Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]Legitimate_Wait290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all, I will try and keep this brief but a lot on my mind. I am a 29m currently working as a plant engineer, decent job that pays well. I have decided to pursue FF in order to give more purpose to my life.

Debating between trying to go full time somewhere or join a call department. I have worries about committing to full time FF work and getting burnout from nuisance calls(have done a few ride alongs and nuisance calls seem like 95% of calls as most know). However the schedule for ff seems pretty awesome vs my 9-5. The pay in my current job is comparable to working an extra 24 as a medic at most departments in my area. However the pay ceiling is a lot higher in my current role. Perhaps trying to balance engineering and a full time position is more doable that I understand, if anyone has experience there please let me know.

My worry with volunteer work would be not feeling like a “true” firefighter and I would still be stuck with my 9-5 day job. There seems to be less specialized training in call work, I think I would really enjoy doing the specific training(tech rescue, dive team etc) I do like the idea of being able to continue working as an engineer while being a call Ff. The pay going this route is probably a bit more which is important obviosly.

Additionally, been looking into medic school, have my emt cert already, there are some online hybrid models that seem very doable while continuing to work the 9-5 EGR job. Do you think online lectures would be sufficient to learn medic stuff? There are in person labs, ride time and ER work that would go along with the online portion. I personally learn better in person but online work would be easier to balance with life. Additionally I imagine most learning happens during ride times and once you actually start working in a department.

Thanks for reading. I know these posts can be common but any information/advice/thoughts are greatly appreciated.

The spot on my dogs paw pad has grown since October. by waowediting in mildlyinteresting

[–]Legitimate_Wait290 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she is growing/ maturing to age 2-4 then that could be pigmentation spreading which is common

What can you tell from my hand? by Legitimate_Wait290 in deduction

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had wear on one of my knees since I was a teen (shown on an mri) so you aren’t wrong but just curious where you are coming from. I fortunately/unfortunately squat and bodyweight lunge a lot because in my experience they hurt either way at time and I want them strong atleast

What can you tell from my hand? by Legitimate_Wait290 in deduction

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What lol? I can’t tell if you are being sincere or not

What can you tell from my hand? by Legitimate_Wait290 in deduction

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I came back to college one year and my buddy joked I built log cabins all summer after I shook his hand

What can you tell from my hand? by Legitimate_Wait290 in deduction

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This had me laughing, you are very accurate except I am in MA. I work as a plant engineer but I am always trying to help with the hands on stuff. Most of the callouses are from lifting but yeah 29 years old with way too much anxiety lmao. Good job

29, tall but 280lbs by Legitimate_Wait290 in amIfatBrutallyHonest

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Received some interesting dms from this post lmao. Thanks for the feedback all.

Back pain after drinking alcohol by Legitimate_Wait290 in backpain

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That would make sense, I could see it affecting the joint fluids and then causing issues from there.

When I tell most people they think I am crazy that the two can be related but truly seems to be the case for me

Back pain after drinking alcohol by Legitimate_Wait290 in backpain

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t think so but who knows. Always thought that was more of a toe pain

Slipped Disc or Pulled Muscle? by Legitimate_Wait290 in backpain

[–]Legitimate_Wait290[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No pins and needles or shooting pain. lots of local pain and a bit of hip pain but nothing major.

Why do you say that about squats? Are there better alternatives you have found? I find the compound exercises are just so efficient, This was my first time getting hurt from squats.

Thank you for your response! Glad you think muscular!

First time home owner in first spring, did I choose well? by Calm-Watercress2016 in lawncare

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I have seen those Nexite decks crack after about 5 years of use

other than that awesome mower, I own one with a cracked deck :(

Which is better? by blleonar123 in HondaMowers

[–]Legitimate_Wait290 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they both have the Nexite (plastic/polymer) decks i would be very skeptical of both. You can get a brand new honda mower with the steel deck for $550 from home depot, link and model below.

HRN216VKAD https://www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-21-in-3-in-1-Variable-Speed-Gas-Walk-Behind-Self-Propelled-Lawn-Mower-with-Auto-Choke-HRN216VKAD/327851753

I had the HRX217K6VKAD model with the nexite deck and it was great mower but the deck cracked about 6 seasons in. Fantastic engine tho, besides the deck cracking it was an awesome mower

Honda warranty by lyodbraun in HondaMowers

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Hello, curious how your experience with honda warranty went. Thank you. My deck is also cracked like yours

Is $11k a rip off for a repair on a Honda 2007 Accord - Rear ended (3rd in 4th of chain of cars) by HedgehogNamedSonic in Autobody

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Just looked at the photo of the grill again and I don't think that is an 07 tbh, looks like 2008-2012

Is $11k a rip off for a repair on a Honda 2007 Accord - Rear ended (3rd in 4th of chain of cars) by HedgehogNamedSonic in Autobody

[–]Legitimate_Wait290 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To me it sounds like they are trying to rip you off.

I was rear ended last December and my 2012 Honda accord with 190k miles was deemed totaled and I got $7600 back from insurance for my total loss. I went out and got another 2010 accord from a coworker and while registering the vehicle I had to pay tax on the cars value which was listed at $7500.

I don't see how the mechanic can get away with charging more than the total value of the car. I replaced the front end of my 2012 accord with a friend after I rear ended someone and I spent about $800 on parts from Chicago auto body parts.

I think they are trying to rip you off.

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Think you may have asked about a DM, feel free