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Cake day: October 18th, 2023

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  • You’re panicking. If you want to help, stop.

    Life’s a bitch and then we die. We haven’t done more than get a glimpse of the bad part yet.

    This shit started when everyone started looking to the federal government to solve all their problems. Started caring only about who was President but not paying attention to who was running the schools or local governments. Looking for the easy path instead of the right or best path.

    As long as we still have elections, there is still a chance to turn this country around with minimal bloodshed. But it takes actually paying attention to whom your voting for and not just voting for the letter by their name. And then holding them accountable when they fall short.

    I could go on and on about all of the ways that this can still be turned around, but I’ve got work in seven hours so it’s bedtime.




  • I get the sarcasm, and the downvotes, but I have always viewed my employer more of a customer. My product that I am selling is my time, passion and skill. So with that in mind, what can you bring to the table? What’s your skill set?

    If you have a CDL or can get one, almost everyone is hiring. Company driver pay is generally in the $55k - $120k range. Though your first year or 2 will probably be less. Downside is you’re probably away from home a lot, and are held personally accountable for any damage you do. Literally, I could quit my current job, and be hired and getting payed by a new company within the week. Historically the average has been 2 days.

    If that doesn’t float your boat:

    I know of several towns within a 50 miles of me, that don’t have local electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs or even a handyman. You could charge as much as the traffic will bear.

    Everyone in the local area is looking for every type of mechanic and can’t find them.

    Nurses are always in demand (and very much not respected enough). Pays well too.

    If you prefer working with Unions, the Boilermakers and Pipefitters will both train you. Both have more work than people last I heard.

    Farmers and Garbage collectors both are having their help either deported or leaving the country, so they are probably hiring.

    But ya, if you’re looking for a nice comfy office job, that would indeed be a tough row to hoe. Everyone wants the comfy jobs, so they’re scarce and the pay is shit. There is a reason I drive a truck.