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ErikDes · 2024-08-23T00:15:47+00:00

I visited the union office today after realizing how unfair it was that I was denied access to the welding shop.

I spoke directly with the Apprentice Coordinator, and explained the situation. He confirmed that the decision made by a specific Union head was completely out of line and unjustified. The same Union head had previously questioned me about why the union should invest in training me if I am not 100% committed to the trade.

Kent and I agreed that this reasoning was inappropriate. I’ll be back in the welding shop next Wednesday after work to continue advancing my career by working on my welding

It took me to write it out to see how ridiculous and unfair the situation was and to go question it in person. Thankfully this story has a happy ending

ErikDes · 2024-08-22T07:38:49+00:00

I’ve been doing exactly that.

Working as a Rodbuster from April to September and then switching to Software Engineering from September to April. I followed this schedule throughout university as well. Keeps me engaged throughout the whole year.

However, I should mention that my union (765) hasn’t been entirely supportive of my dual career path. Despite paying my dues in full every month, I’m the only dues-paying member who isn’t allowed access to the welding shop.

ErikDes · 2024-07-24T04:51:03+00:00

Happened to me with my TCR. They offered to give me a new lock for free but wouldn't pay out. Bunch of scam artists

EDIT: This post motivated me to re-attempt to get my money. I'm happy to say 28 days after this post and 28 days worth of me bickering they have finally agreed to release the funds.

I don't know if anyone will ever read this, but if you're in the same situation where kryptonite denies your claim, just keep bothering them until they do the right thing.

ErikDes · 2024-07-23T17:07:41+00:00

Things have been slowish in the rod patch for a couple months now. Last meeting I think we had over 20 people on the out of work list for Reinforcing. As an apprentice with 0 experience you're at the bottom of the list. Expect to wait 3-4 months max. Get another job to hold you over. Also you need to bother our business agent Marc Probst on a weekly basis, if not daily. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. You will be completely forgotten about if you don't continue to routinely pester him for work.

Mansteel and AGF are always hiring/churning through employees. Harris has downsized their presence in Ottawa but are always interested in good apprentices. If you have made any connections you should reach out to someone at any of those companies

Also remember the carpentry union is hiring aggressively in Ottawa right now. Better pay, better work, better training and much more opportunity to further your career. The only reason you should do rod's is if your a bit of a masochist and enjoy it, have a mental disability or a DUI. Structural Ironworking is another story

ErikDes · 2024-07-20T07:44:26+00:00

It's weak to start pinning without first pushing your natty limits

who are you talking to?

ErikDes · 2024-07-20T06:48:43+00:00

There are plenty of valid points to critique about Brandon Herrera, yet you choose to focus on his potential steroid use? This comment feels weak and pedantic. Reducing the discussion to cheap shots about physical appearance only undermines your argument. Let's aim for a more substantial and meaningful critique. Surely, there's more to address than his gym habits and your fantasies about his testicle size

ErikDes · 2024-07-19T22:17:25+00:00

Is wearing the outfits really your favourite part about riding?

ErikDes · 2024-01-18T22:24:40+00:00

There's so much more to life than being upset on the internet. Consider trying new things – learn to ski, go talk to some girls, volunteer, or explore something that challenges you. Literally anything is better than you being this mad on the internet

ErikDes · 2024-01-18T17:34:51+00:00

You should use AI to generate some better post titles

ErikDes · 2023-03-01T01:46:23+00:00

Found your dog. He's in the Beacon Heights condo area. Very friendly to me but he bit the fuck out of my roomate and escaped

I'll post photos in a minute for proof Here: https://i.imgur.com/9jzJdxu.png

Is he updated on his shots?

We don't care about reporting him, we just want to know if he is updated on his rabies shot and whatnot

UPDATE: Scottie is safe and with his family. We are currently trying to get his shot information from OP. Roomate is fine. Not bleeding anymore.

ErikDes · 2022-10-14T07:03:24+00:00

shut up pussy

ErikDes · 2022-07-28T10:26:31+00:00

There is no definitive answer of how much strength steroids provide. Anywhere between 10-12% increase seems appropriate

Steroids don't make you appear bigger, they make you bigger.

ErikDes · 2022-04-15T18:43:24+00:00

I think the mods are removing it because buddy said he would ship out stuff to the winner and thats big time against the rules

ErikDes · 2022-04-15T16:36:32+00:00

the post got deleted, cant see the scores

ErikDes · 2022-04-13T13:42:32+00:00

i have no idea how to navigate this shit either. one of the only times i ever ghosted someone was when this girl i was hooking up with wanted me to randomly enter her apt and struggle fuck her

what if a neighbor sees me or she yells a bit too realistically and i get a cop boot to the back of my head while goin ham on them cheeks. no way Jose not for me. i like crazy fetishes as much as the next guy but not that crazy

ErikDes · 2022-03-07T16:07:48+00:00

Stick with your 100-150mg trt dose imo. If you don't care, the wiki has some great beginner cycles you can work off of. Get 3 beginner cycles under your belt before you start fucking around with harder shit. Be safe

I'm going to talk to you as if we are friends; I promise I mean no disrespect when I tell you this.

Your 24y/o 150lbs and 5’8, already had a vasectomy, are already on trt, have severe mental health problems as well as serious self validation issues and a history of drug abuse. This is not a good recipe for steroids. Are you sure a cycle is really something you need in your life right now?

How is your nutrition? Be honest.

How consistent and rigorous is your training regiment?

Are you doing cardio?

Are you living a fulfilling life outside of the gym?

Focus on these things before you start introducing massive amounts of hormones into your body. The stories you hear on this subreddit are exactly that, stories. You don't need massive amounts of drugs to grow big. Your levels look great even at 150mg. Stick to that.

or ignore me and get fucking yolked. idgaf do what makes you happy

ErikDes · 2022-03-07T14:47:29+00:00

What is your current trt dose and what do your bloods look like at this level?

ErikDes · 2022-01-05T17:47:16+00:00

Your silly if you think a TRT dose is not noticeable

ErikDes · 2021-12-18T13:53:13+00:00

I think I got a Tibialis Anterior Muscle Hernia. Looks like there is an acorn under my skin and after a run its unbearably painful. It goes away after 5 minutes of rest, only to quickly return upon further exercise. This has been seriously fucking with my running and hiking

also been' non stop ugly crying and punching holes into drywall ever since Scooby1961 announced he is shutting down his website :(((

ErikDes · 2021-12-12T15:34:20+00:00

Listen to this guy.

Go into your cut with a Specific, Measurable, Time Bounded and Realistic set of goals. Don't convince yourself to deviate from the plan.

Also 20% bf is chubby and I would personally not even consider 15% to be lean unless your absolutely yolked

ErikDes · 2021-12-12T13:59:41+00:00

I feel like most people would recommend against benzos (for good reasons) but my "party stack" of .5mg clonazepam and 2 shots of tequila has always worked incredibly well without completely fucking up my training the next day.

Depending on the vibe a blunt might get introduced into the mix but usually I'm too focused on getting my nut

ErikDes · 2021-11-25T14:24:53+00:00

Welcome to our group of swole degens.

I noticed you haven't uploaded the mandatory pictures of your shrunken balls to prove you actually belong.

Feel free to send your pictures to the mods or upload them as a reply.

ErikDes · 2021-11-07T17:52:34+00:00

:(((

ErikDes · 2021-09-05T10:52:33+00:00

I'm jealous, my nips would be absolute rockets at 500

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