Abrslam

joined 1 year ago
[–] Abrslam 11 points 1 year ago

Don't be so hung up on getting a job you hate. The secret they don't tell you is that pretty well everyone hates their job. Get out and pursue things that seem interesting to you, and don't be afraid that you won't be good enough, that was my big downfall when I was younger. Since then I've held many wildly different jobs.

I started pursuing IT since I love computers, but ended up hating being an on-call computer janitor. I did fire surpression, then IT sales (hated that too), then randomly got a job on the railroad. After bouncing around the railroad I have now ended up as Jack of all trades master of none handyman that does maintenance for a nonprofit, and I love it.

I was more surprised than anyone to find out that I preferred working with my hands, and working outdoors. I had always dreamed of a cushy job with a nice office where I could wear fancy shoes. But now I'm a nerd for workboots who absolutely does not thrive in an office environment.

But essentially I'm saying try not to sweat it. It may take you a long time to settle into something you like. Don't be afraid to go outside your comfort zone because you just might like it.

[–] Abrslam 2 points 1 year ago

My daughters don't watch much wrestling with me, but they really like Trinity and Jody Threat (we're an impact house).

[–] Abrslam 5 points 1 year ago

There's three ways to do a job. The right way, the wrong way, and the rail way. Also it was the great white north!

[–] Abrslam 3 points 1 year ago

OOOOOOOH CAAAAAANADAAAAAA!

[–] Abrslam 13 points 1 year ago

We would "file it". As in file it under "fuck it it's fine".

[–] Abrslam 128 points 1 year ago (14 children)

I worked for for the railroad. Nothing is fixed ever. I witnessed hundreds of code violations every day for years. Doesn't matter if a rail car or locomotive meets code as long as it "can travel" its good to go.

When an employee inspector finds a defective rail car management determines if it will get fixed. If the supervisor "feels" like "it's not that bad" then the rail car is "let go".

[–] Abrslam 1 points 1 year ago

Of course I know that. And I did die. Just mildly. WooooooOOOOOOOooooooo!

[–] Abrslam 20 points 1 year ago

I have been pleasantly surprised the last several days. I was a little disappointed with the content at first (though I did enjoy how it felt like the "old" internet), but now that the apps have rapidly improved (connect is great!), and I've started subscribing to some interesting communities I really love it. It's like a kinder gentler reddit.

[–] Abrslam 41 points 1 year ago

Both is the answer. You do look hot doing chores. Also chores done is a turn on. It's like oysters and chocolate, but your house is tidy and it's not gross.

[–] Abrslam 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

As a man who mildy electrocuted himself working on his own house yesterday I must say I'd rather be an influencer.

[–] Abrslam 19 points 1 year ago

I bought a little town house 12 years ago. I didn't really want to. My wife talked me into it. I was worried that I'd never pay it off. With the cost of housing now I couldn't possibly afford to buy. I have a house, and a nice nest egg for retirement one day. Thanks wife!

[–] Abrslam 3 points 1 year ago

Big guy hitting a littler guy?

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