Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by wolffbite

There are so many advantages to being a bachelor.

My nice teak dining room table that would be great for dinner parties? Naw, it's better as temporary storage for a full cat-back exhaust!

You CAN do that and still be married - you just have to take it off before the wife comes home -


humfrz

[korhun]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You CAN do that and still be married - you just have to take it off before the wife comes home -


humfrz

Good idea I have some sort of experience for that

[ls1ac]

In the area of cats away, I found that washing wire wheels in the dishwasher worked well, grease in the hub did leave a ring around the col---inside.

[soundman98]

humfrz killed the forum yesterday, so i'm behind...

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

This is a dilemma that I'm proud to be asking:

Right now, there are two jobs that are available to me: the first job is as a tech support representative for a company that makes screens, and the second one will put me behind the counter of... let's say a to-go version of a restaurant.

The first one is a 15 mile drive and around 30-40 minutes to get to, but is at least related to the IT field. I've also been told that there is plenty of downtime, enough to do whatever (in my case, study for exams). I also get health insurance as well.

The second one is much closer to me, about a 3 mile drive (less on gas), and will pay me slightly more, but is not at all related to the IT field and is much more strenous in nature and benefits aren't available until probably 6 months down the line.

My family is telling me to go for the second job for its proximity to me, but I want the first job since I feel it will be the job that will get me into the IT industry and allow me to gain experience to move up. I can't see myself growing in the food industry. I'm treating this situation like buying a part for my car: I want to know I'm getting the best.

What a dilemma to be in, but at the same time, it's such a wonderful feeling knowing I've been doing things right to even be put in this spot to begin with.

So guys, old and new, have you been put in a similar situation? What did you do, and what advice do you have for me? Should I take Job 1 or Job 2?

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

Wow, holy shit. I expected a little more resistance to the idea (like the noob threads with terribly bad ideas that are seeking validation instead of reality). Then in that case, I'm going with Job 1.

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm looking forward to my future.

a better question is why is it any sort of worthwhile to take the initially higher paying job with no benefits, and something you don't want to do for the rest of your life?

i wouldn't recommend any job for anyone that doesn't offer an opportunity for advancement in both experience and pay unless that person is dead-set on making it big in their spare time inventing alternative uses for pool noodles or something. the food industry is rough. speaking very generically, there is typically very little upward movement from any position, and there is barely any capacity in the finances to pay significantly better either, meaning if you're doing it, it's to because you enjoy the people, and are at your very wits end not being able to find a job in a field that better suits your preferences and skill set.

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh my, what a bunch of huddled masses -

I don't like to bring up my ancestorial royalty, but in this case of discussing magnesium, I feel I must.

You see, my education as a chemist came about because of a long line of royal scientists. It started with my family back in England. Magnesium, the metal itself, was first isolated by Sir Humphry Davy in England in 1808.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphry_Davy

Yes, I came from a long line of handsome devils. -

So, peons, just bow out.


Sir humfrz

no way is he related to you. he's not grey, or old!

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

its not dumb if it works...

david tracy did that once with an oily jeep manifold:

https://jalopnik.com/do-not-wash-gre...her-1770250614

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

its dumb but it worked...

All Clean!

There you go lol

That’s cool though. Would’ve never thought about that

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

its not dumb if it works...




















All Clean!

Yeah now you just need a new dishwasher...

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[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Yeah now you just need a new dishwasher...

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Well..it’s really his enginewasher now

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

humfrz killed the forum yesterday, so i'm behind...

no way is he related to you. he's not grey, or old!

OK, so I fell asleep while on the forum - making dots …… cut me some slack -

Hey, I wasn't ALWAYS grey and old - just most of my life -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ls1ac

In the area of cats away, I found that washing wire wheels in the dishwasher worked well, grease in the hub did leave a ring around the col---inside.

What the hell is wrong with some of you people - ain't you never heard of a steam cleaner! -

When I was young, I couldn't imagine putting a greasy transmission in my mothers sink and washing it with borax -



humfrz

[NoHaveMSG]

I used to wash motorcycle cylinders, cases, and heads in the sink. The only thing that got me in trouble was swiping my mom’s hair dryer and leaving it all greasy in the garage. That was a big no-no.

[Clutch Dog]

It really wasnt that bad. i ran it empty with some degreaser and then again with normal dawn soap. and its fine.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I used to wash motorcycle cylinders, cases, and heads in the sink. The only thing that got me in trouble was swiping my mom’s hair dryer and leaving it all greasy in the garage. That was a big no-no.

I'll bet she was glad when you finally moved out of the house -

What did you use her hair dryer for?


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

its not dumb if it works...

All Clean!

Haters gonna hate


Dishwashers make great parts cleaners as long as you don't go overboard.

[spike021]

Finished my job . Tomorrow I’m off to Japan again. Adventure time!

PS: @Ultramaroon sorry I’ve been swamped and unable to do more datalogging this week. Once I get back I’ll get back to it .