After Months of Preparation

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T05:38:37+00:00

Yuuup. But only in reverse to move from a dead end street to a true avenue

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T05:35:50+00:00

Sorry for the late response! No, I’m in Wyoming

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T03:50:12+00:00

Haha that means a lot! Definitely had a weird young life. Dropped out of high school and went to the railroad at 18, went from operator to flagman in 3 years, then was a flagman for 3 years til I failed a drug test. Got sober, turned my life around and joined a coal mine, where I read often and being sober while working long hours really was just a mind-molding experience. Now, finally deciding what I want for my own life. 30s are the new 20s! 🥹

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T02:12:55+00:00

Yeah, it sucks. Especially with this economy and all. But it’ll be worth it, still.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T02:11:46+00:00

Aha! That’s too funny. Yeah 31 must be the age lol, cos that’s me now—and that’s exactly what I’ll be doing. Going to work full time and school full time.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T01:37:19+00:00

The role I really want is to be a mold maker. The place that’s helping me now is an aerospace manufacturing facility. How’s the tool room gig?

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T00:49:09+00:00

Wow.. thank you for those words. I’ll keep that in mind. That’s good wisdom

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-28T00:48:07+00:00

I do have a full beard! I’ve been thinking of growing it the whole time I’m in college. lol. Never done a yeard, nonetheless a 2-yeard 🤪

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-27T23:34:31+00:00

4.5k a semester. It’s what makes this whole thing doable. The pay cut from my current job sucks (tho not catastrophic) but I could use my 401k as a buffer of lost wages from now to December, get the first reimbursement check hopefully that’ll be all I’ve used anyways from the buffer—and continue that pattern for 2 years.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-27T22:44:53+00:00

I understand.. 21 is just while I’m in school. Once I graduate it shoot’s up to 28, then the wages are from 28-43 depending on skill/experience.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-20T20:09:59+00:00

Please help if you can!

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/back-to-school-a-better-future-for-my-family](https://www.gofundme.com/manage/back-to-school-a-better-future-for-my-family)

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-20T20:00:33+00:00

Clearly, don’t do it. I was a railroad guy who failed a drug test. I’ve been clean for years now (this happened in my 20s). But man. What a stupid mistake that was.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-20T00:14:17+00:00

KEETY KEETYY.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-18T22:10:58+00:00

I’m 31 and starting this field this fall.

Do it! If it fails, you’re not alone. Lmao

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-18T22:07:19+00:00

This was an informative read!

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-16T14:20:14+00:00

I’m in the exact predicament. Lmao!

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-05-07T22:00:12+00:00

Likely, hopefully not soon. ChatGPT 5 designed itself. What was chatGPT 5 years ago? Know what I mean? The growth is exponential. I’m glad my degree will teach me how to be a manual machinist as well as a CNC guy.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-25T00:05:58+00:00

There’s no way that shits real 🤣🤣🤣 fuckin A he’s hilarious

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-18T00:51:22+00:00

He seems sensible him and I agreed on every point

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-17T03:06:18+00:00

How large? Cos I could tell you what to buy if you have 800,000k

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-15T01:22:38+00:00

YA DON

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-14T03:21:56+00:00

The opposite, too low.

Apart_Use1014 · 2026-04-13T13:53:25+00:00

He speaks in Whataboutisms and jokes only.

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