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muffinrag · 9 months

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lineworker apprenticeship two hours away from me. have to pass two tests. the first one is that NJATC test, which is apparently basic algebra and reading comprehension - fine. I need to re-learn how to factor polynomials, but fine.

the second is a... mechanical skills evaluation? which i haven't been able to find any information on yet. Personally I do think my mechanical skills are good, great even, but I may be misinterpreting 'mechanical skills.'

I also need to get a CDL learner's permit, which, okay. okay. I need to google how to do that. I knew it'd be required, but actually butting up against it makes me nervous; it's not like i'll be driving semi trucks but them big trucks do give me the willies. i like sedans because they're low to the ground, and that should tell you everything you need to know here.

i also have to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check. i will probably have to stop smoking weed for a while - tragic but doable. The one thing im a smidge nervous on is the physical. apparently i have to be able to hoist 100 pounds... over my head.

so, uh, physical therapy for the hip first, hit the gym second? at least im on testosterone?

#should be easy to throw on that muscle mass tbh #couple months at most #i'll do some serious assessment after my first PT appointment. once i know how serious this stupid pain is #i can also ask my physical therapist about this physical capacity screening that the job requires so that i know what to shoot for #in the meantime i need to get two paystubs from work so i can apply to the YMCA #lila you might want to stop reading #i should probably look into unemployment #im not sure i qualify? because i quit? but maybe the hip? idk i'll figure it out #wheres my notebook i need to make a list.#also should start hitting plasma donos again. for my coffee drinks #i have money in the bank yes but i'd like it to stay there as much as possible tbqh #taxes are dependent on getting my w2 - should check and see if i can snag it online when im getting those paystubs #this is doable. i can do this.#im not going to chicken out and get another shitty body-destroying job.#okay. here we go.

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