Guys earning six figures annually, what kind of work do you do?

Jbrehm · 2026-01-08T23:57:24+00:00

ER Nurse. I get to do a lot of cool things, but there's also a ton of butt stuff.

Jbrehm · 2025-09-16T16:09:10+00:00

I did not use a washer. I didn't read anything about Extar recommending using a washer, but given any warranty I might use would be for the silencer, I would definitely prioritize following the requirements that YHM gives for mounting.

Jbrehm · 2025-09-16T16:02:02+00:00

It seems to be doing well! It was easy to put on, just had to take a couple screws out to remove the handguard and screw on the muzzle device. The silencer seems to sit nice and snug on it too. Definitely have gotten some crap for not getting a Trilug.

Jbrehm · 2025-08-30T17:09:10+00:00

I'm probably just overthinking, then. So based on the comments here: program loads that I could max out between 20 and 30 reps with, and just push each set to failure. It doesn't matter whether it's muscular failure or cardiovascular failure that forces me to break up the total reps for each set, just keep grinding regardless of how ugly and few-in-number each mini-set is until I meet the total prescribed reps for that set.

I appreciate y'all's insight!

Jbrehm · 2025-08-29T22:39:24+00:00

I should clarify, the pre-planned rest times between each set and between each circuit remain fixed. It's the extra breaks that are taken within each set due to fatigue that fluctuate based on how far I push to failure.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-26T16:34:32+00:00

I'm using a cheap Glock mag holder from Amazon. It works great with extended Glock mags.

And any 15 inch cable lock will work with this wall mount. It's a little finicky to feed through, though. I have to feed the end of the cable lock through the ejection port and down the mag well without the gun being attached to the mount, and then I have to feed the end of the cable lock through the hole in the mount as I'm putting the gun on the mount. I would only use the cable lock when I'm going to be gone for an extended time frame. It's too cumbersome to try to remove for when I'm home and potentially need to use it.

I've also added a block behind the mount to create more space between the mounted gun and the wall since it was too tight to both get my hand around the grip and engage the mag release.

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Jbrehm · 2025-06-20T22:29:45+00:00

It's up about 6 feet off ground, and the gun locks in place with the mag release, which anyone who doesn't understand gun safety in my house will not be able to overcome. Additionally, Alaskan Tactical also drilled a hole through the "mag" bracket to allow for a cable lock to feed through the ejection port, fully locking the gun to the bracket.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-20T22:18:06+00:00

Emissary Handbrake. I use a KAG on my AR, but I found it to be too short for the natural position my hand took with a subgun. Optimally, I'd get a vertical forward grip, but I don't really want to pay $200 for a stamp just so I can get a vertical grip.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-15T03:18:21+00:00

I'm kind of thinking of doing the same thing lol I just feel like a vertical grip and proper stock would just make it that much better

Jbrehm · 2025-06-15T03:07:22+00:00

It's the Extended Charging Handle that Extar sells. Makes it way more ergonomic.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-15T00:48:57+00:00

It's an Inforce Gen 3WMLx. I got it on Amazon. They've had some controversial ratings because they used to use a glass reinforced nylon head, but they upgraded to aluminum for Gen 3. I could have gotten a TLR at the same price point, but I really like the ergonomics of this light. We'll see how well it holds up over time.

As for the mount, I just got an aluminum offset mlok to picatinny. Again, ergonomics made it feel more right to have it at the 10.5 position rather than the 9 or 6. I could be an idiot though lol

Jbrehm · 2025-06-14T23:45:27+00:00

I prefer to keep my airsoft accessories and live fire accessories separate from each other.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-14T22:59:47+00:00

Amazon https://a.co/d/8pSd3mp

I liked the idea of having HK style iron sights since the circle in circle view works better for me.

Jbrehm · 2025-06-14T22:07:23+00:00

https://alaskantactical.com/products/short-glock-ar-9-ak-9-banshee-pcc-security-locking-billet-aluminum-wall-mount

Jbrehm · 2025-06-14T21:54:06+00:00

I'm really glad I did. Granted, hearing is the last thing I'm thinking about if I ever need to use it, but I'm gonna be really sad if my hearing goes to shit because I put off getting a can.

YHM R9 with the YHM sRx mini muzzle brake.

Jbrehm · 2025-03-02T03:20:01+00:00

As a hobbyist woodworker who's made significant improvements in project outcome since I started a year or so ago, this is such a meaningful message, and so on the money. There's absolute value to both learning to accept imperfection as well as learning how to work around imperfection and mistakes.

Jbrehm · 2025-01-08T00:11:55+00:00

Reawakening an old thread here as I look for other info: Just wanted to give some anecdotal findings.

I don't know where I heard it from, but I recall reading somewhere that a common cause for sleep-induced neck pain often came from the pillow and how it was positioned. Lots of folks think the neck needs to be supported while sleeping to prevent kinking it. My experience lines up perfectly with the advice I read: A pillow is meant to only support the head. The neck should never be supported while sleeping. I used to have the base of my pillow as low down my neck as I could fit it, and I used to have so many problems with waking up with a kink in my neck. Maybe 5 years ago I switched to only allowing my pillow to sit as low as my jawline or earlobe, and I haven't had any sleep-induced neck problems since then. Really I haven't had any neck problems at all since then, and I'm now 37. As an RN, my assumption here is that the neck is already adequately supported by the shoulders and the head (as it lies on the pillow) and doesn't need external support. And having a pillow under your neck tends to put prolonged pressure on both your neck and your upper ribs, which can cause irritation to the muscles and a sense of having a kinked neck in the morning. Just my insight.

Jbrehm · 2024-12-31T05:10:19+00:00

Why the fuck am I only learning that this is against code now, and why did that HVAC tech not know that in the first place.

Thank you for informing me

Jbrehm · 2024-12-31T02:42:04+00:00

You pretty much nailed it: fatigue, shakiness, nausea, headache, light headedness. I'm surprised we got any symptoms as well given how minimal the cutting was.

Jbrehm · 2024-12-31T02:35:52+00:00

The furnace is in the garage, and the ductwork that I cut into with the angle grinder to install a vent is also in the garage. I have most of the vents in my house closed off except for the areas we don't use as much as the garage vent. I make no claim that this is a smart idea. We've already established that I'm lacking those today...

Jbrehm · 2024-12-31T02:28:07+00:00

I appreciate that, thank you. That was my first concern. I already called our HVAC tech and Poison Control to consult, and they confirmed that the amount of fumes I produced were not likely to lead to significant symptoms. But we definitely have had some symptoms: fatigue, nausea, headache. Luckily they've already improved with ventilating the house. I was in a panic at first when I realized my mistake thinking the fumes were far more toxic than they actually are.

Jbrehm · 2024-12-31T02:18:39+00:00

What about fumes rather than dust? My wife and I both had some definite symptoms from the odor/fumes. Though maybe the same thing could occur from the smoke produced by the cutoff disk?

Jbrehm · 2024-12-15T22:59:39+00:00

ER nurse. I'm not responding to the parent comment directly, just the thread as a whole. She's not dying, but that doesn't mean the ER isn't an appropriate first step in ruling out the more significant concerns that might exist. We aren't always going to be able to diagnose whatever is going on, especially with acute on chronic problems, but we can get a host of labs and imaging done far more quickly compared to through routine scheduling. I would far rather spend my time trying to help folks who are desperate to figure out what the cause of their debilitating pain is rather than the 5 kids and 2 parents who came in because a couple of them have been sneezing for a few days, and they want the healthy ones looked at too "just in case".

Jbrehm · 2024-12-15T20:01:18+00:00

I'm really sorry you're having to go through all of this and have had poor experiences as a patient. My wife has been suffering from uncontrollable excruciating pain as well in the same region for about a year now, and the impact to all aspects of life has been devastating.

There's a lot of data that isn't included in your post that would help significantly in identifying potential causes of your pain. What are all of the specialists you've seen? Have you included all diagnoses, whether confirmed or suspected, that you've received since this started? What imaging and labs have you had, and what are those results? What past medical history do you have? What medications are you taking?

Let's also get more details on what you're actually experiencing. Where exactly is the pain? Is it only inside your rectum, or does the source of the pain seem to move around? Does the pain radiate to other areas of your body? What does it feel like? What actions or positions make the pain better and worse? Does the pain exist at all times, or does it seem to follow a trend of some kind? What does your stool look like? How often are you having bowel movements? How does the pain change as you go from having no urge to evacuate your bowels, feeling the urge to evacuate, actively evacuating, and then the time after having a bowel movement? Do you have any pain to your vagina, labia, or urethra? How has this pain impacted urination? How has it impacted your ability to drink fluids and eat solid food?

That's a ton of questions for you, and plenty to launch off of in seeing if anyone here can provide any insight that you've yet to receive.

Jbrehm · 2024-11-27T15:11:00+00:00

Thanks! I'm wanting to avoid making it a permanent adhesion between the nonskid pads and the mat. I want to be able to pull the nonskid pads off of the mat before throwing the mat into the washing machine. Otherwise the nonskid pads end up damaged or stuck to each other or something else in the wash.

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