower.

dveron Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP

Not at all.

It only contacts my tongue and then my lips.

It took a couple of nights finding the correct position, how far in to stick my tongue, from there it's been no issue.

Less complicated than any of the mouth pieces.

dveron All-cash offers, wealthy buyers push Southern California home prices to a record

Curious what state did you leave for, and why the exit back?

Reason, live on NoCal and plotting where/what next options. Also know that for us at this point in life that leaving CA is a one way ticket.

dveron Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP

I'm using the Aveo, https://na.aveotsd.com/

I'm a pretty big drooler when getting dental work, and I'm ok wearing this device.

dveron Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP

Have done a couple of sleep studies, no apnea, but snored terribly. (Have snored my whole life)

During the studies they had me try a CPAP, none chance I would ever be able to wear one. I have a strong gag reflex.

I've worn a number of mouth guards, all fitted by my dentist. I wore them for about 25 years. Absolutely noticed the change in my bite, but was will to put up with it to allow my wife to sleep at night.

I've now changed out to device that holds my tongue. Much less stress on my jaw and works just as well as any of the mouth guards.

dveron Ask HN: Is a masters in ML worth it?

I'll be hiring this year as well. I'm in the manufacturing domain.

As said a few times below, I'm looking for real work experience. Specifically in the domain.

I also agree, there is going to be a lot more really boring work, mixed in with some new and interesting. Pretty much the job description for most of the IT world.

dveron JetZero: Ultra-efficient blended wing body jet

Company that was trying this design for a kit built GA BWB.

http://www.wingco.com/index.html

Looking at the site, this is 20 years ago now since the last update, a taxi test accident appears to have ended the project.

dveron Enthusiasts struggle to keep model railway industry on track

Here's a layout I've been following: https://www.youtube.com/@rcgrabbag

Easily highlights the issues in messages here, takes room, time and money to do this.

dveron Software engineering salaries come from one of three budgets

Very much this.

What ever is being manufactured, the real product is data for process improvements, improve product quality.

dveron I come here not to bury Delphi, but to praise it (2019)

The quarterly Delphi posting, "We will not go quietly...."

dveron Ask HN: Taking 6-12 months off work?

I just turned 60. I turned a layoff at 27 into a year long sabbatical. (That is what I put on the resume) I didn't have any money and still managed to travel and do volunteer work.

I have never regretted it.

Take the 600k and go somewhere cheaper for awhile.

You'll never get younger and your health is the most important thing for the remainder of your life.

dveron Tesla Terminated Dozens in Response to New Union Campaign, Complaint Alleges

NUMMI was a union plant. UAW office was right across the street.

dveron How true is 'Speed Enforced by Aircraft' Sign? (2016)

I received an airplane ticket in California back in early 90's.

It was the case then, I don't know now, that if there were multiple officers involved in the citation that they both had to show up in court, or the ticket was dismissed.

I had heard through a family member that the pilots never showed in court. So I did and it was quickly dismissed.

dveron American EVs reduced gasoline consumption by just 0.54% in 2021

https://www.proterra.com/

Work here, we're building them everyday!

dveron Engineers are exploring radical new designs for commercial planes

Here's some info on stability, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S100093612....

I think you're thinking of pure flying wings.

dveron Twitter’s mass layoffs have begun

Does Twitter have the ability to have a mission vision that people will sacrifice for? That's what keeps the recruiting pipelines full for the other companies and allows for the "we put up with Elon's BS" culture.

Tesla, saving the work through EV

SpaceX, projecting humanity into the cosmos

Twitter, ?