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| 1 | Self-employed tradesmen of this sub, what's your story and experience?Gotcha. I apologize. It's saved, you can remove it. | /r/askTRP | 24/07/20 02:37 AM |
| 3 | what are the benefits of meditation?Second this. I thought physical traits was set in stone. | /r/askTRP | 26/06/19 01:32 AM |
| 13 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?You think there's no hierarchy in these organizations? Of course there's hierarchy. But, I don't mind reporting to a superior. That's the natural order of things and, after all, I could move up the hierarchy as well. What I do mind is being bossed around by entitled customers who treat me like they own me. | /r/askTRP | 02/04/19 01:54 AM |
| 6 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?That's cool, man! I actually have 5 semesters of civil engineering under my belt. Did them in Brazil. However, with my current situation – living with parents; spouse unable to work due to immigration status; and 3yo son with a degree of autism – I believe I need to focus on something that will give me a steady, albeit increasing amount of cash, like a trade. If I got myself in debt right now, to go to college, we would be living with my parents for the next 4 years at least. And that's not enti… | /r/askTRP | 02/04/19 01:01 AM |
| 3 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?My local is the worst paid in the country. I'm glad you still managed to make a comfortable living then. The union hall should have a pay scale showing how much you make as a pre-apprentice, 1st year, and all the way up to journeyman. There’s a lot of work out there with many opportunities for over time. That's great information. Thanks! Google “IBEW electrician union” and your local union hall should come up. Their website should say everything about getting started in the apprenticeship progra… | /r/askTRP | 02/04/19 12:34 AM |
| 2 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?But if everyone did what they were passionate about, there would be no plumbers. And we wouldn't have plumbing. You're not wrong at all, but I see "following your passion" as a privilege. | /r/askTRP | 02/04/19 12:30 AM |
| 6 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?What exactly did you major in, if I may ask? | /r/askTRP | 02/04/19 12:27 AM |
| 7 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?I ended up joining the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and work as a electrician now. Didn't even know there was such a thing. Thanks for this! They offer a 5 year apprenticeship but you can get it done in 4. How much is the average pay during those 4-5 years? pay isn’t great initially and you’re doing the bitch work. However, digging ditches for the journeymen for 8-12 hours a day builds character, let me tell you. See, I don't have a problem with this kind of "bitch work… | /r/askTRP | 01/04/19 10:21 PM |
| 7 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?Good idea. I'll do that! | /r/askTRP | 01/04/19 10:00 PM |
| 15 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?What I'm getting from your OP is you're probably somewhat of an introvert. True. You mention Police and Firefighting, but those things also have a lot of socializing and dealing with other people's bullshit. True. But in those positions I'm not anyone's slave. But I see your point. Even an electrician. You can finish the course for one of these + get ample hands-on experience in about 6 months. I have considered this as well! I didn't know I could start so soon, though! Thanks! I appreciate your… | /r/askTRP | 01/04/19 09:49 PM |
| 5 | To all the men who worked a soul-sucking retail job and left, in what line of work did you find good pay and fulfilment?How do you find out what you're actually passionate about? And is passion a justifiable motive to pursue something? For example, are plumbers passionate about plumbing before they learn it? They seem to be pretty happy about it once they make that money though. I once read: "You're either happy with what you do. Or your job pays you enough to be happy." Thanks for your reply. | /r/askTRP | 01/04/19 09:41 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.That's a fantastic analysis, truly. And I'll admit that you've opened up my eyes in this regard. Any maybe the media is abusing the Archetypical structure. But the archtypes are still there. And have always been since the beginning of civilization. When it wasn't TV, it was statues and stories. In your opinion, what should a person do as a living, since everything is an influence from some external source? | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 05:23 PM |
| 2 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.do your homework on the agencies you're applying with and go on ride alongs before signing up. Great idea!! I almost forgot that they allow ride alongs! Thanks! | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 04:08 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.Tends to be boring, only you deal with a some of the stupidest people on the planet by definition. I work in retail right now. I deal with my fair share of idiots who treat me like some god damn slave. As a detective, at least I'd be making a difference in my community and not making some CEO filthy rich in exchange for my time. As a detective... I appreciate the insight on all that involves being a Detective, and I'm still attracted to it. If it weren't the higher than normal risk of not going … | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 04:07 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.Consider why you REALLY want the job. I feel like my whole life leads up to me being an officer. I've been mugged 3 times while living in Brazil. The sense of powerlessness coupled with impunity is devastating. I had to become a walking surveillance system 24/7 because no where was safe. All houses have walls. Also, I read once that: to know what you want to do with your life, remember what you wanted to be when you were a kid. Well, when I was a kid, I wanted to be a "superhero". Which makes it… | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 04:02 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.Being a detective is not the first step, I am very much aware. I have a thing for solving mysteries and puzzles. I'd take pride in serving the time to become detective. Also, when you do the academy, the chances of you making little to no money are high Atlanta Police Department actually pays you to go the academy. I think you start at 38,000. there are also A LOT of things to do while working that can minimize most risks, notably staying in shape, and actually training, running scenarios in you… | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 03:52 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.I'm very much into it too. You said it's not all that dangerous. Has she had any dangerous moments that she wouldn't mind sharing? | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 03:47 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.How many more semesters do you lack? I did them in Brazil. Therefore, I still have to convert my credits. I don't have the finances to finish college now. My point- you just have to slowly start climbing the fuckin ladder bro. Congratulations! I'm still figuring out what I want to finally major it. I quit civil engineering because I tried and tried to do it well, but was terrible at it. Congrats on dicking down a fine ass Brazilian. My gf is from Nicaragua. Are you Latino yourself? I’m Mexican. … | /r/askTRP | 20/03/19 03:45 AM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.lol small world. How does your LTR like it? How long have they been in the force? Do they mostly enjoy it? | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 11:27 PM |
| 2 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.and a place that can use that do or die bootlicker Not necessarily bootlicker, but I do admire the Marine mentality. I definitely aspire to achieve their level of mental and physical toughness. there's nothing cowardly about fearing death. every instinct in your body centers around self preservation, we're all selfish to that extent. True. Thanks for the insight! but if it really is your dream and you're dead set on it then suck it up. or look for similar jobs. Yeah. I really do gotta suck it up… | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 08:27 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.Awesome advice. I really do appreciate the replies. | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 08:21 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.Ah, my bad. Firefighter is also something I was considering. And to be frank, my fiancee prefers it. She says I'd make too many enemies as a cop. lol Only because I have ZERO tolerance for criminals and corruption. Mainly because I was mugged 3 times in Brazil, and saw the country go to shit due to corruption and lenient laws on criminals. | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 08:18 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.I live in Atlanta. High crime, high gang City. | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 08:14 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.I'm so glad to read the words from a real LEO. Just cuz you decide to take an office job instead doesn't mean you won't get hit by a bus later this evening. This is very true. I need to learn to trust the flow of life. I had a cousin die from a freak accident in the safety of her home. She went to light some kindling in her chimney. The flames backed up on her and set her on fire. With her mom right next to her, unharmed. I appreciate your words and thank you for your service. | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 08:12 PM |
| 1 | Retail is sucking my soul. I want to fulfill my life long dream of becoming a Detective, but can't stop worrying about the dangers of becoming LEO. Need man to man advice.But regardless it’s something that’s not in your control. Part of me believes this and then the other part believes in statistics. Do you have a degree? Have you gone to college? If not you can ask for a raise, promotion or find a new job. I have 5 semesters of civil engineering under my belt. My manager wants to promote me to supervisor in July to make around 40,000 - 60,000 (depending on overtime and bonuses). But I truly can't stand retail. Are you saving your money where you can and spending… | /r/askTRP | 19/03/19 07:40 PM |
| 4 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?:| Instructions unclear. Got hired as janitor somehow. | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 08:20 AM |
| 1 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?Call and research schools that offer nursing as a degree. Discover means of payment. (Best Buy will pay for 2500 per semester, but I don't think that will be enough.) Send my credit transcripts from previous incomplete college to get validated. You know what. Thanks for helping me write this out. You're a very good Coach. | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 08:14 AM |
| 1 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?He's our biological son. | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 08:05 AM |
| 1 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?I see. I'll definitely look into those. Unfortunately, I can't and won't leave retail Best Buy since it is the only income I have. And I only leave one job when I have another lined up for me. Trust me, it's the best job I've had from the past 8 months. Worked at a brewery for 7.25/h, then as a ups loader for 10.35. Now Best buy for 14. But I've got my eyes on the growth. | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 08:04 AM |
| 1 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?You're right. I've been a long time lurker and see a lot of posts about having a "masculine frame" (i.e. lifting, not being needy). And then I started to question how one could juggle said masculine frame with a title of "Nurse". The same word used to describe a mother feeding her babe. But maybe I'm overthinking it. I really do appreciate your advice. Will start looking into nursing Schools. Maybe one day – down the line – I can attend medical school and become a Physician. | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 07:55 AM |
| 1 | I want to be (financially) successful. How do I do that while working in retail and have mouths to feed?I appreciate the advice. And have been considering this. But never thought of using nursing as a stepping stone to becoming a Doctor. Especially because I see medical school as being 90% of your day spent studying. Not that I mind that, but how would I with a kid? | /r/askTRP | 28/12/18 07:51 AM |
| 3 | Those that started their business, how did you do it?My biggest problem is figuring out the "grand idea". I try to be observant and see what people need, buy I guess that's why I wear glasses. lol | /r/askTRP | 23/10/18 06:21 PM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?Going off of a few other comments you made. I would strongly discourage making games because you enjoy playing games. The gaming industry is a bit crazy, they really will suck the life out of developers. It is not a side of tech that I have any interest in going into after spending a lot of time talking to them. Plus the problems you will be solving building games really are not that interesting problems as they don’t really benefit anyone or anything. Since you also mentioned having a kid is it… | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:08 PM |
| 0 | How do you pick a career?You're indecisive. If you stuck at literally anything you'd be further ahead than your constant indecision and changing your mind. Yes, you're right. Modesty? Anyway - that needs a steady income and that means a decent career. Do something and stick to it. Yeah, I don't think I used the word "modesty" as intended. lol But yeah, definitely. Just need to gather up some discipline. So you're fearful. Probably of everything. And it's holding you back I guess you can say that. But I've been mugged 3 … | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 10:58 PM |
| 2 | How do you pick a career?Thank you, Sir. And thanks for the input. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:55 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?Yeah. That's definitely a valuable skill! | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:53 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?Starting a family at 23 was not the wisest choice. But I wouldn't change it for the world. My Lady is nothing but supportive and my son is the light of my life. They're the ones I keep fighting for. I gotta do what I gotta do. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:51 AM |
| 2 | How do you pick a career?What I really want to do? I could never answer that myself. For every career opportunity that I had, I was never sure if I liked it or if I liked the idea of it. For example: I really like computers and gaming and tech. However, I recently applied to the police department because they were hiring. But then I started to wonder... "Do I really like law enforcement? Or do I just want to create a game where the main protagonist is a detective?" I know It sounds stupid when I type it out, but that's … | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:47 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?I like computers and games. I seem to have an affinity with understanding tech. Which is leaning me towards IT. Thing is... I have a woman and child to support and all I have on my resume is restaurant experience. I tried to get a sales job at Best Buy and they sent me an email with a "thanks, but no thanks.". So I'm studying to get myself some IT certificates. But I still need money. The only job offer that came up after a month was to bus tables with a 45min roundtrip commute.¹ ¹: I used to ma… | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:37 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?Congrats on your success, sir! Glad everything is working out for you. The only difference between you and me is that I don't finish the things that I start. And trust me, I battle my demons on a daily basis to tell them to cut the bullshit. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:31 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?But what if your side doesn't generate enough money and you have a wife and child to support? lol If I were single, yeah no problem. Just eat pork and beans everyday and that's cool.. but a family changes everything. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:28 AM |
| 2 | How do you pick a career?That motivated the fuck out of me to figure out how to do sales how to motivate people how to motivate myself and get shit done. That's a talent right there, Sir! Congrats Sales in my opinion is the best career move possible. It has helped me in every aspect of my life from acquiring money; to building my business Nice! My cousin is actually trying to get me a sales job at the company she works at. It's hard work, but teaches you a lot, evidently. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:27 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?That was very smart of you. Congrats to you! I actually really enjoy games and always have since I was a kid. But I never considered making games as a career (up until recently and only as a hobby). That being said, I've been studying for IT certs. Which is closely tied with computers and gaming. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:24 AM |
| 1 | How do you pick a career?Bussing tables. I'm studying for IT certs on the side. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 11:21 AM |
| 4 | How do you pick a career?I'll be honest with you. I feel like a nobody. I've switched my major 4 times in college. Most of them were majors that were to make big bucks, like Civil engineering and Law. I hated them. I was miserable. So now I'm 26 and still trying to figure out "what I want to be when I grow up". Thanks for the advice. | /r/askTRP | 12/06/18 08:02 AM |
| 1 | Gentlemen, I need some solid TRP advice regarding my journey. Specifically, in the Career department. Would you mind giving me some wisdom?I apologize if I came across as being that way. The ability to filter out what you absolutely don't like and what you're not good at is something that I have not acquired. But you're advice is 100% solid. Thanks for the reply. | /r/askTRP | 01/06/18 07:54 PM |
| 1 | Gentlemen, I need some solid TRP advice regarding my journey. Specifically, in the Career department. Would you mind giving me some wisdom?I've heard of him before. I'll look up the answer. Thanks for the reply! | /r/askTRP | 01/06/18 07:10 PM |
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