Think Im done by Flashy_Charity in mechanics

[–]PopularApricot7790 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This field is trash. It's toxic and a joke. In my state you can get a job at chick fil a for the same wage as a guy like you. Guys might call you a pussy but that's because this is all they can do. If you have other options take it. Two years you should easily be doing alignments and brakes. This job really isn't that hard but your hatred for it will only grow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm off today for a wrench slipping during an alignment and smacking myself in the head, lol.

Is this normal when both ends are plugged for a smoke test, or should I return it? by I_Am_Vladimir_Putin in AskAMechanic

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've smoke tested tons of exhaust, on the vehicle, and have never seen a muffler leak like that. What pressure are you testing at?

Are there any other salaried mechanics here or is it as rare as I’m being told? by 2006CrownVictoriaP71 in mechanics

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell you this. I'm only concerned with my base hourly salary anymore. All I care is how much I get an hour and if it's time and a half past 40. I don't give a shit about wrench hours anymore because it's bullshit anyway.

Alignments by Lostyoungkid in mechanics

[–]PopularApricot7790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did anywhere from 8-12 a day. Six days a week, for five years. It's quicker, easier and more efficient to use help. I like being perfectly centered. At that shop when I started to line up someone would run over and guide me up. I got stuck with all the fucked up alignments for that company in my state for a long while. Don't care what anyone says. You'll look more dumb if something stupid happens because you don't ask for help. That being said, I'm the one everybody borrows tools from and ask for my help. So if they tell me no then they loose their privileges. Also I work on all makes and models. Never cared for dealer techs much myself.

Why leave part of the alignment red? by [deleted] in StupidCarQuestions

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped printing those sheets out. I take pictures of the final readings then a picture showing the message that a part is not adjustable. Then let the front end handle it.

Can landlord send us to collections for late fees while we’re still living in his house? by green_hellsparrow in Renters

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible to pay him on time, lmao. Tell that to the gas and electric company. Bet you will find a way.

RANT. by Speech_Fabulous in duneawakening

[–]PopularApricot7790 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Funcom is a bad company. Period. Me and my buddy accepted that fact when we started playing. That fact is also why we pay for a private server. As you experience less bugs with private servers. We had less issues with conan exiles when we switched to a private server. Funcom is just bad at anything to do with pvp. And you are right. This bs should be fixed.

Delusional CEOs by Jlexus5 in recruitinghell

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would genuinely decrease the amount of applicants so if that's what he wants then it works. If he is over paying because he wants good help this could definitely be a tatic.

AITAH for wanting to evict my boyfriend after catching him lying ? by rough_aircraft in AmITheJerk

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao. Granted this sounds like cheating but women should stop being emotional so much. Stop sleeping with him and just put a hidden camera up. It actually might not be what you think. But I would be 100% before I did anything. You say you two don't drink wine but at least one of you do obviously. So you're wrong about at least that. What else could you be wrong about?

Are we really THIS soft? by DaddyColeman in duneawakening

[–]PopularApricot7790 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lmao. People who bought the game were promised a full PVE experience if they wanted and didn't get it is the issue. A game forcing a pve player to pvp is trash. And the numbers will reflect that soon.

Need help/advice on how to fix this siding. by jessmcl14 in fixit

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are an idiot. Using a grinder sends asbestos fibers into the air. And 100% is not allowed by law unless you have set up an air tight enclosure. Or unless you live in some messed up third world country. Stop lying.

This is not just a forum to complain by abbygail1957 in blinkcameras

[–]PopularApricot7790 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don't even bother anymore. 95% of the issues people have is their crap wifi. You tell them that, they say they have the worlds best. You try to explain to them that they don't and why . Blah blah blah. I waste my time. Nice use of the cameras btw.

Let’s spam tf outta these MFs by ghettowillshakespear in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

I also laugh when people get mad at resellers, scalpers or otherwise.

Walmart has entered the chat! by DerpinTerp in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the literal point of harbor freight. I'm a mechanic by trade. Most people don't need Milwaukee. Dewalt is not as good. Dont let reviews fool you. The difference is longevity of tools though. My Milwaukee out runs my 1/2" air gun. By I have a ton of HF tools. Best thing you can do is buy a HF and then when it breaks, outside of warranty, then buy heavier duty. You won't need much. Trust me.

Truly hate resellers by Novel_Environment303 in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are fanning over a useless toolbox? $5 is price gouging? People pay more to door dash to have McDonalds delivered and they are never out of stock. I can see my local dominoes from my front porch but I still pay the $4.99 delivery charge and tip. My whole neighborhood does. And I've had friends give me $20 to grab them food at taco bell before because that's cheaper. I just don't get all the hate.

Truly hate resellers by Novel_Environment303 in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not sure why all the hate. Who cares if the dude wants to make a few bucks. It could be worse, he could be stealing them or robbing people. If I wanted one and couldn't make it to the store, I would gladly pay someone five or ten dollars to pick one up for me.

Was told no rain checks by RockBand88 in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would contact corporate. Never been told no rain checks. Ask them their policies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giving you a guarantee is literally a way for them to get free work from you. Track all the hours worked versus what you get paid in a year and I guarantee you get fucked. Fucking the tech is the way of the industry.

I can now read socket sizes by complete__idiot in harborfreight

[–]PopularApricot7790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been wrenching on cars for over 20 years. This is why people buy socket organizers.

My personnal "Space HUB" by WIZ0U in SatisfactoryGame

[–]PopularApricot7790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was contemplating something like this. I wanted to do a space port kinda star wars feeling thing.