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WookieMan says

Xmas lights on the gutter freak me out every year if I'm being honest.

I would recommend not installing lights and using a ground based Christmas light projector if you feel the need to decorate.

I also do my own roof repairs, but I have a roof access panel (2nd floor) and a flat roof.

1337irr says

komputodo says

I see coding, IT, engineering, programmers, office stuff....does anybody work with their hands anymore?

I tried working with my hands for pay. I fell off a ladder painting and the other time the foreman of the framing company fired me because I couldn't handle the Texas heat with hauling lumber to the carpenters. I think construction isn't my forte.

I have cooked for pay...that was fun.

Back in IT.

lol same. I did an internship at a restoration/painting co. which also does some construction many years ago. After using an electric grinder for 2 days making my body reverberate, toppling over freshly painted blinds, and other fun stuff, I decided after the 2 weeks were over that vocational work may not be in my skill set. I can do crude work, heavy lifting and stuff, but when it comes to house stuff where you need skilled hands I just do the bare minimum, rest is done by contractor. I prefer manual tools over electric ones, e.g. drills (though I occasionally use them), and I assemble all the furniture we buy. I don't touch electrical wiring although theoretically I should know how to do it. I used to assemble computers occasionally back then, but I feel much better suited for software than hardware. Over the years though I have at least increased my vocational skills to be able to do small work here and there in the house when necessary ;)

komputodo says

I see coding, IT, engineering, programmers, office stuff....does anybody work with their hands anymore?

I am definitely not working with my feet. Noone pays for footjobs anymore behind Wendys

I think the incentives in America are all wrong. The most money goes to those who put others out of work or even those who peddle debt. It just feels wrong but, I guess...Welcome to the Jungle.

GNL says

I think the incentives in America are all wrong. The most money goes to those who put others out of work or even those who peddle debt. It just feels wrong but, I guess...Welcome to the Jungle.

de industrialization made a lot of that. cheap labor overseas coveted by greed, we sold our businesses to China. that is flaw in the system where the golden calf is worshipped.