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I was hoping EA would greenlight the overhaul project, as I also really liked the flight and combat. I understand why they didn't, but it still sucks to see this.

I've got Captchas the last few times I've redeemed GOG codes. They're annoying, but I've yet to get any that I couldn't solve.

I had something similar for my Game Boy, but it had a built-in magnifier as well. It made the thing top-heavy, so my hands got tired pretty quickly.

Don't skimp out on things that separate you from the ground. Shoes, chairs, beds, etc. Those things can affect your posture and bad ones can put you in pain, and you'll likely be spending a lot of time in them, so it's worthwhile to spend extra on quality ones. I'd say getting 4 years out of a pair of boots is a steal.

On the subject of boots, I bought a pair of Wolverine leather work boots for about $120 back in the early '00s, and wore them for 10+ years, albeit only during the colder months and casually. The only thing that wore out on them were the insoles.

A lot of folks think that tech people are wizards, and maybe there was a chance. Source: I work in IT.

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Gunpla and other mecha model builder, here. 1k Euro could get you anywhere from 4-75 model kits (likely more if you really wanted to stretch it), a sweet airbrush setup plus all the tools you could need, or a few nice display cases to show the finished models off in.

i would consider that to be part of find an employer who cares less about the corpo garbage, but yes, employers who actually care about their employees do exist.

Hiring managers are well aware people's primary motivation for work is pay and that the question is bullshit, but are directed by their superiors to find applicants who are more enthusiastic to work for them, as they're likely to work harder and for less. Look at the video games industry as a prime example. Many many studios and publishers hire developers and pay them beans because people are lined up around the block to work their "dream job" in the games industry. Those same developers could likely get a job in some other industry making software for something boring, but for far greater pay, benefits, work/life balance, etc.

I am in agreement that not being able to be more upfront with employment motivations is troublesome, but our choices are either play the game, find an employer who cares less about the corpo garbage, or self-employ.

For sure. They're trying to find people who will work harder for less.

It's a given that you're interviewing because you need money. They want to know why else you want the job.

And what do you know... it just went on sale. Thanks for the info, I just picked it up.