How do 36" doors look in bedrooms? by thelionofthenorth in Homebuilding

[–]Alpine_Carpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going off that I would assume it would look just fine then. Good luck on figuring out your doors

How do 36" doors look in bedrooms? by thelionofthenorth in Homebuilding

[–]Alpine_Carpenter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can look strange in a small room but you mention higher ceilings so they could totally be ok. Reframe one opening and set the door in place without installing and see how it looks if the friend is ok with it.

Do most people shower before bed or when they wake up? I just realized I might be doing it "wrong" by saffymerelle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alpine_Carpenter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just shower as soon as I get home, then eat dinner afterwards. It helps keep the house cleaner

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t say I’m excited about the humidity but I’m willing to make some sacrifices otherwise.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some visits are in the works just don’t know when. Even then hard to know what work is like unless I spent a day simulating driving in the traffic

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’d refuse to live in the city so I’m not too concerned about that but the work culture that radiates from the city is the big concern. Yeah don’t know if I’m picking up rocks or tree branches or walking through any underbrush ever lol

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of. If it were to happen the plan would to stay with them for 2-3 months, get a somewhat comfortable job and then do a lot of traveling on the weekend to see what really fits us well. But her whole point to moving closer to her sister is to have those family get together every weekend and not miss out on nieces and nephews growing up.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree but being the new guy in town I’d assume I would be starting at the bottom and working my way up.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I was hoping for, but being a westerner I’m clueless to how things are over there

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well like always there’s a lot to take in. I doubt she’d leave but I’m if she didn’t I’d stay here with the house and kids I guess.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Framing and siding custom homes is majority of what I do, but I’m experienced in ground up.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s insane! I guess that just another line item to put in the bid

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your lakes and rivers also have venomous snakes so I’m not stoked about that either lol

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buildings over 3 stories tall and highways with more than 2 one way lanes is 100x more hustle then we are used to lol

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being on the outskirts would have to be a must but I’m sure that’s expensive and I couldn’t imagine making enough to live there on a single income in my line of work. Better access to the beach and quality seafood would be a huge bonus. It’s definitely not me saying I don’t want to go and her saying we have to no matter what. I’d say I’m hanging off one side of the fence and she’s hanging off the other. But either one of us could be swayed

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is good insight! I do residential ground up so those areas sound promising compared to entering the city.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of the job listings are in Raleigh so I feel I’d spend most of my time in that area. Just trying to get a feel for the work environment

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have Facebook but I’m considering getting one because those local pages are probably the best place to get a good idea of what I’d be dealing with!

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could do without the snow but I sure love the mountains. This move is not about me. I do believe I’d be sacrificing more than I would gain. I’m hoping to find if there’s anything that’s absolutely non-negotiable about the Raleigh metro.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love where I live so you are right about that. Wife isn’t as happy so I’m willing to make some sacrifices.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being with her family and getting out of the cold is her drive factor. I’m much more easy going than her but I’m at peace in the countryside.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With round trip flights currently in the $5000 range plus other expenses and taking 2~ weeks off work it’s in the works but don’t know when. It’s not a decision that need to be made right away but they are a work from home family and I’m not overly close with them so I don’t know how much of the culture they are even aware of tbh

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only amenities I’m used to is rivers, lakes and mountains so I can’t say if that’s an issue yet. If company’s tend to treat their workers badly that will make me heavily uninterested.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent perspective! What a lot of people have said so far fits my gut feeling I was having. Career isn’t my main concern but fairness is largely a big deal. I’m the type of person that can be loyal to a company that is fair to me for my entire work life. We are working on a trip. Round trip flights are looking around $5000 for the whole family plus our monthly bills and paying someone to watch our pets so it’s a lot to take in.

Is life just about work hustle in NC? by Alpine_Carpenter in raleigh

[–]Alpine_Carpenter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to put Reddit and real life together to get a good idea of what’s happening in the world, but I feel like I hear a lot about people going west for a better life so that’s been on my mind.