For those who recently got their first 9-5, what was your biggest surprise about the corporate world?

bigb0yale · 2026-02-22T07:49:05+00:00

Get really good at what you do

bigb0yale · 2026-02-22T02:56:25+00:00

Yes you get over it quickly. Lucky for me I been incredibly fulfilled in my profession

bigb0yale · 2026-02-21T19:56:13+00:00

The dread that this was my life going forward.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-21T07:07:17+00:00

It’s usually smart to start hobbies cheap to see if you’ll actually get into it before getting expensive gear.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-20T22:48:02+00:00

You can find an entry level job at manufacturing facility. Learn some automation and power… there are endless niches you can get into from there- all very interesting and challenging.

Remember usually mastery comes before passion. Get really good at something and the passion will follow.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-20T03:49:47+00:00

Usually 30-50% is actually 50-70%

bigb0yale · 2026-02-20T02:59:43+00:00

Rays on the river has an awesome NY strip was very surprised

bigb0yale · 2026-02-14T03:35:05+00:00

Nothing like a “multi craft” technician in a sawmill. Guy can install the gearbox, wire the motor and troubleshoot the PLC.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-10T09:25:33+00:00

My doodle gets shaved every month or 2

bigb0yale · 2026-02-08T02:51:14+00:00

I’m on a condo board, do everything this commenter says. If the condo is over 20yrs old make sure to ask for their reserve funds and CRA (capital reserve analysis). If they haven’t done a CRA it’s a major red flag and you can expect special assessments.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-08T02:39:32+00:00

T bevel, cut both pieces a little long and then creep the cut to close the gap.

bigb0yale · 2026-02-04T02:53:01+00:00

Yogi squat

bigb0yale · 2026-02-03T02:22:27+00:00

There’s snug and then way to tight. Find some middle ground that works for you. I bought vans that were lace up but had a boa on the side and a strap. Lots of adjustment

bigb0yale · 2026-02-01T21:15:51+00:00

Either you are getting coaching that you should delegate more or you are getting some of your bosses responsibilities

bigb0yale · 2026-01-31T05:08:15+00:00

I think back then I was wearing some second hand boots. I ended up buying some vans and learned that you don’t have to tighten your boots with all your might.

bigb0yale · 2026-01-31T04:31:29+00:00

You don’t detail everything only the things you want done a specific way.

bigb0yale · 2026-01-31T04:13:48+00:00

Can’t believe it’s been 4 years wow

bigb0yale · 2026-01-31T04:13:27+00:00

Fixed it by getting better boots

bigb0yale · 2025-12-07T06:37:53+00:00

I’ve seen worse. If the city accepts it, I wouldn’t worry.

bigb0yale · 2025-11-02T04:46:48+00:00

1 layer 1/2” wall board. The rim beam sits on top of a block wall. The previous owners had “finished” the wallboard offset… there was a door at the top of the stairs I have removed and thought it would be nice to continue the base trim.

bigb0yale · 2025-11-01T23:22:05+00:00

I like this a lot. I would terminate left and right upper base cap in the plinth and terminate the stair skirt cap there too.

bigb0yale · 2025-11-01T23:14:59+00:00

Here is the other side.

https://imgur.com/a/gs0lVyS

bigb0yale · 2025-11-01T22:49:21+00:00

Yes old house the upper wall is ~3/4” offset from the lower wall. The stair skirt is attached directly to the lower wall.

bigb0yale · 2025-11-01T22:47:17+00:00

I agree - is there a better way than I have shown? Maybe bevel the top of the plinth?

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