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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jul 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I thought it was some sort of technomancer ouroboros with the chipper eating the tesla and shredding it back into its bed
     
  2. Jul 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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    More of a Fargo situation then.
     
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    I just learned I could make what I currently make at Costco! My job is kinda chill and interesting, but I could probably make more waiting tables.
     
  4. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I've heard Costco jobs are sought after
     
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    costco gives more of a shit about employees than the average place
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Vons/Safeway is another place people seem to love working at

    Great pay and benefits
     
  7. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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    I worked at Safeway for 3 years in HS. Would do it again. Probably would be doing better than I am today if I had stuck around there and moved up, like I could've, instead of going to college.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Yeah the people I've met that worked there have all been there for years

    They got retirement and everything

    Apparently butchers there make great money but I only met a few and verified only one of those as far as income goes
     
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    I worked there for a hot minute during undergrad. Started at the beginning of summer because they had a generous tuition reimbursement program. They struck that benefit about two weeks before the semester started and I quit the same day. Bartended my way through the rest of school.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Bet insurance is like half off on this thing
     
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  11. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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    We need to get you a portable bar for the next trail run
     
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    they even hve a cashiers union
     
  13. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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    the portable bar:

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    Apparently in an out pays their employees pretty well too
     
  15. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's always been a thing but food service is something I'll never get into, or encourage anyone else to do
     
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    They do get paid really well, the managers all make solid 6 figures too. And somehow they're also cheaper than McDs and the others. Crazy they can pay their employees well, make solid profits, and not charge $20 for a hamburger, who would've ever guessed
     
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    I am obsolete! Didn’t the last trip have a Robo – bartender?!
     
  18. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Not to mention that is in food service... a profession riddled with high operational costs and low margins.
     
  19. Jul 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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    Yeah that thing was pretty sweet, sitting around the fire with a fresh Whiskey Sour was great
     
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    Anyone have experience with Evapo-rust? I’ve got this pile of roller dies that have seen a little too much Pam in their life… Is it just as easy as submerge them in a bucket for a day and then rinse them off? Any tips to make it more effective? Or a better tool for the job?

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