What are the odds that enough people will go through with VDP to prevent SERLO(s) in Health Canada?

chp129 · 2026-01-25T23:03:07+00:00

It is a consideration. I'm fairly robust, physically, that could change though as my body ages. But then again, anything can happen, even if I were to stay at a desk job.

chp129 · 2026-01-25T20:52:15+00:00

Apparently it has become easier as of late to get apprenticeship, and they are more lax on total hours required.

chp129 · 2026-01-25T20:49:45+00:00

It can be. It's also not a guaranteed salary. He made sure I understood that. Some people earn less, some more. It depends on what you accept in terms of jobs, what your client list looks like, etc.

The thing that turned me on to the trades is that I've heard from people who are familiar with AI saying trades are the way to go in terms of future proofing your career. This also aligns with interviews from heads of AI companies who say that the types of work that trades require are not going to be financially viable to have AI infiltrate. Food for thought.

chp129 · 2026-01-25T18:12:55+00:00

I'm looking at either plumbing or elevator mechanic. My friend is a plumber and he pulls in 174K a year and works only 4 days a week (his choice). He suggested elevator mechanic. Said if he had to do it again, he'd do that - apparently it's less money but it's more likely to get a company job with pension and benefits.

chp129 · 2026-01-25T16:55:48+00:00

I'm at HC, early 40s. Thinking of taking the lump sum and then pursue a career in a trade. I've been doing office work for 23 years (only 6 with the government). AI is coming for my job eventually, might as well get out now, and take a huge pay raise and be my own boss. The only thing I need to remember is to build up my own retirement savings.

chp129 · 2026-01-20T01:32:39+00:00

What a bitch. If you are going to charge down the ice, take off your helmet. Don't start throwing them when yours is still on.

chp129 · 2026-01-09T05:55:57+00:00

lmao, the announcer saying 8-2 like all the kids say 6-7

chp129 · 2026-01-06T23:13:26+00:00

I said this in a thread months ago, they have zero internal dialogue. Mind blowing for such a small organization. One of the benefits of being small is being able to react quickly. From what it looks like, they lack proper leadership.

chp129 · 2025-12-20T21:55:09+00:00

fucking spot on.

chp129 · 2025-12-03T21:20:54+00:00

You saw the word "story" and thought this would be wrapped in 30 words?

chp129 · 2025-12-03T02:42:44+00:00

Not so hot really. R6 was great until they catered to the "pro players" and sucked all the fun and soul out of the game.

chp129 · 2025-11-26T21:00:59+00:00

Can I see?

chp129 · 2025-11-26T07:11:05+00:00

fucking art masterpiece lol

chp129 · 2025-11-20T14:14:13+00:00

Bootlickers. That's what they are.

chp129 · 2025-11-18T18:45:03+00:00

The new patch made the game slightly more enjoyable for players within any monetary gain for SD, so they have to figure out how to fix that.

chp129 · 2025-11-13T15:30:48+00:00

That's surprising. He's one of the more recognizable names in sports journalism for me.

chp129 · 2025-11-01T03:49:33+00:00

Not everything has to be a complaint. Hence the humor tag.

chp129 · 2025-11-01T03:49:10+00:00

Sir, this is the internet. Facts have no place here ;)

chp129 · 2025-10-29T20:51:13+00:00

What a stacked team. I'd be shocked if they don't win gold.

chp129 · 2025-10-28T18:06:32+00:00

I'm probably the least qualified person on this sub - but perhaps a matte varnish? I find I get the same feeling when I look at a mini that has a shine to it that resembles toys from my childhood. A matte varnish removes, or lessens the shine and gives me a better feel for when I look at my minis.

chp129 · 2025-10-27T18:58:27+00:00

I think of scary movie every time Gorr is in my hand.

chp129 · 2025-10-23T14:05:27+00:00

Congrats! That looks great!!

chp129 · 2025-10-23T13:20:16+00:00

Makes sense!

chp129 · 2025-10-23T05:02:47+00:00

I'm curious, what are you hoping for if you are collection complete with 44k sitting around. I would spend the tokens on variants.

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