Digger’s Journey to becoming a Quantum Mogul

Journals - Major Programs
#262

Architecture of the system I’m developing? Right now, the POC is just a VM running 3 docker containers in parallel. Need to expand that to increase throughput. Can’t really say more without actually telling what I’m trying to accomplish.

Some times, I like what I do. From someone who constantly looks for new things to learn, this job fills that “need”. My colleagues, although I have some complaints with some of them because of being lazy, a lot of them are actually nice to work with. But with regards to the company/upper management? Let’s just say “If you can’t say anything good, say nothing at all”.

#263

If you feel undervalued and unappreciated, and over contributing, most likely your boss is taking credit for your work/ideas. How many brilliant ideas did your boss come up with?

#264

I don’t think so really. As I’ve been invited to some meetings that also include upper management (way higher in the totem pole than me). The issue I think is the people above my boss. In fact, my boss has been good to the team. He recognizes our contributions to various projects. The problem here is that those above him either do not listen to him, take the glory from him and/or put the blame on him.

Granted, I don’t think he has presented to us anything original, just copies or patterned after competitors. But those are actually what our company needs to do at the moment. It seems that it’s the higher ups who are either hesitant to change or would just rather do something else if they don’t get “involved” in it.

Personally, I think our team is just a victim of office politics.

#265

So the question remains: Will you continue to stay, and endure how you are being treated? There is a reason why you feel sorta burnt out. Thank you for posting. Regarding the app, the virtual machine has huge limitations. Have you tried distributed systems?

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#266

I have looked and am also entertaining “talks” with recruiters. However, given the current situation, I have no recourse but to stay so that I may provide for my family. Of course, if given a better opportunity, I’m willing to take it.

As for distributed systems, that’s the next step I guess. However, as stated earlier, it would need a complete overhaul. My scripts right now have been fixed for single input single output/FIFO. Using a DS architecture would completely overwrite that.

But thanks. I will see what I can come up with. Maybe I just need to regroup a little.

#267

I hear you. Rewrite it in assembly :wink: I heard roller coaster tycoon was written completely in assembly. You will figure out a way.

#268

Thanks @khan.

#269

QL ST3 DAY40

Took my car to the mechanic this morning. There’s been a burnt smell coming from it every time I go for a drive.

At first I thought it was the serpentine belt or brakes. But they couldn’t find anything. Even told me that it was well maintained. Only possible culprit is an oil leak somewhere. But with all the dirt on the engine, it’s difficult to find out.

Now I have to go take it to an engine steam cleaner tomorrow. Simple engine wash may only cause further damage if it’s really a leak.

I sure could use a bonus or promotion or something right now.

#270

QL ST3 DAY40 (update)

Am currently at a meeting. Been yawning and rubbing my eyes for some time now. Decided to play BLU hoping to give me that energy boost. Good thing the meeting is online.

#271

QL ST3 DAY40(2nd update)

So right after the meeting, had another long talk with my boss about my project. Although I’ve lost hope in the company, I somehow feel excited about the project. Ironic really.

Maybe because of how I shifted my way of thinking? I mean, I am getting to learn new things because of this. And I may even use it in my resume when it gets completed.

There’s still a part of me that’s worried about my car. Engine steam clean isn’t cheap. And if there is a leak, repairing it isn’t cheap either.

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#272

Similar boat as you, but not quite the same. Big reason I haven’t been updating journals lately is I’ve been diving in on some creative projects of my own. This past week I’ve been working on one that has me the excted of all of them.

I guess I can’t say I’ve lost hope with the company I work for, all I can say is I’m not a company man lol. I’m working on my side projects because I think each of them has the potential to evolve into something that would benefit many people. I largely credit that to LimitlessQ + AMQ. I haven’t really touched the Q store yet, because I’ve been calling out of work so much to work on my projects (and due to anxiety that stems from the line of work I do. Didn’t used to bother me but does now)…that I have plenty of catch-up to do money-wise.

I helped out a friend on Tuesday by getting her SSL Cert to work on her website, just a favor to a friend. She ended up sending me $50 so I bought Mind’s Eye standalone. That’s been crazy as shit as far as dreams.
Anyway, Digger. I feel you about wanting to make a change and make a difference.

#273

Seems like we are in similar boats. Though my projects mainly involve improving my skills and knowledge to be more “marketable” to other employers. I don’t think I am in that position right now to take the “entrepreneurial plunge” so to speak.

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#274

QL ST3 DAY41

So as I mentioned yesterday, my car was smelling like something was burning. Took it to an engine steam cleaner this morning. Spent a lot just to clean what’s under the hood. Saw some oil but not enough to be a “major” leak to cause the burning smell.

As soon as I got home and parked. I could still smell it. So I need to take it back to the mechanic next week.

And even if I spent a lot today and I know I’m going to spend a lot more next week, there’s this part of me that feels like everything will just be fine. Not really sure why.

When I got home, I decided to “up” my Stark loops by switching to Terminus. Played 2 loops and though I was generally in a good mood today, I could feel some reconciliation boiling up as I was easily angered also. May probably drop back to just Q tomorrow.

#275

Curious to see what you experience here, not many speak of experiences.

Try a lower loop count for terminus?

#276

Yeah maybe just 1 loop of terminus tomorrow or drop back to 3 loops of Q. Depends on how I feel I guess. I mean, I’ve been so used to having earphones on a lot of times. Now, it just feels right to keep them on and listen to something.

I mean. I play about 2-3 loops of StarkQ everyday. By listening to just 1 loop of Terminus, there’s roughly 2 hours where my ears feel “naked”.

#277

QL ST3 DAY42

Stuck to 3 loops of StarkQ. Given that it’s a weekend, I didn’t want to blow a gasket around my kids.

Last nighy was rather frustrating. Couldn’t get one of my projects to work right. Even if I followed the steps and all that. Went to bed past 3am because of this. Even now, it’s still gnawing at me. Will see if I can get it working tonight. If not, then I’ll probably skip it for now and wait till I get a fresher perspective.

#278

QL ST3 DAY44

Missed updating yesterday as I’ve been very busy with family stuff and studying.

I do believe that BLU is a great sub to add for productivity. Simply because when I play it, I end up working on what I want to work on and not get tired quickly.

Again, “on what I want to work on”. So if I don’t want to work on office stuff, I don’t think even BLU can “force” me to work on it.

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#279

Holy crap! No wonder UltimaB didn’t work. It was placebo.

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#280

QL ST3 DAY44(update)

Noticed some reconciliation earlier. Almost blew up at my wife for some small reason. Not really sure if it’s recon or because of lack of sleep. Either way, was at least able to cool down quickly and not have it escalate.

Am currently at a meeting. Feeling bored and sleepy. Just played 1 loop of BLU. Here’s to hoping my productivity kicks in tonight.

#281

QL ST3 DAY44(update2)

As my dad likes to say:

Common sense happens to be the least common of all the senses.

I really don’t know why I remembered that. Maybe because both me and my wife are easily angered lately? Not sure why. It can be reconciliation on my part and maybe some reality shifting that my wife can’t accept? I don’t know really.