What do you do for work ?

[WW_RANGER_X]

It's truly how it is. When you look at the laws then followed by policy updates and revisions you just want sit sit back and watch it all collapse. And always remember, it's gonna get worse, before it gets worse

A buddy of mine just quit corrections because it was getting so out of hand. Went and got his class A now he's driving a truck for a living.

 

[Heer_O]

A buddy of mine just quit corrections because it was getting so out of hand. Went and got his class A now he's driving a truck for a living.

Yeah trust me, I've thought long and hard about leaving where I'm at and starting a new chapter. But the "security" of having benefits and a steady income has kept me here. I used to love what I do. I actually was, at one time, motivated and excited to come to work. But after watching the political wokeness and leftist ideology seep into this job it truly has me disgusted.

The pendulum of "public safety" has always been a swinging one and will never stay in the middle for long. But it has become so far to the left with coddling criminals and decriminalization of damn near law, mixed with early release of 9th strikers, it's become a total joke.

And don't get me wrong, I don't want to see it go super right either. But both directions are the recipe for loss of constitutional rights, and I am NOT for that.

So remember, stock up on ammo and boom sticks, ( common calibers ... 9mm, .45 ACP, .223/ 5.56, .308, 12ga) get out and train. And train often. Cuz shits gonna get real, real soon

 

[DirtyDezertMind]

Apprentice millwrite/welder at the US borax plant

 

[Cameronswmp9]

Assistant manager for corporate auto repair. Have a part time gig (time killer type deal) as a Zamboni driver at the local ice rink. Attached compressor controls for you HVAC nerds....

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

This has been 6 months in the making from getting the initial phone call for a quote (jumped through a million hoops to get approval) to the finished product, kinda. Still waiting on the rear spare tire carrier from Flatline Van Co which should be here some time next week. I’m too excited not to post pics from today getting it off the lift. 2020 Ford Transit AWD ambulance for the city of Visalia I outfitted to help aid Cal Fire in forest fire situations. Lift, wheels, tires, rocker guards, rear diff skid, front bumper, winch, and intercooler guard/skid plate. If American Ambulance likes it enough the plan is to build another one exactly like it.

 

[5.0fox]

Im A Manufacturing team leader for Boeing commercial airplanes. Also spend some time working in my families engine shop doing rebuild, restoration, and performance engine work.

 

[Heer_O]

Im A Manufacturing team leader for Boeing commercial airplanes. Also spend some time working in my families engine shop doing rebuild, restoration, and performance engine work.

Yeah..... I would be careful about admitting that.... might find yourself suicided ... just sayin lol

 

[Heer_O]

This has been 6 months in the making from getting the initial phone call for a quote (jumped through a million hoops to get approval) to the finished product, kinda. Still waiting on the rear spare tire carrier from Flatline Van Co which should be here some time next week. I’m too excited not to post pics from today getting it off the lift. 2020 Ford Transit AWD ambulance for the city of Visalia I outfitted to help aid Cal Fire in forest fire situations. Lift, wheels, tires, rocker guards, rear diff skid, front bumper, winch, and intercooler guard/skid plate. If American Ambulance likes it enough the plan is to build another one exactly like it.

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That looks fucking rad. How much ground clearance did it add?

 

[5.0fox]

Yeah..... I would be careful about admitting that.... might find yourself suicided ... just sayin lol

Ya things are a little weird right now. What you hear in the media is pretty one sided though. More info will come out over time

 

[Heer_O]

Ya things are a little weird right now. What you hear in the media is pretty one sided though. More info will come out over time

Yeah, true. Unless you're a fed and that's EXACTLY what you would say
Lol

 

[TJrunner]

I work for a school district doing HVAC for 10 years, good benefits and retirement. Also do a ton of side jobs around the IE, and as of last year started a farm, so much fun and my kids love it. Also a full time gig non stop haha
2 mini cows, ducks, chickens, goats
Got a ton of chicks also I’ll be selling later on for the colorful eggs. So much fun!

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

That looks fucking rad. How much ground clearance did it add?

Thanks man, I can't wait to get the spare tire rack on to finish up the look. I went with the Stage 3 2.0 system from Van Compass. They claim a true 2" of lift but adding the winch, skid plate and bumper its closer to only 1.5" of front lift. Running the bigger 245 BFG its probably 2" more of ground clearance all together. I may have went overkill on the rear "tune" they offer but once its loaded down it should level out.

 

[BATTEN]

I play with pipes n shit

Own a small plumbing business in Tucson. My work van is on a weld tec kit and walkers because I’m dumb. Plumbers version of stackin dimes

 

[Klever]

I play with pipes n shit

Own a small plumbing business in Tucson. My work van is on a weld tec kit and walkers because I’m dumb. Plumbers version of stackin dimes

Walkers for the WIN

 

[84Prerunner]

Prep/build race vehicles and offgrid and mobile solar systems

 

[Dirtfiend602]

ME for a modular housing startup, and amateur gynecologist and colonoscopy tech

 

[WW_RANGER_X]

Got the spare tire carrier on this morning.

 

[RandyG]

I work for a big ol water company here in LA

Big pipes, big valves, etc.

 

[BlackJacket705]

I've done automotive / heavy truck / equipment parts for over 20 years, and I'm so damn burnt out on it. I don't matter as a person, just that dollar figure I put on paper each day. (1.9m for the year so far)

Cope or Quit, hard decision at 40.

 

[Cleandezert]

I've done automotive / heavy truck / equipment parts for over 20 years, and I'm so damn burnt out on it. I don't matter as a person, just that dollar figure I put on paper each day. (1.9m for the year so far)

Cope or Quit, hard decision at 40.

I am a few years older than you, and been at my company for a few years more than you. But i mimic this same thought. I made our company 6 mil in sales last year.

Our company is changing as the owner is looking to retire, and its just not the same company. All about the $ now vs the work we do.

But i also wonder if we are just at a pivitol point in our career that makes all this difficult.
1. we are half way through our lives
2. i am not as motivated anymore, maybe because the changes, maybe because i have peaked in my job growth here, maybe because i have kids and am realizing its not 100% about work anymore, and most about fun.
3. we have worked 1 place half our lives, and its just annoying and old.


I dont know about you, but i am ready for more fun and less work in my life.