That's exactly what drove me over here a few days ago. After they locked the API up and boost stopped working I was just browsing the website occasionally. Lemmy is cool so far, just running into a worrying amount of pro-Russian propaganda mental gymnastics. And of course not as many speciality subs yet. I wanna chat about project cars but the largest car community here are those fuckcars loons. Not fun people to be around.
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I grew up on solar, my parents house has been solar only for 35 years now. It depends on where you live and your energy usage. If you want to heat your home in Alaska during the winter with electric heat from batteries, you are in for a bad time. Same with trying to cool a poorly insulated house in Arizona.
Solar equipment was much more expensive at the time my parents switched to it than today, but they still came out way ahead. Still have the original panels up, I forgot what % less they are producing now but they are still kicking. Added a few more over the years, which really helps in the winter. Right now with utility rates skyrocketing they are especially happy not to be caught up in it. Battery replacement factored in of course.
I'm not saying solar only is for everyone, but it has been great for us. Takes awareness of your battery level, the weather, more money upfront, and a decent location.
I have seen this same "COBOL programmer shortage" story for over a decade now. The alleged shortage is just companies wanting 10+ years of COBOL experience, but almost no hiring of developers switching to COBOL or new graduates. Also, they are not paying a premium.
It's the same "airline pilot shortage" story, when they really just mean a shortage of senior pilots with all commercial ratings and certified on a specific aircraft. Meanwhile the flight schools are packed full of pilots fighting for low paying regional routes.
"As experienced COBOL programmers retire, companies are scrambling to find people who can maintain the software, creating a surprising opportunity for a new generation of developers."
What companies are these? I'd love to see the source this article used. Opportunity for a new generation of developers my foot.
I see the anti-truck crowd is alive and well over here.
Never had anything blow off, if it's that lightweight I have ratchet straps. If there is rain I would use a tarp if I didn't want it getting wet. Never had anything stolen either.
Trucks are way easier to load and unload, and I can fit taller objects easily. Longer objects as well. I really don't have much interest in hauling horse manure in a van or SUV. Same goes for firewood and bee colonies. I also have a trailer which is awesome and sees a ton of use.
Obviously plenty of people don't use a truck for these things, but I really don't care what others do with them. In fact it's awesome having a used truck market clean trucks that have never been put into 4x4.