Just wanted to say happy 2 years of the eevblog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Anks
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 09:14:43 am
content: Im new but been watching the videos from day one and thought it maybe time I joined the forum and said thanks to dave for giving me somthing new and different to watch for the last two year. Cheers dave keep them coming

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 10:09:39 am
content: Wow, so it is, I didn't even notice!And ironically, tomorrow the blog becomes my full time gig - for now...Thanks to everyone for the support, loyal viewership, and contributions over the last two years, much appreciated!Dave.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 11:28:42 am
content: Happy Birthday!Wow - two years. Time flies when you're having fun.Thanks for the videos, laughs, useful information and the rants. They're all a great contribution to the community.Looking forward to the future directions of eevblog!

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 11:48:04 am
content: Full time? Congratulations! Happy 2 years, amazing. What's even more is the old videos are not stale, they are reference material for the subjects, for the most part.

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 12:35:48 pm
content: wow dave that is a real gamble much respect mate,you got the talentits sure it will go well

author: deephaven
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 01:03:15 pm
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on April 04, 2011, 11:28:42 amCongrats on the 2 years Dave and also great news to hear it's going to be full time. I've been addicted to this site since I found it and look forward to all the stuff you'll be doing in the future. Good luck and best wishes.

author: Strube09
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 01:13:14 pm
content: Happy 2 Years!Everyone needs to go into the merch area and buy something to help support the blog and Dave's new full time gig!Strube

author: apex
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 02:04:49 pm
content: I am watching your blog since the first one and I have noticed a slight but constant improvement in quality!This means, I'm not only watching every new blog that comes out but also enjoying the old ones!GOOD JOB!!!Did you really say your blog is your fulltime job now?Does that mean there is a slight shine of hope more blog will come out per week?KEEP IT UP!!!apex

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 02:05:21 pm
content: Nice 1 Dave. Well done, & happy Birthday to the EEVBlog.Hope going full time on the blog works out great for you. I'm sure it will be great for us too

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 03:02:04 pm
content: In the words of a well known Aussie: Awesome!Being self employed is bloody scary at times, but the freedom it gives you is addictive. Many happy returns to the blog, and all the best for the future. I look forward to seeing what the future brings. Personally, I hope this frees you to be able to do CAD training videos

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 03:09:43 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 04, 2011, 10:09:39 amthat explains the Altium thinghappy birthday and wish the admin and his blog luck and have a brighter future.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 04:56:00 pm
content: Quote from: Sionyn on April 04, 2011, 12:35:48 pmNo, I dont't think so. As I can tell Dave can find really good jobs on the sector of electronic engineering in no time. I really hope that he won't have to.Keep up the excellent job Dave!!!

author: Sionyn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 05:02:28 pm
content: indeed i suppose he has his 'screw you money'but never the less its a big riski happy for him of courseand i am sure he will succeed

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 05:26:41 pm
content: thinking of it. that we mostly still in the era of the ideology that if "no work (employer) then we are screwed". there is a buzz about "working from home", sounds fascinating but most people including me still struggle hard on how. i can see in ebay many sellers are so dedicated that they setup a store and sell hundreds or thousands type of goodies, maybe this is one way. freelancing also can give good money in good economic environment. there is another saying "work more, income more" not the "fix salary" from the very tight ass'ed dickhead bosses, no matter how hard we work.

author: mitpatterson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 06:25:10 pm
content: Congrats Dave on 2 years and doing the blog full Time, Love it

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 07:39:53 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 04, 2011, 10:09:39 amIt's great doing what you love can pay the bills.

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 08:16:03 pm
content: I forgot - the EEVBLOG and I share the same birthday!Congratulations, Dave.

author: Russel
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 04, 2011, 10:20:01 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 04, 2011, 10:09:39 amUh Oh, now we are going to expect video blogs more often! At least we can hope...Happy birthday EEVBlog! Keep up the good work Dave!

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2011, 12:14:21 am
content: Best of luck Dave- I am sure you can make it without the pesky 8-5 routineBeen watching every episode of EEVblog and AmpHour and always looking for more!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 05, 2011, 01:42:56 am
content: Thanks everyone.With any luck I'll be able to talk all about it on the next AmpHour episide.(Last minute details about the change still up in the air I'm afraid)Dave.

author: Ronnie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2011, 02:28:43 am
content: Quote from: Zad on April 04, 2011, 03:02:04 pmI agree.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 12:03:54 am
content: Quote from: Hero999 on April 04, 2011, 07:39:53 pmIt's greatIFdoing what you love can pay the bills. Selling your soul to pay those bills can sometimes make aspects of what you love less enjoyable.Quote from: Ronnie on April 05, 2011, 02:28:43 amI'd have to agree too. But self employment is not for everyone the demands are relentless. I refuse to work for stupid people so self employment remains the better option. Engineering management is paranoia driven, and many brilliant engineer transcend to become mediocre engineering managers (or worse still salesmen and marketers) in a quest for a bigger salary.Besides that there is nothing stopping me from telling the boss to shove it often. To date I have never dismissed myself or refused to listen to my own suggestions.I'm wishing Dave the best in whatever path he pursues!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 12:38:07 am
content: Quote from: Uncle Vernon on April 06, 2011, 12:03:54 amBeware, you can end up with something potentially worse - stupid clients (plural).Dave.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 01:06:16 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 06, 2011, 12:38:07 amThat's easily solved you just refer them on to your stupid competitors. 2 birds one stone.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 01:51:39 am
content: Quote from: Uncle Vernon on April 06, 2011, 01:06:16 amIf you have no shortage of work, yeah, works a treat. Otherwise it's bend over and "Yes Sir"!Dave.

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 02:12:57 am
content: Yeah that's very true, you are bending over and taking it, but at least your employer isn't getting 90% of the money you earn. Just the goddamn taxman.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 03:59:52 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 06, 2011, 01:51:39 amIs that code for, "producing another batch of those wretched micro current adaptors may have become economically viable again"?

author: MrPlacid
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 04:12:12 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 04, 2011, 10:09:39 amI guess by this move, Dave is using his 'screw you' money???Thanks Dave for the awesome blog

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 06, 2011, 02:25:51 pm
content: i believe! (the matrix)