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Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by gamegoblin »

cpb wrote: post #100
gamegoblin wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is possible for sure. I actually do code in the bathtub, but not like that. You can't reliably hold a laptop on your bare bent legs -- the lack of friction caused by leg hair will make it slide towards you (and into the water if the water is too high). If the guy were to put both hands on the keyboard and code, the laptop would not stay in place. The only way to do it comfortably is to sit with your legs straight…

My brother marks his undergrad's papers from his bathtub, and frequently computes there. He has a wood board that goes across the tub. A compromise of ergonomics, but, he maintains its still the best.

I actually want to create a bathdesk. My bathtub is layed out like (cross section)

    |
    |wall
    |
    |
    |_     _
    | |tub| |
    | \___/ |___bathroom floor
And I'd make a desk shaped like

    _______
     |   |
So the legs would be like 4 inches and fit into the inside walls of the tub preventing the edge from slipping off the small ledge between the tub and the wall.

That way I could still code with the bathtub more than half full.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

#102

Post by charlesism »

nbardy wrote: post #99

I just applied and this is really a perfect fit for me. However, I have a hard time seeing who else would be interested in this opportunity. I'm currently traveling and bouncing around so spending some time in San Francisco sounds great. Anyone else who signed up, what position are you in where living in San Francisco for a couple days works for you?

> I have a hard time seeing who else would be interested in this opportunity

Really? SF is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and we're pretty much at the apex of interest in "comp sci" in 2015. My guess is that their inbox will have hundreds of thousands of applications in short order.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

#103

Post by current_call »

EGreg wrote: post #90
skizm wrote: post #78

The guy with the laptop in the tub is making me uncomfortable on several levels.

Indeed. Water is quite conductive. Hope the photo shoot had the guy carefully hold the laptop above the water in a somehat dangerous stunt. http://www.giantbomb.com/forums/off-topic-31/water-laptops-n...

Maybe it wasn't even on. I can't see the screen.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

#106

Post by charonn0 »

modoc wrote: post #75
pricklepoke wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How about free housing for firemen who can't afford to live in SF?

You've made a bunch of posts about Firefighters in S.F. Everything I'm seeing is that S.F. Firefighters are some of the highest paid in the world, and have amazing pensions on top of their salaries. I'm curious what your reasoning here is? Just that they live elsewhere doesn't mean they aren't paid enough, it could just mean they prefer to live in another area... Several firefighters making over $300,000/year - http:…

> Several firefighters making over $300,000/year

These were due to excessive overtime. The Lieutenant who made $300k ($50k more than the Chief) tripled his base salary.

> Just that they live elsewhere doesn't mean they aren't paid enough, it could just mean they prefer to live in another area

It means that in a major disaster like an Earthquake, SF might find many of its emergency responders (not just firefighters) stranded on the far side of the bay.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

#107

Post by jonalmeida »

gamegoblin wrote: post #97
jonalmeida wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That has to be a planned/posed image. There's no way one could focus so intently while hot water bubbles around you..

It is possible for sure. I actually do code in the bathtub, but not like that. You can't reliably hold a laptop on your bare bent legs -- the lack of friction caused by leg hair will make it slide towards you (and into the water if the water is too high). If the guy were to put both hands on the keyboard and code, the laptop would not stay in place. The only way to do it comfortably is to sit with your legs straight…

With your water only 2cm high that's not really effective for anything (i.e. bathing). Do you have it for preference?

I've constantly change my work setup to find something that's least distracting, this would be something else to try..

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by Cyranix »

gamegoblin wrote: post #101
cpb wrote: post #100

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My brother marks his undergrad's papers from his bathtub, and frequently computes there. He has a wood board that goes across the tub. A compromise of ergonomics, but, he maintains its still the best.

I actually want to create a bathdesk. My bathtub is layed out like (cross section) | |wall | | |_ _ | |tub| | | \___/ |___bathroom floor And I'd make a desk shaped like _______ | | So the legs would be like 4 inches and fit into the inside walls of the tub preventing the edge from slipping off the small ledge between the tub and the wall. That way I could still code with the bathtub more than half full.

I'm about as far from a handyman as you can get, but I did manage to make one of these myself. The legs are only about 2" tall, but it sits snug with less than 1/8" wiggle room. While I don't use mine for bringing the laptop to the tub, it has been a delight for books and drinks.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by johnohara »

skizm wrote: post #78

The guy with the laptop in the tub is making me uncomfortable on several levels.

I'm going to assume the hot tub has waterjets and reject the possibility the picture was taken after the taco salad, calzones, and wine were served.

Beautiful setting -- very different from 45 years ago.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

#110

Post by gtirloni »

I wouldn't be comfortable staying in a house with strangers when I'm already stressed out for being away from home and worrying about days full of difficult interviews. I think the social pressure would crush me and I'd rather stay in a hotel and take time to recharge. It looks like a nice idea for extroverts though.
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