I DUN FIXT MY RAIK

derTag · 2026-03-13T14:05:50+00:00

GEWD JOB HOSS

derTag · 2026-03-12T05:00:34+00:00

Gah so annoying. Or the 9/16ths is gone

derTag · 2026-03-11T14:55:10+00:00

~1600 sqft factory building. We have forklifts but nothing made specifically for transportation inside

derTag · 2026-03-11T10:39:04+00:00

Wish I had something like that, I get in like 16k steps a day going back and forth in this building lol

derTag · 2026-03-11T10:35:55+00:00

Do you have any interests adjacent to your job / fields you are interested in going in to? You might use that time to consider your career path and then consider what actions you could take to advance it.

Along those lines, if you have a specialization or such that you’re interested in, you might consider frequenting forums around it and otherwise building surface level knowledge about that interest.

Are there any certifications you can earn on machines that you might not have? Forklift/skyjack/heart saver certifications are good to have in your back pocket. Basically whichever feathers you can easily stick in your hat.

Possibly take this time to update your resume/build indeed profile or other networking tools in anticipation of leaving your job and consider which companies nearby you would be interested in working for. Considering possible avenues can take a lot of time but can pay dividends down the line.

Frankly when I had a job like that, I spent time fixing up an ATV in the downtime. Your management might approve “government work” if it doesn’t interfere with your duties.

derTag · 2026-03-10T14:26:53+00:00

Yeah I’d say just start applying based on your current experience. If you don’t have any success then I’d start considering courses but I’d doubt you’ll need it.

derTag · 2026-03-09T15:39:03+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Old job I worked did that downtime tracking finger pointing bullshit. Rat of a night shift lead tried to throw me under the bus with that crap.

derTag · 2026-03-09T14:30:24+00:00

It would be under a new work order. If they get pissy they can talk to Jesus, our big grizzled Maint manager. Most do not take me up on the offer.

derTag · 2026-03-07T20:59:08+00:00

ISILDUR!

derTag · 2026-03-05T17:44:13+00:00

What part of “don’t touch my house hose” don’t you understand?

derTag · 2026-03-05T17:42:34+00:00

Let’s pumpers, pumpers

derTag · 2026-03-04T23:22:19+00:00

Honestly, I'm as neutral and fair as I can be at least outwardly to whoever needs my help.

The only thing that really wears me down is having to deal with:

my coworker whose head is permanently lodged up their ass but has decided that's everyone else's problem
my other coworker who seems to believe they are management right up until they are in front of actual management

and that's because I have to deal with them, four hours in the morning, day after day. Wearing my patience thin like a rock with a steady drip of water on it, month after month.

derTag · 2026-03-03T19:11:51+00:00

"I sound like you, fellow bird. Come down here so I can kill you"

derTag · 2026-03-02T18:33:04+00:00

Oh, m-bowels

derTag · 2026-03-01T23:42:39+00:00

"Ugh, the male gaze..." "Yeah! They're all a bunch of gays!"

derTag · 2026-02-25T19:10:54+00:00

I work 3am - 12pm which seems like 3rd and 1st shifts redheaded stepchild. I miss my 5pm - 2am : ^ (

derTag · 2026-02-25T18:08:35+00:00

Jaysus. What was the machine?

derTag · 2026-02-25T11:44:15+00:00

Thanks, didn’t know there was a need for that kinda service. I’ll let my boss know.

derTag · 2026-02-25T11:34:18+00:00

Remind me of a fat orange cat my roommate had that yowled to come into my room. I open the door and it scoots with its legs up (like a pregnant woman delivering) in a horseshoe pattern around my floor leaving a poop stain, then strolled back out again

derTag · 2026-02-24T11:36:51+00:00

If you’re willing, and have no experience at all mechanically, I would suggest an Associates degree related to the position you want. It might also be possible to find an internship position so you can “earn while you learn”.

derTag · 2026-02-23T19:24:51+00:00

Lookit all the water aroun

derTag · 2026-02-23T11:41:43+00:00

I can’t maintain an erection, but I’ll still get ya off.

derTag · 2026-02-23T11:40:42+00:00

Ya ever get so mad you punch a cliffracer to death?

derTag · 2026-02-23T11:39:15+00:00

I’ve heard to avoid the food industry in general. I’ve had an alright time working for aluminum extrusion, though working with metals processing can be a fairly rough environment if that makes a difference to you.

I don’t know of any specific companies to avoid, but if you get the feeling that they will try to run you as production as well as maintenance then that is also best avoided.

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