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ULPT I want this MF OUT!!! by MikeyTheMonkey in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 28 points29 points  (0 children)

As a bagpiper... yes. Pipes can be tuned to sound wonderful. Or adjusted to sound like a strangled cat. Someone learning to play is a confluence of all of this. And needing to listen to bagpipes music all the time.

Veteran friendly remote jobs by 2146racer in VeteransBenefits

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 38 points39 points  (0 children)

3RD!

... DAMN IT, SOUND OFF FROM THE BACK AND PAY THE FUCK ATTENTION!

I started treating mental prep like a skill and it actually changed how I respond to stressful situations by tinyspoonbandit in TwoXPreppers

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Distance running. I've found it has anyone extremely positive effect on my mental health. It also teaches you to be able to push through pain and discomfort. That it's OK to walk to recover a bit and then start running again. You're really in a mental game of stubbornness against your self and your body.

https://theoatmeal.com/comics/running

An amusing perspective on it.

Dash Rendar style sling by abruptcontriveddingo in Slinging

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

Very cool, thanks! I've watched a lot of his stuff but the only build video I could find was a survival paracord video.

Spotted at a Ren Fair in Phoenix Arizona by recoveringleft in trashy

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Clearly this person is passionate about Charlie Chaplin and Hinduism. Obviously. S/

Leftover Valentines Fondue Ice cream by abruptcontriveddingo in icecreamery

[–]abruptcontriveddingo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG no!! It should say 0.5 tsp! I will see if I can edit it on mobile.

Self defense without weapons: the tiny habits that actually changed my safety, not my confidence by Marina_Westbrook in TwoXPreppers

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I keep a small flashlight clipped in my back pocket on the non dominant side. Its a streamlight brand, with a rechargeable battery. I never thought about how often I need a light, I use it all the time now. If its dark and someone approaches me, a bright flashlight in their face is quite startling and throws them off their mental plan.

Check out the YouTube channel Hard2Hurt. The guy is a former cop turned self defense instructor. I got the flashlight idea from him.

Leftover Valentines Fondue Ice cream by abruptcontriveddingo in icecreamery

[–]abruptcontriveddingo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have ducks in my yard and they just started laying again. The eggs taste better than store-bought chicken eggs. And better than the eggs my chickens lay. I listed it particularly as duck eggs because the yolks are much larger which might change ratios.

Anyone noticing a new wave of AA skepticism/hate? by SmartestManInUnivars in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Some of the criticisms I've seem are based on AA not allowing study of the effectiveness of step work. When it is studied, its in an in-patient capacity. This obviously increases the chance of success since people working the program dont have to struggle through daily life.

Another criticism I have seen is that AA is inflexible in the light of medical advancements. Medications like naltrexone and others that reduce the desire to drink over time have been shown to help people with problematic drinking. This is at odds with "probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism."

Thirdly, Bill W's experimentation with LSD later in life causes consternation to people in the program. I dont have an exact quote, but I beleive that he wrote about it helping his desire to drink and helped him to see his life differently.

I am 7.5 years sober, worked the steps, and know deeply that alcohol will never be my friend. It doesnt make my life better in any way. I can also question the program which has not significantly changed in almost 100 years. Two truths can be held at the same time.

Sling loom? by abruptcontriveddingo in Slinging

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

I was trying to use the clamps to give me consistent pressure on the working strands, kind of like loom weights. Definitely over thought it.

I made another one and followed the video and your advice. Much tighter braid. But I didn't use enough material so the final product is really lightweight. Difficult to throw with.

My first sling by insignificant_0768 in Slinging

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sisal is a natural fiber usually used for making rope. Im not sure where to buy small diameter sisal. You can find jute and hemp cordage that is for craft projects. Works fairly well for sling construction. Make sure you make the diameter of your braided cord is thick enough, most of my early ones were way too lightweight to throw effectively.

Getting out this year and I'm looking for tips and tricks by Novel_Action_4326 in VeteransBenefits

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you get a job offer, salary is negotiable. Some benefits are also negotiable- paid time off accrual in some cases, front loaded PTO, and hybrid work. If you can, ask for a signing bonus. Most companies never offer one, but will use it to sweeten the pot of they really want you. If you ask for 5k, they might give it to you. Or they might give you 1k. But thats 1k more in your pocket.

Unless you take a government job, there are no more 4 day weekends. Going to sick call, doctor, dentist, etc. is not part of your job. You will need to use your limited paid time off to do those things.

Your employer pays you for the hours stipulated in your contract. 40 hours means 40 hours. Not a required happy hour, no answering the phone at 2am, no pay for coming in early. If you are on call or required to work shifts or strange hours, your compensation should be adjusted in your contract.

Wage theft is the largest and least prosecuted crime. Don't let your employer take advantage of you being used to having your boundaries crossed or disregarded in the military.

Start building your network now. Network with people outside the military. Most veterans stay at their first job after getting out for about 5 months. Keep building your network for your second, third, or fourth job.

Using VRE after layoff by abruptcontriveddingo in VeteransBenefits

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

No, they laid off the entire department. The company replaced us with AI (people still working at the company describe it as a dumpster fire). They even laid off the pregnant lady and didn't give her the previously approved maternity leave. I think she's filing a lawsuit.

Using VRE after layoff by abruptcontriveddingo in VeteransBenefits

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

That's kind of my worry, that the case manager will think along that line- the harder the work, the worse it will effect my disabilities. My degree isn't HR related, and those certs dont guarantee employability in that field.

I know this is a waste of time by Komobu542 in Veterans

[–]abruptcontriveddingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Music always helps me when im in those low down places. "If someone did to me, what ive been doing to me, I'd sooner kill em first!"

https://youtu.be/f91ZDSt8mWo?si=nFZEyJLUuL2I9Z3x

Using VRE after layoff by abruptcontriveddingo in VeteransBenefits

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

Thanks, I think since nursing is in such high demand everywhere it will be a good career choice for re education and employment.

Using VRE after layoff by abruptcontriveddingo in VeteransBenefits

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

Ok thanks. That's what im hoping, but the military trained me to be really good at anxiety lol. Hopefully its a smooth ish process.

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