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Poorly explain what you do for a living

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by T-Rex266, May 29, 2021.

  1. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    People found out I was looking at TN to retire and sent me TVA job postings. When I’m done...I’m done with that life.

    Ops, mech, electric, controls?
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    It can be stressful but its also rewarding. I take pride in being a nuclear operator and hope to retire from this industry in many years.
     
  3. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Good for you Jeff. Power Generation is a rewarding career. Thankfully you’re in nuclear. Coal and NG are getting a little sporty right now.
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    Nuclear is the past and the future in my opinion. I just wish INPO would do a positive PR campaign so people are educated on the safe/clean nuclear practices versus the uneducated news outlets pushing negative press.

    I can always dream…
     
  5. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    C.I.

    C.I. Surf, off road, sleep, repeat

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    If you have $16k burning a hole in your pocket I can get you a full week every year ;)
     
  6. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    We can only educate people. Society only sees mushroom clouds.
     
  7. Jun 1, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    It is up to us.
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2021 at 4:18 PM
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    Sorry, I haven't been following this thread. No, god no!!!!! I'm not a teacher
     
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  9. Jun 1, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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    NWPirate

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    I'm in hydro generation, very rewarding.
    We're slowly getting coal guys make the transition to our hydro, before they are forced out.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    Currently unemployed, in a year, I'll be chronically unemployed. Some people would call it "retired", but I like the way chronically unemployed sounds. In the words of the late great philosopher, Mr. Charles Daniels "If you don't like the way I'm livin', just leave this long haired country boy alone".
     
  11. Jun 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Cheese!! :D
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    Charvonia Design Enthusiast-Owned Small Business Vendor

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    I draw pretty pictures on the computer and think about how the air flows over a car that does nothing but drive around and around in circles every Sunday.
     
  13. Jun 1, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    Take upper managements dreams and try to make them a reality at the same time negotiate the self worth of the people that are dream makers.
     
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  14. Jun 1, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    I’m an Astronaut when I’m not playing professional football.
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    TundraTex FRAC On!

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    When bad guys want to meet their 72 virgins, I design systems that help good guys facilitate their introduction. In my free time I build FRAC Harnesses.
     
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  16. Jun 1, 2021 at 8:46 PM
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    We are doing the same thing, but have nowhere near the hydro power you have in the PNW.
     
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  17. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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    Bolt on
    Roll on Columbia roll on.
     
  18. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:18 PM
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    People pay my paycheck
     
  19. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    ACDC2ZZTop Rock n Roll!

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    I shuffle groceries in large quantities
     
  20. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    I look at your insides from the outside.
     
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  22. Jun 1, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    ACDC2ZZTop Rock n Roll!

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    Where do I sign up for that?
     
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    Media? :)
     
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    coal power plant operator turned energy production supervisor here. I’m 32 and won’t see retirement at my plant. Hoping to be repositioned elsewhere before the plant shuts down.
     
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    All I have to do is wake up every morning and then I get paid once a month.
     
  26. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:01 PM
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    Come out west brother, hydro is secure. Positions open all the time, chief operators are making 150k+ out here.
     
  27. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:06 PM
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    8 more years then the boy is out of the house, I’ll be open to live anywhere (except California lol).

    I think the plant will be open for about 10 more years. I’m sure politics/politicians, regulations, and state regulatory agencies will dictate the exact retirement dates though.
     
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  28. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:20 PM
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    Right on. CA is a hard no, lol.
    Just make sure you're not the last guy at the plant.
    When the time is right apply at any hydro on the Columbia River, you should be good to go with any generation experience.
     
  29. Jun 1, 2021 at 11:48 PM
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  30. Jun 2, 2021 at 1:01 AM
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    My wife can work from home no matter where we go, if Columbia River is offering you can rest assure I'll be there! :thumbsup:
     
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