Certifications, Licenses, and Such - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Anthony · 09-29-2013, 06:01 AM

My friend and I were comparing wallet contents one day because we both had cannonballs for wallets - a chiropractor's wet dream. We each had a lot of cards that were licenses for various certifications and things, driver's license, MSF, CPR, hazmat, PADI, concealed weapon, so on and so forth.

We had already been talking about getting our pilot's licenses for a few weeks prior to this, which lead us to the decision we want to get as many certifications as we can, preferably together, before we die. So by the time we're 60, we'll basically be licensed, certified, and compatible with everything. Just for the hell of it. We live in Mississippi, leave us alone.

So I'm just wondering if anyone has any ideas for things to get certified in that are relatively cheap and preferably don't need to be renewed?

I want to get certified for accelerated free fall at my local skydiving place soon. I'm not sure if you actually get nationally certified at that, or if it's a place-by-place thing. It takes like 6 jumps and a lot of classes to get there, so I would think you'd at least get something out of it to show other businesses if you ever wanted to jump elsewhere.

Also, feel free to share any stories or insight you might have from your experiences obtaining various certifications. Most of you are asleep right now, but I'm redlining on 300mg of caffeine and want to talk!

Shagaliscious · 09-29-2013, 08:35 AM

Boating license is good for life.

Anthony · 09-29-2013, 08:37 AM

Have that one.

sklimo · 10-02-2013, 03:53 PM

I got this

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It's good for life!!! LOL

SCUBA I think is for life. I am DOT Compliance Manager and my certification is for life. Not that you would want it but.................
Some states offer lifetime hunting/fishing licenses. That's all this asshole can think off right now.

7thgear · 10-02-2013, 03:55 PM

i'm a certified fucking badass

i can have you certified in badassetry no problem, my fee is $100 per hour.

Flow · 10-02-2013, 04:15 PM

get licensed to perform marriages via one of those internet sites/churches.

leon78 · 10-02-2013, 04:16 PM

Welding....not cheap depending.... but handy, fun, and rewarding...any type.

Kelbyat07 · 10-02-2013, 04:17 PM

Fishing or hunting?

sklimo · 10-02-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

i'm a certified fucking badass

i can have you certified in badassetry no problem, my fee is $100 per hour.

You forgot to show your certificate

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You should get one of these too

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Anthony · 10-03-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Flow

get licensed to perform marriages via one of those internet sites/churches.

Haha really? What was that process like?

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Originally Posted by leon78

Welding....not cheap depending.... but handy, fun, and rewarding...any type.

I've actually been considering maybe getting a welding job. It would definitely be a useful skill to have. Actually, my friend I mentioned in the OP is a welder, so I was considering going to work with him.

Porsche · 10-03-2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

I've actually been considering maybe getting a welding job. It would definitely be a useful skill to have. Actually, my friend I mentioned in the OP is a welder, so I was considering going to work with him.

If you're serious about welding consider this: Given your obvious intelligence (writing/verbal skills are a good indicator, lacking an I.Q. test), and your enthusiasm for cars, perhaps you might consider becoming a skilled fabricator (with welding skills) for a motor racing team. My guess is that skilled fabricators are increasingly difficult to find, especially smart ones. I don't know what the pay might be, but the job security might be good. Hard to say, though, with America on the decline and funding for motorsports vanishing.

I'll bet you could find an employer who'd pay for your training.

Just a thought.

Anthony · 10-03-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

If you're serious about welding consider this: Given your obvious intelligence (writing/verbal skills are a good indicator, lacking an I.Q. test), and your enthusiasm for cars, perhaps you might consider becoming a skilled fabricator (with welding skills) for a motor racing team. My guess is that skilled fabricators are increasingly difficult to find, especially smart ones. I don't know what the pay might be, but the job security might be good. Hard to say, though, with America on the decline and funding for motorsports vanishing.

I'll bet you could find an employer who'd pay for your training.

Just a thought.

Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, the employer I have in mind would pay for all the training and pay me to get trained. I'd have to sign some sort of commitment though, and I'm not sure I'd be into all that. I've got other long term plans it could possibly conflict with.

boxer 2.5 · 10-03-2013, 02:45 AM

I have a forklift operations license, and a CDL (my profession requires neither of these haha) I also have a dog who has a license! And my insurance license ($400 bucks, doesn't pertain to my profession either)

Anthony · 10-03-2013, 02:48 AM

What's your dog's profession?

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Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Have that one. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

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Flow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: DGMBRZ Location: Pacific-ah Posts: 276 Thanks: 139 Thanked 104 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	get licensed to perform marriages via one of those internet sites/churches.

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boxer 2.5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2007 Impreza, 2013 BRZ Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 314 Thanks: 240 Thanked 119 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a forklift operations license, and a CDL (my profession requires neither of these haha) I also have a dog who has a license! And my insurance license ($400 bucks, doesn't pertain to my profession either)

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Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,712 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	What's your dog's profession? __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

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