They make some really neat stuff - which is why it bums me out they're going to be under Cisco now.

I was thinking that too. It just never occurred to me where that turning point in perspective would have been, but always neat to know.

Awesome, thanks a bunch. Also thanks for not being a jerk in regards to my ignorance. There's hope yet! :)

Never heard this before but not refuting it. Was it really the hubble that changed that perspective?

But is it to release you from the burden or them? Seems like a question that can be asked of them now.

"and will become 'all but self-sufficient' in meeting its energy needs in about two decades" for about two decades.

Tesla even gave Marconi his blessing.

Google, is that you?

Understandable - but if you can't enjoy your career and it's just a way to get paid I'd suggest being very fucking charming. That's like an "old person" superpower if they can harness it. ;)

But honestly - I like to see passion in something, even if it's not entirely work related. When I interview I'm not looking to hang people. I cover a lot of ground. I don't ask technical questions related just to the position; I ask questions that find out where your strengths and interests are at. I find if you're interested in something, but weak, but have taken some effort to try figuring it out, tinkering, etc. then you'll likely excel better in that realm.

Example - we've got an internship program where I'm at and we don't only aim for new and upcoming folks but also people looking to change career fields. One guy came in after being in the Army and had no idea what he wanted to do. But during the internship he was devouring all the networking and Cisco stuff and soon knew more about it than I did and possibly anyone in the company - he pretty much lived and breathed that stuff once he was able to dig in. 5 months later he's got his CCNA and got on a plane to go across the country to help start up a project for us.

But when I interview I look for a few things: technical merit, reliable, personality, enthusiasm.

It doesn't even cross my mind that an older candidate wouldn't be qualified. Often, I expect them to have a mountain of experience that could get absorbed into the company. What I've run into though is the older folks often don't have that "nerd enthusiasm", haven't kept their skills current, or are just stuffy with no sense of humor. Maybe it's a generational thing? But a young person with the same ailments wouldn't have a shot here either.

No joke - I've settled for those cheap papermates. They rarely clog, don't bleed, and don't give me any guff. The line thickness might be tricky but worth checking out.

My wife is an artist and is crazy particular about her tools. She also swears by them and was who got me into using them.

I was wondering the same too but since they didn't specify one can only assume...

I know someone who says their parents live when them since he paid for the house. But they still do his laundry and cook him dinner....instead of paying rent.

Hah, YES. :)