allidoislietomyself

joined 3 months ago

We can do it team! Just a few more weeks left!

If you liked Left 4 Dead but were let down by Back 4 Blood this is scratches that itch pretty well. The combat is more melee focus than L4D but it feels really good once you get the attack, dodge, block and shove mechanics down.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

you’d have to pull the teeth first.

You could do this afterwards, of course, but you don't want to go sievin' through pig shit, now do ya?

I just want to sit next to my cat, paint minis, and watch Stargate.

Hell yeah, that sounds like an excellent way to spend the day!

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I totally understand. I have been in similar situations as well. That is good that they are willing to give you whatever resources you need to get the job done. Unfortunately it also seems like you are the what we call the "single point of failure" as well, which means all the project knowledge is in your head. So with out you the project is pretty much just dead. That is a good spot to be in for job security but a terrible place to be for work/life balance.

My suggestion would be to escalate the project delivery date as a risk every single meeting and in every communication that you send on the subject. Also escalate that you are the single point of failure and that situation needs to be remedy ASAP. That way you are covering your rear end if the dates slip and the deliverables are not ready or not as expected.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 36 points 3 days ago (4 children)

I'd recommend telling the project manager exactly that. Ask him to schedule working sessions with you to start getting the project plan started. That way you can answer any questions they have during the meeting, and if not you two can note that as an action item for one of you to figure out. That first plan doesn't have to be perfect just a draft that's good enough to start seeing general resources needs and timeframes for those resources.

Your project manager is your friend as long as you are honest and upfront about what you require to accomplish your job.

Source: project manager since 2007, PMO leadership for the past 4 years.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 27 points 6 days ago (3 children)

If you feel your calf cramping up you should sit up in bed, straighten the troublesome leg, then grab your toes. I think it's called the seated toe touch.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 66 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Unfortunately no one hates women more than other women.

I can't think of a recent movie that is more polarizing than Skinamrink. I felt it was just ok. Like it get what it was going for and I appreciate the atmosphere it creates, but at the same time it was way too long. The short it is based on is better and the film probably would have been more widely received if it cut half of the dark hallway scenes where nothing happened.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Nah I'm pretty sure this was our last real presidential election. The rest will be pure spectacle and will be used for fund raising and entertainment purposes only.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Got it. If I wake up on Saturday Aug 31st 2019 and it is raining it is actually Sunday September 1st 2019.

[–] allidoislietomyself@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (23 children)

The unfortunate reality is we choose this. There is no one else to blame but our own complacency.

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