@DMArt55555

CounterSocial is definitely a nice place to be. I don't think the Fediverse is that boring, but for folks like me I don't mind it. I know that when and if I do get pinged, it will be content that I want to ingest.

@Myana

Thank you! I think she will do well. She's learning just how difficult it is as the instructor points out small idiosyncrasies about her script that could have a large impact on the story. Her favorite movie is Crash, but now I have a new movie to show her. I don't think either of us have watched The Expanse.

#CoSoMusic

My selection for you today is from a group called Tender with their track Sickness. It is groovy, slow, and reminiscent of synth wave meets chill. It's a pleasant earworm for me. My favorite parts of the song are the bass line and the silent breaks.

https://youtu.be/9Cv0zSBOX8A

@Myana

My wife is taking classes on screen writing and she is currently working on an ensemble script that will not have a happy ending.

@fpkthree

I declined the offer. It wasn't easy and I never saw the day that I would decline an offer since I've experienced it only the other way around. Thanks for helping me talk this through.

@fpkthree

That's fair. I am making a list of questions to ask to get a good feel of what to expect. I appreciate the input.

@fpkthree

Thank you for this question. I think the most attractive part is the challenge. The money is nice, but I'm not entirely sure about the stress level nor the true nature of the working environment. I still have that "you're not exactly what we're looking for, but we're willing to test you out" feeling. I didn't get that feeling at all when I was hired for my current position. This is the first time someone sought me out and made an offer, especially when I said I am in a good spot.

@fpkthree

I requested a 1 week turn around and they were kind enough to grant it and preemptively stated they would reach out if they don't hear from me by then. That gives me a little wiggle room. Still weighing the options. It helps to talk this through to hear things objectively from others who understand the process. #career #advice

@fpkthree

Yes, they are legit. They're just down the street from where I work now, and I did the interview where I would be working in if I were hired. They told me after the 1st interview that I'm not as seasoned as they'd prefer (it's for a Senior Unix/Linux admin), so they want to reserve the ability to do a probationary period and assured me if it doesn't work out for either of us, they would assist me in finding other employment. It doesn't say that in the offer letter, though.

Last month I updated my Indeed profile and on a whim made it "Searchable." Within a day I received a msg and shortly thereafter they wanted to interview me. I had zero intentions to leave my current job, so I did the interviews just out of curiosity. Today I received an offer letter with a 24-hr turnaround request. I requested more time to mull it over. It's more pay, but is it worth it? I'm in a good spot and my current position is transitioning to a gov position. Argh!

Me with full beard: See you this afternoon!

*this afternoon*

Wife: WTF did you do?!

Me:

@th3j35t3r

When I was five years old I wanted to be a dinosaur bone discoverer person.

@john_b

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Hello fellow #redhat #linux admins! Two things: First, I'm about to take the RHCSA exam and I'm both nervous and excited. Second, I want to make an #ansible playbook based off a DISA STIG. Is there a way to do that? Asking for me.

One of the most surprising albums I've listened to was Baptized in Filth by Impending Doom. I bought it solely on its album art. The production was phenomenal. It all just melded into a wonderful symphony of extreme heavy metal without that blended chaos (cf. Mayhem). I could listen to the entire album and I liked each track. What surprised me most was that I later learned they are a Christian band. Not my cup of tea, but my ears enjoy their sound.

https://youtu.be/brZVDSkyGrA

#CoSoMusic

I enjoy listening to extreme heavy metal. Throughout the years, I've learned that I enjoy those bands that change the tempo throughout the track. One such track is "Sons of War" by the Norwegian band Aeternus. The drummer, Erik Hæggernes (stage name Vrolok), seamlessly transitioned into each new rhythm and wonderfully displayed how effective silence and simplicity can be in a complex ensemble. Much of my own style is influenced by Erik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt1WoCUQLnk

#cosomusic

@codeWhisperer

Keep the music flowing. I'll be paying more attention to your recommendations. I'll probably start posting some of my own more often.

@codeWhisperer

Yeah, Minnemann is phenomenal. I discovered him a long time ago when I was researching drummers for inspiration and techniques. I'm pretty sure I found him while looking at Mike Portnoy's work.

@codeWhisperer

Thank you. Both tracks are fun to listen to.

@codeWhisperer

As a drummer I have always been fascinated by odd time signatures, even though I have a difficult time performing them myself. One of my favorite drummers that can do this with ease is Marco Minnemann.

I was invited by a guitarist many moons ago to join a math metal band, but those time signatures were way over my head, but I do enjoy listening to it.

#cosomusic