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[straight fucking edge]

I am a cnc machinist in a prototype shop

[creaturefiend420]

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Work as a line cook until i finish up university, one of the better paying jobs i could work considering i can only work evening/night shifts plus it’s a super chill owner and im basically my own boss when im there

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I did lots of restaurant stuff before I graduated. It can be really good experience. Especially if you get into inventory management (put some spin to make it sound better - fifo, explaining the method for determining when an order needs to be made, monitoring for spoiled goods, etc.)

yeah i was a kitchen manager before but decided to go back to school so just been working evenings a couple days a week, i like cooking but hate the pay lmfao

[HugeBodBoyle]

I have three interviews today for the position I applied for. I guess I passed the technical screening, so that's good.

It's funny because I got called last night and was up until 1am troubleshooting this team's configuration on something that we kinda support but really it's theirs to own...we just do it to be nice. So I can mention that in one of the sessions today.

[MichaelJacksonsGhost]

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Work as a line cook until i finish up university, one of the better paying jobs i could work considering i can only work evening/night shifts plus it’s a super chill owner and im basically my own boss when im there

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I did lots of restaurant stuff before I graduated. It can be really good experience. Especially if you get into inventory management (put some spin to make it sound better - fifo, explaining the method for determining when an order needs to be made, monitoring for spoiled goods, etc.)

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yeah i was a kitchen manager before but decided to go back to school so just been working evenings a couple days a week, i like cooking but hate the pay lmfao

I worked this one kitchen gig while I was living at the beach a couple of summers ago. The head chef was a very cool guy and we could smoke weed in the walk-in, which was a huge perk of the job. But the manager was just the worst, and when one of my coworkers lost one of my checks in his car as he was delivering it to me, she refused to write a new one, citing “tax complications.” So I called the department of labor, figured my shit out and threatened her with a report. The lady was furious , and when I finally got my check she had deducted 55 dollars as an “inconvience fee.” I left a copy of the Communist Manifesto in her mailbox and never went back. Didn’t even bother to get my last check because it wasn’t even about the money. In other words, restaurants are sweet until you get dicked.

[arrbee]

im looking to leave the job at the skateshop ive worked at for 10 years- east coast slappers holler at your boy for work!

What part of the East Coast?

[50mm]

About to work some overtime. I fucking hate being at my job but never work overtime. Just started a couple weeks ago. How it works is you don’t get paid time and a half until you have done 40 hours of overtime. That 40 hours goes into a bank and you can actually use it for vacation. So you get paid regular hourly and then you can use that bank as vacation time. But you have to build it back up to 40 hours again for any additional overtime to be paid time and a half.

Kinda sucks kinda good. I’ve worked here 8 years and never built up 40 hours because fuck slaving at a job. But I’m gonna do it over these next couple months to help with bills and Christmas.

[fakie nollie]

Can’t remember if I’ve already replied in this thread. Work for a tech company in DTLA. Job revolves around audio production (bands or podcasts), video production, event production and live streaming. Work from home 2-3 days a week, travel between NY and EU 1 week out of the month.

I’d really like to get into video journalism or documentaries in the future.

[Coastal Fever]

Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

[GardenSkater77]

Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

My brother in law and his wife were a team doing this but they make more money buying homes in foreclosure, renovating and renting or selling.

If you go the solar route make sure you are the closer. Do not go door to door or work the phones. Those jobs earn min wage with commission potential.

How about home inspection or appraisal? Housing market is hot and there are a lot of services in that industry. My one friend does estimating for industrial flooring and he makes decent money. Good luck.

[Coastal Fever]

Thanks for the info!  Definitely not looking to do door to door or outbound sales calls, just know there’s people around here who will go into houses and tell you all the ways you can improve energy efficiency, then hook you up with technicians to do the work.

Inspection, appraisal and estimating all sound like solid choices too.  Just seem more complicated to get into.  We have government programs and testing here to become a certified EA, just starting to do research now.

[GardenSkater77]

My friend is a teacher and his brother is a realtor in Jersey City. He is telling his brother to either do appraisals in the summer or full time. He would definitely make more money than teaching and you learn on the job. They are short these individuals because most people want to be realtors in hopes of big money but all the other ancillary jobs in the industry (like title officer) are much more stable. If you have a construction background you would fit into being a certified AE. Starting salary is $20-$25 an hour during training but that should only be a six month to a year program.

https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/real-estate-appraiser

[hot take]

Im a giggalo. Prolly fucked ur girl in ocean city MD.

[Mouth]

Good one.

[Boog]

I manage a pizza restaurant. It's not too bad. I work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm so it's not too busy. I'm actually at work as I type this.

[hot take]

Good one.

Giving off real heavy "my wife left me" vibes just saying

[somefucker]

I design/create labels for disinfectants and ppe for a pharmaceutical company. Very boring, but steady, easy-ish work. I work 7-3 which gives me time to skate. I lurk between projects at work.

[matty_c]

Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

Bro just work for yourself or work on contract for bigger companies
Construction is sick we eating over here

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All countries probably different but domestic is for fuckwits IMO just do commercial bro you’re not gonna make any money fucking around in some pensioners bathroom and all the other trades on those jobs are usually losers just do commercial bro

[Fhk]

It is crazy in Maine/NH everywhere I look there are still well established restaurants closing because they can't find help. A lot of places I see are going to just doing takeout with limited menus, leaving 50 or more tables empty. Trucking/construction companies are also desperate for help. Even a local ski mountain is hiring for pretty much every available position from janitor to management. A lot of people I know who's businesses rely on tourism are suffering because the good help they do have are being extremely overworked and treated like shit by their patrons.

[Coastal Fever]

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Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

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Bro just work for yourself or work on contract for bigger companies
Construction is sick we eating over here

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All countries probably different but domestic is for fuckwits IMO just do commercial bro you’re not gonna make any money fucking around in some pensioners bathroom and all the other trades on those jobs are usually losers just do commercial bro

I actually do commercial work haha.  Installing random shit in schools, hospitals, offices, etc.  The company I work for supplies all tools and materials, van and gas card, pays for travel to and from job sites... honestly the costs of going on contract would financially cripple me for awhile, and my hourly income would barely be higher after taxes/insurance, etc.  I’d also have to work a lot harder probably. 

Like most people, I just want an easier job that pays more.  But looking at job ads and current wages often reminds me that I’m pretty lucky to have the gig I do.

[GardenSkater77]

My wife makes $675 in unemployment for the last 15 months. Plus every now and again the Federal government sends us checks. Why would someone want to go back to work when you receive money for not working?

The government needs to tighten up unemployment and probably should have before this summer.

For a mom it makes sense to back away from the work force and take care of your own kids instead of paying $1K per month per child for daycare.

There are so many issues in the economy right now it is hard to know where we are going and that is scary.

[Fhk]

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It is crazy in Maine/NH everywhere I look there are still well established restaurants closing because they can't find help. A lot of places I see are going to just doing takeout with limited menus, leaving 50 or more tables empty. Trucking/construction companies are also desperate for help. Even a local ski mountain is hiring for pretty much every available position from janitor to management. A lot of people I know who's businesses rely on tourism are suffering because the good help they do have are being extremely overworked and treated like shit by their patrons.

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I think it's more rural where you live than me, jobs that  kids would probably work like grocery stores, gas stations, coffee joints, etc where we grew up, are probably like 75% staffed by people 25 and up. I guess it's a common theme because when I was back in the 508 last spring, I kind of saw that as well.

What's the real estate situation looking like up there right now? coming down at all?

Are real estate prices dropping yet up there?

Real estate hasn't really budged much yet, which is fucking crazy to me. There are "camps" that literally should be demolished going for 150-200k. I have received multiple offers for my house that are 3 times what I payed for it..and it's not even for sale. When it goes down I do expect you to move here though homey..so I will keep you up to date 

[Loki700]

I’m a mechanical engineer, moved back into the engine powered industry from aerospace, and I’m liking it more.

[RichardBarkley]

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Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

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Bro just work for yourself or work on contract for bigger companies
Construction is sick we eating over here

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All countries probably different but domestic is for fuckwits IMO just do commercial bro you’re not gonna make any money fucking around in some pensioners bathroom and all the other trades on those jobs are usually losers just do commercial bro

I worked construction in Oz

You cunts don't know how good you have it. The pay is amazing over there. And let's be honest you don't work that hard.

I'm back in my home country on a pittance pov wage breaking my fucking back.

I'd love to be back on the roofs in Darwin

[sketchyrider]

currently a tech support agent. pay isn't great but its enough to keep me alive. working from home is easy and keeps costs down.

definitely ready to move on to something better in the IT field but i think i will need some certs. friend recommended microsoft stuff, will be checking that out soon. would love to hear any advice from slap pals in the field.

[matty_c]

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Any energy advisors in the house?  From what I’ve heard it’s due to be a very in demand, good paying job.  Can’t keep scraping by doing back breaking construction my whole life, so I’m trying to explore career change options that don’t involve full time schooling.

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Bro just work for yourself or work on contract for bigger companies
Construction is sick we eating over here

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All countries probably different but domestic is for fuckwits IMO just do commercial bro you’re not gonna make any money fucking around in some pensioners bathroom and all the other trades on those jobs are usually losers just do commercial bro

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I worked construction in Oz

You cunts don't know how good you have it. The pay is amazing over there. And let's be honest you don't work that hard.

I'm back in my home country on a pittance pov wage breaking my fucking back.

I'd love to be back on the roofs in Darwin

Ah everyone cops some shit days but yeah try to have a good time for sure
I fuck around on Instagram most days haha

How good is darwin mate, the sunsets are unreal there

[GauchoAmigo]

Has anyone ever taken career counseling and recommend it? I've only had one job my entire adult life and in the past year I've become very disillusioned with it. It's a very specialized field with a very specialized degree (audio engineering) so I think I would have to go back to school, which I'm fine with, but I'm having troubles trying to figure out what else I can see myself doing 

[boi-cuzudo]

Has anyone ever taken career counseling and recommend it? I've only had one job my entire adult life and in the past year I've become very disillusioned with it. It's a very specialized field with a very specialized degree (audio engineering) so I think I would have to go back to school, which I'm fine with, but I'm having troubles trying to figure out what else I can see myself doing 

Lots companies are hiring, if you have good English and good Logic you are basically hired  (looks like you got it perfect) some of those companies will pay for your education (accounting, finance, programming, whatever)...
Just my 2cents

Edit: Wanted to add that I think it's smart to first work in the field of your choice to see if you will like it, before investing money on education...

[GauchoAmigo]

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Has anyone ever taken career counseling and recommend it? I've only had one job my entire adult life and in the past year I've become very disillusioned with it. It's a very specialized field with a very specialized degree (audio engineering) so I think I would have to go back to school, which I'm fine with, but I'm having troubles trying to figure out what else I can see myself doing 

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Lots companies are hiring, if you have good English and good Logic you are basically hired  (looks like you got it perfect) some of those companies will pay for your education (accounting, finance, programming, whatever)...
Just my 2cents

Edit: Wanted to add that I think it's smart to first work in the field of your choice to see if you will like it, before investing money on education...

I see you have good intentions, but do you live in a country where English isn't the native language? I'm in Canada.

[Lenny the Fatface]

UX designer for a huge company everyone has heard of and seen on TV, I work mostly on their mobile apps.

When my kids start elementary school I plan on taking the leap and become a freelance designer and brand consultant. With some success I might open an agency.

The pandemic taught me that I can totally work from home, and I skate and play tennis all the time now.

[Rockin Robbin]

UX designer for a huge company everyone has heard of and seen on TV, I work mostly on their mobile apps.

When my kids start elementary school I plan on taking the leap and become a freelance designer and brand consultant. With some success I might open an agency.

The pandemic taught me that I can totally work from home, and I skate and play tennis all the time now.

We should all start a SLAP pals ad agency. I'm an ACD at a big agency and can't wait to go freelance or start my own thing with friends.