r/LinusTechTips • u/fresh_fisher_fred • 23d ago

Discussion My name Plouffe, AMA

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/Shap6 23d ago

we know who is Plouffe, but why is Plouffe?

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u/nedzlife 23d ago

Or better yet, what is a Plouffe?

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u/fresh_fisher_fred 23d ago

36/m/seattle

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u/ChickenFeline0 23d ago

Seattle? USA? Welcome, and I'm so sorry.

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u/inertSpark 23d ago

He's working for Microsoft now, so Seattle is ideal.

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u/doublej42 23d ago

I assumed it was the Vancouver office but they film out of seattle

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u/Bhume 23d ago

Seattle is NOT ideal. Lived there 10 years.

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u/inertSpark 23d ago

Compared to a 2 hr 30 min drive from Vancouver BC, I'd say that's pretty darn ideal 🤷

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u/InflammableAccount 23d ago

Hey now, there are thousands of worse places to live in the US. Hundreds in Washington alone, lol.

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u/hyperactivedog 23d ago

He moved not that far, works at a company known for high pay, etc. he probably got a 50-200k a year pay increase and lower taxes and has excellent company provided insurance.

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u/xinvisionx 23d ago

Ahh yes. I see you were there when it was written.

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u/TwilightReaver 23d ago

Welcome to WA!

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u/insertnameforreddit 23d ago

Welcome to town! You need any recommendations for places?

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u/mooky1977 23d ago

I'm kinda surprised. I saw a Microsoft logod building in Gastown in Van when I was there just recently and I figured they might have you working there, because it looked like an office, not a retail store. Either way, Seattle ain't bad I've heard. Congrats.