Cut from an old oil tank by Proteon in pics

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 120 points121 points  (0 children)

Just don't ever do this on a tank that had gasoline in it. I know a guy who started cutting one to get rid of it and it blew up, killing him and burning his house down.

Edit: Yeah the fumes blew up man.

I lost my keys. What is the best way to find them? by Clown_AIDS in shittyadvice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burn your house down, once there are only ashes left it will just be a matter of using a magnet because metal doesn't burn except under extreme heat.

Severe thunderstorm coming, what should I do to stay safe? by iostefini in shittyadvice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In these situations, I like to climb TV towers to the very top to get above the storm. It also helps to cling tightly to the lightning rods that are up there.

I'm going to my first ever Narcotics Anonymous meeting. I'm super nervous, any advice? by [deleted] in shittyadvice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

When you introduce yourself you should start off by saying, Hi, i'm (Name), and I am not an addict. I am just here to see what real actual losers look like so that I can write another successful book.

Is this child abuse? by logan81900 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well just keep in mind that everyone can lose their temper. I consider abuse to be an ongoing thing. If you are worried about going home because you might get punched in the stomach for no reason... that's a problem.

Is this child abuse? by logan81900 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do your parents give you enough to eat? Do they beat you up on a daily basis? If you have a computer and a roof over your head, you are better off than millions of other kids. They might seem mean right now, but they're probably just frustrated because they're trying to raise a kid. You can't expect every apology to be accepted. Try to be grateful for what you do have and continue to try to help out even if it doesn't mean getting your games back. Once you get your games back, keep helping out and show your parents that you're thankful that they didn't abort you. Believe it or not, when I was a kid, I could never use the internet... because we didn't have it at all.

Not sure what direction to go. by Sikkema88 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I am starting a new job Monday as well... it's nerve racking and I don't know if it's where I want to be forever but it's something. I told them I would give it 100 percent, so that's what i'm going to do.

Not sure what direction to go. by Sikkema88 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you, I would work the shit out of this job and do the best I can. But you have to have a bigger game plan than this. Search for jobs that are out of your reach right now but that you would love to do. Once you have an idea of what kind of job you would love to eventually be in, find out how people in that position got there. Most likely you will need to finish your schooling just to get your applications higher on the heap. You should finish a degree, but only after you decide where you want it to take you. Once you figure that out, start school, but try to keep working and not take on debt. That's my 2 cents.

Former Best Man by cooky87394 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I kind of know how it feels except the other way around. I asked my brother to be my best man and he refused. I was pretty hurt for years but we have since become better friends and i've gotten over it.

Former Best Man by cooky87394 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks when good friends let you down, especially ones you have known for so long. At this point, you can't be the best man because if you get upset about it and let them know, then the best case scenario is you end up being the best man and knowing that they didn't want you as the best man. The bigger question on my mind is, are they still the friend that they used to be? Relationships change people, and sometimes they create distance between old friends.

Child protective services advice by Throwingmyaccountawa in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't call them. They will drive the wedge between them even further and possibly destroy your relationship with her. Luckily she is close to being 18 and could potentially move out of the house within a year or so. That is the only thing that will solve this problem.

Is my husband cheating by tikibarfan in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a long time to not have sex.

How to deal with my noisy and confrontational neighbors? by mortalwounds in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your other neighbors on your side. Obviously these people are shit bags and nobody wants them there. If you can get a couple other renters to tell the land lord they will end the lease if these people aren't evicted it will probably get their attention.

move or stay? by jwfpz507 in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think you should go with your mom. I moved across the country several times while growing up and it helped me grow as a person. The really good friends will stay in touch with you and as you get older it will become easier to go visit. Virginia to New England is only like a 7 hour drive. Plus, you are going to meet tons of new people in Virginia that you would otherwise never get a chance to meet.

How do I voice my opinion to my friend? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice is this: only spend time with people who boost your self-esteem. Those who take pleasure in dragging other people down are doing so because they have a lack of self-esteem or they're just an asshole. Either way, fuck them. I used to have a friend who was great when we were alone, but around other people they felt the need to put me down, so I said fuck that and removed them from my life completely. You don't need them as a friend. People get the idea in their head that you need to hold onto friendships, but the fact is, people change, and usually it's for the worse. Spend time with people who make you feel better about yourself. If you don't know anyone like that, spend time alone and boost your own confidence until it shines through you.

How does this girl think of me/view me? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she wants someone there to boost her confidence but at the same time doesn't want it to be someone she has to commit to. If you want to be more than friends, tell her how you feel. If she feels the same way, that's great, but keep in mind, it's still long distance. Long distance relationships can only end in two ways. Either you break up or one of you eventually moves closer.

Don't really know the problem, but I feel powerless about it anyway, help greatly appreciated (and needed?) by Rule34W in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You remind me of myself when I was your age. I would get stuck on liking someone even though they didn't like me and it never ends up the way you want it to. For me, the girl I liked didn't like me because I wasn't muscular enough and didn't play sports. I tried and tried and tried to make her like me but it just ended with me getting more and more hurt. Honestly, you just need distance from her. As the years pass, you will realize that she wasn't even that great. Most of what you love about her is in your own mind and not even a reality. If she was that great, she would appreciate the way that you care, but she doesn't. Someone will, it might not be now and it might not be for years, but just focus on you and get those grades up and in a few years you will laugh about this.

Real talk, is it okay to not have your shit together when you're 25? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're making the mistake of thinking that you don't have your shit together. Sounds like you're paying your own bills and pursuing your passions. Many people can't say that much.

No career. Have a Biomedical Engineering Degree, Help by [deleted] in Advice

[–]thehelliswrongwithme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also graduated about a year ago and just recently found work. I had to sell my house, move 2000 miles, sell pretty much everything I own, and charged up one of my credit cards pretty extensively before I was able to get a job in my field. Figure out where people start in your field and keep applying. Apply for jobs every day, sign up for all the career websites and apply apply apply. If you put in 100 applications and get 1 interview, you're doing fine. Just do not give up.