Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:43 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 08, 2022 4:45 pm "Yeah, it runs in the family. Very hereditary." Bitch, I married in.

It's Kentucky, you can't blame him for assuming.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:18 pm

Well I laid that one out there.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:04 am

Two days of not wearing a mask at school and my son has a fever this morning. Overachiever.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:13 am

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:04 am Two days of not wearing a mask at school and my son has a fever this morning. Overachiever.

That's not a fever. That's Freedom Flu!

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Mar 09, 2022 4:13 pm

Not nearly enough anti-maskers are getting serious Covid symptoms.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:28 pm

Happy on the soundtrack choice, but she refused my notes when I suggested syncing up the shot of crossing the GWB with “no smog”.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:30 pm

So, I'm pleased to report that my daughter received a full-time job offer today (she graduates from University of Washington in Seattle in June). The job title would be Software Data Operations Engineer. I'm thrilled for her, but not knowing the Redmond/Seattle job market, I don't know if she's received a well-compensated offer or not (I suspect it is good for somebody just out of school). Any of you who have an idea what a job like this might be expected to pay - I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts (DiS? Rerun? Blundercrush? Others?)

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 2:56 pm

That's great man.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:05 pm

I remember my first real job and I made about what my mom made after working (admittedly for the county government so not exactly a hedge fund) for 30 years. My oldest's job this summer puts them in nearly the same boat with me salary-wise. Granted, I have great benefits and do get the occasional bonus, but I go from gobsmacked that I've done this for 25 years and that's where my salary is to the more default - I'm glad they are making a good salary out of the gate. Of course they get paid for working in DC so that's a natural salary inflation, but I just hope they never have to go backwards and never have some of the struggles we had as young folks without two nickels to rub together.

Congrats on her finding a job! one less thing to have to fret over.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:42 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:30 pm So, I'm pleased to report that my daughter received a full-time job offer today (she graduates from University of Washington in Seattle in June). The job title would be Software Data Operations Engineer. I'm thrilled for her, but not knowing the Redmond/Seattle job market, I don't know if she's received a well-compensated offer or not (I suspect it is good for somebody just out of school). Any of you who have an idea what a job like this might be expected to pay - I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts (DiS? Rerun? Blundercrush? Others?)

If she is in Seattle Redmond she will do just fine. Maybe the pay is not "crushing it" right out of school but assuming she is good at what she does, the market for good people is hot and will have the ability to get the next gig for a nice bump. In the tech world the salary's start generally a bit higher than other markets, go up quick and then flatten (unless you are a superstar). At some point the less technical pointy haired bosses/MBA folks/etc overtake you.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:16 pm

Congrats SC!

Nice to have that stress removed from her, and your life.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:51 pm

That's great to hear, SC.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:51 pm

Hopefully she lasts more than a few weeks, SanCarlos ; P

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:05 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:51 pm Hopefully she lasts more than a few weeks, SanCarlos ; P

It can’t be as rough as being a mailman, can it?

Post by **Shirley** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:23 pm

I'm actually not sure what a Software Data Operations Engineer is. Do you know what she'll be doing?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:34 pm

Shirley wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:23 pm I'm actually not sure what a Software Data Operations Engineer is. Do you know what she'll be doing?

Lots of scrums, sprints and all those other bullshit terms you guys throw around.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:59 pm

Engineering data operations.

With software.

duff · Post by **duff** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:40 pm

Let's just throw four words together. Fresh college grad thinking they just landed a sweet deal. They won't know the difference. Just make sure they fill out the TPS reports correctly.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:14 pm

duff wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:40 pm Let's just throw four words together. Fresh college grad thinking they just landed a sweet deal. They won't know the difference. Just make sure they fill out the TPS reports correctly.

Yeah, to be honest, she’s thrilled to get a job offer, regardless of the details.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:08 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:14 pm
duff wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:40 pm Let's just throw four words together. Fresh college grad thinking they just landed a sweet deal. They won't know the difference. Just make sure they fill out the TPS reports correctly.
Yeah, to be honest, she’s thrilled to get a job offer, regardless of the details.

Tell her to walk in and demand Scrum Master status or she walks. It’s the Millennial way. Or is she whatever comes after Millennial? And didn’t she just start college 2 years ago?

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:35 am

About 50% of jobs in life. Eventually you get confident enough to ask what the job is during the interview. Later still you get smarter and realize the person you asked doesn't know either. When you finally get wise enough to call bullshit and really understand what you're getting into before you accept... They reorganize and you get a new boss before you start and you still don't know what the job is.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:38 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:30 pm So, I'm pleased to report that my daughter received a full-time job offer today (she graduates from University of Washington in Seattle in June). The job title would be Software Data Operations Engineer. I'm thrilled for her, but not knowing the Redmond/Seattle job market, I don't know if she's received a well-compensated offer or not (I suspect it is good for somebody just out of school). Any of you who have an idea what a job like this might be expected to pay - I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts (DiS? Rerun? Blundercrush? Others?)

I don't know if I'd be able to be a good judge on a salary range. I do know that tech companies in the area are starved for talent right now, so I'm sure its a competitive offer.

Congrats to her! And to you!

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:42 pm

I've had 2 jobs in politics where I had people not so subtly tell me it was a very tough gig. One I would've taken regardless because it was an absolute diamond on my resume and I was young enough to eat the hours and swallow my pride.

The second one was a more complicated situation and I was able to use my foreknowledge to work out a better managerial situation. But like HC said, that came with more wisdom and confidence to sort that out pre-acceptance.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:22 pm

So. Had our 19 week ultrasound. All looks good, all organs, fingers and toes.

TWIN GIRLS!

Pray for me.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:31 pm

Very nice Degen!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:32 pm

Fuck yeah, dude. I can only speak through age 10.5, but girls are awesome.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:48 pm

That's awesome Degen. Congratulations...

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:03 pm

Hey, great news, Degen!

You know, I grew up with only brothers. Now, I'm the parent of a daughter and I can tell you, girls are awesome.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:04 pm

congrats buddy

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:33 pm

Doublemint gum!!!

God I'm old.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:27 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:32 pm Fuck yeah, dude. I can only speak through age 10.5, but girls are awesome.

Speaking at 13. It all changes! Congrats Degen, very happy for you and your wife.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:40 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:27 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:32 pm Fuck yeah, dude. I can only speak through age 10.5, but girls are awesome.

Speaking at 13. It all changes! Congrats Degen, very happy for you and your wife.

Buddy, you ain't lying.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 4:12 pm

degenerasian wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:22 pm So. Had our 19 week ultrasound. All looks good, all organs, fingers and toes.

TWIN GIRLS!

Pray for me.

That is amazing news.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 5:35 pm

Mazel!

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:58 pm

elflaco2 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:04 pm only pics shared have gone to family -- and the few parents on the sidelines, they saw on my phone
the mrs hasn't shared it on social media.. expect she will tomorrow.
my dad shared a few pics and i had to ask him to take them down.
he is perfect. Beautiful kid.
The boy (Sebastian) is good.. 7.7, so a full 2lbs smaller than his brother. quiet kid. completely different. great temperament.. had a bit of high bilirubin.. spent 12 grueling hours under the blue light. that sucked. almost didn't get released on sat. but we came home. folks came yesterday. first doc appt is tomorrow, hopefully we get good news
the mrs is ok. tired, cranky and pained. (csection) but she's getting through it.
i've done all the overnights (1130,230,530) since saturday. so i'm cranky too - but i've scotch (although will need to replenish before too long)

Lucky enough to meet (inside joke) the happy family. Baby is adorable dude.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Fri Apr 08, 2022 5:44 pm

That’s excellent news.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:32 am

For the first time in 5 seasons, a Gifford girl has scored a goal (2, actually!).

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:34 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:32 am For the first time in 5 seasons, a Gifford girl has scored a goal (2, actually!).

It must be that high-level coaching she's receiving!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:12 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:32 am For the first time in 5 seasons, a Gifford girl has scored a goal (2, actually!).

Now you need to get her practicing her goal celebrations!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:14 pm

What's funny is I always thought I'd make the entire park stop in its tracks because I'd be yelling so loud if one of themscored, but it was my wife who freaked the fuck out and I had to act all cool so that we didn't attract too much attention.