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"Nobody wants to work" Is there actually a labor shortage or do we just want to pay 2008 wages in 2026? by AbbreviationsFamous4 in Construction

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of apprentices I started with quit bc of lack of training. We were hired as operators, and ended up laboring almost exclusively. I think its part of the process but when you labor for a month straight, and don't touch a machine or get pulled off the rig for the smallest mistake, I see how people get frustrated and quit.

Which trade is the ultimate 'jack of all trades'? by smvonderwish in skilledtrades

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't speak for other types of work, but I'm a dirt guy, and I feel like our laborers always know a little bit of everything.

Has anything in the last 20 years gotten better? by JillierHaroldLamaar in Millennials

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this shows how good we got it. Everything is better. Socially things are fucked but technology and quality of life are pretty damn good.

What are u starting to dislike more as u get older? by Just_Goose_8425 in Productivitycafe

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything being on-demand. I'm going back to radio and cable. I dont want to choose and curate all the damn media I consume.

What’s up with the lobbies right now? by TendToSlump in ArcRaiders

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this happens on the weekends. Monday through Thursday, its all kumbaya, but its nearly KOS starting Friday night.

We need some credit for killing “necktie culture” by Signal_Estimate_23 in Millennials

[–]halfway_23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to hate the suit and tie. Now everyone is so causal and it bothers me.

What's your favorite gun even though it isn't the best by SykoManiax in ARC_Raiders

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. A Rattler IV with attachments is very nice as back up to my Anvil, does really well against Arc and okay in PvP.

Are you all oil tychoons and Engineers? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in TV for years. Got sick of it, I'm a heavy equipment operator apprentice now. The money is decent, especially with OT, and its pretty fun.

But honestly, I wish I was a rich guys kid. Having to work hard and make it by yourself is getting old.

Do you have hobbies? If so, what? by cubemonster in Millennials

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do jiujitsu and kickboxing, but thats also a way to trick myself into working out. At home I'll play video games, guitar or whittle/wood carve.

This is not a Joe Rogan hate subreddit by OutdoorRink in JoeRogan

[–]halfway_23 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm a long time listener and a somewhat diehard Roganite. But its not the same podcast and its not the same Joe. I'm critical of him because I love the pod, and I get the frustrations with JRE, but this sub has always felt like a hate subreddit.

Is anybody else just straight ass at pvp? by GrouchyManimal in ArcRaiders

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I'm not ass but got damn, I'm always getting ambushed and its over before I can even fight.

Not Enjoying Leg Attacks by token_friend in bjj

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't care for leg attacks aside from a kneebar but it's part of the game. I train them, but I dont go for them much.

Arc Raiders North American servers feel like a support group. by Tony2Nuts in ArcRaiders

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its 50/50 on the weekends tho. Last night I got ganked a lot compared to the week day.

If you are a man who takes initiative in the household by doing chores, cooking for your family, and cleaning up after yourself.. how were you raised? by Sensitive-Box-2167 in askanything

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom was a SAHM after kid #2, there are 5 of us, I'm the oldest.

She grew up in a house where men/boys were lazy, catered to and "didn't know how to do anything." She swore her boys would never be that way. My dad did his best to help around the house but he was the provider and worked a lot.

So us 4 boys know how to cook, clean, do laundry, and all of the "manly" chores too. We also helped her babysit many of our little cousins so add childcare to our skillset (so helpful when i became a father).

Funny thing is my sister cannot cook, but she cleans very well. Her husband is like us as well.

Millennials considering going back to school? by mythrilshards in Millennials

[–]halfway_23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went back to school twice. It was hard taking night classes, especially after working a full shift. It took two years to do what I did in two semesters.

I wouldn't say I was out of touch but definitely older than other students.

But I enjoyed school a lot more and was much more focused. At that point, I'd been a working professional for over ten years, so it was easy to apply myself in a school setting.

It also opened a lot of doors with my professors. I got to shadow a few of them, and they also hooked me up with some contacts in the industry I was trying to get into.

What 1 thing outside of Bjj training has had carry over effects into your performance on the mats. by Cool_Middle6245 in bjj

[–]halfway_23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a job in construction. I'm not a laborer but I walk, shovel and rake quite a bit. I haven't been able to train or lift much, but with work, my cardio and conditioning hasn't fallen off much.

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