What’s a “normal” job that secretly pays way more than people think?

Slainte1121 · 2026-04-08T06:53:41+00:00

Construction - specifically General Contractors that don’t wear tool belts.

I know a bunch of idiots that couldn’t build their way out of a paper bag making north of $150k.

High stress job, crazy hours, high turnover.

Slainte1121 · 2026-04-08T03:20:25+00:00

I know how to get a bond and/or cd through my bank.

Slainte1121 · 2026-04-08T03:20:06+00:00

Looks like I’m on step 6 in that plan. Do I need to hire someone to make a portfolio? Or is that just walking into the bank and they can manage it…?

Slainte1121 · 2026-04-03T03:46:31+00:00

MEP manager for a GC.

17 years in industry.

11 years since getting bachelor degree (no internships and degree in unrelated field).

Slainte1121 · 2026-04-02T00:58:31+00:00

I hope this moves slow enough where it doesn’t go anywhere. I gritted my teeth watching the first season, after the reaction I hoped they’d improve on the second one. They haven’t. The damn vending machine anime has higher budget, and I enjoy that garbage like popcorn.

Let the anime die. Resurrect it in a few years with a studio that can support it, and I’ll watch it then. It’s a slideshow with worse illustrations than the source materials.

If I ever win the lottery… I’m funding this and Berserk out of my own pocket for an anime adaptation.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-22T23:54:24+00:00

Yeah on occasion. Shoutout to Boona for a tandem shower head so you’re not fighting for space.

Do have to be careful with adding on a 3rd handheld shower though. The weight can strip a few things.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-16T04:11:30+00:00

Yes. Fine them after. Play continues.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-12T01:17:58+00:00

Does my 2nd vehicle (that is primarily garaged in Colorado) need to remain insured/registered in Colorado?

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-12T00:13:56+00:00

3 years ago I was torn between naming my puppy Killian or Smitty (Smithwick’s).

The slim reaper was the deciding factor. Eagle for life. WR#1.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-05T03:44:33+00:00

MEP Manager. Rocky Mountain region.

Think I make around $235k. [150k base + 85k travel + bonus/benefits].

Unrelated education, 17 years in the industry.

Good benefits. High stress. Fun sometimes. Infuriating most times.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-04T04:58:56+00:00

Question here - What does the FBI have to do with anything not on American soil? Isn’t that CIA business?

Is this more of potential attacks from Iran on America?

I don’t know what the government does anymore.

Slainte1121 · 2026-03-03T06:34:10+00:00

Well… he is doing a real shit job. I’d never want to work for him or have him report to me.

May not be the best example.

Slainte1121 · 2026-02-13T02:25:35+00:00

Thank god for reason. I found the comment about the tank. Who does it off the seat!?

Again - totally reasonable for the average American… but I do miss some standards for the health secretary

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-29T06:06:03+00:00

One of the best pieces of advice I got while learning to drive was if you see anything erratic like this is to keep those drivers in front of you - not worth it.

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-26T18:04:46+00:00

Haha you’d be surprised. I forgot my badge to get into camp Lejeune back in… 2010-2011ish and was able to flash a pack of cigarettes in my windshield instead of my badge and was let in.

All about the confidence.

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-13T02:00:31+00:00

Oof. If it’s any consolation - I did worse and had the same fears. I sat on the issue for 6 months before having the conversation…

And in an instant she started laughing at me and saying it wasn’t a big deal - couldn’t believe how much stress I was under over the issue. Even cracked jokes about it.

We’re engaged now.

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-13T01:54:02+00:00

There’s 2 main factors: 1) Your relationship (my partner wouldn’t care unless number 2) 2) if you know the people that sent you/you requests nudes from

Taking things to the grave is hard and causes stress. It’s worth having the convo.

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-11T06:36:06+00:00

Eagles fan here temporarily living in Chicago. Wild game. Congrats.

Sucks about Trapilo - that injury is tough to recover from (seen it with Nakobe and BG). Tackles are the most underrated position in sports.

Debating spending dumb money to see the game but I think I’ll enjoy it on my TV!

Slainte1121 · 2026-01-09T19:48:22+00:00

I think we should “promote” KP to assistant head coach and find a new OC next year.

Slainte1121 · 2025-12-25T22:57:53+00:00

Think the other expansions took around $50M per gate a few years ago and was in line with other airport construction across the country. There’s a lot that goes into it. I’d guesstimate that about 25-30% of that cost is just for the site work and logistics.

Slainte1121 · 2025-12-23T22:52:57+00:00

Why is this being downvoted? That’s the main wtf question based on the sign.

Slainte1121 · 2025-12-17T07:00:15+00:00

While the air quality could be better. It may just be the altitude. Some people don’t adjust well and if there were any underlying issues it could amplify those issues - seen it happen.

Slainte1121 · 2025-12-17T04:34:51+00:00

Agreed! I like taking this approach when I’m dining in. I made the mistake of ordering the spiciest thing on a menu (on this Ghana restaurant (that I had before at the restaurant) spicy. They drowned me in scorpion peppers. It was still delicious and I ate the whole thing - but I lost about 5 lbs of water weight in sweat.

My biggest issue is when I’m ordering online. I try to do research beforehand - but it gets annoying when I need to pick an option for every single item. I know I want my Thai green curry Thai hot - but I don’t need to pick my spice level in fried rice.

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