I am a Shipfitter, I use hammers and punches on the daily. This feels like a perversion of tools. And to be wielded by such... (Looks for nice way to say...) idiots? I have no Words to properly describe these people (used loosely).
Years ago spent a summer roofing, the more experienced guys would laugh if it took more than 2 swings to sink a nail. The first week they nicknamed me 'tip-tap' because of how cautious I was.
Then again, I would carry up 1 bundle at a time and the boss laughs, takes 2 bundles on one shoulder, 2 bundles on the other shoulder and walked up the ladder.
Ha, same exact thing happened to me. Same nickname too. It must be a thing in the roofing industry when they torture the new guy. Later in life I sold auto parts and the regular customers would come in and ask for parts that didn't exist like muffler bearings. Sometimes it sucks to be the new guy.
Messing with the noobs is one of the most fun parts of trades work, especially after the time spent suffering the jokes.
I've on another job been asked to find the "stud stretcher" because "I've got 8 ft studs and I need them at 10 ft" so, I walk around for about an hour (realizing he was messing with me) and go back to his laughing that ended when I reminded him that he gave me an extra hour of break time.
A painter friend would tell his noobies that they were putting the paint on inside out, as in they were not supposed to put the second layer of paint on first.
Sky hooks was another fun one for when you need to secure lights where there is no roof.
if you can't walk a 1/2" sheet of plywood up the ladder backwards while smoking a cigarette or drinking a coffee, the roofing profession isn't for you ^_^ (I jest). I recall the days my dad made me carry rolls of #30 felt up a shaky hemlock ladder, you loose your worry about heights quick, fast, and in a hurry.
The sad part was going in with the expectation that the shingles would be on the roof already... the answer was like "are you joking, I'm not paying that much to move shingles". As he hauls about 250 lbs per trip AND faster than me with my one bundle at a time.
It really does, but it doesn't help to go from construction to an office environment later. When I thought the main difference would be washing hands before vs after taking a leak.
Lol I know, life in an office is frustrating. Everyone is so fragile and needs safe spaces, hand holding, etc. I think it would benefit everyone to work a trade for a year or two in their life. Hell, they might just realize they love it!
When I worked trades, so many times I had the same conversation, that engineers should put some time on the tools for even just a year before graduating to get a grasp of how their work ultimately has to go together.
This way you would not run into circumstances where the building could not be completed legally because of safety rules. Tried talking to the safety officer how to do it, no answer. The final answer was "safety officers don't work Saturdays."
I went into engineering, and it took almost 5 years working before I hit the break even point.
It says it's in London so maybe someone else can shed more light on it although it doesn't appear to be part of any riot. This world is fucked if they're not arrested for this shit.
Why were they not arrested? Oh, silly me - its only peaceful protesters, people who film empty hospitals and post on social media and those who refuse to wear masks who get brutalised and carted off by the brute squad.
They ran out of joggers so they had to reach into the Karen basket.
I am a Shipfitter, I use hammers and punches on the daily. This feels like a perversion of tools. And to be wielded by such... (Looks for nice way to say...) idiots? I have no Words to properly describe these people (used loosely).
Years ago spent a summer roofing, the more experienced guys would laugh if it took more than 2 swings to sink a nail. The first week they nicknamed me 'tip-tap' because of how cautious I was.
Then again, I would carry up 1 bundle at a time and the boss laughs, takes 2 bundles on one shoulder, 2 bundles on the other shoulder and walked up the ladder.
Ha, same exact thing happened to me. Same nickname too. It must be a thing in the roofing industry when they torture the new guy. Later in life I sold auto parts and the regular customers would come in and ask for parts that didn't exist like muffler bearings. Sometimes it sucks to be the new guy.
Messing with the noobs is one of the most fun parts of trades work, especially after the time spent suffering the jokes.
I've on another job been asked to find the "stud stretcher" because "I've got 8 ft studs and I need them at 10 ft" so, I walk around for about an hour (realizing he was messing with me) and go back to his laughing that ended when I reminded him that he gave me an extra hour of break time.
A painter friend would tell his noobies that they were putting the paint on inside out, as in they were not supposed to put the second layer of paint on first.
Sky hooks was another fun one for when you need to secure lights where there is no roof.
if you can't walk a 1/2" sheet of plywood up the ladder backwards while smoking a cigarette or drinking a coffee, the roofing profession isn't for you ^_^ (I jest). I recall the days my dad made me carry rolls of #30 felt up a shaky hemlock ladder, you loose your worry about heights quick, fast, and in a hurry.
The sad part was going in with the expectation that the shingles would be on the roof already... the answer was like "are you joking, I'm not paying that much to move shingles". As he hauls about 250 lbs per trip AND faster than me with my one bundle at a time.
hahaha
Ahhh I love some good hazing. Builds character! People are getting soft
It really does, but it doesn't help to go from construction to an office environment later. When I thought the main difference would be washing hands before vs after taking a leak.
Lol I know, life in an office is frustrating. Everyone is so fragile and needs safe spaces, hand holding, etc. I think it would benefit everyone to work a trade for a year or two in their life. Hell, they might just realize they love it!
When I worked trades, so many times I had the same conversation, that engineers should put some time on the tools for even just a year before graduating to get a grasp of how their work ultimately has to go together.
This way you would not run into circumstances where the building could not be completed legally because of safety rules. Tried talking to the safety officer how to do it, no answer. The final answer was "safety officers don't work Saturdays."
I went into engineering, and it took almost 5 years working before I hit the break even point.
They may (or may not, how do we know now?) be female but they are assuredly not "ladies"
Were any of these people arrested?
It says it's in London so maybe someone else can shed more light on it although it doesn't appear to be part of any riot. This world is fucked if they're not arrested for this shit.
And people are walking by paying no attention lol
What a bunch of morons. These people have to be arrested and not released until they pay for damages they cause. That is the only way.
The hammering looks like something grandpa Simpson would do.
Those are some feeble taps, but then the tools look like toys too.
Complete idiot- bought and paid for
And they want us to think this is organic
I like the look of the black chick while the Karen is cackling.
'How did I get here? Who are these people? Why is she making that horrible sound?'
I know that look of a hostage.
Which is worse: the hammering or the singing?
The singing
They’re new to manual labor. These extinction event people should lead the way in ending their lives to help fight climate change.
???
these some crazy bitches
I think the offkey singing broke the windows
Watching them use that hammer is painful.
ahh yes, the 'safety love chisels' complete with 'radical' hammers, they conquer all
Lmfao antifa taking ANYBODY
Oh my God please don't procreate. We have too many inept people already.
Why were they not arrested? Oh, silly me - its only peaceful protesters, people who film empty hospitals and post on social media and those who refuse to wear masks who get brutalised and carted off by the brute squad.
Venus Williams lookin rough.....
This is actually sad to watch, peak delusion. And they all look so frail, unhealthy, miserable and incapable. Is this the end goal of the gynocracy?
That’s so cringe, especially the singing at the end
Let them try growing their own food without farm equipment. See how long they last.