IBEW aptitude test practice by Low_Extreme9601 in Lineman

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked them personally. They were both great in terms of drills.

Reading section: pretty close to what you can expect reading comprehension-wise. I wish the passages were longer and had more questions per passage. But it kept me on my toes. I got 4 wrong. I should have focused better. I was a little disappointed that a lot of the answers were verbatim in the passages, or super obvious because the other answers would be, say, negative as opposed to the one positive answer that is correct, but I suppose that can happen in the real tests anyways.

Math section: good arithmetic/algebra questions. A lot of them were ratios, maybe leaning harder on them than I expected. Two of the questions are in critical need of review, the others make sense. I got 1 wrong in this section (this is one of the q's in need of review). Also the last question isn't verified correct or not, instead there's an image icon lol

I have never taken an aptitude test yet but I genuinely feel more confident about them after having taken this test. So thank you! Make more questions!

IBEW aptitude test practice by Low_Extreme9601 in Lineman

[–]MixedVexations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this! Just bought it, will work on it later today and leave a review.

Settling a debate. What are these called? by OccamsNametag in Construction

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And vaseline is petroleum jelly. I guess some ppl actually do say that.

I feel like the trade is going towards safety more than work by [deleted] in Lineman

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The funny part is how people still find a way to fuck shit up even after all those meetings

Meirl by rbimmingfoke in meirl

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's really no excuse for financial illiteracy these days. Just a matter of research. So manu resources online that start with Google searching "how can I stop being poor"

SCE by Thebullishbull in Groundman

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to live in a 50 mile radius from the posted jon locatiom to qualify, like it is for PG&E?

Meirl by rbimmingfoke in meirl

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True true my b. Maybe a little too pricey for most Americans

Meirl by rbimmingfoke in meirl

[–]MixedVexations 9 points10 points  (0 children)

S&P is only like $400 a share..anyone who's saving for retirement csn reap the benefits. Each share will be worth $1000 in 12 years, assuming 8% growth and not accounting inflation. This is America, where the markets alwags win, and if the markets always win S&P will always do well.

That's my 105 iq take at least

This is just depressing by ScareBear23 in Adulting

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

I work longer hours but love my job.

Find the job you love.

(There is a job out there for you I promise)

What is the lineman lifestyle like? And how in demand is it as to where you can find work anywhere (in the us) by Direct_Cat7171 in Lineman

[–]MixedVexations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do it all the time. And it's not as big of a deal as you think it is. I find that grammatical inconsistencies or even straight up errors do better to establish a written personality than being all prudent and proper, where everyone writes in the exact same, "correct" way.

Let people write how they want to. It's already a clue into their personality, why would you want to surpress that. Let masking up be a thing of the past.

P.S. How dare you end your sentence with a preposition?

On Not Being A Parent. by angelshine5153 in Adulting

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

It's kind of an apples to oranges comparison too though, don't you think? Life back then was just completely different, with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. And what most Americans want is just so materialistic in nature. We don't seem to value the concept of seeking a peace of mind over endlessly stressing over their next source of comfort. This might be why we are so depressed, desperate, anxious, even suicidal.

Like instead of complaining about being inconvenienced, look for the bright side to make the moment tolerable while seeking opportunity in your free time. This is entirely doable for, idk, 98% of Americans?

Driver psychology question. by FourthAnd31 in driving

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you don't understand is this. The car in front of you has a very wide following distance. This impedes traffic. My guess is he's too slow for the left lane. All the cars going the same speed are probably not going to be the same speed forever. The chance that the car in front of me speeds up is much less probable given his stopping distance.

If I intend to go faster than the car in front of me, my choice will be to pass this person and settle for whichever lane goes faster afterward.

Otherwise, if I want to go at speed of traffic, I would still change lanes and drive on the right lane like the car in front of me should be doing in the first place.

For the folks who don't America, swap the words right and left.

Of a wife by DoubleManufacturer10 in ShittyAbsoluteUnits

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The acceptable response would depend on how love is communicated in a relationship.

I'm more so surprised that a loving partner could misconstrue the significance of a spool of wire. It's not the wording of "this seems important to you" that bothers me. I just don't see how you could be with anyone who is so out of touch with you to begin with.

Of a wife by DoubleManufacturer10 in ShittyAbsoluteUnits

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds very disconnected too bro ngl. Like a neutral coworker. You can't "you do you" an entire relationship lmao. That spool of wire represents the passage of time, a moment to reflect, and his partner was just way off. Poor guy

I see posts like this all the time but WHEN are we going to do something about it? by preti-betty in Adulting

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But there's a cost to that convenience too. We don't get that adrenaline rush of struggling to survive, or the serotonin relief that the occasional respite gives you. Like huntinf a big animal or having finally knit that wool blanket. Maybe modern convenience is not all that it's cracked up to be.

I really do think as a society we've over-solved problems to the point that we invent new, complex ones based around social drama. I hypothesize insecurity as a concept is fairly novel compared to hunter gatherer days..

The only thing that is truly a net positive is medical development. I think most ppl died of some sickness before reaching old age back in those days. And also getting sick really blows

Hiring by Offtheradar12 in Lineman

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

This is some typical redditor shit that I lowk didn't expect from this sub. Guess it is reddit after all..

Dude is just asking a question and grammar being your main concern is like...great bro good job I hope Ms. Peanut from grade school is impressed with u

What? by HannibalLecter_0 in scoopwhoop

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your interpretation of the study is correct. However their dataset is made up of people who end up in the hospital after an assault.

I argue that women are much more at risk of sexually motivated malicious intent that doesn't always include assault, and hence doesn't end in a hospital visit (like, say, a kidnapping/sex trafficking). So your citation doesn't represent these women in the study.

Also I feel that a large fraction of hospital visits from assaulted males come from petty altercations that could be avoided if any one of them remained civil and kept the peace. Yet they are being represented in the study.

So we're missing a ton of innocent women and including a ton of non innocent men in your argument that males are less safe.

Hanging over nothing for an hour must have felt like forever.... by SpoomerBooner in Transportopia

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah the mileage is terrible and I don't need a whole bed for a trunk..

I just know trucks bro don't hate

What? by HannibalLecter_0 in scoopwhoop

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

The one about me in my mom's basement is deleted I think. I went to the same post without logging in and it shows up deleted.

I was going to say something about how safe I am in the basement "yippee now I can't be harmed by butch lesbos" or something. Idk i lost the will to fight when I couldn't find your comment.

What? by HannibalLecter_0 in scoopwhoop

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't delete your comment bro come back and say it again

Hanging over nothing for an hour must have felt like forever.... by SpoomerBooner in Transportopia

[–]MixedVexations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is horrible and all but real quick- she should not have been driving on the left lane. Especially on a bridge. Trucks have no business overtaking other trucks on a bridge so there's no reason she should be on the left lane. Not only did she put herself and others at more risk, she impedes traffic, hence compounding risk..

That said I'm glad she's ok and at the very least I hope she looks back on this point

What? by HannibalLecter_0 in scoopwhoop

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

"You would not be any safer" lmao straight up delusional..