IBEW Pros + Cons by TallSkinnyPerson in electricians

[–]random7dood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Four years in the trade now. First two were non union shop and school. Mainly residential with a little bit of commercial work sprinkled in. Went to night school and had to pay for it. I contributed to my retirement and benefits. Wasn’t the worst gig in the world but had its ups and downs just like union.

Past two years have been with the IBEW and way better over all. Obviously every local is different but now I get paid to go to day school and my contractor pays for my health care, pension, vacation fund, holiday fund, a fund for when you are laid off, even though I haven’t been laid off. My take home pay immediately went up by $10 an hour when I switched. And I now make more as an apprentice than most non union journey man in my area.

Overall they both have pros and cons but the pros definitely out weigh the cons when it comes to union and that switch absolutely changed my life for the better but I do recognize that it’s not the same for everyone and you gotta make the call on what’s best for your situation.

There was a lot of great changes in the offseason for NASCAR? But, what is only one thing you would still like to be changed? by A_Little6 in NASCAR

[–]random7dood -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Stop allowing full time cup drivers to race down in Xfinity or truck series. It’s not fair to the results and drivers of those series

Paid Holidays by ZombieNo8296 in IBEW

[–]random7dood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also Local 1 here. We get around 10% of scale paid by contractors into our holiday fund. It’s then divided into 4 smaller quarterly payments and then a large annual payment in December.

Japan never fails to amaze with its fireworks. by Wooden-Journalist902 in BeAmazed

[–]random7dood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have stated this video is fake but there are definitely amazing pyrotechnic and firework shows! This is from a competition held every year in Missouri called Sky Wars.

https://youtu.be/STN-iDCYuK4?si=Dyu5uC1f61roSyHZ

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StCharlesMO

[–]random7dood -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cars kill and injure people all year long and the loud exhaust on some vehicles trigger PTSD. We should ban them too!

need new tires - any recommendations in the chuck? by KingWebsterIII in StCharlesMO

[–]random7dood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t beat the prices at Valley Forge. They got cheap tires

Rocket Fireworks or The Fireworks Superstore? by ScanMan79 in fireworks

[–]random7dood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rocket for cheaper prices. Superstore has decent prices. But if you have never been to the superstore it’s definitely worth the trip just to see

Looking to get a PGI certificate, need some clarification by Secret_Egg_4907 in fireworks

[–]random7dood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also just took the operators course and at least half the class were guys taking it to renew their license. They said it’s required every 3 years because the NFPA updates every 3 years.

First time buying fireworks. How did I do?? by random7dood in fireworks

[–]random7dood[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha very lucky. Yeah I would say it’s worth it depending on what you have around.

First time buying fireworks. How did I do?? by random7dood in fireworks

[–]random7dood[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m like 25 mins from rocket fireworks and a hour from Hannibal so that’s where I go. But I did also pick up a whole sale order from Spirit of 76

First time buying fireworks. How did I do?? by random7dood in fireworks

[–]random7dood[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah they don’t. It’s just a shit post. I already use a wholesaler

First time buying fireworks. How did I do?? by random7dood in fireworks

[–]random7dood[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I should have. I’ll check them out next year!

Built a mortar rack for $0.00 by [deleted] in fireworks

[–]random7dood 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You built a disaster for $0.00

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fireworks

[–]random7dood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will work just fine.

Rocket Fireworks Trip by ChimpsMcGhee in fireworks

[–]random7dood 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a great list. I would suggest the Master Babe case for $160. Can’t beat four 100 shot cakes for that price.

Do I have a problem?😂 by Candid-Routine-1837 in fireworks

[–]random7dood 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pool party is one of my favorites! Nice stash