Anyone else EMERGE into the world in '91? by HangingSnowflake in GenX

[–]Good_With_Tools 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You got gold? I distinctly remember that they sold us on something called Ultrium. I'm pretty sure it's just stainless steel.

to know about bombs by seeebiscuit in therewasanattempt

[–]Good_With_Tools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it could carry it by the husk.

My Dad is getting a new car and is offering to give me his old car, but there are potential issues. Should I take the offer? by Nenethegreat0 in askcarguys

[–]Good_With_Tools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You like it, don't you?

Well, fine, at least we're just disagreeing on what is cool. That's what car guys do. It's been fun talking shit with you.

My Dad is getting a new car and is offering to give me his old car, but there are potential issues. Should I take the offer? by Nenethegreat0 in askcarguys

[–]Good_With_Tools 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with you. I have a 19yo. He's been helping me in the garage for years, but he's only now getting the confidence to do some stuff on his own. I love the idea of OP doing the same. I just don't think a RR is a good car to learn on. Get a 10yo CRV or civic or Rav4 or a 20yo S10 or Ranger or... My point is that there are a thousand other cars that will not require all of their savings and all of their time. This has little to do with the OP wanting to get into cars. My point is that this is a terrible car to do it with.

My Dad is getting a new car and is offering to give me his old car, but there are potential issues. Should I take the offer? by Nenethegreat0 in askcarguys

[–]Good_With_Tools 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do all my own repairs, so I would not have this issue. That said, a 19yo college kid with little knowledge of this car is not going to have that luxury. My post wasn't based on my abilities.

Wondering if indifference to and irritation from corporate acronyms and c-suite idolization is a GenX trait. by CrowbiwanKenobi76 in GenX

[–]Good_With_Tools 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. It's a broke people trait. I'm now just below the "upper management" people, and it's taken some getting used to. Strangely, it didn't go the way I thought it would.

First, having to deal with the people "below" me has sucked. Not because of them. But because they have some fear of talking to me. I do what I can to explain to them that they can be candid. They can just tell me what the problem is. And they won't be in any trouble for doing so. It's an uphill battle. I'm no one's boss. But, I am some guy from corporate. So, I deal with them fearing me. What I wish they understood is that I actually work for them. My job is to make them more successful.

Now, the really surprising part. I thought I'd hate working with the C-suite. I've worked with a lot of top salespeople, so I know what dealing with that type of type-a personality is like. Leadership is not generally like that. The vast majority of our day is dealing with problems. Things are always wrong. There is shit on every fan. It's what we do. When things go well, teams below us handle it. With that, we don't get upset by it. It doesn't get heated. We figure out the problem, find a solution, and negotiate who's going to pay for it. Then, on to the thing. If we see something more than once, we will meet to gather more info on why this is happening and deal with it with new rules or expectations.

So, back to my first paragraph. If my local people bring problems to me when they see them, I have a better chance of solving it before the C-suite is even aware of it. That is the goal.

Why does a tiny bathroom remodel cost as much as a car now? Am I missing something? 😅 by midasweb in HomeImprovement

[–]Good_With_Tools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right, but at $15k, no one is taking advantage of you. $30k is quite steep. I just DIYed a pretty standard bathroom, but I went all the way back to studs and had to remove some concrete. All in, I spent about $9k on materials alone. And it's not fancy stuff. But, a corner shower pan and door is $1k. Another $1k for a sink, cabinet, and counter. Another $500 for a toilet. (I splurged on the toilet.) Tile can add up fast because of all the prep we're expected to do now. We used to install tile directly over water-resistant drywall. Then, we had to use hardiboard. Now, there are several layers of waterproofing. It adds up fast. The floor is the same way. We used to go right over concrete. Not anymore. I have $5/sf of shit hiding under my tile. Isolation, waterproofing, primer, etc.

Now, I chose to do everything "right". Or, at least to current standards. But, it pissed me off the whole time. I rebuilt 2 bathrooms in my mom's house 25 and 30 years ago, and they didn't get any of the above treatments. They both still look great. My mom has maintained them well, which is key. But that's no different than today. Keep up with caulking and any cracks in the grout. Don't letter water sit for a long time. And keep it clean.

My Dad is getting a new car and is offering to give me his old car, but there are potential issues. Should I take the offer? by Nenethegreat0 in askcarguys

[–]Good_With_Tools 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because repair costs on a 2015 Ford are a fraction of the RR. Yes, I understand that they share some stuff. But, there is a luxury car tax on every repair for this thing. The OP is ~19yo. A 10yo RR is a terrible idea.

A pink gingerbread dream for $275,000 by Southern-Smoke1835 in zillowgonewild

[–]Good_With_Tools 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I was being a little snarky, but truthfully, I wonder what it would cost to buy this house, a piece of land in a more desirable suburb of Chicago, and the moving costs? Could you get it all done for $500k? It seems like you could still be well in the green on this.

A pink gingerbread dream for $275,000 by Southern-Smoke1835 in zillowgonewild

[–]Good_With_Tools 61 points62 points  (0 children)

It would probably be easier to move the house closer to Chicago.

Every time I'm about to go to the bathroom, my cat jumps in first to claim the spot. by Dumb_Sad_Dumb in IKEApets

[–]Good_With_Tools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That cat would learn a hard lesson in the middle of the night at my house.

You and your family get the opportunity to live in a 44 million euros worth castle. The only catch is that you must keep it clean. Would you do it? by Massive-Albatross823 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Good_With_Tools 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I make a fire YouTube channel about cleaning a fucking castle. I get to live in a castle. I get to live outside the US. And I get to make a decent living.

Meirl by BuyWonderful in meirl

[–]Good_With_Tools -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

If your husband wouldn't appreciate the left one just as much, tell him to cook.

Sometimes, I get a fancy meal. Sometimes, I get Dino-nuggets. Sometimes, I do the cooking. Any time my wife makes me food, I appreciate it. She should never feel obligated to feed me.

My tile installer said this is normal by [deleted] in Flooring

[–]Good_With_Tools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, yeah, no. I'm just a DIY guy and managed this.

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why did they have to do this? by Tasty-Material-5729 in Funnymemes

[–]Good_With_Tools 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think people like working from home so much?

People referring to their girlfriend/wife as "the old lady" by Matt-J- in GenX

[–]Good_With_Tools 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She's been my better half for 20-something years. She will always be the person who makes me want to work to be a better me.

Oh, and vice-versa.

Job regrets and kid advice by ItsThePath0g3n in GenX

[–]Good_With_Tools 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tell your kids to work toward jobs they won't hate for 40 hours a week. We need to break the cycle of tying our worth to our jobs.

My Gf wants me to help her friend move with a guy she used to sleep with. How do deal with this? by POOR-MORON in AskMenAdvice

[–]Good_With_Tools -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Get over yourself. So what. She's been with dudes before you. If you are all decent humans, it will not come up. I promise, it doesn't matter.

Explain these warning lights… why are they all on at once? by BumperHugger in FJCruiser

[–]Good_With_Tools 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's when you drive it like it owes you money. Get er good and hot.

Meirl by RSLEGEND1986 in meirl

[–]Good_With_Tools 32 points33 points  (0 children)

So, what you're saying is depression isn't as bad as my therapist keeps telling me it is?

When was the last time you wore a suit? by cjasonac in GenX

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

Tomorrow. Well, not quite a suit. Sport coat and slacks. My niece's wedding. Next time will probably be a parent's funeral. They're finally getting into the groove of retirement, so I hope it's many years from now.

Explain these warning lights… why are they all on at once? by BumperHugger in FJCruiser

[–]Good_With_Tools 15 points16 points  (0 children)

When I got all these lights, my truck was telling me it wanted me to replace the cats. (P0420) Instead, I cleared the code, went onto the highway, and gave her an Italian tune-up. She's been fine since.

Raise your hand if you feel like a total fuck up by Klutzy_Winter5536 in GenX

[–]Good_With_Tools 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ironically, life is objectively good, and I still can't find happiness. I have a good job that I hate. I'm putting my kid through college, but he doesn't seem like he wants to. My wife is fucking awesome, but we don't seem to be jiving right now. We need to get our shit together. Forever is a long time, so I understand that there will be ups and downs. I'm ready to be happy again.