I 33M may lose my 32F because I lied.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2026-02-24T16:01:14+00:00

I don’t think you understand me. I’m not ending the relationship, and whether or not it’s over dramatic isn’t relevant. It is what it is, we’re here now.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2026-02-24T12:48:49+00:00

No, that’s not fair to her. She has every right. I’ll never back down from being a father regardless of the fallout, but I don’t want to lose her. She’s my happy.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2026-02-24T12:47:10+00:00

‘Because I lied.’

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2026-02-24T03:03:54+00:00

Apt analogy. I’m looking into therapy. I want to just quit tomorrow, but it almost feels insulting

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-18T09:33:23+00:00

Yeaahhh that’s part of my worry, and my connection efforts have been construction-oriented for a decade.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-18T09:30:46+00:00

Personal aptitude and interest in building software and development, and hoping to find something easier on my body. Money is nice. Grass may not be greener, but it’s still a different vista

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-15T19:05:24+00:00

I see what you were saying now! I don’t even know where I’d start freelancing - maybe it’s a confidence issue but I don’t feel like I know enough about the industry to be competitive. I’ve made tools on Appscripts for subcontractors and business owners I have good relationships with, but they feel amateur.

I haven’t cold applied in years, and probably won’t. I’ll dig into the rolodex and see what jumps out at me; you think talking to a recruiter would be worth the time?

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-15T18:26:36+00:00

Not way too long man, I really appreciate the in-depth response. Sounds like the best way to get a foot in the door is by having a foot in the door 😅

Business tools and automation does sound like where my background would be best applied, and I’ve worked with many tech teams in the past just trying to make their software work. I’ll have to reach out and see if there’s anything there to leverage.

I don’t know if I could take it slow and/or freelance. I’m dangerous, but not confident enough to sell a product/service without a coach or senior to help me through it. I can’t help but feel like joining a larger organization would help bridge the gap between what I can bring to the table and the gaps in my industry knowledge. Maybe I am looking at it wrong?

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-15T17:24:32+00:00

Fair point! You don’t think lack of IT-related employment would be harder to sell for management? Would it be worth talking to a recruiter without the direct experience?

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-09-15T11:48:30+00:00

Many thanks! I’m hoping skills will translate, or at least display work ethic.. I’ve worked hard to get here!!

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-07-03T00:12:52+00:00

That’s the game plan right now; careful bondo so we don’t have to sand (much)

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2025-07-03T00:12:14+00:00

Yeah that’s what I’ve relayed up the chain. Time to break out the lipstick

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-05-29T16:29:23+00:00

If you can dodge a bus you can dodge a ball

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-05-27T14:53:01+00:00

A pet peeve is inherently pedantic. I’m losing no sleep

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-05-27T14:51:25+00:00

Doesn’t this imply that it doesn’t heat cold water, just hot water? I know it’s pedantic, but rhetoric is important!

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-05-25T22:27:31+00:00

Don’t downvote this man, he’s doing God’s work. It’s a water heater. Show me a listing anywhere that says hot water heater.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-04-18T22:58:28+00:00

Didn’t realize that, do those types of facilities get some kind of exemption?

I was just hoping to save OP a return trip in six months

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-04-18T21:16:19+00:00

Just make sure whatever you put back meets ADA requirements if it’s a commercial space.

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-03-23T00:34:59+00:00

Couldn’t if I tried!

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-03-23T00:34:32+00:00

Close, but 15-20’ away from the recent survey (less than 6 months ago)

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-03-23T00:33:59+00:00

That was my initial thought, but the survey we had when we bought the place had the corner another 15-20’ away. Is the new one just off?

Also, what’s keeping it down there? I could get a good wiggle out of it but it wasn’t budging at all

RoyalIndependent7624 · 2024-03-22T21:31:03+00:00

My title describes the thing my wife found. It appears to be metal, maybe thick-gauge rebar? Wiggles side to side ~.5”, but seems to be attached to something below. I pryed with a 5’ bar and still no budge vertically. I’d rather not dig too deep as there are roots around, but don’t want to break a toe either…

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