quantum_mechanic

joined 2 years ago
[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

Oh well, there goes the removal of my monthly donation.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

It's an English sport, or at least it was. It's not anymore.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's becoming more artificial, and having DHL fastest pistop bullshit, Pirelli fastest lap etc. Everything is just an opportunity to increase cashflow. I know it has always been a business first, but I saw this stuff 20+ years ago on indycar/NASCAR and made me gag then. I'm just old school now, and prefer lower tech cars and a straightforward show without artificial drama.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 27 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (8 children)

The green washing has also put me off the sport after 26 years. That and the Americanisation/enshitification of the show.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Pretty cool. I used Dash/Zeal for this previously.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I'm about 1.5 years into it. Lost most passion for the job, but there are flashes of motivation here and there. Considering trying to move into full time development, but that would take a lot of effort. Tired of keeping up with the kubernetes ecosystem too.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 41 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (14 children)

Knowing this is a volunteer project, I'd never request renumeration. If I were contracting with a large company, I guess I'd charge 300-500 per day. That's just based on quotes I get on LinkedIn, as I've never worked as a contractor. Also I couldn't have it interfere with my main job, where I'm also on call, so it would be lower priority.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 309 points 2 years ago (25 children)

I have the experience, but not the energy nor passion as I am almost burned out already. I hope you find some awesome people.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Lemmy has a smaller audience, so it makes sense to charge more. And everything is getting more expensive these days anyway.

[–] quantum_mechanic@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago

If you have to tell somebody you're the alpha, then you're definitely not the alpha.

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