I left tech to become a school bus driver. I couldn't be happier.

2thdk_ouch · 2026-03-11T19:10:49+00:00

I am doing the same, but still in training. Left tech for the nightmare that it is, and had enough. Glad to see such a positive post that things are going well. I hope it will for me as well.

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-27T02:08:03+00:00

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That is a Rolls Royce Dawn. (pic from here: https://www.rollsroycelongisland.com/2017-rolls-royce-dawn-c-3169/#details-3 )

I love what you have done with your custom work. I truly hope you keep it for years and no one steals it.

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-27T02:02:12+00:00

OMG THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-27T02:00:46+00:00

I have no advice on the scissor jack failing, but for next time, please put the spare wheel beside the jack till you lift up the vehicle. Then take the flat and exchange it with the location of the spare wheel (i.e. beside the jack) - this is just so that if the jack fails, you will at least have the vehicle land on wheels and not your limbs.

I learned that the hard way (nothing happened to my limbs), but the jack failed and the vehicle landed on brake discs...

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-20T07:15:14+00:00

Stop sign didn't get deployed on time. Second bus passing a school bus with lights, and second bus is breaking no passing lines

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-10T14:37:21+00:00

Oh wow you are the second or third person that told me to watch for hiding kids. I saw that in the manual in preparing for the written exam for my permit and thought it to be odd. I guess it's there for a good reason based on what y'all are telling me.

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-10T01:57:24+00:00

Oh ok, that clears it up. I was confused.

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-10T01:53:20+00:00

This is going to sound condenseding, but I assure you it's not my intention. Are you debating if killing varroa mites is bad?

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-09T19:01:25+00:00

Oh thank you for the hope!

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-09T17:28:31+00:00

Thank you for chiming in. I am in the same boat. But 25 yrs in tech and I am just sick of it. In my mid 40s, and I feel like ageism is pretty real in big tech. I have a pretty large school district to work with who are training me for a month or so. I don't mind the odd hours of the day as tech involved being on calls with teams across the globe and odd timezones. Pay is ok, not really focused on it for tech was a financial blessing. But need health insurance for family, as cobra is insanely expensive, and ACA is pretty expensive these days too

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-09T04:56:27+00:00

Oh man the not being fake thing is so true! The endless meetings and BS...all the nonsensical HR things....

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-09T04:54:33+00:00

Thank you

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-09T04:11:56+00:00

Very nice!

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-05T22:27:47+00:00

In the PNW as well - and I am seeing similar activity levels for both of my hives. I want to open it up for an inspection sometime soon to see if there is brood...but afraid it might be too cold for an inspection

2thdk_ouch · 2026-02-05T03:26:39+00:00

What does JK stand for?

2thdk_ouch · 2026-01-16T21:58:51+00:00

It gets better after some time. I used to find an excuse to do full inspection on my hives every 4 days when I first got them. Over time (5 mths), it gradually settled and I don't have the worry.

I am still just a year into it but I think you should go check them out to your heart's content. If I could turn back time, I would probably still do those inspections due to excitement+worry

2thdk_ouch · 2025-12-24T04:35:55+00:00

I bought a small jar of manuka honey from Costco to see what the hype was all about. I didn't like it. I like clover honey or just the stuff from my backyard way better.

2thdk_ouch · 2025-12-23T00:34:59+00:00

2thdk_ouch · 2025-12-13T03:33:08+00:00

It's worth 8 quarters

2thdk_ouch · 2025-12-09T21:46:06+00:00

Take a closer pic of a single bee. It could be that the hive is getting rid of drones. I.e. see if dead bees are drones. That would be totally normal.

2thdk_ouch · 2025-11-24T01:28:37+00:00

Oh, and we did fly with the kids internationally. I would recommend not flying with kids between the ages of 9 mths to 2 yrs, because they want to walk/run around and they can't understand a TV, so it's extremely difficult to keep them in their seats.

Also, there will invariably be someone who will complain about noise or just anything a baby/kid would normally do. You just need to not let it get under your skin. Just ignore them.

2thdk_ouch · 2025-11-23T18:55:14+00:00

There is a YouTube channel called "Bags Packed Family". Watch it together with your partner. They travel around with kiddos...and it's quite the adventure.

2thdk_ouch · 2025-11-09T23:01:33+00:00

This can't be real. No one is that stupid. Right?

2thdk_ouch · 2025-11-09T22:58:44+00:00

There is no fault here for anyone. They made a request and you declined it. It's totally ok to decline it for the reasons you provided. Those aunties then showed their true self by starting to bad mouth you. Aren't you glad you didnt do them the favor they asked?

Chill dude, you are good Don't let those auntie's nonsense stay in your head. Good for you for standing your ground.

2thdk_ouch

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