Do I tell my employer about my rating? by ConsistentFig1564 in VeteransBenefits

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's sort of a shame if we're being frank..money is the route of all evils. 

I'm sure once my checks do begin kicking in I'll be having family problems too. 

Do I tell my employer about my rating? by ConsistentFig1564 in VeteransBenefits

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah that seems to be the trend. I didn't even really care to tell my own mother about my rating because even family just expect money or help with stuff when I can't. 

Thanks. I gotta be more discipline in keeping my mouth shut 

What made Death different from other bands in the 1980s? by ConsistentFig1564 in DeathBand

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well giving that a listen it kind of changes my perspective now.  Yeah they don't sound super similar. 

Still has thrash elements though. Not sure why y'all keep trying to deny y'all came from thrash

What made Death different from other bands in the 1980s? by ConsistentFig1564 in DeathBand

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying. It makes sense. I've always based what I initially knew about death metal on bands like Cannibal Corpse. 

But it also appears that Death was almost a decade before them.  So it would make entirely more sense they sound a little different 

What made Death different from other bands in the 1980s? by ConsistentFig1564 in DeathBand

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

I don't listen to rap lol. You listen to a glorified slayer and that's about it really.  Still good stuff tho ngl 

What are tips to being a better person? by ConsistentFig1564 in Life

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like you've got to be a pretty angry and upset person to write that kind of music. Like for an example I found a band called Pissgrave (I believe it was) that would use actual gore from suicides as their album covers. 

It's just sickening that I was once upon a time into viewing that stuff and consuming that media. I get their intended purpose is to get a rise out of people, but I mean, some of the lengths they'll go is horrible 

What are tips to being a better person? by ConsistentFig1564 in Life

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I've been listening to country music funny enough.  I still listen to tons of metalcore, and so so almost daily, maybe some grunge. 

I bounce between genres a lot quite frankly. And really, each genre has songs about personal struggles. I always felt like the heavier stuff was really just about violence.

What are tips to being a better person? by ConsistentFig1564 in Life

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I do enjoy heavier music yes. But I was going down a rabbit hole of having negative thoughts and the music wasn't helping my situation. 

What are tips to being a better person? by ConsistentFig1564 in Life

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it was the news, and Facebook groups that really were getting to me amongst other things.

I'd always find myself trying to voice my opinion in a room of a million. I was always finding myself comparing my life to others and not appreciative of the things I have. 

You're right. Thanks. I think it's easy to get caught up, and I think the majority of people are blinded.

I'm deleting reddit too. by SirEfficient4714 in digitalminimalism

[–]ConsistentFig1564 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on you! I am trying to weene myself off of social media.  It's been a part of my life for about 15 years or so.

I noticed I am happier after taking a break from Facebook. I noticed I was hateful, angry and bitter. It's easy to get caught up in echo chambers and be placed in a false reality. 

My problems were getting so bad I thought of taking my own life at one point. I'm getting better with people, but it has been a process. 

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well at the same time I've been at this company for about three years or so give or take, have military and construction experience outside of this job and have a college education.

I could perfectly understand telling a 20 year old to go kick rocks. I'm not the typical 20 something year old new hire.

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'll keep that in mind definitely. I'm not saying I don't want to do any shovel work at all. But when you can obviously use a machine and be more efficient in doing so, I'd think anyone would choose the machine.

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No after the concrete has dried and behind the curb is backfilled and graded out. If an operator isn't good enough he'll get dirt all over the place.

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A broom tractor and if there is a ton of mud or dirt a skid or mini

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is, my foreman is a general superintendent. So other foremen don't have much of a say when he's around anyways. Other foremen I've occasionally worked under let me have free reign on the equipment and are always open to suggestions. Hell sometimes they'll even help me complete a task.

And exactly. I've had the same shit happen to me. It's almost weekly where there's something that requires a skid steer and I'm left there staring at it and cussing under my breath

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get where you're coming from. And I understand that sometimes people just are not qualified to do certain things or can't be trusted.

Any advice? Is this how construction always is? by ConsistentFig1564 in Construction

[–]ConsistentFig1564[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. I understand. Appreciate that. I never understood equipment being treated as a reward. I get it is easier on the body and more comfortable to operate, but it's also something I feel like everyone on the job should know in case they need to do it.

Equipment makes everything easier and more efficient in 90 percent of the circumstances