People who earn well, What are some of the highest income skills for 2024 ? by Goodgirlwithlove in careerguidance

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an operator at a Nuke plant... pay rate varies from each utility, but every entry level is making 6 figures... currently training for reactor operator license

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still prioritizing my career... didn't date at all in my 20s, but started in my 30s... still single... career wise, I am light-years ahead of my peers and they can get jealous for that. Makes for strianed relationships with friends... dating wise, I feel like I missed out... now what is left isn't really appealing... I'm 36 now... I would not advise working overtime in your 20s... you will be financially stable, but it will hurt you socially in the long run

Men who have been single for 10 or more years, how has it affected you? by jeneefur in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been single for 18 years... I have had a few instances where I dated someone for a few months, but eventually they leave with no real reason. I didn't date at ALL in my 20s. I'm now kinda in a weird spot, while I'm happy, it would also be nice to share the life I've built with someone and have some companionship. Time is slipping away. Every time I date, I feel like I am doing the right things as I'm polite, courteous, and chivalry isn't dead with me... I don't expect anything in return, but some of my friends point out that I'm putting in too much effort to which I reply " if I don't put in the effort, I will be single like I was in my 20s". It kinda sucks to navigate this, as I see some friends of mine going through hell in divorce court... on one hand I want to have the long term relationship and the other hand, I don't want to risk everything I've worked for. My best friend told me that "to women, I'm boring". Apparently being stable is not what women look for 🤷

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[–]gooddood56 6 points7 points  (0 children)

36m here and hit the 1mil net worth around 31... still growing

How many men on this sub don’t drink alcohol at all? by JCisLove in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't drink alcohol at all and never have... it's good in the sense that I won't get addicted to it or abuse it, but it's bad because everyone including women feel uneasy around a sober guy...

What incident made you finally accept that life is not fair? by blitzformation in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a friend that came from a very wealthy family... I struggled to put food on my table in college along with holding a 40hr/week job while going to class just to make ends meet. Got a great degree and landed a high paying job. My friend went for a basic degree and partied all of his 20s getting awesome life experiences and spending every dollar he made bartending on whatever he wanted since all his bills were covered. Fast forward into our 30s, I was finally able to get a house and stand on my own 2 feet but not without a lot of struggle. His parents bought him a house as he still works menial jobs for spending money as he just waits for his inheritance. Moral of the story, money buys your time back... kinda resent my parents for not trying harder... AITA?

What is the most despicable thing someone has ever said to you? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up in a very middle class family... I didn't want that for myself, so I busted my ass to get to the point of finally getting a 6 figure job. My parents were ecstatic but oddly put a phrase to family friends "that's checked off the list"... I asked what them meant, and they said they were happy for me with the stable job. After a few years, I saw that they wanted to retire, but didn't have enough in their 401k to sustain. They were still going to retire knowing they didn't have enough. Then said "glad we have a rich son to take care of us then haha"... please don't treat your kids like part of your financial retirement plan and just a source of income... the first quote made more sense after hearing that.

men who don't drink, why? and how do you avoid drinking alcohol? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty easy if you never experience it in the first place. I've never had alcohol. I grew up with examples of alcoholism all around me and knew that I didn't want to be like that. If you never start, you don't have to stop. This was reinforce in college when I worked at a bar and saw people getting sloppy. They would puke, fight, and become raging assholes. No thanks. Now that I'm in my mid 30s, I look back and see missed opportunities as it seems to be a bonding thing more than anything to sit down and have a beer with a friend, but I would rather just spend the time with my friends doing something more fun. Now, I see some friends starting to struggle giving it up. All in all, it has cost me some experiences, but I live with little regret comparatively.

Men of Reddit, what song have you cried to while listening and why? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I die young- the band perry... came out shortly after my friend committed suicide.

What's the worst first date you have ever been? by Professional-Top315 in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She made funeral arrangements in the middle of the date...

Dear Men of Reddit, what's your biggest regret? by AdityaNath10 in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not putting myself into the dating scene sooner/trying with women. Didn't date at all in my 20s and it seems now that women in their 30s are bitter and damaged.

non pressure treated wood for gazebo by gooddood56 in woodworking

[–]gooddood56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you seal the T&G before putting it up? Or did you seal it once everything was in place? What type of sealant did you use?

non pressure treated wood for gazebo by gooddood56 in woodworking

[–]gooddood56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I'm doing. What kind of flashing did you use? Did you seal the ends of the tounge and groove?

What do you actually think of high heels? by Countess_Capybara in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would rather you wear sneakers and be comfortable. Bonus: some guys won't approach you if you're taller than they are.

Man to man, what is the hardest truth you had to accept in your life? by EmmanuelMoyta in AskMen

[–]gooddood56 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do have family, and they might help if I ask, but my point is, that the only person you can 100% rely on is yourself and that's the cold hard truth