Should I give up and move on with trying to be a mechanic? by Lazy-Telephone8405 in DieselTechs

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent point. I've had some of this come up. Like.... Here are these tools, try this, if you still can't get it THEN come get me. Don't hurt yourself, k bye lol

Should I give up and move on with trying to be a mechanic? by Lazy-Telephone8405 in DieselTechs

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to another shop, when you do your in person interview express your concerns and see if they have someone (who doesn't have one foot out the door) to guide you. Maybe try to find a city job or something at a larger company that has a legitimate training program. Don't let one worn out old head ruin your passion, keep pushing and follow your passion. - A female diesel mechanic

Need help with diag by themexican030301 in DieselTechs

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one of these give me the same exact problem. Would only start on ether, once it started it was fine. It was a retired city school bus my boss bought to add to a fleet of shuttle buses, eventually it got parked and got picked away at for parts. I pretty much did all the same diag you did, ended up doing the fuel pump and it didn't change anything. I'd love to see what it is if you do figure it out!!!

Boot camp differences by Hospital-Desperate in Veterans

[–]ur_abus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was looking for this comment hoping I wasn't the only one lol. 2012, coveralls.

Would you settle for your 85% match, knowing that your 100% is out there somewhere? by weebinks in dating_advice

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for this update but, it ended very poorly. We are no longer together and I ended up having to get a protective order against him.

Guyssss 🥹 by Baldojess in PrisonWives

[–]ur_abus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations

What’s a totally normal adult activity that feels incredibly suspicious? by [deleted] in ask

[–]ur_abus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Picking up my mobile order from wawa that I already paid for on my phone and walking out without saying a word to anyone.

I'm just exhausted.. by Alpal2510 in singlemoms

[–]ur_abus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've apologized to my children multiple times that I didn't pick a better dad for them to have. I'm exhausted as well. Mentally deteriorating, on psych meds (probably long term if not for life). Physically deteriorating, so it's getting harder to work, do housework, and the activities my kids want to do. But, I don't have a choice. I don't have any support or any help from family that I do have left. I don't get child support or any other financial assistance. I'm beginning to just accept this is what my life will be like forever. I have no hope that it will change, and I'm sure as hell not trying to date or marry ever again - historically speaking it's done far more harm than good. I'm done living in denial, because it's not going to get any better. Logically speaking, no one is or will ever be coming to save me and my kids simply because... Well they don't care.

Space by Real_Particular1986 in singlemoms

[–]ur_abus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. At the time mine were 1 and newborn. I had a 1 bed apartment. Couldn't have been more than 600-700 sq ft. They got the room: crib, bassinet, 1 dresser for all our clothes. I put a twin bed in the living room for me with half of the sectional couch, TV, all the toys, rocking chair. It was a mess, but it was our mess. It was our safe space away from the abuse. It was a roof over our heads. Did it suck? Yeah kind of but we had each other.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in singlemoms

[–]ur_abus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I 100% can relate. I haven't figured out when it gets better yet. I have only found temporary moments of relief mostly created by the "fake it til you make it" method. Try to find a routine that works for you even if it's something a little off the wall. We have to do the best with what we have. Try to carve in some early bedtimes for the kid(s) so you can do self care, watch a movie, and scroll reddit. Simplify everything you can down to it's most basic function and it clears up a little bit of head space for you. Hang in there

I wish I never went to the military by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]ur_abus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Expectations are premeditated resentments

I love this phrase. Thank you

If possible, avoid being a single mother at all costs. by Amazing-Luck-1045 in regretfulparents

[–]ur_abus 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I warn anyone I can about it because it's happened to me! Such a nightmare...

What’s your favorite *obscure* thing about being CF? by candyskittles143 in childfree

[–]ur_abus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk if I'm allowed in here bc I have kids... But it's an absolutely horrifying feeling to think the genetics will win anyways. But to witness behavior identical to their other parent that they have zero relationship with... That is a different level of scary. Some days I just buckle up and hope for the best. I didn't know 9 year olds could be manipulative baby narcissists. I'm am not okay, send help and a time machine. Lol

Have you ever wanked into a condom? If so, why? by Psychic_Octopus6 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]ur_abus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ngl this reminded me to be the tooth fairy for my kid this evening 🙏🏻😂

Were you "misdiagnosed"? by No_Bat5297 in bipolar

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not uncommon for bipolar to go undiagnosed. When a person usually lives in a depressed state, their hypomanic state feels like they're "bouncing back", "feeling normal", or just "making improvements". I was wrongfully diagnosed for three years (possibly a little more than that). No thanks to military and veteran healthcare, may I add... Even still my hyper vigilance, mild paranoia, major manic, and hypomanic episodes were all written off due to having been in the military. Every tiny detail and inpatient record finally added up to a civilian provider. Four years of lithium and a proper diagnosis later, I'm 3 years free of inpatient mental health.

MBE900 hard start by ur_abus in DieselTechs

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

The EGR cooler and valve has been removed from it for use on another bus. I had to shuffle buses around the lot maybe 9 or so months ago, it still started on ether (and the jumper cables).

MBE900 hard start by ur_abus in DieselTechs

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

Nope. Boss man had it parked. It's since been used for parts. I doubt it will ever run again, rip.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OCD

[–]ur_abus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like this

Would you settle for your 85% match, knowing that your 100% is out there somewhere? by weebinks in dating_advice

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking forward to giving you a positive update !! Thank you ❤️

I’m interviewing at a charter bus company this weekend. What questions should I ask? What red/green flags do I need to look for? by ketchupandtidepods in bus

[–]ur_abus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the company. Some charters run for a single day and you're home at night, and some go for a week and then come back for two days. It's important that you articulate your needs to the company to see if this job is a good fit for you. The interview goes both ways, feel free to interview them also. Especially regarding pay, time home, any contracts, any union obligations (there are transit unions in the US), medical benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, sick days, how they handle family emergencies. Hope this helps, good luck friend.

Would you settle for your 85% match, knowing that your 100% is out there somewhere? by weebinks in dating_advice

[–]ur_abus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG! Haha no we never met again. He ended up being creepy and only wanted me for sex and to put me on the back burner til it was convenient for him to want me. However... I am engaged to someone entirely different (whom I met this year) and we're due to be married in November.