<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: mickotron</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=mickotron</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:43:09 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=mickotron" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Why don’t more people live close to friends?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>We live in the intersection of where we can afford to rent or buy, and where we like. Sometimes that isn’t near friends.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:01:52 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35611979</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35611979</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35611979</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Framework announces AMD, new Intel gen, 16“ laptop and more"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I just pre-ordered as well, been eyeing off a Framework for at least a year.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:33:44 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35287684</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35287684</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35287684</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Russian aircraft collides into US unmanned system in international waters"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>If Russia didn’t invade in 2014 this would all have been avoided, don’t you think?</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:49:05 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35159382</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35159382</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35159382</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Why do we stop exploring new music as we get older?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I am in my 34th year and I listen to more new music now than I ever have. Most live music shows I go to now are for newer bands that I’ve only just started listening to. YouTube and DeeZer give me excellent suggestions for music.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:35:26 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34968209</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34968209</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34968209</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Nokia launches DIY repairable budget Android phone"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I just want a phone that gets regular updates and security updates for 5+ years. Why give me hardware that can be repaired when the software is not supported after a few years?</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:19:55 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34950180</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34950180</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34950180</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "AdNauseam – clicking ads so you don't have to"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Isn’t Brave doing this?</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:33:53 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34888630</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34888630</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34888630</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Make a Resume in LaTeX"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I tried doing a resume in LaTeX but failed. It’s now in YAML, with layout in HAML and styling in CSS.<p>I am not a developer so I am aware it won’t live up to any kind of standards you might have.<p><a href="https://gitlab.com/mickotronic/resume-build" rel="nofollow">https://gitlab.com/mickotronic/resume-build</a><p>Edit: My LaTeX attempt actually didn’t fail, it was just unmaintainable (for me).
<a href="https://gitlab.com/mickotronic/latex-resume" rel="nofollow">https://gitlab.com/mickotronic/latex-resume</a></p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:19:48 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34509663</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34509663</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34509663</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Ask HN: What does your WFH day/routine look like?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Wake up (time varies). Have breakfast, coffee, work until done. Of course I have lunch in between (at home). Sometimes I run errands during the day.<p>If I’m feeling up to it I’ll play golf before or after work. Sometimes I will do a workout (home gym).<p>Overall I love the flexibility and ability to get more done professionally and personally in the same or less time.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:07:02 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496399</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496399</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496399</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "GitHub Sponsors will stop supporting PayPal"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I was a PayPal customer for 16 years. They then threatened to disable my account unless I completed forms to send to Equifax. I told them to get stuffed and see you later. I really miss PayPal but I didn’t appreciate what they did.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:01:45 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496348</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496348</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34496348</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Starlink speeds in US dropped from 105Mbps to 53Mbps in the past year"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I finally was able to get fibre in my area, so I dropped Starlink. Data caps are incoming, and the cells near me are over-subscribed. Speeds have been getting worse over time.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 06:07:27 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33851098</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33851098</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33851098</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Is hacker “news” a lot less about hacker and more about news?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>FAANG bubble</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:51:32 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33665339</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33665339</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33665339</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Ask HN: How do I start feeling secure financially as a tech worker?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Multiple years of savings is the definition of security in my opinion, well done and don’t overthink it. A lot of us don’t have anywhere near that in savings, you should be fine.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:33:17 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33591827</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33591827</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33591827</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Ask HN: Has anyone managed to find enjoyment in their work after burnout?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I suffered serious burnout a few years back. I took long service leave, any kind of leave, to get away from the stressful and toxic environment. I used that time away to apply for a different job. I told my managers that I would not come back if I could help it. Luckily I didn't have to go back to that workplace.<p>Burnout also manifested itself in health problems with no explanation. I suffered epileptic-like episodes on a plane a week into my leave from work. I spent a year getting tests, unable to drive until cleared by a doctor, which were all inconclusive. The timing of this, and the fact I've not experienced this before or since, makes me think stress was the cause.<p>It took months of doing practically nothing at home, and a year or so in a new job, to understand a few things.<p><pre><code>  - There are external and internal stress factors that can influence burnout. You might have external workplace factors you can't influence, or you might also have unrealistic expectations, be a perfectionist, have an intense work ethic, or unbalanced work-life balance.
  - After burnout, you can recognise these stress factors, and how to mitigate or avoid them. Some you can control, some you can't. If you need to leave somewhere, then leave. Before I suffered burnout, I saw a therapist and they said that leaving was the best option. They were totally right.
  - Once you recognise stress factors that you can control, you take steps to mitigate or avoid them. You change your attitude towards work. You time box between work and life activities (if your work allows). You make meaningful boundaries, which can be physical, time-based, or mental.
  - It's ok to feel defective for a time. For a year or two after my burnout, I felt like I was "damaged goods". Certain situations were triggering, I would not apply myself to work in the same way as before. I wondered whether I would "find my mojo" again. This is temporary, but it's a crucial time for reflection and learning.
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I am actually grateful I was able to have this experience relatively early (first decade) of my professional career. It taught me lessons that I will use for the remainder of my career. I feel like some people learn the easy way, and some people learn the hard way. I am the latter, and this was my hard way of learning boundaries and self respect.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:51:18 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33268325</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33268325</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33268325</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Ask HN: What's your strategy to land fully remote jobs?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Look for jobs with certain keywords like “remote” or “wfh”. Remove location filters. Only engage with recruiters or companies that offer remote jobs.<p>I did these things and landed a fully remote job.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:44:42 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33174752</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33174752</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33174752</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Crimean bridge: Who – or what – caused the explosion?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Ukraine has not taken credit for the bridge attack. We still don’t fully know who did it. It could have been Russia for all we know. They have shown a much greater willingness to indiscriminately kill civilians throughout this conflict, which they started .<p>Tell me of a single major conflict that didn’t involve civilian casualties. I will wait. It is terrible, but unavoidable, especially given the circumstances that Russia has created in Ukraine, unprovoked.<p>There are major differences between the participants with regards to intent. Intent of their actions. Russian soldiers have raped, tortured and executed civilians. There have been mass graves found in the liberated territories.<p>I don’t see how you can equate these with the destruction of a bridge that is vitally important to Russia’s control and supply of Crimea and southern Ukraine. The intent  would be to deprive Russia of re-supply and access. The intention of mass killings, torture and rape, is to kill and torture people. There is no legitimate strategic objective for these actions.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:41:23 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33158890</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33158890</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33158890</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Crimean bridge: Who – or what – caused the explosion?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>If their aim was killing civilians, they would have chosen a busy time. They chose the least busiest time. Also, to clear the bridge of all traffic to then attack, would reveal your intentions to the enemy. There was no way the bridge was being destroyed without casualties. Civilian deaths are always bad, however if this act shortens the length of the war, that will save countless more lives than the ones lost on that bridge.<p>Meanwhile, Russia retaliates by hitting residential buildings with rockets. I am eager to hear what you think of that.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:36:36 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33145077</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33145077</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33145077</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Simple Phone – €399 Google-Free Android Phone with Simple Mobile Apps"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>I used Simple Mobile Tools apps on my GrapheneOS phone and I really liked them. I bought an iPhone recently because I wanted a phone with many years of security updates. I miss Android and F-Droid a lot. I wouldn’t buy this phone as I don’t want to throw it in the trash only after 2 years or so.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:15:14 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33106824</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33106824</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33106824</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "”To all men: can you please make it easier to buy presents for you?”"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>My partner knows she can buy me a nice bottle of rum or whiskey and that will make my day. I am very easy to buy for.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:44:45 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33065307</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33065307</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33065307</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Show HN: Each country as a Pokemon, using Stable Diffusion"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Also is green and gold in colour.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:21:48 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32921416</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32921416</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32921416</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by mickotron in "Ask HN: How Do You Navigate Code?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>git grep, vim</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:13:52 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32576805</link><dc:creator>mickotron</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32576805</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32576805</guid></item></channel></rss>