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Hudini NOV 24, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by ls3mach:


20 minutes man? Did you watch it? Can I get the quick and easy? I just wish articles were written again. I read fast.



He provides graphs of how they stack up safety wise but all met the OSHA safety toe standard. What I do is scroll until I see a graph and then freeze frame to read the graph. No need to watch each test. If you scroll to the end he shows a graph of "comfort" which he admits is highly subjective.
82-T/A [At Work] NOV 24, 05:40 PM
Both of my Masters Degrees were/are online, and both from well-known reputable universities. The key is to start with that. It depends on what he wants though... I know you said no IT and in logistics... so he should try to get a degree from a university that specializes in that (or is known for that), which /also/ offers an online program.

I don't want to insult anyone, but I'm not really a fan of those specifically online degree programs... like DeVry, SNHU, or Keiser or something like that. I am not saying those degrees aren't ok, but also /anyone/ can get them. They have a very low bar for admissions, and honestly... people do look at that.

Only one of my degrees is from a Top-10 university, but my associates, undergrad and my first Masters degree are all from relatively unknown universities. For my undergrad, if you weren't from Florida, you probably have never heard of this Catholic University. My associates was a community college, and unless you are in the NAVY and deal with communications and / or cryptography, you've probably never heard of my graduate university.

But... I think having a relatively unknown, but QUALITY university, is still better than having a university that's well-known for pumping out degrees with a low bar-requirement.


At the end of the day, the degree needs to be "regionally" accredited, otherwise it's garbage. The "nationally" accredited universities are literally the opposite of what they sound. National accreditation is basically not accepted or recognized. So that's a MUST.

Other than that, the online degrees I've taken were fantastic.

My undergrad offered a hybrid and online course, but I took all the classes in person so I could sit with the class... I just preferred it that way. My associates, there was no such thing as online at the time.
ls3mach NOV 28, 01:00 AM
Mike, I think I'm looking for more of the cowboy boot type look. I don't think I want laces. It's going to be worn solely with slacks. I'm 5'10 and 32" inseam, but wouldn't mind a bit of a heel. If I was doing real labor I think those would be more my speed.

Todd, he legit just needs the paper. The scrutiny will be minimal. I didn't even give my transcripts. If he was better with finances he wouldn't have a problem taking a pay cut for 6-12 months. Not even a major one. I'm not willing to cover the difference, we've been friends over half my life, but I didn't dig his hole.

I don't have a masters. Years ago in bad economy i was hiring people for $10 jobs with masters. 2005-07 maybe. I can't recall. Their degree meant nothing, but if they didn't take the job hunger would strike. We weren't being stingy, that was all the job was worth.

Side note.
I haven't ate McDonald's in YEARS. I just spent $13 on a combo. TF?

$16 on very similar burger and fry deal at a locally owned and sourced placed two weeks ago.

I'll be buying mooches half priced food stamps before long it seems. I rarely eat out anyway.

That's in jest. I'm not doing anything illegal.

Here if you don't have a job, you don't want one. 3 years ago in Louisiana a guy was insulted I wouldn't accept his $12 sales job in a field I'd been making 6 figures elsewhere.
ls3mach NOV 28, 02:44 AM
Mike. Just wanted to reiterate those look really decent, I just don't think I'm working the kind of work those are for. I'm a function over form guy, but when I toss slacks on instead of khaki shorts. I'm not going to do a drop of dirty work. It's standing and walking. I do own work pants (no jeans) I just don't work like that really very often. I did do an audit of a "skilled labor job" last year though. These or muckers would've been great!

My audit turned out wild too. It was stop hiring daily laborers that you pick up after the free meal at homeless alliance and expecting real work. $8/hr paid daily. That's enough to get them by for a few days. No kidding they rarely show twice in a row or ever.

It also resulted in a job offer for me and while the benefits were dang decent, it was a hard pass.

Heck I rebuilt a door for a buddy in khaki shorts, black polo and flops or barefoot, until I decided I didn't need a shirt either. Dang nice job. Hev wanted 5" screws as an expert told him it was a must. I explained. 1 it's solid core. 2. It has 3 very shallow steps. 4 it's an old home and the only way that helps is if you do the hinge side too and that might mean replacing the door. 5. It has glass panes and the door has an alarm sensor. I know because I installed it. Criminals aren't bright, but kicking a door in is MUCH louder than popping a window.
82-T/A [At Work] NOV 28, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by ls3mach:
Todd, he legit just needs the paper. The scrutiny will be minimal. I didn't even give my transcripts. If he was better with finances he wouldn't have a problem taking a pay cut for 6-12 months. Not even a major one. I'm not willing to cover the difference, we've been friends over half my life, but I didn't dig his hole.

I don't have a masters. Years ago in bad economy i was hiring people for $10 jobs with masters. 2005-07 maybe. I can't recall. Their degree meant nothing, but if they didn't take the job hunger would strike. We weren't being stingy, that was all the job was worth.

Side note.
I haven't ate McDonald's in YEARS. I just spent $13 on a combo. TF?





Totally understand, I'm in a computer-oriented degree program. It's a lot like medical in the perspective that there's so many different specializations. I got my undergrad in software engineering. GREAT... that means I have a paper that says I can program computers and write software. But then /other than/ my experience in cyber security, the Masters degree in cyber security I have reaffirms that I meet at least a minimum standard in that aspect as well. The masters degree is usually meant to set yourself apart from whatever your bachelors is, or to build upon it (at least in the computer-industry).

But yeah, if he just needs the paper and truly doesn't care... maybe go for the easiest. I am just apprehensive about those degree mills. I know when I look at resumes, I do pass judgement when I see them. If they don't have other skill or experience that sets them above someone else from another / different school... I will usually pass on that person.


When I worked at McDonalds in 1994, the Double Quarter Pounder meal in Fairfax County was $2.99 before tax, and $3.21 with tax... amazing how bad inflation has become. Even just two years ago... it was maybe $5 something.
maryjane NOV 28, 04:03 PM
I can't help ya with the boots. I have not worn any work boot that was not lace up since my early Marine aviation days.
My preference for the last 4 decades is real nib surplus military. 'Jungle boot' type. Light, durable, comfortable. I wear them here and wore them for 7 years working in a plant 8-10 hrs/day 5-6 days/week on concrete floors. Bellvilles. For the price, I just buy a new pair when the heels/soles wear down. At my age, comfort is more important to me than appearance or longevity. Danner is a good boot but they don't last as long s bellvilles and they tend to run small for size.
I haven't worn steel toes in many years.

Cowboy boots are, always have been and always will be Tony Lamas for me.
It's like wearing an extra skin. My current pair are over 10 years old and have been resoled/reheeled x2 both times because the left heel wears down due to the way my left leg kicks out when I walk.. tissue damage to that leg from snakebite and vein harvest.

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MidEngineManiac NOV 28, 06:03 PM
Past 7 years I've been in some places where the heaviest thing I am lifting is a screwdriver, and safety footwear is still required. We dont have curbside garbage here, I haul it myself, and one of the places requires them to unload the truck. THATS changing Jan 1st and finally we are getting a weekly pick-up.

The 8-inch lace-up passes inspection without a problem anywhere, it keeps life simple.
theogre NOV 29, 04:28 PM
For topic...
many to most "Online colleges" and other "schools" are scams.
You pay but find can't use "degrees" certs etc anywhere and can't transfer credits to another "school" either.

So dig thru a school data before spending money.

Even then many "schools" have closed w/ No warning taking all money with them.
Forget the name but some "tec school" in Philly stole money from new student that way last year.

Online from "real" accredited schools, if they even offer this, often costs a lot. Most almost same $ as attending on campus. (Minus dorm and food fees.)
Many still offer online class only for some things and not others forcing you to attend classes on campus to get a degree.

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TheDigitalAlchemist NOV 30, 08:54 AM
Not a fan of pure online for most professions - you need to "put your hands on the patient". I remember watching a kid open a computer case and just yank out the video card to swap it...with the power runnin'. Was about to slip a new card in when I tossed something at him and made with a "Heyyyy!".
ls3mach NOV 30, 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist:

Not a fan of pure online for most professions - you need to "put your hands on the patient". I remember watching a kid open a computer case and just yank out the video card to swap it...with the power runnin'. Was about to slip a new card in when I tossed something at him and made with a "Heyyyy!".



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