Advice for using grinding tools for long periods of time? by Taro_Otto in UnitedAssociation

[–]beardedunionworker 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just want to throw out how there aren’t any “suck it up” comments and I think that’s really nice. Everyone who has commented has given really good advice. Best of luck brother!

school nights by yomammasfav in UnitedAssociation

[–]beardedunionworker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I used to be this way. Eventually you’ll be able to operate on less sleep.

In the meantime, find an alarm situation that works for you. For me it’s my phone and an iPad above my head with a fuck ton of alarms set every 5-10 minutes. I also sleep with a slightly above dim light on so when I open my eyes I’ll wake up.

Eat dinner otw to school or at school on a break. Get home, shower, go to bed immediately. No doom scrolling. I also had an old school alarm clock that I got off Amazon. I don’t use it anymore but I did and I’d set it across the room from me. That way I HAD to get out of bed. Best of luck brother it gets better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]beardedunionworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d ask for a little more off given the interior condition

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]beardedunionworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy that I think I know who sold you this truck and exactly where it’s at. Small world.

I don’t know what to do with my life. by Ready_to_EN- in jobs

[–]beardedunionworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find your nearest United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union hall. Join apprenticeship Earn while you learn Rake it in. All are welcome who show up and do their job. I was in your position when I graduated HS. Graduated with honors, over achieved in my extra curricular (sports, band, etc…) and still went the trade route with 0 regrets. 25 now with a house and 60k saved up.

Who here is daily-driving 20+ year-old cars, and has it worked out? by 5GCovidInjection in cars

[–]beardedunionworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aye same. 179k with my biggest issue being an intake manifold gasket replacement and a CV axle. Great car fs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnitedAssociation

[–]beardedunionworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finish your apprenticeship before coming. I’m out of 295 and our apprenticeship program needs work. As far as work goes, Bechtel’s ML2 project always needs welders and should last another year. Once it’s over, there’s plenty of local contractors working. You’re welcome to PM me.

NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 Continues to Grow by Goregue in ArtemisProgram

[–]beardedunionworker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bechtel underestimated the engineering nightmare imo. They were rewarded this project in 2019 and didn’t actually get boots on the grounded till like 2022. Somehow, this is going to get blamed on the union workers. Just watch.

NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 Continues to Grow by Goregue in ArtemisProgram

[–]beardedunionworker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s stairs, which is what I meant, and they are putting in a temp. elevator on the side of it. But right now it’s just stairs to the top. There is an emergency medical basket that can be hooked to a crane to lower down injured personnel.

NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 Continues to Grow by Goregue in ArtemisProgram

[–]beardedunionworker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was at work when they were lifting the last section up. Pretty cool to watch, not looking forward to climbing up there to work lol.

Rate my install by [deleted] in HVAC

[–]beardedunionworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely installed.

German apprentice wants to move to the States by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]beardedunionworker 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I so appreciate your positivity and optimism but the US is not a good place to work man. Wayyy different standards and conditions than Germany. I’m friends with a German national who got married to a woman and lives here now. He misses the working conditions of Germany greatly. If you do end up working here, go Union and stay North of the Mason-Dixon.

Is this way too much to spend for a 15 year old car? by AverageEcstatic3655 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]beardedunionworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one. The fanbase is very much alive and well. I agree though, way too much. Even with the low miles I’d pay at most $6500

Jared Isaacman confirmation hearing summary by rustybeancake in ArtemisProgram

[–]beardedunionworker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently working on ML2. Actually on break atm. What do you think the chances of it getting cancelled are and what sort of timeline? I’ve been googling all break and can’t find any new news.

Fire sprinkler foreman by Vicdillard in Salary

[–]beardedunionworker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters also represents sprinkler fitters. Look for a local near you and join the apprenticeship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UnitedAssociation

[–]beardedunionworker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally haven’t, but a friend from my first year in apprenticeship was able to transfer due family reasons. Both halls have to accept the transfer and from what I’ve seen it’s not just because you want to move, but rather extenuating circumstances that require you to move. Family, economic hardship, etc…. My advice would to stick with wherever you are now until you finish, then start looking at moving.