Random Talk

[HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth]

I bought some ladybugs. Didn't realize they're for greenhouses. Opened up the container. They immediately flew away.

They thank you for their freedom, and will return when you need them most.

[Nintex]

Started the job search, my first application was a mess but I still got a response.

Demand is higher than supply.

I'm hoping to land something like AI architect. Build things again.

[DavidCroquet]

I’ve reached new lows. I went to Dobuita street in Yokosuka because of Shenmue. And I’m so stupid I thought there would be something referencing a Dreamcast game from almost 30 years ago.

Instead all google maps showed were military bars with 4chan and Jeff Epstein memes.

Polident went looking for Shenmue references, without realizing he WAS the Shenmue reference.

[Polident]

Ended things with the lady I was seeing. Felt inevitable. Actually really liked her, but it reached a limit where problems were difficult to ignore and nothing was changing. The natural conclusion was probably six weeks ago. Maybe that’s a testament to how much I liked her that I kept trying. Kinda sad. I’m not some nintex tier poon slayer where it’s off to the next three. I’m a delicate emotional man who needs to heal. Time to play Kirby And The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World and cry.

Anyway, when I got home afterwards, I used a mallet to smash the mug she would use. I feel like Gallagher or Halo.

[HeavenIsAPlaceOnEarth]

I’m not some ... poon slayer

Way to go just completely destroying my image of you.

I used a mallet to smash the mug she would use.

[Nintex]

An uncomfortable mating dance with a bigger competitor has started.

blah blah blah "for now we've decided to go ahead with other candidates BUT"

they have none 

anyway I send my stance on the possible dealbreakers (pay, competitive clauses, exclusivity)

Thing is these people are total nerds. They know that if I get a team of 40 - 45 experienced developers, we'll control the local market lock/stock and barrel. 
They also know that I will steamroll them.

My boss ran last years numbers. I'm responsible for 7 deals out of the top 10 clients and involved in 9 even though it was a total MESS with the AI stuff and all.
That's 90% of our revenue.

This quarter I was the original dealmaker for 80% of our revenue. He has to start firing people that don't perform, otherwise we're just burning the profits. 

Today was even more crazy. Client called if I could help him convince 2 of his clients because I'm good at sales. I said Ok, I'll call them. It's something about trucks.

"Hey man I'm with [this] company you are using [software] right?"
"Yep that's right"
"cool so anyway you want to join our new pilot it's free for 3 months or 1 month I forgot"
"wait you forgot?"
"yeah whatever, it's free, so you in?"
"uuuhhh ok"
"cool, just send an email to [email]"
"wait I have to send an email, what is this pilot about anyway?"
"we're going to do something fantastic, it's going to be great, new markets, china, india, I hear good things about eastern europe, you know with the hormuz and all I think Poland is a winner"
"oh wow that's cool, yeah lots going on in poland, ok I'll email right away"
"thanks man"


"how secure is this?"
"you know the things with the stars and a little logo"
"you mean the certifications?"
"usually it's 5 stars ours has like 10 and we have a lot of them"
"wow that's impressive"

Both deals struck in 5 minutes.
 

my boss was like stop telling this guy he's good 

[Polident]

I’m not some ... poon slayer

Way to go just completely destroying my image of you.

I used a mallet to smash the mug she would use.

Everybody wants to listen to Limp Bizkit’s Break Stuff, but gets appalled when somebody breaks a 110yen mug that read “Nice Tea Meet You”. Typical.

[Uncle]

at my local supermarket/deli, there is a checkout lady who talks way too much

I don't hate her or anything, but she's just y'know notable and memorable, and you always think oh god THIS lady

she talks to the extent that it causes confusion, it makes you second guess basic things because they are things that are below notice...like, she wants to talk, but the only things she has to talk about are checkout-related things and so she absolutely must comment on it as she does it

I was eating lunch within earshot and there were like 5 people she confused

things like "alright! all paid up then?" "...huh? I thought so? you're the cashier, wouldn't you know that?"

"ah, got a fried chicken meal huh? yeah we don't have any salt. got pepper, though." "...what?" "at the condiments over there, we ran out of salt today." "but I didn't ask for salt...?"

[Potato]

This is indeed Random Talk. Congratulation. You win thread.

[killamajig]

[Uncle]

god damn she's exactly like that