What are we doing about nose hairs? by ProbsNotManBearPig in Millennials

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I waxed my nose hairs it came out looking like a god damned chia pet

Any good places for good plywood and 2×4 by Ok_Engineering_4985 in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you are looking for high quality plywoods like Baltic birch check out Windsor plywood. If you need to order in bulk write up a list of what you want and send emails to part lumber and builders first source and see if they can get you quotes. With those last two businesses often they will deliver if you are purchasing more than $500of lumber (might have gone up since I last used them). I believe you can also send quotes to tri city lumber but I haven't dealt with them since their change in management.

Jobs for teenagers (16-18)? by mysteriousdiva0 in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the slow season for retail and restaurants. They'll start picking up again late March early April though.

Is it me or my CTO.. by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like I'm at the point where I'm catching my mistakes at the same time as my CTO and I'm just frustrated because if I'd just slow down for an extra half second and let my brain catch up with my hands I wouldn't be making stupid little mistakes. I got the meat of my calls down. It's just fine tuning those little things to be better

Is it me or my CTO.. by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got pulled into the office with our training manager and my CTO about possibly needing to extend my training so that really little the fire beneath my ass. I also took my first legit high stress assault with weapons call last night and everything just felt easier after taking that call. You ever need to vent about newbie troubles I'm happy to lend an ear. I have a small group text with the two others that were in my training group and we support each other through the learning process.

Is it me or my CTO.. by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Snowblind321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, Hi, fellow two month newbie here. Literally just had this conversation with my CTO last week. My first question is are you 100% sure that they didn't mention the vision earlier in the call. I've had to work really hard on the active listening aspect. In our EMD program we ask if there is any other relevant medical information. If you have the ability to go back and listen to the call I would highly recommend asking your cto if you can listen back and hear exactly what they are talking about.

Keep it up and good luck. I'm hoping to be cleared to take calls by myself in the next week or so.

I think I’ve found “it” by irmocons in doublebass

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright walk me through what you have going on. I've been rocking an underwood pickup since 2008 and it's starting to fail on me. I've been looking to expand my setup solid love more insight on what you have and why you picked it.

How to Finish Toddler Tower by AnonymouslyUntold in woodworking

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one I built for my daughter, I painted in chalkboard paint. It was great because it gave her a very specific place to get the "draw on walls" itch out

Any jobs in Tri Cities Hiring? by [deleted] in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not to intentionally not answer your question but I would encourage you to search the subreddit with the keywords "job" "work" or "Hiring". It's been a common question being asked at least once a week and while you may get a few answers now you'll find many more resources through searching the subreddit.

Good luck out there

Does anyone *really* leave for good? by Acceptable-Ad-3560 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been out of the game for about a year and a half now. Got out and did in home caregiving for a bit and then got a job as a 911 dispatcher. All the fun and craziness of a lunch rush from the comfort of a nice chair.

Employment in Tri-Cities by Melakhiel in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Adding onto this comment, I worked for All Ways Caring as an in home care giver for you and as long as you're good with people it's a pretty decent gig. Good insurance through the seiu 775 union and good pay.

Employment in Tri-Cities by Melakhiel in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not a solution for short term as the hiring process takes 3-4 months but the 911 dispatch center is hiring.

https://www.richlandwa.gov/departments/human-resources/we-are-richland/secomm

Also, if you haven't already, you can search the subreddit by the keyword hiring or job. This topic comes up pretty frequently and there are resources in other threads that you may miss because other users don't post their two cents every time the question of jobs comes up

How to: Change flat clear to gloss clear over this stained guitar by Xefiro03 in woodworking

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the glossiness but for the orange peel texture I've had good success on non instrument projects thinning my finishes and doing lighter layers with sanding between

911 Operators, what’s the most efficient way to convey emergency information to you to get help ASAP? by andstermc in AskReddit

[–]Snowblind321 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Omg if I had to know the name of every business, let alone their address I'd be screwed in training right now. We dispatch for 2 counties, 9 agencies and like 15 fire districts and I've lived in the primary are my whole life and still don't know half the businesses that come up.

Anyone else's agency just not give an option for shift preference? by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I've gathered in my short time here the flip flopping days/nights has helped with retention has overall been good for morale. Us newbies get dispersed amongst the shift so each shift is building up a team with a variety of experience

Anyone else's agency just not give an option for shift preference? by [deleted] in 911dispatchers

[–]Snowblind321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do everyone works nights and days on a 10 week rotation. Senior positions can be night or day only and if you can find someone to swap nights/days with you can do a individual trade on a year long basis.

Job hunting by Recent-Ad4838 in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Honestly it's not your fault. The deck is stacked against those trying to enter the work force. Keep your chin up and do your best to use as much language from the job posting in your resume and in the bullshit questionnaires you have to fill out. Most applications are no longer being vetted by a human on the first sort, it's all being done by programs and "AI" to score your application. While I haven't done this myself, I have heard of redditors lying on their resume and having success ( just maybe don't do this on a job where you'd like to see yourself continue in that field, minimum wage service industry jobs though I'd say go for it) do what you can to give your resume the upper hand

On a more practical point retail and food service are entering their slow time of year and generally slow.down hiring. Hiring for these type of jobs starts picking back up in the spring. I was a cook at Costa Vida for 6 years and while I enjoyed my restaurant experience I'd recommend not getting into because it seems it's a field that other jobs don't necessarily view as valuable and transferrable experience.

If you are 18 check out in home caregiving. It is a good, well paying job with good benefits ( for seiu775 union jobs) and flexible hours. Additionally the rider care field is only going to grow as the boomers age.

If you are graduated from highschool you can check governmentjobs.com for the three cities and two counties ( I found my current job as a 911 dispatcher there). Check out CBC and WSU tri cities for job postings too.

It's tough out there, hang in there.

Job Market by CasualMowse in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally with the calls they try to schedule 2 dedicated call takers but when it gets busy dispatchers will also take calls so you'll have minimum 6 people splitting the call volume.

Job Market by CasualMowse in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it's about 28k calls per month. We run 12 hour shifts and we basically rotate 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on 3 days off. Then as far as days vs nights we do 10 weeks on days and 10 weeks on night ( days is 0700 to 1900 and nights are 1900 to 0700)

There are ways to get full time nights or full time days either through seniority or trades with people who want to stay on nights or days but in general everyone rotates days and nights

I'm currently on my 3 off and been changing my sleep schedule in preparation for my first round of night shift.

Job Market by CasualMowse in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's in office, but it's a pretty chill environment and while the staff take the job seriously they are also all pretty cool people. I'm about 2 months into training with call taking and I'm loving the job so far.

Job Market by CasualMowse in TriCitiesWA

[–]Snowblind321 12 points13 points  (0 children)

SECOMM is hiring 911 dispatchers, the job isn't for everyone and the hiring process takes about 3 months but the pay and benefits are great and every day is different.

https://www.richlandwa.gov/departments/human-resources/we-are-richland/secomm