• Ram_The_Manparts [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    I have no "higher education". Went to trade school, worked as a machinist, a farm hand, a welder, a fork lift driver, and various other forms of "blue collar" labour. Currently work for a company that installs industrial garage doors.

      • Ram_The_Manparts [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Even better: My first job was at a company that made interiors for passenger train cars.

        Train GANG GANG

          • Ram_The_Manparts [he/him]
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            4 years ago

            This was in norway, so might be different in other countries. But is was good. First year was a kind of general "mechanics" thing where we'd learn the basics of engine maintenance/repair, machining, welding, sheet metal work, etc. And some electronics as well. Second year we'd specialize, and I went for machining. Third year was a paid apprenticeship.

            I've genuinely enjoyed every job that this education has gotten me. We don't all have to be academics.

                • SirLotsaLocks [he/him]
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                  4 years ago

                  yeah, I don't want to sit at a desk forever, I like to be active and doing things.

                  • Ram_The_Manparts [he/him]
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                    4 years ago

                    There really is something about creating a physical product with your own hands and thinking "this is going to help someone" or "someone is going to enjoy this" or whatever.

                    That shit is important. It matters.

    • threshold [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      dude that's hectic. When the apocalypse happens you'll do better than me- wasting my life pressing black and white keys on a music box to teach rich kids how to play baby shark.