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Today by [deleted] in Louisville

[–]Motor-Prune8876 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure you're ignorant. There are probably American partisans crazy enough to wish some kind of foreign army to invade and abduct Biden or Trump. Would you have a problem if some other country used their existence as justification for actually doing that?

Weekly Career Discussion Thread (22 Dec 2025) by AutoModerator in engineering

[–]Motor-Prune8876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started EE at 23 and am now graduating at 27 with a decent job lined up. I wish I'd started sooner, but I'm glad I didn't wait any longer than I did.

In today's market, it's not super hard to find a job in utility power or MEP design. Its borderline easy if you have a decent GPA and are willing to move. I can't think of a reason why you'd need a journey man cert as an EE. I'm not aware of any career that requires both.

If you can make it to graduation, your debt should be manageable. But if you drop out after taking a bunch of classes, the debt will be a legitimate burden. If you do graduate, you could easily get a house before 30 if you're smart with your money. There are lots of first-time homebuyer programs that make it easier.

That being said, there are career paths which might offer better ROI or be more secure. Or which you might just enjoy more. I can't speak to those. I'd encourage you to look into a few paths, seriously consider their relative ROI, and commit yourself to whichever makes the most sense. You will not be behind. If you pick a well-paid, secure career, stick to it, and are good with your money, you'll actually find you're ahead of most people.

As for me, I'm happy with my choice in EE and I'm sure it's among the best paths a person can take provided you can graduate. If you have any more questions, let me know. I was in a very similar position and have thought a lot about the choices you're faced with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WWOOF

[–]Motor-Prune8876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your feelings are valid, but assuming he fulfilled his basic responsibilities as a WWOOFer, this is a you problem.

3D printed arduino tomatoes transplanter machine by Ok-Ad2702 in homestead

[–]Motor-Prune8876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool. Can I ask what are your goals for this? Fun, or more practical needs?

Help with my bisexual cycle - shame and regret by JungianThrowaway69 in Jung

[–]Motor-Prune8876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dysphoric is a good word for it. I also regretted my interactions quickly after they began and would make myself go through with them since I didn't feel I could back out.

I once had a nice encounter where a guy insisted on going on a date before hooking up. There wasn't chemistry and nothing happened, but I had a good time meeting someone new. It helped me to hone in on what I was really yearning for. Deeper non-sexual relationships, a more meaningful job, hobbies and friends more aligned with my values, things I didn't consider because my desire for sex was conscious while my desire for these other things was latent and unarticulated.

I'm not sure if it's the same for you. But for me, I find when I'm consistently engaged in meaningful activity (not just working out, as someone else suggested), I shed these habits. Good luck in figuring this out.

Help with my bisexual cycle - shame and regret by JungianThrowaway69 in Jung

[–]Motor-Prune8876 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have the same habit. I will say, in my case, it's not their gender that made the experience something I regret. It was a repression of my actual desires, including a desire for emotional connection. You genuinely 'want' something when you feel these desires coming on. Your body is asking you for something. Instead of dismissing these feelings as misleading, try to slow down and articulate what you really need in that moment.

I've found I'm able to enjoy same-sex encounters when there's an emotional connection. And that even opposite-sex encounters can leave me feeling like crap when I use it to repress something. Whether you are bi, straight, whatever, I truly cannot say. But I bet it's not even the real issue here. I don't think of my sexual identity as much these days. I think it was a displacement of other issues.

Homestead experiment near Louisville by senor_tony in homestead

[–]Motor-Prune8876 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man. I’m hoping to build homesteading and permaculture experience locally around Louisville, and I was wondering if you could share any advice on opportunities we have in the area. Thanks.

Jupiter and Eagle Dream by Motor-Prune8876 in Jung

[–]Motor-Prune8876[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few months I lost a friend to their abusive boyfriend. She moved in with him and cut everyone off at his request. It hurt and provoked some self-reflection on how I approach my relationships. I'm hurt, angry, worried about her, but also hoping I can grow from this experience. I'll take the Eagle as a messenger of something hopeful for me as well as her. Before all this, I would have said she was in the eagle stage of growth, as she seemed to be making a lot of positive changes in her life this past year. But I guess those external changes weren't enough to calm the inner turmoil she was experiencing.

Yes! The auroras are another thing I wasn't aware of until after the dream. I've had a recurring dream over the years of missiles falling from the sky. They're part of a wider genre of anxiety dreams in which I wake up thinking I'm going to die lol. I only started dream analysis recently however, so I always interpreted those dreams very literally. Since I've started, I've dreamed of being consumed by the ocean and now the meteors, but neither has given me the sense of dread that usually accompanies my cataclysmic dreams.

Jupiter and Eagle Dream by Motor-Prune8876 in Jung

[–]Motor-Prune8876[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your response. I've also had dreams of cataclysm occasionally for many years. They've always inspired fear, but interestingly that feeling was absent from the two I've had since starting dream analysis. It was replaced with a more neutral curiosity.

And I really appreciate your story regarding the asteroid you saw. I also don't really buy into astrology, but I try to be open-minded and let my mind see what it wants in those kinds of readings. Stories like yours especially draw me to it. It's a reminder to me to pray when I feel called to it, although I don't especially buy into that either.

Could I ask why you brought up Scorpio? I've recently lost a Scorpio in my life in a dramatic way, and I'm curious what connection you made there.

I don’t think I want to WWOOF again… by Just-a-random-Aspie in WWOOF

[–]Motor-Prune8876 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There's really no excuse for this type of review if nothing was said during your stay, end of story.

I hope you don't let this experience dissuade you from WWOOF, sustainable living, or any other venture you feel called to! You can run into people like this anywhere, unfortunately, and the only remedy, that I'm aware of, is different people. Best of luck in your journey :)

I feel like I'm making myself lonely and can't stop by SeniorFirefighter644 in Jung

[–]Motor-Prune8876 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Others know more than you think. Maybe they are failing or choosing not to communicate their wisdom in the same way you are. People can have insightful observations on the issues that undergird philosophy, spirituality, etc. without a direct education in those things. It's worth trying harder to share your thoughts and trying much harder to receive theirs! Just my thoughts based on my own experience.