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    And yet no concealed carry. At some point one...

    And yet no concealed carry.
    At some point one would one would have to form a conclusion that crimals could give a crap about your gun law.. should come to mind?
    Classmate of mine works the slums...
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    I can't argue with that logic. I can tell you...

    I can't argue with that logic.

    I can tell you the $12 hr opening that came open was from a service tech that had 22 years with the company that graduated in our class. He got the piece of paper...
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    The employer has 50 other graduates yearly...

    The employer has 50 other graduates yearly willing to come in and make $12 an hour.
    Makes it pretty simple economics for the employer.
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    He regrets not holding out for a little more...

    He regrets not holding out for a little more dough or at least having an open discussion of how pay raises are earned or what room for advancement was available.
    Let me ask you a few questions.
    ...
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    :.02:

    :.02:
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    In my humble opinion your mentality to work for...

    In my humble opinion your mentality to work for peanuts is a problem. A big one in the industry. A very close classmate of mine has done just what you think you are willing to do. He got out of...
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    My personal frustration is proving my self day in...

    My personal frustration is proving my self day in and out for no reward. The mentality of jumping ship for another dollar more is alive and well on the board and in the industry. It's not fair, but...
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    So which is it?

    So which is it?
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    My wife makes more than me so I understand the...

    My wife makes more than me so I understand the situation. Fiscally it doesn't sit well with me but it's the career path I choose. When a better offer is out there I will give my current employer a...
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    Being honest is knowing the man and his family...

    Being honest is knowing the man and his family goes with out, while you profit at a later date.
    He offered to prove himself to you by showing up with the soft skills needed to get started. Isn't...
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    In my experience and everybody here should tell...

    In my experience and everybody here should tell you, you need both. Personally school taught me how to think on my own and unlocked the science behind the scene that will never be taught on the job...
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    I'm playing devils advocate here...on the flip...

    I'm playing devils advocate here...on the flip side.

    You are not doing him a favor by paying him a less than living wage. In your mentality it's ok to take advantage of skilled laborer for your...
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    Being that the topic of harnessing for a filter...

    Being that the topic of harnessing for a filter change came up... Ironic that most big companies are pro safety but yet the hurry up and get to the next job is still alive and well too if you want a...
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    Same boat here, I am a one man band. I do the...

    Same boat here, I am a one man band. I do the same as above but I change belts yearly check bearings after the old belts come off...I grease every 6 months. I prefer to use mobil 1 synthetic grease....
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    I have to say I've been here already. It...

    I have to say I've been here already. It eventually migrated at a slower rate.
    My .oo2 cnts ymmv.
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    Good advice. Once you work in the field and do...

    Good advice.
    Once you work in the field and do a couple days of job shadow you will know what to get. My opinion on Klein is you get what you pay for.
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    You will freeze in the winter and find new ways...

    You will freeze in the winter and find new ways to warm your self with open flames...

    You will sun burn in the summer and sweat in places you didn't know possible

    You will get asked by everyone...
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    What was the install date? How much heat...

    What was the install date? How much heat rejection did you get into the ground before winter? How many bores? Bore spacing? What grout? What was your conductivity? Many questions need answers here...
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    Ditto, my ratcheting crimps are only for 14-16...

    Ditto, my ratcheting crimps are only for 14-16 but they have different sizes for the needed awg, Dad gave them to me when he retired from Gilman. Any brand of crimper works well if the technician...
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    Capacity control?
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    $$$$ For a tool bag...:deadhorse: Don't get me...

    $$$$ For a tool bag...:deadhorse:
    Don't get me wrong I take pride in American made quality items but this isn't a working mans price.
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    Those where Veto! I knew right away i had to lean...

    Those where Veto! I knew right away i had to lean over and tell the wife if the bag looked familiar! She knew right away.
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    I caved in and bought the Veto LC. Believe me you...

    I caved in and bought the Veto LC. Believe me you can pack enough in the LC to not want to carry it far. I also have a net book that fits in the LC as well. If I had the XL I would pack it so full I...
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    Craigslist in Milwaukee had a few openings...

    Craigslist in Milwaukee had a few openings posted. I have sent over 50+ resumes in the last 4 weeks. Best of luck.
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    You mention this like I have a choice. I was born...

    You mention this like I have a choice. I was born allergic and asthmatic. I spent a good chunk of my childhood once a week in a dr's office getting allergy shots and at least once a year in hospital...
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    Good to know. Normally I have 15-20 min window on...

    Good to know. Normally I have 15-20 min window on one sting before things goes south if they do. Depending on how many times I get stung and what kind of bee seems to makes a difference. I had...
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    When my throat swells and I can't breathe, it's...

    When my throat swells and I can't breathe, it's life or death. You may think twice your self in my shoes.
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    I'm not a pest control service. I'm not trained...

    I'm not a pest control service. I'm not trained on bees other than to avoid and kill them with spray. I have been stung while standing still and having one crawl in my helmet and sting my eye while...
  29. Same boat,same degree,same issues. The biggest...

    Same boat,same degree,same issues. The biggest competition for jobs is experienced people looking to take anything for pay to stay afloat. It seems nobody wants to take on training some one out of...
  30. Still looking for a semi-local career...

    Still looking for a semi-local career opportunity. ICE results came this week. I'm certified in Light Commercial heating and cooling. Hire me now while I'm economical.:D
  31. Tony and Jack both have no issues with giving me...

    Tony and Jack both have no issues with giving me a good reference they assured me this when I asked before I graduated. Things are very slow in new construction around Janesville. I have family in...
  32. HVAC/R Graduate in southern WI looking for career.

    Recent graduate in HVAC/R from Blackhawk Technical College.
    Graduated with associates degree with honors. I got out of the program what I put into it (hard work) and my grades proved it. Universal...
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    Connie won three rounds of breast cancer over...

    Connie won three rounds of breast cancer over eight years. She passed fighting round 4 leaving behind my beautiful wife and her three brothers. Gone to a better place now with hope and love left...
  34. To be fair equipment life expectancy and repair...

    To be fair equipment life expectancy and repair cost should be considered as well. The build quality of heat pumps and components depending on the type of defrost and sizing come into play as well....
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    When your boss tells you the oil heat customer...

    When your boss tells you the oil heat customer has a bad cell you know it's not their phone.
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    Trying to vacation in the BVI's and noticing the...

    Trying to vacation in the BVI's and noticing the ice maker is a Manitowoc from home.

    Getting phone calls from friends and family that haven't spoken to you in months to let you know their furnace...
  37. Thanks, your a real tough guy on the board here...

    Thanks, your a real tough guy on the board here typing away your opinions...:rolleyes:
    English and spelling is taught in school. I don't think knowing how to hit spell check is too hard.
  38. The funny thing of the internet is I can't speak...

    The funny thing of the internet is I can't speak to you literally. I have to type what I'm feeling and thinking. I'm not an author, I have my limits. Emoticons don't always work well either, I can't...
  39. Maybe, just maybe, it's implying I don't want to...

    Maybe, just maybe, it's implying I don't want to be an employee.
    Commas can be used for effect as well as punctuation.
  40. Subject to employer employee job agreement. LOL

    Subject to employer employee job agreement.
    LOL
  41. I'm pausing for a reason.

    I'm pausing for a reason.
  42. Is business ethic having your 7th grader post an...

    Is business ethic having your 7th grader post an ad for you? Explanations yes, excuses no.
    Spelling matters, it's an example of yourself.
    If your going to be a "Boss", be one.
    Take the time to...
  43. Skilled trades section of a popular "list" No...

    Skilled trades section of a popular "list" No interns. I would bet my life on it.
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    Buy a used one from flea bay....cheaper and...

    Buy a used one from flea bay....cheaper and better quality.
    Engineering is what your still paying for. Materials I would think would still have to hold specs but...Chinese crap is just that, crap....
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    I'm not greedy I just need both, which means...

    I'm not greedy I just need both, which means balance.
    Society is set up to use money to survive, a rule I can't change.
    If I bartered for everything I need I would be so damn busy I'd never have a...
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    For the big stuff over a 1/2" dia hole I prefer...

    For the big stuff over a 1/2" dia hole I prefer Hilti. I used a new black and decker this summer building a house for pops and it cut 60 3/8" holes like a hot knife though butter anchoring down...
  47. Yes the employer, and under skilled trades in a...

    Yes the employer, and under skilled trades in a local ad.
  48. Nope not even close to an English teacher. I did...

    Nope not even close to an English teacher. I did choose to go to school to get an education to work on HVAC systems, which means I have to know how to read and write. I expect the same from my...
  49. experieced....:confused: Not even in Wikipedia.

    experieced....:confused:

    Not even in Wikipedia.
  50. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Look...

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:


    Look up NEET in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
    For the fish of the same name, see neet (fish).
    For the record label founded by M.I.A., see NEET (record...
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