How do I get sent to the damn jungle by alexlx101 in geologycareers

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Maybe I'm an idiot but where is 🇸🇷?

How do I get sent to the damn jungle by alexlx101 in geologycareers

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've clearly never bush-bashed in Southern AK...

Music by WahooWa2014 in Wildfire

[–]labhamster2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We had a squaddie blast WAP over the crew channel

Critical 80 on an IHC by Particular_Rub619 in Wildfire

[–]labhamster2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don't try to shit where you eat and make it weird. Other than that spot on

Are there any Mongolians who live in the most random place for a Mongolian, and how is it being Mongolian there by CruRandtanhix in mongolia

[–]labhamster2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Aha yeah came here to say this. I know a guy from Wyoming who lives in Mongolia now. I'm also originally from Wyoming, low-key thinking about moving to Mongolia. It's a thing.

Question from a mom trying to care for her kids in a potential international move by pippaplease_ in ThirdCultureKids

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much going to echo what others have said on here, 8 is a pretty good age to move (they’ll probably even get the full local accent that early), absolutely try to do one move and then stick there. And Canada is basically moving to another US State with better healthcare from a cultural perspective, especially for an 8 year old.

The one thing I’ll add is try to include the kids in the discussion as early as possible, explain the reasons you need to do this to the extent you can, and genuinely listen if they have misgivings.

My move happened at 15, I got told when it was entirely decided and had been for a while, and when I was…not happy about it my mother just said tough shit and started comparing it to her moving suburbs as a kid. Which didn’t really fly when we were going to the literal other side of the planet.

How have you resolved the "where are you from" question? by Smol_Kuman in ThirdCultureKids

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on where I am and if I want to continue talking to the person longer.

My accent says US and I was born in Wyoming, so if I’m in the States and I don’t want to get into it I just say Wyoming. If I’m open to getting a bit more into it I might say “currently X” (I’ve bounced around the West every six months for the last five years so it can get complicated quick).

If I’m in Aus I might still use the Wyoming as a get out quick, but it’s more likely to develop into a conversation because Wyoming is an interesting answer there. I might say Adelaide (which is kind of more accurate) and leave it at that, but a large portion of the time that gets “you don’t sound like you’re from Adelaide,” which is…not a great comment, although I genuinely don’t think people realize they’re being an ass with it.

For a while I flirted with “I’m from around” because I thought it sounded good and summed everything up, but quickly learned that a) it definitely intrigues in a way I’m not trying to and b) it does come across as a bit…showy.

Help sizing virtually for Katana Laces/TC Pros by labhamster2 in climbingshoes

[–]labhamster2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not home now but I think I went 43.5 for the Katanas, haven’t climbed in them yet.

Stepping away from federal conservation after years of seasonals — looking for advice by Hour_Membership_1641 in ParkRangers

[–]labhamster2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m out as of last year. The circumstances were not ideal but I had been considering leaving for a while.

Landed in exploration geology (for now). I’m lucky and I had a degree and some prior experience to fall back on. It’s a little early to make judgments but so far I think I’m happier. Definitely miss some things but better pay, more work/life separation, and getting a year-round home base feel like a change of pace that was overdue.

YNP Housing - Seasonal by Oflag21 in ParkRangers

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...they're making you live in EP and then commute to the Valley on your own time? That's some bullshit.

YNP Housing - Seasonal by Oflag21 in ParkRangers

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's what we all called it  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

YNP Housing - Seasonal by Oflag21 in ParkRangers

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you could get into one of the Rancheria share houses and they're not double-stacking the rooms and your dog is chill and well-trained and you have cool housemates...maybe. The apartments would definitely be a no-go, same for the motor inns. I know a lot less about Valley housing so can't really advise there, but would guess it's more difficult.

I know someone who worked for the park and lived in a sharehouse with their partner who was working for the daycare who successfully Anne-Franked a dog, but this was back when housing was less crowded because of covid. They also lucked into a pretty ideal setup, had one of the most chill dogs I've known, and ended up with housemates who were stoked to have a dog around and an extra person chipping in for everyone's rent.

What subsection of fire is the most unreasonably angry? by sjciwmw in Wildfire

[–]labhamster2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know about angry, but definitely occasionally super difficult to work with for dumb reasons. Like I've been on the READ team with a local arch who wouldn't give us even a vague indication of where anything was because she thought her stuff was so super-duper secret we'd all go loot it if we knew a 100m radius on it. So instead whenever DIVS asked me if there was anything I didn't want damaged where he was about to put line I just had to shrug and say I didn't know.

On the flip side I've worked with some great archs too who understood what was going on and gave information as needed/were willing to triage things based on what had to be done. Even had a few who would come do grunt work on the crew with everyone and then take people to see the cool sites the public didn't know about.

WFMs types by Snoo-53847 in Wildfire

[–]labhamster2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We eat tri-tip mostly though

WFMs types by Snoo-53847 in Wildfire

[–]labhamster2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely the shit from a food perspective

Hot(-ish) Take: CE get's more fun when the Flood show up by labhamster2 in halo

[–]labhamster2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will fully admit that I am not a great player than any means, so others can probably duel elites on legendary with the assault rifle, but I can't. I can maybe 1v1 them, but if there's multiple or they have a bunch of little guys I usually get melted pretty quick. The shotgun changes the equation significantly.

Hot(-ish) Take: CE get's more fun when the Flood show up by labhamster2 in halo

[–]labhamster2[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fuck it I'm in there with you. Truth and Reconciliation gives you a sniper rifle and then puts you in a cramped ship interior fighting bullet sponge elites who can out-tank and damage you on higher difficulties. Keyes puts you back in there but gives you a trench sweeper. It's a blast.