And modern docks are usually pretty huge too

>However it does mean the end of capitalism as we know it.

Meh... The end of capitalism 1.2 for capitalism 1.3 maybe...

"Capitalism" is such a huge term. You basically can't have markets without someone having a credible cause to name it capitalism unless you pass a a very grey threshold of command and control that very few nations have even attempted in the past 100 years.

They're competing agendas though. DEFCON is meant to inform institutions about which procedures and attitudes should be adopted and it's USA-centric.

The clock is meant to generally inform laymen what a board thinks is going on in the world that might potentially cause horrible events to occur. It's an easy way to contextualize world events for people who aren't experts... Which is almost surely everyone on this thread, myself included.

I dunno... I haven't had am issue. it's "softer" than porcelain... I guess stainless might flex easy? Honestly I've never thought about this as a consideration. Never been much of a glass breaker, I guess.

Indeed!

> Many farmhouse sinks are white porcelain. While they certainly look nice, I would personally recommend to stay away from porcelain.

I'd like to suggest the granite-composite sinks. I got one after my parents did and the maintenance has been zero after about 2 years. No streaks, no nicks or blemishes and it looks fantastic.

They're generally a dark color. Ours is black with little flecks. Again, the dark color really looks nice...

Please, no apology. That's was an interesting read.

I'm having some similar generational issues in my field, but the older guys aren't retiring so I'm in this middle gap where I've climbed to yhe top tier, but the best gigs still aren't available to me. I shouldn't complain too much though. I feel valued and respected, if not utilized properly.

And yeah, something of value for people in my field (entertainment rigging) is a sort of positive aggression. A move fast, think ahead and take charge sort of mentality, but this latest generation just doesn't have it.

They're not lazy, like I see a lot of politicians and news people claiming, but there's some sort of disconnect happening that's a bit frustrating to me and will certainly hobble them when they're mid career and want to start moving up where the work parameters are ill defined and you have to chase down problems and opportunities.

I couldn't disagree more.

Look, I can totally appreciate the guys who get comfy and coast. That's the agreement and the job gets done. But it's myopic. There's a big world out there, and the climbers climb. Though your hourly rate at one firm might not reflect your effort, there are eyes in you, and in a few years there are going to be new bosses...

OP sounds young and excited... he'll lighten Up in some years.

I also read that he works in a shop where most of the dudes wear aprons so... young and full of... you know.

I love having some guys like that on my crew though. Hell, I used to be that guy. Always has a tool, jumps on anything quickly... I'll take two please.

Dude, the nylon 3" belt from occidental is where it's at. I ditched my full leather belt for one maybe 10 years ago. Waaaaay more comfy and breathable. And robust as hell.

My old bags were gator. I still run their electrician bag on my occidental belt.

A gator electrician bag, a 3" belt of some flavor and a tape measure holder would be a great setup for a diy/household kit.

Keep it light, you know? Hobbies are for fun, and heavy duty carps are getting paid to run whole bags.