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4587 sats \ 63 comments \ @BitSapien 1 Dec 2023 bitcoin

I'll start. You guys might hate me. lol.

I'm a banker dealing with corporate clients. I basically manage their local and foreign currency market funds for them. Been in this line for many years.

I know, the ultimate fiat job. Well, it pays well so that I can stack more sats. Cheers!

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2179 sats \ 5 replies \ @TwoLargePizzas 1 Dec 2023

I'm a software developer at a company that sells software to the electricity industry (i.e. power stations). In other words, I keep the electricity flowing into the ASICs.

As a side note. Most people don't really know how the electricity industry actually works. I'd be happy answer any questions in an AMA if anyone's interested.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @elvismercury 1 Dec 2023

That would be fascinating! Although, tbh, I wouldn't know what to ask. More than an AMA I'd love to give sats to a good post on the topic that oriented readers to what's important and interesting.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TwoLargePizzas 4 Dec 2023

Yeah, good idea. I'll have a think about what to write.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 1 Dec 2023

I would be interested to read this

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

Have you heard of these guys? https://synota.io/

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TwoLargePizzas 4 Dec 2023

No, I haven't. Thanks for bringing them to my attention though.

563 sats \ 11 replies \ @lv99_slacker 1 Dec 2023

Volunteering for clinical trials. Lol. I'm a human guinea pig for pharmaceutical companies.

270 sats \ 4 replies \ @Signal312 1 Dec 2023

Wow - really? Can you say any more about these trials? AMA maybe?

90 sats \ 3 replies \ @lv99_slacker 1 Dec 2023

Sure. I found out about clinical trials in 2011 from a video game message board called NeoGAF. The discussion was called, "Want to live life without having a job? Be a lab rat." I tried to link it here, but I'm not able to for whatever reason.

Lol. I believe the OP of that thread did studies to support his coke habit. But, anyway, this is what I do for a living. Like a mercenary, I'm willing to go where ever around the country if the pay is good. I've done studies in California, Arizona, Wisconsin, Texas, Kansas, NY, and NJ. The first drug trial I ever did was in Cypress, CA. However, the first ever study I participated in didn't involve drugs at all. It was a bed rest study for NASA close to the Johnson Space Station in Houston. This one, without a doubt, was the most physically intense study I've ever done.

Income, as you can imagine, isn't consistent. Some years, I'll make $30k and others, $50k. Sometimes I struggle to get into a study, because something will be off in my blood work or whatever - my creatine kinase is out of range; my metabolism is too slow; my pulse is too low. Stuff like that.

If anyone is interested in giving phase I clinical trials a shot, check this site out: https://jalr.org/

^ That site will list, state by state, all of the clinical trial facilities.

Some tips:

If you have any history of mental illness or cancer in your family, don't disclose this. You will be blacklisted from ever being able to participate at the clinical research company you were looking to get recruited into.
If you take vitamin supplements or exercise regularly, stop doing so a few days before you screen for a study in person. Stop taking vitamins, at least, two days prior, and stop exercising about a week beforehand.
Can't do studies if you smoke weed. Most healthy studies don't allow cig smokers.

Good luck.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @Signal312 3 Dec 2023

Very interesting. Would you do any study if the pay is right, or are you picky, in terms of avoiding negative health outcomes for youself?

Do you see a lot of evidence of sponsorship/affiliations corrupting the outcome/design of studies? For instance, someone just sent me a reference to this study: Identical twins tried plant-based and omnivore diets — the vegans were biologically younger and healthier in just 8 weeks I looked at the original study (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2812392). One of the author affiliations is the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub. So I'm assuming it's a leftist/pro-vegan slant.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lv99_slacker 3 Dec 2023

Interesting. Well, people, including myself at times, do feel discouraged to report any side effects for fear of being discharged from a study prematurely and without the full stipend. If I get the sense from the study doctor that this could be a potential outcome, I won't report any side effects unless it's severe enough to almost require medical care.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 3 Dec 2023

If you have any history of mental illness or cancer in your family, don't disclose this. You will be blacklisted from ever being able to participate at the clinical research company you were looking to get recruited into.

Yeah, I remember how disappointed the supervisor of the study was that I just didn't mention one thing about my medical past since I was in the final round which means they would have one less participant for this round of the study (no time for new search).

It was a very minor thing and a long time ago, so I tried to explain how it's actually completely irrelevant and then I realized how dumb it was to mention it at all, lol

But since I mentioned it, they had to disqualify me, as much as they wanted me to join. Was a very sad day in my history of being a poor student.

11 sats \ 2 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

Damn that's scary man. kudos to your bravery, Hope they are paying well enough to be a human guinea pig haha

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @lv99_slacker 1 Dec 2023

It's not bad. Been doing this since 2011. Currently involved in a trial right now that pays almost $18,000. I stayed at a facility 24/7 for 21 straight, and, now, I have several outpatient visits for November and December before I finish. Then it's on to the next study.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

That's a nice sum. I hope all goes well with your trials.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek 3 Dec 2023 freebie

oh lol, just remembered how I forgot to pee in a bottle after the first night of my first trial and I felt like a failure. I literally had one job and that was to pee in a bottle and I failed, lmao

what's the worst that you experienced during a clinical trial?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lv99_slacker 3 Dec 2023

Well, I know I can't do any opioid studies because the "blocker" medication (i.e. naltrexone) that's co-administered in all of these trials almost immediately causes me to throw up.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 3 Dec 2023 freebie

Did that a few times in the past as a poor student. Can recommend. A lot of time to read books and also met some funny people since a good chunk of money attracts all kinds of people. Unfortunately, I did not buy bitcoin with the money, lol

I have no idea what I did with that money

276 sats \ 0 replies \ @spot 1 Dec 2023

I am a professional freelancer expert in computer applications.

91 sats \ 2 replies \ @OT 1 Dec 2023

Fixing iPhones

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @bzzzt 4 Dec 2023

Howd you get into fixing phones ? Ive thought about getting into electronic repair in general.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 4 Dec 2023

It was just through a job agency. A company called DHL got the apple care contract in Australia. Its basically a production line, which when I started I was thinking why they would do this job in Australia with such comparatively high wages. Still not sure, but its probably a trust thing. Apple like to control as much as possible, so security is tight, & much of what's happening seems pretty secretive.

I like to think I'm taking some of that pile of apple fiat & turning it into bitcoin.

182 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bitcoiner1 1 Dec 2023

I do random jobs. From walking dogs to teaching seniors some basic tech skills (video call with their grandkids,playing game online, WhatsApp,etc) and also I've done some BTC classes online for nocoiners...

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 1 Dec 2023

How do you find the seniors for the tech skills classes? Do you go to senior living facilities, etc? I've thought about doing this myself - I'm good at tech, and have a knack for explaining things simply - but haven't thought about how to translate this into anything more.

90 sats \ 4 replies \ @lonestarr 1 Dec 2023

Don't feel bad, I worked at the Federal Reserve until 4 months ago. I could no longer look at myself in the mirror so now I'm unemployed. Not sure which is worst.

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

Did you manage to orange pill anyone while at the Fed ?

I feel you man. I told myself Im going to resign by Q1 of next year. Will start looking for interesting jobs in the bitcoin space.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @lonestarr 1 Dec 2023

LOL, funny you ask about orange pilling. I'm still trying every chance I get.

I did plan mine out in advance but got impatient and left without having something lined up. The only recommendation I would make is try to line up something solid ahead of time. Like offer in hand solid. Good on you though for planning the jump. If enough of us do it just might make a difference. And it will hopefully be better for us all in the end.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

I tried orange pilling some colleagues last year. Gave them a couple of articles to read but to no avail. Most people just don't care about sound money I guess. Or maybe because I live in a country where inflation is still relatively low and under control, unlike places like Argentina or Venezuela.

Agreed. I wish you all the success in finding a good job!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lonestarr 1 Dec 2023

I've had same luck orange pilling. My wife and mom are getting it so I'm just over 0% success rate. But they are my wife and mom...

Thanks @BitSapien!

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @Levlion 1 Dec 2023

I am a music producer, film composer and university teacher on music production and audio engineering! I also play in 3 bands!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Signal312 1 Dec 2023

Very interesting, thanks. I know a young person who's does a lot of work (composing) with FL Studio. What are the chances of being able to make a living doing that kind of work? Super hard or just hard? Do you have to be in the top 1%, or the top .001%?

15 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin 1 Dec 2023

Fiat job? What's that? I work for bitcoin from 2017. I stop accepting fiat long time ago.

Now I stop having a job and dedicate my life to Bitcoin and help people get onboard. That's all.

yes, in the past I worked as a freelancer in IT consulting

248 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

That's great man. I have a goal to works towards. No more receiving my pay in fiat!

I really enjoy all your posts on SN btw. Grateful for such talent in the space. Cheers

5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen 1 Dec 2023

Creating good content straight from home :D

https://m.stacker.news/6430

31 sats \ 1 reply \ @anon 1 Dec 2023

Theoretical physicist. Working with a Nobel prize in physics to try to get our latest work published in a high-impact journal

#AnonBrag

1 sat \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

I just googled this. Damn, you're a super smart person.

13 sats \ 1 reply \ @premitive1 1 Dec 2023

Yacht electrician.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

That's cool. I wish to go on holiday on one of those mega yachts one day.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @PlebeiusG 1 Dec 2023

Firefighter paramedic

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

Salute.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @02df4abd70 1 Dec 2023

That sounds like a solid financial career! Maximizing fiat earnings to invest in Bitcoin is a strategic move towards securing future wealth diversification. Cheers to your sats stacking journey!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

I have been in banking from day 1of my career I only found out how corrupted it is once I studied bitcoin (am still studying). But yes, I'm converting as much fiat as possible into sats. I wish you all the best in your bitcoin journey too. :)

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @NoStranger 1 Dec 2023

Senior web developer, occasionally co-teaching web development to mainly architects (with a BIM related course) through a digital learning company.

5 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lederhosen 1 Dec 2023

Used to sell AML and Credit Risk Software to banks, now in Bitcoin :)

1 sat \ 0 replies \ @Zepasta 1 Dec 2023

Quality Assurance / Software Testing, for a big Bank client. Pays decent.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Jackriddles 19 Dec 2023

I think I can one up you. QA and Dev for a Software company that contracts with big brother to track people out on bond via phone and through ankle monitors. I pay for my stacking habits by building websites on the side.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @bzzzt 4 Dec 2023

Run an independent mortgage brokerage.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @sudonaka 1 Dec 2023

CIA glowtard

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @ladyluck 1 Dec 2023

I basically learning product management

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @elysia 1 Dec 2023

Pursuing knowledge in product management is a great career move!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ceife 1 Dec 2023

Fast food only

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ryu 1 Dec 2023

Call center, no sales.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @trevor 1 Dec 2023

Registered Nurse.

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @krinkov 1 Dec 2023

I manage fiat money for wealthy individuals. Roast me.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

That's fertile ground for orange pilling. Any success stories ?

5 sats \ 1 reply \ @krinkov 1 Dec 2023

Partial success.. was able to convince most of our clients to get exposure so they have ~5% allocation to Bitcoin but through ETPs not self custody...

It's a bit ironic managing money diversified across different geographies and asset classes whereas me, the one managing, have a 100% allocation to Bitcoin haha.. gotta pay the bills with dirty fiat

100 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

I see. Gotta convince them to buy real btc and hold it themselves. Education will take time i guess. Great job!

Same here. Helping clients with their fiat when im close to 100% in bitcoin.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @ProofOfWorkFitness 1 Dec 2023

Pharmacist and Personal Trainer accept (Bitcoin)

#StackSATsGetFit #BetterMoneyBetterBodies

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitSapien OP 1 Dec 2023

Nice. I've been hitting the gym lately thanks to all the bitcoin psychopaths out there constantly motivating us to eat well and lift heavy. Grateful.