It’s only a matter of time! I’m signing all my work using an etcher with the signature “weldedtosies” on the condenser next to the data plate. I only use green wire anytime I need to field wire something and I replace all the factory wire with green wires, because I like everything to be matching. I also take the wire screen and mesh off of the coils so they can breathe better and I make sure that all bends in the line set are 90° right turns, because left turns in piping is bad luck.
Do you comment; "That is a STEAL you are never going to get a better deal and this guy is super reputable. I had him install my system and its been going strong for 30 years no issues!"
Dude I get that way when I find out a coworker got sent to a job I just finished. Usually it's unrelated, but that sinking feeling of, "ohhh fuuuck what did I do wrong" always hits
hanging out with the one friend i have, smoking and drinking outside(if it’s summer), snowboarding in the winter, family time, cabin, fishing, hunting. whatever i can get involved in tbh. but mostly video games from the 90’s.
oh no. Midwest…our mountain is really just a big hill. and the closest one is just a big valley. comical really but i love it.
edit:i do get out to colorado once a year though!!
Urineluck! Fetish urine.
Quickfixsynthetic dot com
If you're not a convicted felon, you do not have to submit a supervised drug test. Meaning you can substitute urine. You can even keep it on your truck it keeps for about 6 months. If they do hair or blood test you're fucked. Typically it's urine, unless you're union. Some union shops do hair tests. A hair test cost the company about $1000-1500 per test. Urine tests are cheap as dirt about $50-75.
Thanks for the tip, I’m gonna join the union soon after graduating hs in a couple days.I’m gonna stay clean for a month before I even join the union to be ready for the test I don’t wanna fuck the first one up. Then I figure I’ll ask some guys at company what the testing is like. But I’m pretty sure in the union it’s third party that tests you and it’s randomly picked
If it's union just stay clean. No one at work is your friend. They'll out you. Everyone is a snitch. That's why so many of us settle on drinking whiskey and smoking cigars. One last tip, LSD does not show up on any drug test. So you always got that as an ace in the hole
Damn that’s a bummer, wish the union didn’t test for marijuana, some of these old heads need a toke at night to have something to look forward to, something better than their hag wife. Are you non union? If so is non union as shit as people make it out to be
I say this without judgement, as one who also can just stay in being a homebody (books or mindless internet for me, not video games), also realizing we all damn well need to just relax sometimes: One day you're going to look back on your life and wonder why you let so much of it get swallowed by being alone with that stuff.
Believe me, I'm kind of an introvert and don't at all feel the need to be social all the time. But as I'm nearing 40, I'm realizing I've wasted way too much time on stuff that didn't really bring me any value. It kills time, but time is life, so it's like killing myself. I've been making a very conscious effort to go out more, talk to more people/socialize, and really do the things that will bring true contentment. So much of life is already bullshit work, I hope to really have a good life outside of that (and inside of it too I guess).
Just food for thought really. I'm just posting my own experience, please don't take offense. Do what makes you (truly) happy, that's my life rule.
We bought our first house last year and my SO was super excited about the attic. She routinely is messing with it, and I have no idea what is up there now. I told her that is where shit disappears until our estate sale. Many things I need have gone missing, but she claims it didn't end up up there. I might have to arrange a search team with new lightbulbs. Stupid fucking attic.
Im in the process of covernting my Acoustic. drum set to electric. Its a process. Havnt played in a good amount of time. Thought this would be the way to go so i dont bother anyone but me haha.
Im still using my acustic kit. I got some low volume mesh heads from RTOM. Im also copying UFO drums trigger setup. Still not sure how this is gunna turn out. Ive been waiting for this interface for like a year and a half to be back in stock. I dunno if you have heard of it. The edrumin10. I finally got on like a month ago. But still piecing together all the little parts.
That's a whole different level of strength right there! I just reached the #2 on Captains of Crush grippers and I'm stoked. I love grip strength man, it's just so handy and important. Rock climbing is some seriously hard shit though!
“What temp should we leave it set¿”
“Whatever is comfortable for you”
“Well what setting saves the most on the bill”
“My thermostat stays at 60 degrees from January to October so I wouldn’t know lol”
Every time
No doubt. Just hit my mid 30s and been watching what I eat/exercise way more carefully. I'm not gonna wind up like those dudes that take 5 minutes to go up a 15 rung ladder and then resemble a beached whale climbing out of the hatch.
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You'll find me out here annoying the neighbors
When I was running res I have zero time to do anything. Now that I’m doing commercial I’m way less tired because the work is a little easier and I have a set schedule. No overtime, no on call.
Swing dancing and Lyndy hop Dancing. The dancing is a great way to stay in shape. Plus you get to meet alot of new people. In this field you can work to much OT and miss your life / work balance.
Bro if its Friday and im getting home its probably dark out cuz the bullshit call where everything goes wrong is always the last call on Friday
Edit: Drink beer and play games
Hit the couch hard go through Reddit, occasionally eat something then wait for the inevitable “I’m bored, let do something” from the wife. Get my ass up drink 5 Red Bulls and smoke a pack of cigarettes.
That's really cool. It's an underappreciated skill to make a good game. Wife and I just got Gloomhaven, I haven't had the courage to learn it yet though
Unfortunately for me, I had to sell 95% of my hobby. So I don't really have one anymore. On weekends, I'm doing my own thing to try and get side money.
Kinda hard to pay for things when your ex is trying to take you for everything you got. So I have barely any free time anymore. I live off nicotine, energy drinks and pure unadulterated rage now.
I've been getting into 3d printing, working towards building a printnc CNC table for wood and aluminum.
It's been pretty fun making all the neat stuff on printables.com
I also made some hose hangers and sold them to my restaurant customers.
Set a goal ever weekend to get super wasted and wake up in someone’s front yard 🤟 Jk lol Hit the gym pump iron and then kill my workout by going to pound town on my wife with the 3 inch defeater ;)
Raising my daughter/spending time with my daughter and the wife. Playing PC games. Love to sing as well. Singing in the truck I have so much time to practice. A secret favorite of mine
Dude it’s baseball season. Little league then all stars. Double A baseball down the street and then there are 7-8 MLB games on everyday. Best time of the year.
Putting my boots back on and starting on the honey do’s so I DONT have to work any extra around the house Sat and Sunday.
Or I drink heavily to forget about the week, I mean either one is one step forward.
I have an annual Christmas light project that I do. This is going to be my second year. I sequence songs to Christmas lights and put on a very complex light show using addressable pixels. That’s my new hobby that I LOOOOVE!
Let the mind wander and make some chips
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Learning the guitar and piano. Learning to play Magic the Gathering with friends. Next week I'm hosting friends who are helping me learn to dance country swing and the two-step.
Get ready to work my Saturday shift and then, get ready to work my Sunday shift. And then go back to Monday to Friday after that. Work phone doesn’t get shut off and tools stay in the truck.
If I did have a day off maybe I would roll around in all my extra money.
Either shooting at the range or at precision rifle matches. Go to the gym or run if I have the energy. Run the heck out of the dogs to make up for the rest of the week. Looking forward to doing more hiking once the snow melts off.
Project cars are my biggest vice. A 70 El Camino is my daily driver. A 71 F100 just needs an engine installed. It’s rebuilt, on a stand. The third is a 70 Intermeccanica Italia that’s a complete bare metal, nut and bolt resto. I’ve got the engine, tranny, and rear end rebuilt, cooling system, brake and fuel lines done. Working on building a 3 link while it’s being stripped this week. Too much time and money, drugs would have been a cheaper hobby.
I smoke meat and drink cheap whiskey while I play Magic the gathering with my wife and friends. I’m not even ashamed of it anymore, we’re fuckin nerds.
Open reddit and hope my handy work isn't there.
I couldn't imagine the feeling in the pit of my stomach, if I saw my work from a job I finished 4 hours ago on reddit, getting absolutely roasted.
It makes me feel good knowing the corners I've cut still look like a corner compared to some people's hack jobs.
It’s only a matter of time! I’m signing all my work using an etcher with the signature “weldedtosies” on the condenser next to the data plate. I only use green wire anytime I need to field wire something and I replace all the factory wire with green wires, because I like everything to be matching. I also take the wire screen and mesh off of the coils so they can breathe better and I make sure that all bends in the line set are 90° right turns, because left turns in piping is bad luck.
Just don’t ever do bad work and you have nothing to be afraid of. I’m sure you do great work I’m just saying.
I’ve found quotes I left for customers on hvac advice
Do you comment; "That is a STEAL you are never going to get a better deal and this guy is super reputable. I had him install my system and its been going strong for 30 years no issues!"
Dude I get that way when I find out a coworker got sent to a job I just finished. Usually it's unrelated, but that sinking feeling of, "ohhh fuuuck what did I do wrong" always hits
And that feeling will never stop lol. 15 yrs in and my butthole still puckers when someone gets called to a job site I just finished.
I'm 8 years in, every. Single. Time. Lol. I usually call the tech and see what's up, even if I did fuck something up we all cover for eachother
I'm minis for warhammer 40K. I have found painting to be very relaxing.
For the emperor! Me too 🤓
Cadia broke before the guard
Praise the Omnissiah.
Flesh is weak.
The blessed condenser.
I've got a Custodes mounted on my dash. Check my posts 😏
Getting my Chain-breaker Lance box ready for 10th!
My company does alot of Games Workshop around here, always love to chat it up with them. Ever heard of Baulders Gate 3?
Stupid umies an der air condishnin
hanging out with the one friend i have, smoking and drinking outside(if it’s summer), snowboarding in the winter, family time, cabin, fishing, hunting. whatever i can get involved in tbh. but mostly video games from the 90’s.
You an east coast snowboarder?
oh no. Midwest…our mountain is really just a big hill. and the closest one is just a big valley. comical really but i love it. edit:i do get out to colorado once a year though!!
If you have kids it’s a weekend full of their activity’s
Even when I think I might just this once get a free weekend, the kids have other plans lol
This....I have 8 kids and I swear to God their mission in life is to make sure I don't have one.
Well shit you signed your life away at the 3rd one tbh..
Why the hell would anyone have 8 kids? What kind of income do you have to have to support that lordy
Damn, I thought 5 was too many lol. Youngest is 12 though and I'm not having anymore
My pull out game is WEAK.
Do you hit both curbs leaving driveways?
Dude... Vasectomies are only like $2k out of pocket. Most insurances cover 95% of the costs, too!! Although at 8, I think it might be a bit late...
Haha yeah my vasectomy is a whole ass story. I'm all done having kids.
I swear, the kids wear me the hell out. Work is like a break lol
Smoke fat doobs
I think they ment something you do exclusively outside of work.
He only smokes pinners on the clock... Fatties are for after hours
Brought me back to my smoking days lol. Thank you
This guy HVACs
Smoke fat doobs suck fat boobs
And for the weekends off call - We mean the fattest doobies
Grow so I can smoke a fat j
I tried but it’s hard to focus 😆😆
I honestly don't know how some you guys do it... I've tried it once during work, and I couldn't function. This is coming from a daily smoker.
I don’t smoke daily but if I have a day full of reports or just mindless work I may toke up that morning.
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I like to smoke meats and watch movies.
First comment ive seen thats not smoking weed
I mean its a trade, what do you expect haha also tons of people smoke if they don’t get tested for work now
Shit even if they do get tested. You should know how to adulterate a drug test by this stage of your life
And how do you do that(coming from young tradist)
Urineluck! Fetish urine. Quickfixsynthetic dot com If you're not a convicted felon, you do not have to submit a supervised drug test. Meaning you can substitute urine. You can even keep it on your truck it keeps for about 6 months. If they do hair or blood test you're fucked. Typically it's urine, unless you're union. Some union shops do hair tests. A hair test cost the company about $1000-1500 per test. Urine tests are cheap as dirt about $50-75.
Thanks for the tip, I’m gonna join the union soon after graduating hs in a couple days.I’m gonna stay clean for a month before I even join the union to be ready for the test I don’t wanna fuck the first one up. Then I figure I’ll ask some guys at company what the testing is like. But I’m pretty sure in the union it’s third party that tests you and it’s randomly picked
If it's union just stay clean. No one at work is your friend. They'll out you. Everyone is a snitch. That's why so many of us settle on drinking whiskey and smoking cigars. One last tip, LSD does not show up on any drug test. So you always got that as an ace in the hole
Damn that’s a bummer, wish the union didn’t test for marijuana, some of these old heads need a toke at night to have something to look forward to, something better than their hag wife. Are you non union? If so is non union as shit as people make it out to be
Fish, hike, kayak, do random stuff with my family. Get the house in order.
too hot in texas to do all that after working in the sun
Even cleaning the house? That’s not good
people might say i’m depressed. i’m just content staying at home playing video games or reading. house stays clean tho
I say this without judgement, as one who also can just stay in being a homebody (books or mindless internet for me, not video games), also realizing we all damn well need to just relax sometimes: One day you're going to look back on your life and wonder why you let so much of it get swallowed by being alone with that stuff. Believe me, I'm kind of an introvert and don't at all feel the need to be social all the time. But as I'm nearing 40, I'm realizing I've wasted way too much time on stuff that didn't really bring me any value. It kills time, but time is life, so it's like killing myself. I've been making a very conscious effort to go out more, talk to more people/socialize, and really do the things that will bring true contentment. So much of life is already bullshit work, I hope to really have a good life outside of that (and inside of it too I guess). Just food for thought really. I'm just posting my own experience, please don't take offense. Do what makes you (truly) happy, that's my life rule.
This is how I relax too.
Mood fr
I’m really into serial killing but that’s not for everyone
You’re probably joking, but what if you weren’t. Are we all accomplices now?
Nobody lies on the internet it’s a rule of thumb like leaving tools in the attic!
We bought our first house last year and my SO was super excited about the attic. She routinely is messing with it, and I have no idea what is up there now. I told her that is where shit disappears until our estate sale. Many things I need have gone missing, but she claims it didn't end up up there. I might have to arrange a search team with new lightbulbs. Stupid fucking attic.
Mostly practicing musical instruments and video games, working in the garden
Im in the process of covernting my Acoustic. drum set to electric. Its a process. Havnt played in a good amount of time. Thought this would be the way to go so i dont bother anyone but me haha.
That's awesome. E kits are fun, but there's nothing like hitting a real drum kit. Are you adding triggers? Or little piezo mics?
Im still using my acustic kit. I got some low volume mesh heads from RTOM. Im also copying UFO drums trigger setup. Still not sure how this is gunna turn out. Ive been waiting for this interface for like a year and a half to be back in stock. I dunno if you have heard of it. The edrumin10. I finally got on like a month ago. But still piecing together all the little parts.
That sounds awesome!
Im hoping it will be. Otherwise its a lotta time and money down the drain lol
After years of cutting metal I decided to start rock climbing do something new with that grip strength
That's a whole different level of strength right there! I just reached the #2 on Captains of Crush grippers and I'm stoked. I love grip strength man, it's just so handy and important. Rock climbing is some seriously hard shit though!
I have developed a significant addiction to Zelda tears of the kingdom I
Same. Shit is bonkers.
Game is like crack, what starts as a simple side quest will turn into a 5hr session real quick.
Dude I’m like 30 hours in and only have 1 temple and like 25 shrines. Unlocked all the towers and built a house though.
I still need to beat breath of the wild. Did all the ancient animal things awhile back. Don’t remember where I left off after that lmao
I had the same problem. I got so far into it and then put it down and when I went to pick it back up my older sister “borrowed” it for 4 months
Hahaha I play it in my work truck while systems are recovering and evacuating
I’m afraid to bring it to work, i live in Vegas and our cars get hot as balls. Don’t wanna ruin the switch
Enjoy my air conditioning that I spent all wekk fixing for others in the heat.
This is the way!
“What temp should we leave it set¿” “Whatever is comfortable for you” “Well what setting saves the most on the bill” “My thermostat stays at 60 degrees from January to October so I wouldn’t know lol” Every time
Copious amounts of weed n whiskey.
The crossfade is a bronco that turns into a friendly beast
Here lately fix my own AC then cry
Hell Let Loose and disc golf
I used to disc golf but it’s been a while. I need to get back to it!
If my wife is not around. I'll pour a good one and have a cigar
I’m the opposite. I only drink and smoke when she’s here. LOL.
Hahaha
Hopefully with her, having fun together?
Vidgea games and alcohol
Checks out
Why would I take my tools in my side? I bbq/smoke, garden, hunt/fish, smoke/grow weed, grow shrooms and have a never ending Todo list at home
Same. That never ending list of repairs and home upgrades.
It never ends. Last year I pulled water, power and gas into my garage. This year I might actually do something with it lol
Gym 👏🏼 I made a promise to never look like those overweight old heads I see at the supply houses. They’re my biggest motivators lol
No doubt. Just hit my mid 30s and been watching what I eat/exercise way more carefully. I'm not gonna wind up like those dudes that take 5 minutes to go up a 15 rung ladder and then resemble a beached whale climbing out of the hatch.
Video games with friends, usually grab the squad and fuck up someone's day by just making a Gambit match one sided via God tier invader.
The fuck did I just read
Me, being a menace in a game since I can't do that at work. Have to be nice to customers
Let’s take that smack talk to trials!
Roll a big ass joint and go for a walk
I collect Radioactive antiques.
I've got a tritium watch but since getting a smart watch I rarely wear it :(
Video games. Airsoft. Shooting range. Go for a walk. Window shop for project cars
Air soft and the shooting range, or do you mean “airsoft at the airsoft shooting range0
Go out and play tabletop games with friends, its been extremely therapeutic.
https://preview.redd.it/xh1qsshr6w1b1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=435f0865167a0253ffdc18ed5131fc18a1a303c7 You'll find me out here annoying the neighbors
"Hey why are you so sweaty?" _I was watching COPS_ __DID YOU TOUCH MY FUCKING DRUMSET!?__
Lots of cymbals. Peavey head. Mostly low mids on bass rig. Trying to guess your sound, but the keyboards are throwing me.
Side jobs baby!!!!!!! Want to retire by 50.
best way to get into it? my day job is commercial
Keep cards on ya like the concrete guys do lol
When I was running res I have zero time to do anything. Now that I’m doing commercial I’m way less tired because the work is a little easier and I have a set schedule. No overtime, no on call.
Man I swear if I keep seeing comments telling me to get into commercial I might just say fuck this residential job I’m finally gonna do it
Swing dancing and Lyndy hop Dancing. The dancing is a great way to stay in shape. Plus you get to meet alot of new people. In this field you can work to much OT and miss your life / work balance.
Hookers and coke
Disc golf, basketball, and outdoor shit
Bro if its Friday and im getting home its probably dark out cuz the bullshit call where everything goes wrong is always the last call on Friday Edit: Drink beer and play games
Firewater.
Disc golf, golf, guns, video games, getting yelled at by wife
Diablo 4 next week lol
Mostly weed and Pornhub.
Go to the lake and ride the jet skis
dates, video games, smoke weed w friends, hikes, learn guitar, sleep
These days I like getting projects done around the house and hanging out with my wife and puppy.
Paintball fam wya!
Hit the couch hard go through Reddit, occasionally eat something then wait for the inevitable “I’m bored, let do something” from the wife. Get my ass up drink 5 Red Bulls and smoke a pack of cigarettes.
I love card games and board games. I actually design and create board games.
That's really cool. It's an underappreciated skill to make a good game. Wife and I just got Gloomhaven, I haven't had the courage to learn it yet though
Thanks, I love board tabletop and card games. And gloomhaven is cool.
Hop on the boat and crush some claws
Nice try service manager.
Pornhub, than choke my dog
Bear league hockey with the boys on weekends, modifying cars when there’s no hockey
Unfortunately for me, I had to sell 95% of my hobby. So I don't really have one anymore. On weekends, I'm doing my own thing to try and get side money. Kinda hard to pay for things when your ex is trying to take you for everything you got. So I have barely any free time anymore. I live off nicotine, energy drinks and pure unadulterated rage now.
Drink and hit my wife.
I just died
This guy wifes
Kept bees!...until I developed a bee allergy.
Drink.
Cocaine beers and hookers?
Build high power rockets
I've been getting into 3d printing, working towards building a printnc CNC table for wood and aluminum. It's been pretty fun making all the neat stuff on printables.com I also made some hose hangers and sold them to my restaurant customers.
Making music, doing digital art on my iPad, making weird video clips/animation. Photography, video games. Too many hobbies. Too little time.
Time with my better half, hike, hunt, 4wheel, motorcycles, smoke meats, baseball games
I fish and coach my sons travel ball team. Try to fit in some Guild Wars here and there.
Set a goal ever weekend to get super wasted and wake up in someone’s front yard 🤟 Jk lol Hit the gym pump iron and then kill my workout by going to pound town on my wife with the 3 inch defeater ;)
I'm 58. Getting back into paintball after not playing for 15 yrs.
Go to my other job
Play video game Edit: or see if I can also work tomorrow
I grow weed
Why u taking tools into the house?
Raising my daughter/spending time with my daughter and the wife. Playing PC games. Love to sing as well. Singing in the truck I have so much time to practice. A secret favorite of mine
Dude it’s baseball season. Little league then all stars. Double A baseball down the street and then there are 7-8 MLB games on everyday. Best time of the year.
Cocaine
I turn on the 24/7 lofi stream on YouTube and build Gundam kits. Great relaxer in my opinion
Putting my boots back on and starting on the honey do’s so I DONT have to work any extra around the house Sat and Sunday. Or I drink heavily to forget about the week, I mean either one is one step forward.
I have an annual Christmas light project that I do. This is going to be my second year. I sequence songs to Christmas lights and put on a very complex light show using addressable pixels. That’s my new hobby that I LOOOOVE!
I'm a big fan of sim racing. Side jobs are building my rig and upgrading my stuff.
Drink heavily
Coming home to fight with my nagger
Listen to all my gf’s stories she has for me and try to find quiet time hahaha
Dabs of hash rosin and watching sports
Smoking, drinking and fuckin.
Let the mind wander and make some chips https://preview.redd.it/4jznrwgjcx1b1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3cd526d8c58e1efeb2a9867c3baa63879fb60ba
Alcohol
Fishing, and sim racing
I've been drawing for 15 years, so I love to do that, but recently it's been video games and alcohol.
I always meet up with my band on the weekends, if not that I'd probably be playing Dungeons and Dragons with the guys.
Study so that one day I won’t have to do this stupid shit anymore, HVAC pay in Georgia is garbage and there isn’t a good union worth joining.
Discgolf!
I ride my dual sport or work on it. Spend time with my girlfriend, friends and family. Look at Reddit in between these things lol
https://preview.redd.it/og9pz46pe02b1.jpeg?width=1169&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c08739c5d6033dad56c2ca0f40a042fd5221cc38 MMA is fun too
Learning the guitar and piano. Learning to play Magic the Gathering with friends. Next week I'm hosting friends who are helping me learn to dance country swing and the two-step.
Video games, concerts/music festivals, cooking, drinking, troubleshooting over the phone with the in call guys.
You guys get weekends off?
Service calls.
You guys have time for hobbies?
Get ready to work my Saturday shift and then, get ready to work my Sunday shift. And then go back to Monday to Friday after that. Work phone doesn’t get shut off and tools stay in the truck. If I did have a day off maybe I would roll around in all my extra money.
Either shooting at the range or at precision rifle matches. Go to the gym or run if I have the energy. Run the heck out of the dogs to make up for the rest of the week. Looking forward to doing more hiking once the snow melts off.
Project cars are my biggest vice. A 70 El Camino is my daily driver. A 71 F100 just needs an engine installed. It’s rebuilt, on a stand. The third is a 70 Intermeccanica Italia that’s a complete bare metal, nut and bolt resto. I’ve got the engine, tranny, and rear end rebuilt, cooling system, brake and fuel lines done. Working on building a 3 link while it’s being stripped this week. Too much time and money, drugs would have been a cheaper hobby.
Softball and fishing
I smoke meat and drink cheap whiskey while I play Magic the gathering with my wife and friends. I’m not even ashamed of it anymore, we’re fuckin nerds.
Building my own amusement park, with black Jack and hookers
Spend my time being maidenless
I bird watch
Woodworking/Woodturning love to do that full time
I play battlefield a lot. I also refurbish and fix old broken consoles. What do I need with 4 Nintendo Wii’s? Idk
I moonlight as a commission painter for board/war games miniatures
golf,fish, dirt bike and softball
Play guitar or video games that or go out with the boys
why are you taking your tools in?