General Adulthood, Planning for the Future: Business, College, Budgeting, Investments, etc! $$$ - General

[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;50213405]My god, this move has been draining! I had to paint most of the interior, sand down and reseal all the hardwood floors, and we've completely gutted the bathroom. Tub is replaced already, but the new tub is a little shorter so we need to modify the old plastic shower walls. We've taken out the sink, vanity, and mirror, chipped off all the old wall tile, and are about to pull up the old floor laminate. Then we have to replace part of the subfloor (there's a sizeable hole -- we can see into the basement!), replace a few sections of drywall, remud and sand all the walls, paint, lay down the new floor, and install the new sink, mirror, vanity, and town racks. And that's just the big stuff. I've got a list of minor repairs and updates as long as my arm. It is so much dang work! Pretty satisfying, though.[/QUOTE] That sounds nice. Don't think i've ever had a house with real hardwood. Usually just the laminate stuff, or the half-real tongue-in-groove which is real easy to lay. Though an old house with old hardwood planks would be interesting.

[QUOTE=OvB;50215226]That sounds nice. Don't think i've ever had a house with real hardwood. Usually just the laminate stuff, or the half-real tongue-in-groove which is real easy to lay. Though an old house with old hardwood planks would be interesting.[/QUOTE] The only bad thing about having real hardwood planks is you tend to baby the shit out of them because you don't want to ruin them That tongue and groove stuff you don't have to give a shit about because it's so cheap and easy to work with

[QUOTE=Hamsterjuice;50202928]can i ask what you did in the film industry?[/QUOTE] I was an electric. I ran/laid cables, hung lights, set up power rigging, climbed in tiny spaces at all sorts of different locations, managed colour temperature(based on the gaffers specifications) as well as sat in a boom lift bucket for upwards of 8 hours at a stretch for some days. I started when I was 21 and worked with a large number of crews. I've always been a "Keep your head down, work hard" kinda guy so I figured I'd fit in real well, but being 21 in a community of aging electrics and grips was hard as fuck for me personally. Not only did I end up getting a ridiculous amount of physical work from guys who were just being lazy, I was also put in danger more times than I can count(and in my experience on sets, if you refuse to do a job as a day call electric, cya later, you're never working with that crew again) and was just in general, not treated well by the majority of crews I worked with. I found a few gold ones, really great guys who just wanted to teach me everything they could, but being a day call and a permitee, I wasn't able to actually join up any of those good crews and that on top of the physical use of my body, it really, really took a toll out of me. That and knowing people who'd been doing it for 15 years and never moved up to gaffer or anything significant really took the wind out of my sails.

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;50215634]I was an electric. I ran/laid cables, hung lights, set up power rigging, climbed in tiny spaces at all sorts of different locations, managed colour temperature(based on the gaffers specifications) as well as sat in a boom lift bucket for upwards of 8 hours at a stretch for some days. I started when I was 21 and worked with a large number of crews. I've always been a "Keep your head down, work hard" kinda guy so I figured I'd fit in real well, but being 21 in a community of aging electrics and grips was hard as fuck for me personally. Not only did I end up getting a ridiculous amount of physical work from guys who were just being lazy, I was also put in danger more times than I can count(and in my experience on sets, if you refuse to do a job as a day call electric, cya later, you're never working with that crew again) and was just in general, not treated well by the majority of crews I worked with. I found a few gold ones, really great guys who just wanted to teach me everything they could, but being a day call and a permitee, I wasn't able to actually join up any of those good crews and that on top of the physical use of my body, it really, really took a toll out of me. That and knowing people who'd been doing it for 15 years and never moved up to gaffer or anything significant really took the wind out of my sails.[/QUOTE] Well, I have no idea about your physical condition. If you have the background, you can become a regular electrician. Apprenticeship will be a dick however and I do not know the age cutoff. Your greatest strength is you ability of verbal (or written) presentation. Sales night be a good way to go. Advocacy, PR, any thing that would require decent a pitch. You are in good graces with a lot of people here on FP. You can use that for your advantage. For networking, or getting any ideas off the ground. Let say you started a business, I am sure a few people would be happy to promote whatever produce or service you would come up with. From previous posts, you sound like you have a few connections with the Chinese. Maybe that can help you some how?

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;50215634]I was an electric. I ran/laid cables, hung lights, set up power rigging, climbed in tiny spaces at all sorts of different locations, managed colour temperature(based on the gaffers specifications) as well as sat in a boom lift bucket for upwards of 8 hours at a stretch for some days. I started when I was 21 and worked with a large number of crews. I've always been a "Keep your head down, work hard" kinda guy so I figured I'd fit in real well, but being 21 in a community of aging electrics and grips was hard as fuck for me personally. Not only did I end up getting a ridiculous amount of physical work from guys who were just being lazy, I was also put in danger more times than I can count(and in my experience on sets, if you refuse to do a job as a day call electric, cya later, you're never working with that crew again) and was just in general, not treated well by the majority of crews I worked with. I found a few gold ones, really great guys who just wanted to teach me everything they could, but being a day call and a permitee, I wasn't able to actually join up any of those good crews and that on top of the physical use of my body, it really, really took a toll out of me. That and knowing people who'd been doing it for 15 years and never moved up to gaffer or anything significant really took the wind out of my sails.[/QUOTE] yeah that's what i thought, that stuff can really takes it's toll after a while. sorry i have no advice, i was just curious as i recently graduated uni for film (well communication with a major in film studies and production) and am currently feeling around in the dark about what to do now.

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;50215634]I was an electric. I ran/laid cables, hung lights, set up power rigging, climbed in tiny spaces at all sorts of different locations, managed colour temperature(based on the gaffers specifications) as well as sat in a boom lift bucket for upwards of 8 hours at a stretch for some days. I started when I was 21 and worked with a large number of crews. I've always been a "Keep your head down, work hard" kinda guy so I figured I'd fit in real well, but being 21 in a community of aging electrics and grips was hard as fuck for me personally. Not only did I end up getting a ridiculous amount of physical work from guys who were just being lazy, I was also put in danger more times than I can count(and in my experience on sets, if you refuse to do a job as a day call electric, cya later, you're never working with that crew again) and was just in general, not treated well by the majority of crews I worked with. I found a few gold ones, really great guys who just wanted to teach me everything they could, but being a day call and a permitee, I wasn't able to actually join up any of those good crews and that on top of the physical use of my body, it really, really took a toll out of me. That and knowing people who'd been doing it for 15 years and never moved up to gaffer or anything significant really took the wind out of my sails.[/QUOTE] You could look into local theaters and see if they have any productions that need extra hands. I ended up doing a lot of electrical work in highschool for summer productions, we always had a bunch of stagehands that were paid and it sounds like it is similar work. Only issue I could see is that here it was mostly union guys, not sure if it's the same where you are.

Is it normal to still be having nightmares about highschool 5+ years after graduation? When are they supposed to stop?

Question for UK FPers (East Midlands mainly), when moving into a one-bedroom council flat is the carpetting and wallpaper typically removed? Assuming you're furnishing it with basics like cooker, fridge, bed etc what's probably the average cost?

[QUOTE=Ardosos;50218153]Is it normal to still be having nightmares about highschool 5+ years after graduation? When are they supposed to stop?[/QUOTE] No, it is not. Are they persistent and constant? If yes, Seek help.

[QUOTE=The bird Man;50213755]Already adulted. It's just all my diagnoses that makes work real difficult, and it terrifies me (so half adulted then).[/QUOTE] diagnoses aside; you are who you are, play at your strengths and do what you enjoy; if your work situation isn't friendly with your diagnoses (or who you are), then try and work towards something that is Edit: obviously don't just ditch whatever your current work is just because it sucks, it's a lot suckier trying to find work when you're unemployed and struggling to get by than it is trying to find a better job when you've at least got a stable source of income IDK your situation but seriously wish I had followed that logic as i'm now stuck in the unemployment trap.

[QUOTE=Ardosos;50218153]Is it normal to still be having nightmares about highschool 5+ years after graduation? When are they supposed to stop?[/QUOTE] Did something trumatic happened to you back in high school?

Update on car insurance fiasco. My wife and I are switching to a provider that is offering $111 a month for full coverage for both of our cars. It's a miracle, since she has a 2011 sentra, I have a 2015 civic. Both are paid off, though. This new insurance is going to be cheaper than my current one for just my car!

[QUOTE=insane taco;50220514]Update on car insurance fiasco. My wife and I are switching to a provider that is offering $111 a month for full coverage for both of our cars. It's a miracle, since she has a 2011 sentra, I have a 2015 civic. Both are paid off, though. This new insurance is going to be cheaper than my current one for just my car![/QUOTE] Insurance agent here. That's good, but I highly recommend you compare your coverages. Coverage doesn't just "get" cheaper on its own. They cut down your coverage or moved you into different risk groups. I would recommend, before celebrating, that you just compare what you had and what you got.

Well, today marks the big 1-8. Finally an adult!

[QUOTE=Exigent;50220983]Well, today marks the big 1-8. Finally an adult![/QUOTE] Hate to break it to you but that's just a legal adult. Being an adult is actually a mental thing though it's fucking awesome if you're at that point.

I turn 24 [del]tomorrow[/del] today and still don't feel like an adult. :toot:

happy birthday though, dude

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;50220826]Insurance agent here. That's good, but I highly recommend you compare your coverages. Coverage doesn't just "get" cheaper on its own. They cut down your coverage or moved you into different risk groups. I would recommend, before celebrating, that you just compare what you had and what you got.[/QUOTE] Our deductible is 1000 now and we aren't paying for rental reimbursement coverage. Everything else wth collision and comprehensive and uninsured motorist was pretty much the same.

[QUOTE=insane taco;50221732]Our deductible is 1000 now and we aren't paying for rental reimbursement coverage. Everything else wth collision and comprehensive and uninsured motorist was pretty much the same.[/QUOTE] Good to hear. I've just heard enough stories about people saying "GIVE ME CHEAPER", and the brokers do so, but don't tell them how much less coverage they have. So I just advocate caution.

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;50220826]Insurance agent here. That's good, but I highly recommend you compare your coverages. Coverage doesn't just "get" cheaper on its own. They cut down your coverage or moved you into different risk groups. I would recommend, before celebrating, that you just compare what you had and what you got.[/QUOTE] Until you turn 25 and exit the Danger Demographic and see fat premium drops. I just switched from $130/month with minimum coverage to $86/month with great coverage (and that should drop further because I got one of those car monitor things installed and I put very little mileage on my truck).

I only pay $50 a month on full coverage auto. I can get it down to $45 by paying early and a avoiding the $5 invoice collection charge. Somehow I've been a month ahead on my payments for like two years without anybody saying anything to me. [QUOTE=OvB;50221196]I turn 24 tomorrow and still don't feel like an adult.[/QUOTE] I'll be 26 this December and the only thing making me feel like an adult is bills.

[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;50221934]Until you turn 25 and exit the Danger Demographic and see fat premium drops. I just switched from $130/month with minimum coverage to $86/month with great coverage (and that should drop further because I got one of those car monitor things installed and I put very little mileage on my truck).[/QUOTE] If only it worked like that here but we have a specific and different way of going about auto insurance based around 10 years of experience regardless of age. There's a reason for that happening in our province but it's not great to be a young, or inexperienced driver.

When you realize that basically nobody has their act together and everyone is just pretending We're all kids

Interviewed for a second job to compliment my full time one. It's a part time best buy job being a computer sales consultant. Seems like a fun place and the people seem chill. Wife is working a main job and a part time as well, just figured I could do the same and be a little less bored at night, plus save up more money for a house.

My landlord just took the listing down for the apartment and said I can pick up the keys on the 27th. This is actually happening, I'm going to have to be an adult and move out and pay rent oh god...

[QUOTE=DELL;50221141]Hate to break it to you but that's just a legal adult. Being an adult is actually a mental thing though it's fucking awesome if you're at that point.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Exigent;50220983]Well, today marks the big 1-8. Finally an adult![/QUOTE] Depends on person: Around the age of 25 you're neuroligically fullborn. [URL="https://books.google.se/books?id=OPy2IPWaAW4C&dq=When+are+we+neurologically+fullborn%3F&source=gbs_navlinks_s"]The more you know.[/URL]

[QUOTE=norrec181;50243507]My landlord just took the listing down for the apartment and said I can pick up the keys on the 27th. This is actually happening, I'm going to have to be an adult and move out and pay rent oh god...[/QUOTE] Living out on your own is awesome man. Just budget correctly and pay your bills!

im planning on transferring from college to san diego state uni with a double major in both finance and film how much work is this and how much will i suffer

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