- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Unpopular opinion: Not every man is meant for the trades
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:24 am to HuskyPanda
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:24 am to HuskyPanda
quote:
But dame near 1 year working as a Roustabout
Roustabout work is tough and thankless. One of the saddest things you can see in the oilfield is an older (50+) roustabout. You can be sure he had a few sudden stops in life.
0
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:26 am to Shexter
quote:
There are good and bad doctors and mechanics.
Comparing the trades to medicine like they’re even remotely similar careers is absolutely laughable.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 9:28 am
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:29 am to JasonDBlaha
There is a reason God made us all different
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:31 am to ClemsonKitten
I would agree with that
There are some thin skinned little bitches out there that the trade life is definitely not for
There are some thin skinned little bitches out there that the trade life is definitely not for
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:31 am to JasonDBlaha
quote:
like they’re even remotely similar careers is absolutely laughable.
True. Folks in the medical field have much larger and more fragile egos.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:33 am to PCRammer
quote:
Pump burned up and now he's out 2K.
Pool work is my side hack and will continue into retirement for something to do. It's amazing how many pools there are out there with owners that know little to nothing about them.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:43 am to Shexter
quote:
Folks in the medical field have much larger and more fragile egos
When you’ve spent 8+ years acquiring large volumes of medical knowledge and clinical skills, it’s natural to think that your opinion should probably be listened to.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:45 am to ClemsonKitten
This is not an unpopular opinion to anyone other than uneducated people.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:46 am to ClemsonKitten
True, some of you are too stupid for basic tasks.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:46 am to ClemsonKitten
"Common sense opinion...."
You should def start a tumblr blog...
You should def start a tumblr blog...
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:48 am to ClemsonKitten
quote:
Unpopular opinion: Not every man is meant for the trades
Who would disagree?
Not every man is meant to fix your computer. Not every man is meant to fix your car's engine.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 9:49 am
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:50 am to Croozin2
quote:
Pool work is my side hack
Is this kind of work hard to get into? Is there training you did? I don't know squat about pools, but sure, I could learn. I'm retired, in my 50s, but would like to get into something and make a little money, also.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:03 am to GeauxtigersMs36
quote:
I can teach anyone how to be a
I feel that way, but with the caveat “Almost anyone.“
There are many times working with my helper where I stop and catch myself and have a moment of sheer astonishment when I look down at his boots and and see he didn’t strap them on with Velcro.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:05 am to ClemsonKitten
Preach. Not everyone can be fat, pay child support, and drink beer on the way home.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:08 am to ClemsonKitten
Mechanical, repair trades and doctors have in common... the most important ability in each is being able to diagnose the problem. That's the hardest part.
Fixing things is asy.
Fixing things is asy.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:10 am to Shexter
quote:
True. Folks in the medical field have much larger and more fragile egos.
You clearly never witnessed an experienced welder get called out on his weld/bead...
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:17 am to ClemsonKitten
I’ve been called to help figure out problem within a major company, I’ve also been called to help with everyday issues. I enjoy these. The engineers with problems they call major, I simplify.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:26 am to ClemsonKitten
quote:
These jobs leave almost no room for error, and the consequences don’t just affect the worker, they can seriously harm others. Not everyone has the mechanical skill or attention to detail required. One small mistake behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler can have devastating results.
Ive always said truck driving and welding is exactly like brain surgery.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:43 am to ClemsonKitten
You can count my mechanical skills or abilities on one hand, and have fingers left over. So yes, I fully agree that not every individual is meant to be a tradesman.
However, it is precisely because my skills are so minimal that I depend on good craftsmen and tradesman to keep my house, car, lawn equipment, etc in good condition.
However, it is precisely because my skills are so minimal that I depend on good craftsmen and tradesman to keep my house, car, lawn equipment, etc in good condition.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 11:44 am to ClemsonKitten
We don't need to send more men to the trades, we need to elevate the tradesmen who are good or great, so that more younger people can see it positively, plus we need to supply the right education when they are younger.
The best example I can think of is comparing early 20th century craftsman houses to what they call craftsman today. Those early houses usually didn't have an architect. That style grew when the tradesmen building the house got better materials and tools to work with and started adding their own artistic touches to the houses.
You can't get one like that today. Those men had skills, but they also thought differently.
The best example I can think of is comparing early 20th century craftsman houses to what they call craftsman today. Those early houses usually didn't have an architect. That style grew when the tradesmen building the house got better materials and tools to work with and started adding their own artistic touches to the houses.
You can't get one like that today. Those men had skills, but they also thought differently.
Page 2 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News