Switching to Mint

I got fed up of the bugs in Ubuntu and switched to Mint. Here are some things I liked about it. 

• Setting up the computer wizard. 
• Snapshots.
• Pinning and starring important folders.
  
• Checking for drivers.
• So many better backgrounds. 
• Cool system sounds that are much better than Ubuntu. 
• Setting up firewall graphically. 
• Intro to software center. 
• Showing how to contribute.
• More detailed system info. 
• Accessible crash reports.
• Able to extend the duration of data in System Monitor.
  
• None of the ugly pink color. 
• Terminal fore and background is the right color.
• Shows occupied disk space graphically. 
• Easier to switch off system sounds and none of the annoying drumbeat. amplification.
• No amazon bloatware.
• No more notification messages that block the screen.
• No desktop icons shifting positions and can paste to and from desktop.
• Can easily adjust the positions and distances of icons.
• Better workspaces.
• Preview on icon hover from the taskbar.
  
• Applets for the system tray.
• Lesser loading time. Shutdown in fewer clicks.
• Good ol' Ctrl+Alt+L for lock screen.
• Really helpful community.
  

...and so much more! Linux Mint OS was built for the Desktop PC, and to keep the interests of the Users in mind.

Finding work when companies and society have a poor support system

The recent mass layoffs at big-tech companies are  proof that one shouldn't link their emotions, loyalty or future to a company. It's important to be independent. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (or rather, Machine Learning) algorithms, the redundancy of older jobs and the creation of new types of jobs are likely. 

However, life isn't all that simple. One can be injured and end up with a permanent disability, one could suffer a burnout that makes it difficult to work long hours, one could have aging parents or a family member who needs to be taken care of. These require a support system in society (helpful neighbours, friends and relatives) and a support system in the job market. 

This is one reason I created this list of freelance opportunities that people could use (click link).

 

Despite this, there are some things that people need to learn from a young age:
1. Become financially independent ASAP: Avoid pitfalls like loans, mortgages, pointlessly expensive holidays, expensive things, too many kids and financially draining relationships.
2. Network: Spend time in building not only good relationships that can get you jobs, but also building and enriching the freelance world where one can focus on bits of work and leisure at ones own convenience. Remember however, that networking isn't just about getting benefits for yourself. You need to provide value to your network too.