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29d ago
inVent: I wasted 6 months applying for jobs with a generic resume
Honestly, @the_parker has a point about strong verbs, but sometimes you need more than three bullet points to show your skills. Maybe try a skills section with the tools you actually used on those projects.
29d ago
inUnpopular opinion: I hit 500 linear feet of trim painted and it made me HATE the 'one coat' promise
Oh my gosh, 500 feet of trim is crazy! I would have been so mad, @sarah829. That "one coat" lie is the worst when you're already doing a huge job. It totally steals your whole weekend and then some. I've learned the hard way to never trust the can either.
1mo ago
inMy client in Dayton said my deck quote was 'just for boards and nails'
Some clients just see the materials cost and ignore the skill it takes to build it right.
1mo ago
inVent: I bought a 'green' power bank that was a total waste of $40
My old Goal Zero Nomad 7 panel from 2018 still works fine for trickle charging. Solar tech for small gadgets is just inherently slow and always has been. The marketing overpromises, but the basic function is there if you adjust your expectations.
1mo ago
inSo I've been saying 'Albuquerque' wrong for like... my whole life.
Three years and nobody said a word? That's some impressive local restraint right there.