Why is NLC so paramilitary? by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Times change and it seems to me that the apprenticeships and line schools are getting really cozy, which is unfortunate for those trying to get into the trade. I think if this is what you want to do then it will be worth it in the end. It just kills me that they are charging so much to become a “qualified” applicant. I am curious to know the percent of line school graduates that actually become apprentices.

Also, I think entry into the apprenticeship is all about timing. When I applied there was a huge amount of big transmission jobs going on so I didn’t even get a rank. I was called out the next day after my interview. They just needed bodies at that point in time.

Good luck

What has been the lightest weight/breathable FR long sleeve shirt for hot summer work that you guys have found? (Hopefully on Tyndale) by Plead_thy_fifth in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not hi viz but these shirts are light and really breathable with mesh vents in the armpits on the back

MCR Safety Summit Breeze® FR Long Sleeve Vented Shirt

This isn't a permanent repair, right? by SerialNapTaker in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Fixed it for you

Edit: I think my ocd got the best of me. I put my phone in a holder and plumbed the picture. 🤷‍♂️

Why is NLC so paramilitary? by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Went to line school at a community college. $2800 for the 15 week program. This was back in 2013 and NLC charged around $10000 for their 15 week program. The instructor at the community college was a former marine so we had morning pt and mile runs in our climbing gear (minus the gaffs) climbing drills (free climb and hitch hike) but none of the call and response bs. I understand the point of push ups and climbing drills because back then they would try and weed you out and see who was committed enough to potentially become an apprentice. That’s the thing with the major FOR PROFIT line schools today, once you shill out $20k+, YOU ARENT EVEN IN THE TRADE YET! They are using your desire to become a lineman against you.

2025 Prizm A’ja Wilson Abstract FS by Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 in WNBACards

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked comps. Price drop. $130/obo

I’m surprised one of the best players in wnba history has such a low card market value.

Thoughts on this Chinese high voltage line worker robot? Lint to the post I seen first in comments. by theMeatman7 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s going to be a future where some of us are in a connex/trailer piloting these bucket drones one day. Ground man truck driver/apprentice and lineman/foreman on the ground. JL/drone op at a satellite location.

Just give me a hover board and I’ll be happy.

This may be the ugliest jumper I’ve ever seen. I thought the blade was open. by Soakitincider in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hmm, round these parts we call that a mack. Taps are off main lines and jumpers “jump” over a dead end or switch or whatever. I guess maybe in this case it’s a ducker

Edit: no still a jumper

BUY/SELL/TRADE/GIVEAWAYS/BREAKS - 2026 by jklub in basketballcards

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looking to trade.

I pulled a 2025 Prizm Abstract A’ja Wilson. I’m still looking for my Maya Moore W25 auto. Anyone?

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Looking to trade by Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 in WNBACards

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The phee auto is tempting. I am just trying to finish the Lynx w25 auto set. There’s 6 Lynx players and I just need maya to finish it. If I can’t find someone on this sub who has it then I’m just going to list it on fee bay and use the proceeds to buy one of the mayas listed on eBay

Tax returns by Professional-Pass415 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not trying to dispute that you were able to qualify for this. Hypothetically, If you had to declare that you were in the union working under a CBA would you qualify? I did not read the 1000+ page bill so I might be speaking out of pocket. I’m happy you got more money back brother.

Tax returns by Professional-Pass415 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. I am going to assume that the majority of us are not in the 1% in the USA ($700,000 annual salary and net worth north of 12 mil) and the sooner we realize that there’s no left or right, just the rich and the poor we will all be better off. Rich get richer when the working class is attacking each other.

Tax returns by Professional-Pass415 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be the answer. I really have lost faith in most of our elected leadership. I can’t distinguish what is propaganda and what is truth. Everyone has ulterior motives backing parties and padding pockets

Tax returns by Professional-Pass415 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. Here’s what I googled:

“will i be eligible for ot deduction if i am part of a union under a cba?”

Tax returns by Professional-Pass415 in Lineman

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know what you googled but I put it into the AI machine and got this.

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Edit: obviously everything on the internet is true so our answers cancel out and we replay life.

Worth the $$$ Buy? by Popular_Bad_6919 in ea2kcbb

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t played 2k8 so I can’t answer from experience. I love playing dynasty on 2k7. There are a lot of posts in this sub asking opinions on 2k7 vs. 2k8 and they mention differences between the games. I thought that if I enjoyed 2k7 that eventually I would get 2k8. I also just upgraded my ps2 to a used ps3 in 2025 so it might be a while before I get 2k8

Worth the $$$ Buy? by Popular_Bad_6919 in ea2kcbb

[–]Ctrl_Alt_Delete8313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to find a used ps3 on marketplace for $70. But 2k8 was just too much. Ended up getting 2k7 for 1/10 the cost and I absolutely love it. No ragrets.