Our Purpose

[ditcherman]

I thought we were here to sing Alice’s Restaurant

I was going to go all deep thoughts and meaning of life stuff until I read this. It’s all good.

 

[Cameramonkey]

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Not anymore. IE is dead.

Microsoft Is Forcibly Removing Internet Explorer From Your PC

Also: Instagram launches a new messaging system for creators, and Minecraft gets some new branded casual footwear.

www.wired.com

Which is a nightmare for my company. Our techs service REALLY old devices that REQUIRE IE to connect. We now have to send them out into the field with dedicated XP or 7 laptops JUST for those devices.

 

[Ark]

Not anymore. IE is dead.

Microsoft Is Forcibly Removing Internet Explorer From Your PC

Also: Instagram launches a new messaging system for creators, and Minecraft gets some new branded casual footwear.

www.wired.com

Which is a nightmare for my company. Our techs service REALLY old devices that REQUIRE IE to connect. We now have to send them out into the field with dedicated XP or 7 laptops JUST for those devices.

My company has some niche stuff on our VPN sandbox whatever that requires IE. Annoying.

 

[Cameramonkey]

My company has some niche stuff on our VPN sandbox whatever that requires IE. Annoying.

I tried suggesting that we try to sell the customers new equipment. (even though it works fine) Apparently all of our competition is doing the same. Some even strong arming saying they HAVE to buy new gear or they wont support it. (Even though its not EOL and works fine)
Because of this a LOT of customers gladly pay us a premium to travel to fix the antiquated gear. Hell, One of our guys drove 4 hours each way from Ft Wayne to Central IL to program the device because nobody in their market would. We didnt have anyone at the Merrillville location so the next closest was The Fort. The customer happily paid 1/2 rate travel plus on site work.
So its not all bad for us.

/Threadjack

 

[jamil]

I'm sure we've all heard the saying that we, as individuals, are put here for a purpose, and we all have a number in a line.

Does anyone know their purpose?

Have they achieved their purpose, or even know if it's been achieved?

Do we get a sense of accomplishment when we achieve our purpose, or
is that just when our number is called?

Are we destined for just a single deed, and everything else is by-product?

The answers to these questions depend on your worldview. If you’re religious you’ll likely have one answer. If not you might have another.

Im not religious and I don’t believe in destiny.

 

[BigRed]

Could be to be to recognize I am a son of God.

 

[Mgderf]

I thought we were here to sing Alice’s Restaurant

"You can get anything you want, at Alice's restaurant, ' ceptin' Alice...

 

[Frosty]

You never know how you influence people, one simple gesture could brighten someone’s day, or change them for the rest of their lives, I don’t have a clue what my purpose is, I suppose to live life one day at a time, and seize opportunities that come my way.
If you have kids your purpose for them is to teach them to be contributing members of society, but that purpose only lasts so long, so your purpose in life is ever evolving. I don’t believe we are put on this earth with one single purpose, your purpose changes for every situation. Live a good life, do the best you can to be a positive influence on others, teach your kids well, and at the end we will be told, well done, good and faithful servant.

 

[MindfulMan]

“I come here empty-handed, and I go empty-handed. My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh

 

[wcd]

My company has some niche stuff on our VPN sandbox whatever that requires IE. Annoying.

Too bad AOL has not followed

 

[model1994]

i don't think we're born with a purpose. you create your own.

be open minded, consider new things, explore interests, & develop a passion(s). then you'll know your purpose.

 

[76Too]

Still haven’t figured out if I’ve served my purpose just yet, but I think God put me in a place where I can make it happen.

I moved to Indiana from Boston 4 months before COVID hit and I’m happy to say that I don’t see any need to ever live in the northeast again.

You Hoosiers and Midwest folks in general are salt of the earth types and I’d stand and fight with any of you to protect this place.

I guess I’m the end, all we can do is just hope we read the tea leaves right and did what we were supposed to?

 

[Hoosierdood]

My purpose and the purpose of all of creation is to reflect the glory of God, our creator. I don't do that perfectly, and as a matter of fact I sometimes fail horribly. But I strive to be better, every day becoming more like Him. I teach my kids what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, teaching them the value of patience, honesty, love, and self-control. When I succeed in this, I praise God for for the opportunity to advance His kingdom. When I fail, I ask for strength to do better the next day. When I one day leave this earth, I hope that my legacy is the foundation of Faith that I left for those behind me.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I figure that the creator God has a purpose for me. My goal is to be received on dieing, and hear "Welcome home faithful servant".