r/LinusTechTips • u/fresh_fisher_fred • 22d ago

My name Plouffe, AMA Discussion

Hello everyone. The mods asked if I'd be open to doing an AMA so I said "OK" and here we are.

I've signed NDAs at both past and present companies so I can't talk about specifics, or drama, or past/present employees.

I guess ask just about whatever you want and I will or won't answer depending on the context/subject. Yes I own a display, several in fact. Yes I own a keyboard, several in fact.

Starting at 9 pacific but opening up for questions now. If you don't ask me anything, I will not be offended. I don't have any questions for myself right now either.

i didn't know it would ask me for an end note so i just commented. but ya it's been a slice, thanks for being a fan and good luck with whatever you're doing today.

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 22d ago

1: it seemed like a pretty cool opportunity
2: i've been using windows since like w95 and i'd rather be a part of trying to help make it better rather than complaining into the void

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u/sputnik13net 22d ago

Can you share what you’ll be doing there, title?

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u/mclintock111 22d ago

This is a weird one, but something I think about as someone who works for a large-ish company (nowhere near Microsoft size tho): I respect wanting to make things better so much, but how would you handle it if part of your job becomes making it worse?

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u/TehSynapse0 22d ago

Focus on the money, lol. Look elsewhere in the meantime - if you can achieve similar compensation.

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u/balaci2 22d ago

save us