overview for andyortlieb

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Some unions have staff which are also unionized and have experienced union-busting by those employing unions. (www.iheart.com)

submitted 2 days ago by andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org to c/til@lemmy.world

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Why would someone desire a pension instead of a 401k? by andyortlieb in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 5 days ago

Thanks. The android keyboard ruins my life.

Why would someone desire a pension instead of a 401k? by andyortlieb in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I put a good chunk of my 401k in CDs.

Edit:

It's less than an 8th of my fund, just because I don't like where the market is sitting right now, I'm keeping something secure in case something bad happens to me while something bad happens to the world.

My point was to respond to someone who is morally opposed to stocks. There are other ways to go about it (irrespective of good advice).

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Why would someone desire a pension instead of a 401k? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

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It seems to me that the employer will fund it either way. Maybe I'm misremembering stories of pensions being mismanaged and lost. I think the most important thing is that the employer actually does something to fund a retirement, in my way of thinking the 401k approach puts me in control of the money so I don't rely on someone else to not fail.

Whether it's promised bonuses, stocks, or retirement funds, my motto is always "show me the money", and I'll believe it when it's in my hands.

What are the ethics of Piracy? by andyortlieb in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 6 days ago

Take what you can't afford, support what you can, share if you dare, and do not trade for money.

How often do you perform specific chores at home? by andyortlieb in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

Nothing to be embarrassed about. Hardware and platforms are just for running software on, pick what works for you!

How often do you perform specific chores at home? by andyortlieb in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

I hate doing my bedding too.

Actually I don't even hate it, I just never think of it. It never seems to force me to think about it like other dirty things do.

Is TOR compromised? by andyortlieb in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 2 weeks ago

Reminds me of a few different darknet diaries episodes. https://darknetdiaries.com/transcript/24/

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How often do you perform specific chores at home? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago by andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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What's your cadence for maintenance? Is there anything you think you should be doing more frequently? Is there anything you do extra proactively because you don't like seeing it left undone?

I'm also curious about how much time you spend taking care of your home and how that balances with the rest of your personal life, and how you share the load with other people you live with.

How the fuck do you meet new people? by andyortlieb in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 3 weeks ago

A friendship built on a foundation of egocentric manipulation? No thank you.

Flyswatters by andyortlieb in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 3 weeks ago

I have the best success using a towel snap against flies.

Sometimes I think I don't even hit them but it stuns them so they fall to the floor.

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What was the path like to your current career, and what parts would you recommend for or against another person following? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Feel free to be economic with the truth by using aliases for organizations and products wherever it protects your privacy or your contracts. I'm mainly interested to hear about your unique experience.

Example follow-up questions: What was most rewarding, what was not? What was not a great use of your time but maybe still a learning experience? What were you interested when you were younger (for hobbies or otherwise) that may have helped guide you?

rm -rf / by andyortlieb in c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 13 points 1 month ago

I guess that's probably easier than learning how to wipe your ass.

Windows 12 May Require a Subscription by andyortlieb in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 60 points 11 months ago

So the year of the Linux desktop is finally happening

The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns by andyortlieb in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 11 months ago

I've had 2 multiple day power outages in the Milwaukee area, and 4 or 5 shorter ones over the past few years. It literally never used to happen.

I think I need to make a call by andyortlieb in c/spooky_memes@lemmy.world

[-] andyortlieb@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 11 months ago

What is a ghoul anyway