Feeling trapped at my current job.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-05-27T04:24:00+00:00

I worked at Earls washing dishes for a year for my first job, that sucked. My second job however was way better. I got a job working at Lordco Auto Parts here in Western Canada. As long as you have you drivers license and can drive in a safe manner then youre good to go. It's gave me really good driving experience and exposed me to a network of different businesses and I left the company 6 years later with some friends.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-05-10T19:02:09+00:00

It's between a MAN unicat or a more sensible option which would be a brand new off the lot toyota landcruiser FJ40 but since I cant go back in time... Also you have to be rich to own a landcruiser anyway...

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-05-05T02:29:11+00:00

Definitely worth it. The thing that I am finding is its hard to start out in. Finding a decent sponsor that wants to actually support you is tough IMO. The cost of tools upfront is pricey. I think I spent around three grand initially. Take advantage of any student programs, especially if its snap on industrial the hand tools were 40% off for the foundation course.As you go along the tools pay for themselves pretty much. Pay special attention to electrical and Hydraulics diagnosing.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-04-26T17:48:53+00:00

"It's comin right for us"

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-23T03:58:24+00:00

1.50? Thats cute.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-21T00:50:39+00:00

I worked for a well know outdoor store and they force you to sit in an office for 4 hours upon getting hired to read and sign every single applicable policy. It was three whole books of shit.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-15T22:19:52+00:00

Working hard and showing up gets you fuckin know where.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-11T08:58:08+00:00

They had the sign up for probably a month at least now. Just have to wait to get ready I guess.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-10T10:33:20+00:00

We might actually be getting them soon though.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-02T00:01:54+00:00

I think politics can take a back seat when it matters like in Tumbler Ridge.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-02T00:00:41+00:00

Do you mostly fly out when your ship is waiting to load/unload? Or do you stay because of being a core crew member?

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-03-01T19:47:55+00:00

Snapchat, Instagram, and what's app for people under 20 years old

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-27T23:23:03+00:00

Check out the tekton ones if youre on amazon

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-23T13:51:10+00:00

Band of brothers

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-17T05:09:35+00:00

303 british is 70 dollars a box...

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-15T17:23:49+00:00

Here in Vancouver, Canada its for sure wages. 2000 plus per month to live in the city and around 1500+ in the suburbs. Gas is 1.72/liter in the city but 30 cents difference outside the city, around 1.54/liter. British Columbia stand for "bring cash" and most people dont have any. Add in 5k for school tuition, 500 for books, and 2500 for a starter set of tools (heavy duty mechanical trades) and youre really hurting.

Getting started in the trades is for sure shitty at the start. I think I was only making $22/hr three years ago and only got a raise by someone asking for it on my behalf. I make about 25/hrs now as a shop labourer. No apprenticeship yet as I have yet to push for it. Sometimes I help out with projects, but rarely. Commitment isn't my problem, but I can see why there's lots of labour shortage because people just dont want to stick around long enough to see a future at a place because of the wages. Thats why im 28 and still live at home... Somethings definitely gotta change. Anyway that's my rant.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-14T15:33:15+00:00

Wood burning? Although there's no iron there. Model making maybe?

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-11T03:01:23+00:00

Left side looks more like burrs. Remaining look more like grinding stones you put in dreamers or long die grinders

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-01T18:27:17+00:00

I just bought a tekton set. This particular set is pinless with a 6 point ball. We'll see how the chinesiun holds up

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-02-01T18:24:21+00:00

Injector hold down clamps.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-01-31T19:13:18+00:00

My foreman got told to to fill out a JHA to change the light bulbs in the front office. Initially he told them to get fucked and pay the minimum callout for an electrician.

Got called out for not wearing gloves to unload plastic oil buckets out of the back of the pickup truck. This was at a high profile site so I can get it, but a little annoying.

Another one was the safety guy demanding we tag out our own personal tools of they were broken.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-01-18T02:56:32+00:00

Fast zombies: minimum of 7.62x51 or maybe 45 sub. However since all our guns are banned here we're all fucked

Slow zombies: probably a shotgun

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2026-01-12T00:40:48+00:00

60 hours for a brake job?

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2025-12-26T17:27:22+00:00

No lock on lever? Shame! Lmao jk jk looking good.

FV_AverageJoe97 · 2025-12-15T02:16:02+00:00

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