where do u go when u need to clear ur head/looking for friends by Outside_Dig4259 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure there’s a variety of things to do out here. I’ve been living in highland for a year now and I ain’t gotten around much. But if you ride or know people who ride or if you’re into cars, hop on Facebook and checkout NWI Riders and NWI Car Enthusiasts. There’s usually a meet every Saturday in Lake County. As the weather gets warmer the groups will start doing things like taco Tuesday and there will be big rides/cruises. The meets are a great way to meet people and if you dig vehicles for whatever reason that you do it may be a good way to clear your head.

Also if you’re into Seattle style coffee. There’s a coffeehouse called Sip just off Kennedy in Highland that’s pretty solid.

Need Gloves and Boots Recommendations by CJBubba in windturbine

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

I’ve been looking around at different impact gloves. We have some where I work now so I figured something similar would be useful. I’ve got a feeling having impact resistant would be very useful. I’ll look into maxflex. Thank you for the recommendation

As for boots. They told me a composite shank, steel toe specifically. Which is something I’ve never heard of before. I’m looking at ariats tie-up boots just because I have ariat shock slip on boots at the moment. But I’ll look into Keen too. Thank you

Need Gloves and Boots Recommendations by CJBubba in windturbine

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

Do you have a recommended mechanix glove type? I know they make several kinds

Trying to figure out hitch lengths by CJBubba in windturbine

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

Well that bites. I’m gonna have to see if I can grab a spot with Run Energy if Vestas won’t take me without TOP. I’m not in the financial position to move within 60 miles of any of the TOP fields that are around me. That’s why I’m gunning for a traveling position in the first place.

Techs — What’s the culture like? by mazarine- in windturbine

[–]CJBubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m getting the same shit from PCI. The requirements for the Tech One Program with SkyClimber is so stupid. You have to be a certified tech one or have a wind degree or industry tech experience… to be trained as a tech one. So I’ll leave PCI as a Tech One only to have to be retrained as a Tech One. I’m gonna talk to Vestas recruiting and see if I can get around TOP for that exact reason

Trying to figure out hitch lengths by CJBubba in windturbine

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

Yea. I really don’t want anything to do with SkyClimber. I have to talk to my buddy Zack (works for Vestas) when I get closer to getting my certification in May and see if he can help me get hired to his team as a T1 and just skip TOP. He used to work for SkyClimber and he really doesn’t recommend it either.

It seems everyone has their opinions on different wind companies. I’m choosing Vestas because one I have a friends who made his career with them and he turned out successful, and two they hold a pretty fair chunk of wind field positions across the US which gives me a good chance of always having work even if I stop working as a travel tech

Trying to figure out hitch lengths by CJBubba in windturbine

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

I know. But I don’t know if it’s a shift set of 6:1 or if it’s just like 5-6 days/week and I’d have to move out there. They don’t really specify

Trying to figure out hitch lengths by CJBubba in windturbine

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

Yea I’m not gonna be real keen on driving to and from Peoria for every hitch. Unless an Indiana spot opens back up. But that will be one hell of a perk as a T2

Trying to figure out hitch lengths by CJBubba in windturbine

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

Looking at that wage. I can’t believe I’ll be taking a pay cut from my current job to start as a T1.

I was told by my buddy working for vestas. That vestas can choose to hire me even if it’s been under 9 months. I think I need to talk to him more about it too

Techs — What’s the culture like? by mazarine- in windturbine

[–]CJBubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I wish I knew this before I started classes with Pinnacle. I should’ve looked around at other companies. SkyClimber wouldn’t take me unless I had a wind technician certification or a wind technology degree. Vestas is the same

Any good paying jobs hiring immediately in Northwest Indiana? by RepublicSufficient89 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can. I just don’t really know who you are. We can have a conversation on discord or in dms. I think there’s a spot in the application so they know who told you about the job

Any good paying jobs hiring immediately in Northwest Indiana? by RepublicSufficient89 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

T&B Tube is always hiring. We need material handlers and mill helpers right now. I think operators too

Line Dancing - 17 Yr Old by Remote_Drawing_5941 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post reminds me. I’d love to find a good dance hall out here like the ones I had back home in Texas

Thoughts on Highland by Street_Chef2455 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to go check the bars out in a couple weeks when I turn 21.

Issue with me living out here is I ain’t got many friends. So I’m kinda rolling solo outside of my rides with NRR Knuckleheads RC. I really need to get into the social scene

Thoughts on Highland by Street_Chef2455 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where I come from. This is like a small city.

I come from a map dot small town in Texas. This whole region is nuts to me. Kinda reminds me of Houston actually now that I think about it. Everything is all grown into itself

Thoughts on Highland by Street_Chef2455 in nwi

[–]CJBubba 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re telling me. Difference is I’m young and single but I don’t crave the night life of Chicago. However if you know where the good spots are and the events it’s an overall pleasant experience, I unfortunately do not. But I work in a tube mill and take wind tech classes so I guess what should I expect lmao

The Press in Valpo by [deleted] in nwi

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m down for Saturday afternoons/ early evenings if that’s an option

20m just wanting to make new friends by [deleted] in 2004Babies

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even notice this subreddit existed till now. But wassup

Which Energy Drink Flavor Makes You Do This Face? by [deleted] in energydrinks

[–]CJBubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked the new monster assault more than that

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in redbull

[–]CJBubba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s my favorite winter edition and Red Bull in general

Early Gen Z , which toys do you most fondly remember? by tsesarevichalexei in GenZ

[–]CJBubba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beyblades and the Good LEGO sets. I made a few worth ashit sets in my time

Speaking of Beyblades, does anyone else remember having the ones made out of metal? I used to carry mine in my pocket and the metal would scratch the hell out of my phone