Have done a couple of sleep studies, no apnea, but snored terribly. (Have snored my whole life)
During the studies they had me try a CPAP, none chance I would ever be able to wear one. I have a strong gag reflex.
I've worn a number of mouth guards, all fitted by my dentist. I wore them for about 25 years. Absolutely noticed the change in my bite, but was will to put up with it to allow my wife to sleep at night.
I've now changed out to device that holds my tongue. Much less stress on my jaw and works just as well as any of the mouth guards.
Which device do you use? I'm also a heavy snorer, but tested for apnea and came back negative. I've used a mouth guard that was supposed to be fitted but the drooling and the jaw pain makes it impossible for me to use consistently.
I'll be hiring this year as well. I'm in the manufacturing domain.
As said a few times below, I'm looking for real work experience. Specifically in the domain.
I also agree, there is going to be a lot more really boring work, mixed in with some new and interesting. Pretty much the job description for most of the IT world.
I get a bit of nostalgia when coding in Typescript, Kotlin, Swift.
It is a sweet revenge that most modern languages, have decided to go with the Pascal influenced approach (yes some ML as well), even most of the C++ wannabe replacements (with exception of Circle).
I just turned 60. I turned a layoff at 27 into a year long sabbatical. (That is what I put on the resume) I didn't have any money and still managed to travel and do volunteer work.
I have never regretted it.
Take the 600k and go somewhere cheaper for awhile.
You'll never get younger and your health is the most important thing for the remainder of your life.
I received an airplane ticket in California back in early 90's.
It was the case then, I don't know now, that if there were multiple officers involved in the citation that they both had to show up in court, or the ticket was dismissed.
I had heard through a family member that the pilots never showed in court. So I did and it was quickly dismissed.
My buddy got a ticket like this in PA in the 90s. Speed calculated by an airplane with a stopwatch and markings on the road. Came around a curve and a state trooper was in the right lane pointing out which cars needed to pull over. About 8 motorcycle cops were ready with their ticket books.
We lived 400 miles away and were definitely going above 90mph, so he ended up paying the ticket rather than traveling back to fight it.
Reason, live on NoCal and plotting where/what next options. Also know that for us at this point in life that leaving CA is a one way ticket.