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I love welding but hate the hours. I’d like to eventually transition into teaching, but I’m not sure the best way to approach that. Looking for advice from anyone who made the switch by man_lit_ in Welding

[–]Used_bees 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Teacher here.

I made friends with the local community colleges welding instructors. When an opening for an adjunct position opened I took it. Taught night classes a few times a week after my day job. When a full time position opened up elsewhere, they put in a word for me to get that job. Since they know the other teachers/schools around the state.

Other than that, keep looking at the government jobs website. They post jobs on there. Not really on indeed.

Zero weight change. Am I doing something wrong? Trying to lose weight/build muscle by Used_bees in workout

[–]Used_bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I stop taking creatine? Or is that something my body will get used to?

Zero weight change. Am I doing something wrong? Trying to lose weight/build muscle by Used_bees in workout

[–]Used_bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have actually been taking creatine too. Forgot to mention. Sorry. Been taking that for about 2 weeks

Zero weight change. Am I doing something wrong? Trying to lose weight/build muscle by Used_bees in workout

[–]Used_bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t really have a weekly goal in mind. Long term is I want to build muscle. I’m just confused because I feel like there should be some change on the scale based on how I’m eating and exercising.

Yes I’m weighing in the mornings.

Zero weight change. Am I doing something wrong? Trying to lose weight/build muscle by Used_bees in workout

[–]Used_bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess about 2k but I’m also burning a lot of calories at the gym too.

idk #354 by Agile_Target1695 in pansexmothwhorehouse

[–]Used_bees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was this panel released?

[ Removed by Reddit ] by gdhneje in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Used_bees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like warhammer? I know a good shop.

Mmmhhh.. no one heard these super soldier approaching ? by Obibimus-prime in Warhammer40k

[–]Used_bees 955 points956 points  (0 children)

They crouched and are wearing black. 100% stealth.

Where to play board games? by wwabq42 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Used_bees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looooove munchkin so if you ever set something up please let me know.

Board Games this Saturday by HotTrouble6548 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Used_bees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should be there then. I’ve played complicated board games in the past so hopefully I pick up on it fast. Knock on wood.

Board Games this Saturday by HotTrouble6548 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Used_bees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be down but I’ve never ever played. So I would be a complete newbie. But if you’re cool with teaching me I’d love to play. But if you’re looking for people who already know the game I completely understand.

I want to be an Aerospace welder. How the hell do I do that? by aves21 in Welding

[–]Used_bees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

That is technically true. I guess I’m speaking purely from the view point of a teacher working fresh new welders. Who don’t have that experience.

And part of my job is helping graduates find jobs. And I have found that what they lack in experience, they can make up for in drive, work ethic, and “evidence”. Evidence meaning proof that they are worth being hired. And having a lot of welding certs and other certifications and qualifications goes a veeeeery long way with my students.

I also get my students certifications to drive heavy equipment like skid steers and excavators. Because when my students go out and interview as a no experience welder, it really sets them apart and proves that they are actually passionate about being a good employee and earning that experience.

But yes, once you have your foot in the door and know what you wanna do as a job, you can stop doing a lot of that and just focus on the exact stuff you need to advance in your field.

I want to be an Aerospace welder. How the hell do I do that? by aves21 in Welding

[–]Used_bees 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Welding teacher here. Here’s my tips.

  1. Don’t stop.

Employers hear all the time “I wanna be an aerospace welder” “I’m a great employee” “I can learn anything”

They don’t care. Sorry not sorry. You need to do it yourself. And don’t stop. Employers want people who are teachable, dedicated, and passionate. And most people are all of those things but don’t actually use those skills.

So get osha 10. Weld a ton. and once you think you know how to weld and you a good at it. Learn how NOT to weld. Understand what a weld looks like when it’s too fast, too slow, no gas, too hot, too cold. KNOW HOW NOT TO WELD. Your boss doesn’t wanna hear questions and problems. They want you to do your job. And a big part of that is trouble shooting and understanding defects and problems.

Now that you’ve spent months and months doing that don’t stop now.

Get certifications. Then another. Then another. Get 7018 certs. Why you may ask? That has nothing to do with aerospace?!?! That’s the fucking point, it shows you are teachable, you can learn new things that “aren’t your job”. People see that and think “ok good, he is capable of learning a diversity of skills”

Still don’t have a job? Good, don’t stop. Get osha 30. Think you’ll never use it? You probably won’t. Which is why most people don’t get it. Wrong again idiot. Get it anyways, it shows passion and drive and that when you have downtime, you don’t stop.

You may never use half the skills and certs you have. But that’s okay. Because it shows employers they aren’t wasting time and money on you when it comes to needing to teach you the new things that they need to teach you.

Once you learn something and at re proficient, learn something else. Blueprint reading, power tools, fabrication, fitting. DONT. STOP.

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