My first ever software interview was with a small company that made a web app for traveling nurses. It was mainly a calendar with additional functionality to help nurses manage cases.

I was given a pre-interview programming task to complete. The task was relatively simple and would not take long to complete so I agreed.

When I logged in with the credentials they provided it looked like they had a very robust testing environment. There was a complete copy of the app running on the server with fake information in the database.

The code itself did not follow any style guides and was rarely documented. This caused me to spend much more time completing the task than I had estimated. Once I completed the task and verified functionality I notified the company. They checked my work and scheduled an in person interview with the lead developer, CTO, and CEO.

During the interview they attempted to access the test server with my code so we can discuss. My code could not be found on the test server and it was at this time we learned that the lead developer had given me complete access to the production servers including direct database access. The “fake” data that I used in my own testing on a production server was actual patient records. It was a huge HIPAA violation on their part and I withdrew my application for fear that this company will soon be in legal trouble.

I suspect they thought I was going to report them because they offered me $3000 for the “work completed.” It turns out their programming task was a feature that they wanted implemented into production anyways. I think if it were not for the lead developer’s mistake I would not have been paid anything. There was no offer of compensation for the completion of the task before the mistake was revealed.

Not on topic but that is actually a valid strategy for blackjack. It is the reason that table limits exist. Otherwise doubling down every loss will eventually net you a positive.

For global politics is still next level stupid.

Motorcycles drive the economy in some countries.

They cause less traffic.

They cost less to own and operate.

The pollute less.

Almost every other claim you make is true for cars not motorcycles. Look, I get it, a lot of people hate motorcycles for some reason or another, but at least have your reasons to be based on facts and not opinions.

The people who tend to drive them tend to be assholes who don't respect road laws

Ahh there it is. You generalize people and don’t like bikers specifically. That’s equivalent to me saying I don’t like people who drive cars because they get in the way of me operating my motorcycle. That’s such a selfish way to think.

Congrats on a truly shit opinion. I suppose it belongs here.

I bet he has already sold the blueprints to our best weapons tech.

“We will not allow New Mexico's broken criminal justice system to dilute the seriousness of this attack."

Sounds like they are declaring extrajudicial punishment for whoever they deem guilty.

I once had a job interview that asked for my social media. I said that I did not have any accounts. They said that was suspicious and could not continue the interview. I suspect the feds will use the same excuse to end the immigrants freedom.

Probably better to have secondary accounts specifically for these asks.

What countries do you recommend that have the easiest visa requirements?

Thailand and Vietnam have such kind and welcoming people. I am constantly impressed by the gestures I see.

Just today me and my girlfriend were standing on the side of the road in Thailand waiting to cross. There was no crosswalk nearby but cars saw that we wanted to cross and stopped both lanes for us go. We did not signal in any way or step into the street. They just saw people in need of something that they could help with. Nobody behind them honked or became impatient.

There are so many more examples…

I’m American.

But individual workers are now free to decline to care for patients based on personal characteristics not explicitly prohibited by federal law.

An individual worker that denies treatment based on politics or marital status will become a target. Some of these veterans have very serious mental illness and will do violent things when they go off their meds.

There are already examples of veterans committing suicide in the parking lot of VA hospitals because they are denied proper care. In those examples there is no individual to blame so they feel lost and take their own life. If this is ever exercised and a veteran is denied care by an individual, that individual will be a victim valid target of a murder suicide. I guarantee it.

I have not used reddit since the API fuckery.

Seriously, why are they federated?

They brigade and always argue in bad faith.

They degrade the experience for the entire fediverse. Everyone outside complains about them.

I am currently working on a report on vote manipulation and the early results are showing clear signs of the some most prolific .ml accounts participating in brigading and vote manipulation.

It’s in the name “Elite Visa” or “Privilege card.” It is the most expensive visa category in Thailand. It allows stay up to 20 years and includes things like medical treatment and preferred treatment by immigration whether at the border or in country.

I think it is a ridiculous visa considering the “DTV Visa” exists. For the DTV you only need to show a bank balance of at least $15,000 and sign up for Thai cooking, Muay Thai, or medical treatment. The visa does not cost $15,000, you only need to show the balance. I suspect they want to know you can support yourself while here. It is valid for 5 years. It is one of the easiest long term visa’s in the world.

So russia finally admits it needs help. What a weak and pathetic country.

Living: Keanu Reeves

Dead: Marcus Aurelius

Fictional: Jean-Luc Picard

I had a Pontiac Fiero. It really was terrible in every way but I love that piece of shit. It has been the only car I have owned that appreciated in value. I sold it for almost double what I paid less than a year after I bought it.

You sign up for one of the three.

Muay Thai training is the cheapest at around $500 for a years worth of training. Thai cooking classes are in the range of $2500-$3000 for 1 year. They teach you to be a Thai chef. Medical treatment is completely dependent on what you get done.

Specifically for the medical treatment, you go to the doctor here and get them to sign some papers that they are your treating physician and that treatment will last at least 6 months. Health care here is far superior to America in my experience.

Whichever option you choose, it should last at least 6 months. 9 months or more is recommended.

After you have the required documentation you apply online. The application fee varies depending on which country you apply from. $300-$1000.

Feel free to ask any other questions. I have lived here for 1.5 years and been through the visa process a few times.

Why was this not mentioned before?

While true, they also burn hotter which creates worse pollution.

This is not true.

Leaving America.