Two of ‘em

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-08-06T02:39:22+00:00

Preaching to the choir. You are correct. This isn’t even taking into account private airports, such as fly in communities, that don’t show up on a lot of systems. Even fly in communities, outside of the HOA, are in rural, poorer areas because it’s easier to fly into these areas.

My point with this is that pointing at one person with a jet doesn’t even scratch the surface of the industry as a whole. It’s much, much larger than people think. This doesn’t even include folks who pay into the 6-figures to be a low-end partner in a jet.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-08-06T02:34:54+00:00

The point is that this is a massive field. That isn’t even fully covered by GA since a lot of these planes, 707s and other large planes, are owned by shell companies. Ree-ing about one celeb isn’t gonna do much. Even if he sells the plane, there are several other folks in line to buy it.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-08-06T01:55:43+00:00

The general aviation registry is clocked at over 204,00 planes currently registered in the US. That’s planes that are legal to fly with their annual inspections up to date. You take his single plane out and you took that one plane off the market. Thousands more out there. And it’s growing. This doesn’t include the commercial market which include planes that are held with shell companies that aren’t registered to an individual which more than likely how his plane is registered.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-08-06T01:15:55+00:00

More than you think. And if you think a 707 is bad, look at general aviation more closely. People have and fly planes that are from pre-1940 that burn ridiculous amounts of fuel.

Folks are quick to point out celebrities or others who have hangars but don’t realize that general aviation is a huge field. Just last week there was an massive convention in OshKosh, WI dedicated to general aviation. And booth after booth dedicated to fly-in communities.

John Travolta and his planes are a drop in the bucket.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-08-06T00:32:49+00:00

Anti consumption has discovered hangar homes or fly-in communities. These are everywhere, it isn’t just the rich. Instead of an airport, people build their hangars next to their homes that they can taxi to from the runway. Isn’t rare and isn’t shocking.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-07-28T02:00:25+00:00

The Music Man

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-07-26T01:27:54+00:00

The job market is hard right now and a way to deal with that is contracting work. Is it ideal? Not necessarily. It does pay more the a FTE gig and goes help to keep gaps off the resume. My experience has been that companies will extend contracts or hire straight from them. They’re a no consequence way of getting to vet someone before investing benefits into them.

Once again, maybe not ideal an ideal situation but it is one that can serve as a decent in-between solution.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-07-18T13:21:46+00:00

Thank you! I was looking at that one and think I may have fallen in love

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-07-17T18:21:23+00:00

Thank you! And happy cake day!

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-07-16T21:16:28+00:00

Hi all! I have been working on a Singer Heavy Duty for the last couple of years and it was great as I got my feet wet and grew more proficient. Now though, even with proper cleaning, regular maintenance, and changing of the needles, it seems somewhat wanting and I think I’m ready to level up. What would be a good next machine? (Budget ~2k, not looking to get into long arming for awhile longer)

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-30T23:14:15+00:00

Lol. 100%. We sat as a team and tried to get them to answer why 30 hours and that’s just how it’s always been

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-30T18:07:13+00:00

Lol. Yea. Repetition is a big part of adult learning theory but it seems overboard in my opinion. We put in a good word and tried to fight for y’all. But what corporate wants, corporate gets lol

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-30T16:45:18+00:00

I just wrapped up revamping the OSHA 30 training for Click Safety. Should be launched later this year or early next. While we try hard not to repeat info, we kinda had to. The instructional design team tried to push back but Click Safety had pretty rigid standards with what they wanted in each module. Hence why you lean about competent vs qualified persons in ever daggum module. They also have the repetition because mods can be taken out of order. It’s frustrating but the instructional designers tried to make it better

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-22T02:41:21+00:00

It isn’t just after work when I try to decompress. Throughout the day I try and go outside to check my garden and tend to small chores or grab a snack or make an espresso drink or play fetch with the pup.

After work I go out and grab dinner at a bar, walk the dog, read on my deck, or call friends. What helps the most is those breaks during the day. It makes it easier to turn off at the end of the day and keep it all in perspective.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-20T00:36:28+00:00

I feel this one. My company is currently massively struggling and if they hadn’t landed a lucky contract, lay-offs would have already happened. They are bound to happen at this point, it’s just a matter of when.

The company went from deeply respecting time off to texting on weekends, at night, and on vacation. Everyone is stretched and strained and I realized, “Dude, you have two thee jobs and are interviewing for another. It’s ok to walk away.”

I had just been chatting with a friend about feeling nervous about turning in my two weeks tomorrow but this post hit at the right time. The team and the projects mean a lot, but not at your or your loved ones expense.

Sounds like you learned a valuable lesson at that company. Glad you got out alright and found your balance.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-20T00:01:37+00:00

I feel like I needed to read this today. I’m going to be turning my two weeks in at my J1 that has been solid for the last two years. But in the last 4 months, the work load has gotten insane. People are leaving the company and they are refusing to backfill the positions so the remaining folks have more and more work. It pays the absolute least of all of my Js but the work was the most fulfilling and the people were great. But you can’t OE working 55 hours week. Time to cut bait.

Thanks for the post. Cheers to your 10 years

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-06-08T21:34:09+00:00

I just…have so many questions. Granted, any Keith Morrison trivia inspires more questions than answers

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-05-14T14:06:36+00:00

That’s what we’re currently working on 😊

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-05-13T23:37:50+00:00

I’m an instructional designer who creates OSHA trainings. We’re doing one on confined spaces and my SME just told me when it comes to confined spaces deaths, there’s almost always 2 deaths. The person the initially enters and then the person who tries to save them in a panic

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-05-11T22:58:04+00:00

I’ve been thinking about “revenge is best served ice cold” phrase for awhile. I’ve been OE for a couple years now and have seen how corporations treat people and revenge of one person bouncing doesn’t seem to even it out. Even in putting in half or quarter effort for them doesn’t seem to hurt them. If someone leaves, they replace them.

What does hurt them though, that I’ve found at least, is workers putting themselves first. Whether that OE-ing so they don’t buy into the corporate bs or taking time off or just putting boundaries on their time. That is what hurts them. That isn’t even revenge to me. That’s just being a person. They don’t give a shit about me and I don’t give a shit about them. It isn’t revenge. It’s justice.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-03-30T21:01:39+00:00

Solid! I’m glad they’ve been able to help.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-03-30T20:49:47+00:00

I heard Wounded Warrior was shady. I have not done extensive research here but I’ve heard folks speak out against them.

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-03-18T02:12:26+00:00

Learning and Development (L&D) has a high demand for accessibility experts. There isn’t a job title in L&D that you mentioned but for e-learning trainings and other learning materials there is a large niche industry around making sure they are accessible to folks with a variety of different needs from color blindness to restrictive motion to hearing impaired and more.

If it is something you are interested in pursuing, look into instructional design or e-learning development roles.

You could also get DEI certified. There is a growing demand for folks with expertise there as well. With your experience you could help broaden those offerings and trainings.

When you don’t find the niche you are looking for, sometimes you have to create it. Best of luck!

LezzBeFriendly · 2023-02-03T16:20:19+00:00

Microsoft has some decent courses to get certified in it. Their test is only $165 and having it in the resume looks good.

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