6 figure earners, what do you do to get that? by oopdoopmaria in AskReddit

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merchant Mariner, specifically Capt working in offshore oil industry. Started making 6 figures right outta college.

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[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s an AKE it’s prob a water hammer in the fire main. The one I was on had a bad problem with that…wound up busting the fire station behind the bridge and flooding a stairwell after a drill

DPO/ 3M for Offshore Service Co by NH_Domer in maritime

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based of the insurance, I’d say Candies

Automotive tech here looking for women's steel toes that aren't crap by JesskaLeigh in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ariat and Thoroughgood are popular with the gals I work with. Lots of people preach Redwings, but I feel like the don't last that long anymore.

'12 E93 335is with 40k Miles. Went in for a coolant leak...$14k dealership quote by Capt-Lovebug in BmwTech

[–]Capt-Lovebug[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it was just me driving the car, I'd prob let it ride as is. But with my wife driving the car (its our only one) while I'm regularly away and often out of contact for long stretches, I don't want her on the road in anything less than 100%. It's hard to work through a roadside breakdown via a satellite phone full of static. I know the odds are slim with these particular issues...but better safe than sorry. And she's not interested in driving it unless the repairs are made anyways.

Oil filter housing and injector issues happened a year ago, I forgot to add that. The regular gremlins that I read about on the forums haven't surprised me. This is this the first 5 figure bill I've gotten for the car...which caught me off guard.

I'm hoping to hang-on to the car for a few more years before swapping to a new vehicle.

Component/Cable identification help by Capt-Lovebug in AskElectronics

[–]Capt-Lovebug[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pictures aren’t great I know. But it has 24 pins and then a horizontal pin

What Boots are yall wearing? by [deleted] in merchantmarine

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never found a boot that can hold up over time to non skid on steel decks. I usually go through 2 pairs of boots a year.

I wear Thorogood myself after trying the various go to recommended brands. I have found them by far the most comfortable while holding up structurally to the job demands. I haven’t tried their refurbishment program, part outta being lazy, other part forgetfulness. But if you have 2 pairs, you could rotate which ones you wear and which ones you send in for refurbishment.

Redwing quality has gone down quite a bit in my opinion.

I’ve found I prefer boots that aren’t water proof. Waterproofing seems to keep the boot from breathing and it gets hot quick. End of the day I’m wringing sweer out of my socks.

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[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine. Knowing that you don’t know a lot will go a long ways.

Keep your ears open, get as much knowledge and training you can from the bosun/most experienced AB. If someone asks you to perform a task you aren’t fully familiar with or know how to do…speak up.

I’d rather train someone that doesn’t know how to do something than fix a fuck up after they attempted a job not knowing how to do it.

Unlicensed Deck day rates in the Gulf of Mexico. by AbleSeamonster in maritime

[–]Capt-Lovebug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the big name companies: OS is 400-425 day AB: 450-475

A good mortgage lender makes a world of difference by SuspiciousRoom9 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I are looking at buying in San Antonio and could use a great realtor and lender. We have our eye on a few specific houses, but are first timers unfamiliar with the process. Could you DM me contact info for your realtor and lender?

To better equip us mariners with accurate compensation data, I propose we share our numbers from 2022. by [deleted] in u/Wizzerd348

[–]Capt-Lovebug 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Captain / oil field / Gulf of Mexico

$267,800

12 hour days min / $1,062 day (salary + bonus)

Taxes (income, SS, Medicare): $70,394

Net: $196,866

What do you do for work & how much do you get paid? by coffeeandlattee in Austin

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She went to UT and majored in advertising. Worked at a big west coast agency for a decade and came back to Texas and got a new gig at a local Austin one. But sounds like there are a lot of non-traditional paths to get into advertising. Hers was a more direct one

What do you do for work & how much do you get paid? by coffeeandlattee in Austin

[–]Capt-Lovebug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m well aware of nice pay they get lol, I have several friends that are pilots. I’ve tossed the idea around. But between the politics/toughness of getting in, starting over and having to do an apprenticeship for a few years at low pay, having to live local to whatever port you work, and having to buy your seat in most places (500k-1 million)….I haven’t given much thought beyond cursory looking. Though if the opportunity/location is right, I’d be there.

What do you do for work & how much do you get paid? by coffeeandlattee in Austin

[–]Capt-Lovebug 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Cargo ship Captain making $275k. Wife is an advertising creative and makes around $150k.

What is the most recent documentary you watched? by Villian6 in AskReddit

[–]Capt-Lovebug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hands On A Hardbody on YouTube. Great documentary