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spog posted:Take it. Though they've appointed people much less capable than I am in positions just as senior, so there's that.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Do it. This but be prepared for Politics. I had a similar thing happen at my last job and even though I was the most qualified on the team (experience, certificates and my own opinion so get that grain of salt out) I was passed right over because I wasn't buddy buddy with the director.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Do it. beep-beep car is go posted:This but be prepared for Politics. I had a similar thing happen at my last job and even though I was the most qualified on the team (experience, certificates and my own opinion so get that grain of salt out) I was passed right over because I wasn't buddy buddy with the director. Politics may occur, and I may not get it, but it wouldn't be being "passed over" in the sense of it going to someone else here. The potential candidate pool is pretty small, and the people in it are firmly in "only X years till retirement" mode.
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May 12, 2017 12:40
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bandman posted:I fix commercial and industrial laundry equipment. Washers, dryers, ironers, folders, anything that has to do with laundry, except dry cleaning because gently caress all that noise. I even have to go fix some hotel's laundry chute that has a broken fusible link. I don't know why a chute has a fusible link, but I'm gonna find out! Well I, for one, want to know why a laundry chute has a fusible link
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Darchangel posted:How does one get into this? Part of my problem is the whole "I'm 47 years old with a family and a house." Starting over is tough when you're used to a half-way decent salary. I'm not in any way ambitious or interested in climbing the ladder/management. I just want a job with some variety that I won't hate going to every day, with the seemingly-impossible additional requirement of paying a decent wage that at least keeps up with inflation/cost of living.
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May 12, 2017 14:19
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Turning 37, still wrangle computers/users. Its not bad. I'd like something else, but we're in a remote location with limited amounts of jobs available. Probably should start looking into some automation/control systems type poo poo and branch out at my current workplace.
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May 12, 2017 14:23
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Divorce finalized. I may have a date tonight. Weird feeling, man...
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Biodome posted:I'm paid to tell people they're using their phone wrong. I thought Steve Jobs died though  Tide posted:Divorce finalized. I may have a date tonight. Weird feeling, man... Go find your happiness old man.
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Tide posted:Divorce finalized. I may have a date tonight. Weird feeling, man... Liminal space is the best. Good luck with the date!
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long-rear end nips Diane posted:I'm starting at General Motors in a month, programming... something. They haven't told me yet. This is pretty cool. You should program in a HAL voice that says "I'm sorry, Bro. But I'm afraid I can't do that." every time someone attempts to load a 'roll coal' tune.
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everdave posted:There is a 104k mile Boxster that has had the IMS done local guy asking 5800 and wants it gone. I'm sure 5 would buy it. I just can't. Got 3 cars in the drive away and major projects going. If anyone wants the info let me know. Silver/black car. This is the type of post that needs a location on it. Also, until last month, I basically told cops "no" and tried to get them to listen to me. Now I both tell cops "no" and say "no" for cops and no one listens to me. Also, I ride bikes. No one pays me to do that. What should I do in Jackson, MS when it is raining? It is a rest day today, I have a rental car (theme of the south so far, really lovely drivers, but really good to cyclists. I am deeply confused) until 6. I already had some good bbq and beer last night at some hipster place and maybe want something more real. Also, like half the taps were Stone. In Mississippi. Next sam adams?
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Applebees Appetizer posted:I'm pretty much there at 46. Been a security guard for 7 years now, and although it's tempting sometimes, I'm in no mood to start another career again from the bottom so it's looks like I'll be doing this the rest of my life. The good thing is I like my job, work on the beach, great atmosphere and cool people that's ten minutes from my house so the lovely pay doesn't bother me as much. Sure I'd like to make more money but I'd probably be miserable in the long run starting over. Plus my wife makes way more than me so it takes the pressure off. Overall I'm just happy I don't hate my job because I've been there and it sucks. The good news is my wife is graduating with a degree in Paralegal Studies tomorrow, so should be able to look forward to a bit mere income from that direction. She loves the company that she is an office manager for, but she's pretty much topped out for a small construction company role.
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:I may take you up on that. I already have a TV that needs the same, I can eventually knock them both out at the same time (emphasis on eventually). Cap kit is like $20 on eBay, probably less if you source the parts yourself. I'm trying to declutter a bit, and have all I need. Free to a good home. There's a chance it'll work perfectly - some of them got EOLd even though they didn't have the issue (yet?)
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angryrobots posted:Well I, for one, want to know why a laundry chute has a fusible link Helps prevent fire (and smoke) from spreading between floors. Fire? Fusible link breaks, door should slam shut. They're also used on air handlers that serve multiple areas for the same reason.
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Ah, so this is a mechanical link on a spring loaded door? I was thinking of the electrical part of the same name.
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angryrobots posted:Ah, so this is a mechanical link on a spring loaded door? I was thinking of the electrical part of the same name. Yep. Heat-activated mechanical link in fire protection talk, as opposed to the lovely fuse substitute in electrical talk.
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Any good remedy for a sore/scratchy throat? I've got no voice today and a hell of a headache. Whiskey did not help last night, probably because I forgot the honey and lemon.
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Oh holy poo poo I'm being called back for a second interview. OK, how do I screw this up, because I know it's going to happen, so I want to do it right. no I don't
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Darchangel posted:Oh holy poo poo I'm being called back for a second interview. Nice! With who / what industry?
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the spyder posted:Any good remedy for a sore/scratchy throat? I've got no voice today and a hell of a headache. Whiskey did not help last night, probably because I forgot the honey and lemon.
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Ice cream, bronkaid, and robitussin work well for me. I used to think ice cream was an excuse to make kids not pissed about getting their tonsils out, but it genuinely helps with the swelling for a little while
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the spyder posted:Any good remedy for a sore/scratchy throat? I've got no voice today and a hell of a headache. Whiskey did not help last night, probably because I forgot the honey and lemon. If you can find it, RAW buckwheat honey works great for a sore throat. Health food stores usually carry it. That or a throat spray that numbs.
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+1 bronkaid. Or primatene. Just bring your DL, it's controlled, and CVS doesn't sell it. Walgreens does in the US.
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Applebees Appetizer posted:That or a throat spray that numbs.
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scuz posted:Herbal tea called "Throat Coat" (stop snickering) works wonders. Whiskey only helps me get phlegm outta my throat, but Throat Coat does a great job. It's like a licorice/anise tea, really works. Agreed Traditional Medicinals organic throat coat. Terrible name, hippy company, works wonders. As an aside, I'm really thankful that I'm not addicted to meth. 
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God has a sense of humor. He makes me level mow decks on a concerete floor that isn't poured flat, and is also segmented.
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InitialDave posted:I find those sprays like Covonia that include a numbing effect can be quite good. Glenlivet does a good one but it doesn't come with an applicator
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cakesmith handyman posted:Glenlivet does a good one but it doesn't come with an applicator
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GOTG volume 2 is very good and you should all watch. I lost it at the cameo.
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Malort cures whatever ails ya, unless what's ailing you is the toxic wormwood or awful taste of Malort
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Mom finally got her car into the shop to fix the oil leaks (a good shop, owned by a friend). As expected, they said it was leaking pretty drat bad from the rear valve cover. As expected, they said the steering rack leak was so tiny that they didn't see any reason to fix it (it's been seeping, very slightly, since the car had about 50k on it - it has 160k now, fluid has had to be topped off twice in the 14 years since she bought it brand new). She also got the rear struts done and one of the half shafts. $1200 all in, with an OEM valve cover set, KYB struts, and I'm assuming the half shaft is a reman from O'Reilly's or Napa. I feel like that's an honest price for the work done, considering it's a 1MZ-FE - the upper intake has to come off to get to the valve covers. Same shop did the timing belt last year (along with crank and cam seals), but on that engine, the valve covers don't have to come off for that. Not expected - shop told her they found a couple of loose nuts bouncing around under one of the valve covers (I'm assuming they weren't referring to themselves  ). The last shop that had the valve covers off had it go back to them 3 times over it leaking, finally gave up.I'm amazed that nothing got hosed up. Chunks of metal bouncing around 2 spinning cams and 12 valves? That could have ended badly. It goes back in a couple of weeks for front struts. randomidiot fucked around with this message at 03:26 on May 13, 2017 |
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:Mom finally got her car into the shop to fix the oil leaks (a good shop, owned by a friend). Did they replace the valve cover bolts/integral washers? I guess the washers compress over time (they're a layered metal and rubber) and when you re-use then they bottom out on the threads without loading the valve cover fully. I've heard that as the reason that so many 1mzs leak from the valve cover.
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Honestly, I'm not sure. I know it's been to a dealer twice for oil leaks (first time paid, second time was a go back), and to the previous shop at least 3 times (1 paid, 2 go backs). The shop she used today is very detail oriented and generally goes for OEM parts, so if you're referring to today's visit, I'd guess they did. They hate go backs, and they hate unhappy customers (they have a solid 5 star rating on yelp over their 6 year history, and I've known the owner for about 20 years). So far every major leak has been from the rear valve cover. I haven't seen the invoice yet though. It was the rear valve cover that was pissing, so it was hard for me to get a decent look at. But I don't remember seeing any oil along the top or middle, seemed like it was mostly from the bottom. My stepdad manages their finances for the most part, and he's notoriously cheap (and it keeps biting him in the rear end - i.e. he's on his 4th transmission on his F-150, with a whole 130k on the truck - he'll stand there and haggle for hours until you give up over $10 on a $1000 repair bill). It does seem like the 1MZ is very leak prone. randomidiot fucked around with this message at 06:12 on May 13, 2017 |
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monsterzero posted:Did they replace the valve cover bolts/integral washers? I guess the washers compress over time (they're a layered metal and rubber) and when you re-use then they bottom out on the threads without loading the valve cover fully. I've heard that as the reason that so many 1mzs leak from the valve cover. Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:
The valve cover bolts are the problem. Just adding a washer to each bolt sealed mine up. I got a new gasket set, but when I got the front cover off, the gasket was newer and good. The integral washer that monsterzero pointed out were the issue.
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Somewhat Heroic posted:GOTG volume 2 is very good and you should all watch. I lost it at the cameo. I'm Mary Poppins, y'all! The more I think about it, the only thing missing from volume 2 is that "holy poo poo this is new and different" feeling from the first one. I went into the first one completely blind to everything about it, so everything was just one glorious surprise after another. Kinda hard to do with a sequel.
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The Door Frame posted:Malort cures whatever ails ya, unless what's ailing you is the toxic wormwood or awful taste of Malort The first shot of Malort is usually the last. Ever. On that note, clam ache: the band is playing Quencher's next week! More deets later.
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Man, I was looking at getting cop style center caps for the car, but they're like $40-70 on ebay for a full set, and like another 50 for the chrome trim rings I want. Guess I'll live with the granny hubcaps for now.
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mariooncrack posted:I thought about teaching English as a foreign language. How is that? Are you part of the JET program? I started off on the JET program then switched between conversation schools and private ALT work a couple of times. You'll probably get placed in the middle of nowhere but as long as you have a couple of cool teachers to work with it can be a great experience though I wouldn't recommend making a career out of it.
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