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Is investing in deep technical knowledge still worthwhile for a software developer in the age of AI?
Careers · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Is investing in deep technical knowledge still worthwhile for a software developer in the age of AI? I have been working as a software developer for about 10 years. During my career I have become pro
What career would suit someone who’s skilled at their craft but wants to avoid office politics?
Careers · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
What career would suit someone who’s skilled at their craft but wants to avoid office politics? I'm not the type of person who's good at or tolerates mind games or office politics. I'm actually a rea
How do I pitch a salary number to a potential employer when I have few comparables?
Careers · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How do I pitch a salary number to a potential employer when I have few comparables? I work in academia, but have been doing some consulting and contract work for another company. I've had a great rel
how to fix a ground fault created when AC kicks on
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
how to fix a ground fault created when AC kicks on We have 2 AC units when either one kicks on we have a spike/ground fault outside the house where the units sit. Everything has been turned off and
Caulk around kitchen sink faucet?
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Caulk around kitchen sink faucet? My faucet looks like this: Should I caulk around it or not? I am not talking about the sink itself and the backsplash ... as may be seen from the picture, I (re-)ca
What is the proper way to shim a water heater?
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
What is the proper way to shim a water heater? My electric water heater sits in the basement floor and the location is not completely flat. To stop its rocking, I had to slide shims under it to fill
Removing a panel that has been glued to a glass window
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Removing a panel that has been glued to a glass window I have a window where the previous owner has glued a snug fitting bit of wood directly to the glass. I would like to remove this wood without br
Glued P Trap Nut?
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Glued P Trap Nut? I’m trying to remove a P trap, but I think the plumber used caulk or glue on the nut. It’s not coming off. Does this mean I need to cut all the way back to the PVC coming out of the
Lodging for one-day visit to Panama Canal
Travel · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
Lodging for one-day visit to Panama Canal Assume: flying in to PTY in the evening next day is for Panama Canal site-seeing fly out the next morning I am trying to decide between a hotel near the ca
How can I repair a partially cut floor truss chord?
Home & Life · PathTested Team · Sep 17, 2026
How can I repair a partially cut floor truss chord? I accidentally cut into a floor joist while removing subfloor. 1/4” on one side 11/16” in the middle and 3/8” on other side. 12” from wall and 6” f