John Frieh Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 [] I'm guessing most of you would probably be more "qualified" for the biggest loser This weekend in LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Ho-YaY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I now officially have everything I ever wanted in life. As long as Gemini comes back in some capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I'm guessing most of you would probably be more "qualified" for the biggest loser Is that some kind of fat crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I've always liked gladiator movies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 If you're going to do it John, what would be the use for me even considering trying it? Damn you got strong doing crossfit. You should do it. You're not getting younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 13 Baby Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Why bother rehashing a lame old tv show when we have NINJA WARRIOR!? Y1Qz2KjAYZ4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Is this another Republican ploy to divert attention away from the war, gonzales, teh ghey senator, teh economy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmncwrtr Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 [] I'm guessing most of you would probably be more "qualified" for the biggest loser This weekend in LA So how did the audition go, John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Didn't go I'm not buff enough to be an american gladiator anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmncwrtr Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Aw, you underestimate yourself, cutie! Having seen you sans shirt (and flat on your back ) I can honestly say you are buff enough. You should have gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 You'd win the mustache ride contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hey, John! Here's your quote: I am modern day blue collar. I am a cube farmer. I am a PowerPoint pusher. Whatever you may be you are not blue collar. Did I mention "modern" blue collar is a crap nomer for yourself? That's right, I did Nice Try Lay some concrete and do some framing for a week and get back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 I am was using "blue collar" in a derogatory sense. Does that clear things up for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I was using "blue collar" in a derogatory sense. Does that clear things up for you You being derogatory towards my people DOES NOT HELP AT ALL, BITCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Its not my fault you chose an obsolete profession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 LAUGH IT UP, SOFT-HANDS BOY. My profession is recession-proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos_Chillin Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Its not my fault you chose an obsolete profession I really didn't need to say anything. Idiocy shines it's own light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 On the whole, it seems to me that skilled tradesmen tend to do pretty well. I don't have the stats handy, but I'd guess that their annual take-home is comparable to that of most engineers in non-management roles, if a bit more variable from one year to the next. Once you subtract the value of at least four years of lost wages plus the cost of student-loans plus interest, I'd imagine that things get even closer to parity. Add more flexibility, the ability to work pretty much anywhere, and the fact that it's essentially outsource proof and a career in one of the trades looks even better. Probably not everyone's cup of tea, but not a bad gig, and has to have one of the better R.O.I.'s of any modern profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Sorry John you ain't blue collar not by a long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 On the whole, it seems to me that skilled tradesmen tend to do pretty well. I don't have the stats handy, but I'd guess that their annual take-home is comparable to that of most engineers in non-management roles, if a bit more variable from one year to the next. Once you subtract the value of at least four years of lost wages plus the cost of student-loans plus interest, I'd imagine that things get even closer to parity. Add more flexibility, the ability to work pretty much anywhere, and the fact that it's essentially outsource proof and a career in one of the trades looks even better. Probably not everyone's cup of tea, but not a bad gig, and has to have one of the better R.O.I.'s of any modern profession. A downside is that a few decades in the trades, particularly in those that are more demanding on the practitioner, physically, is that potentially one is left with a trashed body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Sorry John you ain't blue collar not by a long shot. I think that NOLSe's point was that he's a working stiff... I can empathize sitting here in this fucking cube...yeah, its not "blue collar" in the true sense of the word, but you can't argue that its just another form of a wage-slave working for your daily bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Sorry John you ain't blue collar not by a long shot. I think that NOLSe's point was that he's a working stiff... I can empathize sitting here in this fucking cube...yeah, its not "blue collar" in the true sense of the word, but you can't argue that its just another form of a wage-slave working for your daily bread. ding ding ding we have a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Its not my fault you chose an obsolete profession obsolete? last time i checked buildings were still being built houses were still being built and or repaired and remodled. bridges are being built and sometimes repaird city streets and highways are being rebuilt. cows still need to be herded and looked after and food has to be grown. there is nothing derogitory about being a blue collar worker. that is part of the problem with generation x americans on the whole. no one wants to get thier hands dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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