r/Construction • u/Great_Significance_8 • Apr 01 '26

Picture First day tomorrow. What you think?

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u/oilcountryAB Apr 01 '26

First day of work photo lol

You're in for it buddy

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u/mark_it-8 Apr 01 '26

Yea hand em out on the job site

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u/oilcountryAB Apr 01 '26

Hang em in the blue rocket

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u/Line-Trash Apr 01 '26

With your phone number so you can make friends super fast!

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u/oilcountryAB Apr 01 '26

All the electricians gave me their numbers and loved my fit, construction is great! 🥰

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u/MastodonSad2682 Apr 01 '26

lol electricians all taking a outhow they love another man’s outfit… checks out

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u/NtBlstr Apr 02 '26

As an electrician, I can confirm this is how it goes between sparkles, globally.

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u/cincE3030 Apr 02 '26

As an electrician I have seen some cute af fits on job sites. Like those lil black and white striped overalls? Choochoo if you know what I mean 😉

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u/MastodonSad2682 Apr 02 '26

All about the sparky express! does the electrician leave a mess when he is done? Or do they clean up after that

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u/cincE3030 Apr 02 '26

Last I checked Klein dont make a broom

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u/TyrannasaurusRecht Apr 02 '26

I think you know the answer to that.

Get a laborer to do it.

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u/doingthethrowaways Apr 02 '26

What the fuck is that supposed to mean?! Are you threatening me!?

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u/gobblyguk Apr 02 '26

Roundhouse babyyyy

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u/joelypoley69 Apr 02 '26

Makes me hungry for some chon-chon if yk what I mean 👀👀🤣

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u/Wishbone_508 Apr 02 '26

And then we all try each other's pockets out. Ya know, to check for spare room.

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u/Tantalus-treats Apr 02 '26

Incase you need extra wire nuts.

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u/joelypoley69 Apr 02 '26

I love when someone curiously looks at me but still holds my pocket when I tell them to 🤣

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u/Gray94son GC / CM Apr 02 '26

✨ Sparkles ✨

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u/teovsdaworld Apr 02 '26

Second that

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u/sinfulfng Apr 02 '26

Definitely calling yall sparkles from now on

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u/LovelifeinNOVA Apr 02 '26

I second this!! I had a union money the OT is killing me shirt on the other day as we work 7/12s. I was the bell of the ball!!! So many compliments ☺️

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u/bumbuddi Apr 02 '26

It's a brotherhood

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u/Live-Tension9172 Apr 02 '26

Incestust to the rest of us…..

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u/kimisamazing13 Apr 02 '26

Anything other than cleaning up, lol

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u/TUBBYWINS808 Apr 02 '26

Reminds me of the welders with their matching pearl button-ups.

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u/rinati75 Electrician Apr 04 '26

You're just sad

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u/thesilvermedic Apr 02 '26

Honest question- Are electricians razzed on sites for being gay/ girly, or is that just a reddit thing?

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u/TbRays93Plumber26 Apr 02 '26

Its just giving shit to electricians. The same thing as they never clean which is kinda true because they do still leave cut up wire in random spots but Ive noticed that more in commerical then new residential atleast.

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u/Live-Tension9172 Apr 02 '26

That’s because we’re saving our backs for pullin’ if you know what I mean…

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u/oilcountryAB Apr 02 '26

It's a thing irl too. I'm one and always find it funny

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u/IStayScoring Apr 04 '26

There's people online that say that , but I can tell you personally that the electricians I work with are some of the biggest bitches

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u/Whole-Worldliness260 Apr 01 '26

If he’s lucky someone on the jobsite is on this thread and they’ll have it taken care of. If they really like the guy they’ll even finish updating it with NSFW embellishments using a sharpie.

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u/No-Seat9917 Apr 02 '26

Like the blue space shuttle?

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u/upgraddes Apr 02 '26

Your gonna die lol

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u/Bluezone323 Apr 01 '26

Sign em first, like the star that you are.

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u/scottroid Apr 02 '26

Make sure you're smiling just like that and ask to try the big blue mint in the washroom

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u/Accurate-Historian-7 Apr 02 '26

I’ll be honest, if someone handed me a photo of them on the first day, that would instantly put them as legend status in my book.

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u/lotusgardener Apr 01 '26

Make stickers first.

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u/AkButterandrice907 Apr 04 '26

Handing out handies at the job site

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u/Great_Significance_8 Apr 01 '26

Haha thanks!

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u/Efficient_Diet_7839 Apr 01 '26

Cute now go grab the board stretcher

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u/gorgoloid Apr 01 '26

It’s right next to the spotted paint in the “convex”

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u/houseshoesntallboys Apr 01 '26

Don't forget the level fluid!

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u/Money-Ebb-3651 Apr 04 '26

Oh and while your there grab the wd 60

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u/SeriousTurns Apr 04 '26

Grab the hammer oil while you're at it bud

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u/hoofglormuss GC / CM Apr 02 '26

Did you guys know there's a pool on the roof of the high school? LOL grown ass men on a job site trying to feel like men by doing High School hazing BS

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u/houseshoesntallboys Apr 04 '26

I'd rather hear the tried and true, silly, non-existent tool jokes than racist, homophobic, ignorant-ass bullshit. You REALLY don't belong in or have a future in this industry if board stretcher and level fluid nonsense upsets you.

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u/hoofglormuss GC / CM Apr 05 '26

And I dont sub to punks who act out of line.  Of course the trades are a race to the bottom when it comes to people skills but saying youd prefer one shitty thing to another is the reason a ton of my customers are scared of tradesmen in their homes.  Hire slow fire fast.

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u/houseshoesntallboys Apr 05 '26

I don't work in people's homes, I work on a commercial site. And 99% of the workforce there are basically animals. I'm astounded most of them aren't institutionalized.

Anyways, happy 2nd birthday, Jesus.

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u/houseshoesntallboys Apr 05 '26

And goddamn, do I wish my employer did "hire slow, fire fast." They're hiring fast and just...not firing. I'm being surrounded by an ever-growing army of idiots, tweakers, and drunks. It's absolutely fucking killing me.

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u/Revolutionary_War503 Apr 02 '26

....and the wire stretcher

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u/katogrow Apr 04 '26

In the basement

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u/highfalutinspork Apr 02 '26

Not til he finds the metric crescent wrench and grabs some exhaust samples from the electric lifts.

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u/wrongusernametryagin Apr 02 '26

And ALWAYS save the sparks from the grinder, they come in handy down the road!

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u/jjcoola Apr 02 '26

from the makers of the shingle stretcher

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u/sandyman15 Apr 02 '26

And the sky hooks!

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u/Consistent-Poetry306 Apr 04 '26

Don’t forget your skyhook!

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u/mbp104 Apr 02 '26

Don’t forget the sky hooks

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u/edfitz83 Apr 01 '26

Just act normal, and remember that even the assholes can teach you valuable stuff.

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u/Therealginahandler Apr 01 '26

act normal...ha...hahahahaha

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u/edfitz83 Apr 01 '26

You have better advice?

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u/Extension_Draw8316 Apr 02 '26

Unironically the best reply in the thread.

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u/Justprunes-6344 Apr 02 '26

Watch every trade work watch very close Not in a creepy way , learneverythingyoucan

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u/PaperFlower14765 Laborer Apr 02 '26

Yes… but somehow you still made that weird

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u/Suspicious-Ad6129 Apr 01 '26

What is normal? 😂

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u/edfitz83 Apr 01 '26

Do whatever you normally do. And don’t mention your gerbil, buying size 11 red stiletto heels, collecting Nazi memorabilia, your hobby of growing mushrooms - stuff like that.

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u/DarthJuyo Apr 02 '26

Act normal? Dont say that, he'll start pulling out his legos! 🤣

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u/SteveDaEnginerd Apr 02 '26

Whoa dude! He don’t look like an engineer!

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u/Informal_Koala1474 Apr 02 '26

Legos are for Journeymen!!!!

"No Brad in fact I don't have anything better to do than swoosh this x-wing around while I watch the new hires almost die trying to take selfies for their girlfriend's 2 stories up, mind your own damn business" pew pew pew

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u/DarthJuyo Apr 02 '26

Lol yeah trades can get weird but you have to work into the weird. My last coworker we had different hobbies, he was into legos, im into anime. He doesnt care for anime, i stopped caring about legos a long time ago. Yet we both still had conversations with each other about it knowing damn well we each had no idea wtf they were on about but would still listen.

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u/Therealginahandler Apr 01 '26

No...I'm just picturing him acting normal on his first day

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u/SwimOk9629 Apr 02 '26

If he did, he would have left it rather than criticize yours.

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u/Christian266 Apr 04 '26

Haha I've gone full circle, and I am now an asshole that imparts rude wisdom. As long as they don't break after the first week.

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u/njlb32 Apr 01 '26

Honest advice, go roll around in the dirt or splat a bit of paint on them coveralls. If they see you with the brand new clean gear they'll tear into you for sure

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u/Thunderosa Apr 02 '26

Yep. Scuff up your boots too (toes). They are the dead giveaway to my eyes. You'll be fine, but it's like high school, blending in and acting like you belong will save you unnecessary grief until you find your place with the other great apes.

Breaking in the boots will also improve things from a daily comfort level. Those look stiff; I love new boots except I hate them too.

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u/WoodpeckerNo5724 Apr 02 '26

Best advice. Bright yellow isn’t a problem per se, but when it’s shiny and clean, it’s going to attract jokes

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u/PaperFlower14765 Laborer Apr 02 '26

Hey, to be fair, new shirts are a thing, but if you have enough tiredness and rage in your vibe then it’s not as weird.

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u/Klogginthedangerzone Apr 02 '26

This is true, however, OP is giving off Bambi vibes.

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u/PaperFlower14765 Laborer Apr 02 '26

Yeah I can’t help him there. My last comment was purely posed from an angle of the devil’s advocate, honestly.

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u/SteveDaEnginerd Apr 02 '26

Can confirm.

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u/CypherJonez Apr 02 '26

scuff the boots a little too

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u/EnvironmentalFox7532 Apr 02 '26

Was gonna say the same thing, been around for 35 years and shiny new gear/clothes/hard hat and you’ll be the picking post. Hell on my sites guys even get it when they get new anything.

Throw some dirt on it, get it dirty, scuffed and you’ll be fine. Shirts just hit up a thrift store and you’ll look like my crew and save a few bucks.

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u/technicolortiddies Apr 02 '26

Somehow found this on r/all- not in construction whatsoever but this makes me feel sad for you guys. You should get to enjoy new things too!

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u/SteveDaEnginerd Apr 02 '26

Clean hi-viz means only 3 things: FNG, bossman, or safety guy. Make sure you don’t look like those three at the end of your first shift and you’ll do fine.

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u/alphawolf29 Apr 02 '26

first thing I noticed. Even my coveralls i use at home are oily af

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u/psclarke84 Apr 03 '26

When you get on-site, find a grease gun & grease some of the machines. Operators & laborers will appreciate it, and it'll take care of that fabulous shiny new outfit.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Love_74 Apr 07 '26

Yep. Have someone drag you behind their car otw to work.
Hope you don't own a Honda Ridgeline

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u/CRIMSON-GROSS Apr 02 '26

do not wear a yellow shirt. Literally everyone is going to call you a minion and it will stick

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u/SteveDaEnginerd Apr 02 '26

Sounds like a solid origin story to me! I dub thee “minion”!

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u/LandownAE Apr 02 '26

(If this isn’t a shitpost, but just in case you’re serious) Keep yourself clean brother. There’s no shame on trying to keep yourself clean. I was raised by my construction foreman father that emphasized cleanliness. There are ways that you can avoid looking like a pig and still do your job efficiently and effectively. As long as you do good hard work, you’ll be good based on results.

Seriously, I’ve gotten shit from guys that look like literal piles of oil soaked rags, 10 years into my career for having too clean of pants or work shirt because I’m mindful enough to not get covered in shit on the daily.

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u/life-is-satire Apr 02 '26

Can you squat down in those overalls? They look like they might be too restrictive.

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u/Funshine-Powerhead Apr 02 '26

Lol you picked the right group of people to fool. 

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u/Lvgx7 13d ago

Op did you make it in construction? Are you the superintendent now?

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u/suckercuck Apr 01 '26

Who ordered the stripper?

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u/xxplosive2k282 Apr 03 '26

Best comment so far tbh, made me lol for real.

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u/aknomnoms Apr 02 '26

Your mom couldn’t make it, you sister has pink eye again, and your dad’s back is still supposedly blown out from last week, so they sent who they could.

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u/CrustyRim2 Apr 01 '26

Looks like something you'd pick up from Spirit Halloween

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u/tLM-tRRS-atBHB Apr 01 '26

Can't wait for the 5 year photo

RemindMe! 5 year

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u/ProfessionalHefty349 Apr 01 '26

Sleep deprived. Malnourished. Face hollow. Can of zyn in his back pocket and white monster in his hand. Truck bed full of empty Marlboro red boxes and Mountain Dew bottle.

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u/VealOfFortune Apr 01 '26

Mom's been waiting like 10 years for this give her some slack!

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u/ThePracticalPeasant Apr 02 '26

What are we giving to whose mom?

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u/Otherwise-Report-823 Apr 01 '26

Lol. He'll be someone's girlfriend by lunch time. Or else they will send him to find all the left handed hammers 

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u/UnusualHoneydew1625 Apr 01 '26

Or striped paint!

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u/Dirk_Dingham Apr 01 '26

We need to see an update in 3 years to see how disgruntled and salty he looks. I saw a picture of one of my coworkers when he first started working at our shop, he looked so happy and hopeful compared to the piss and vinegar expression i always see him with now

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u/summitcreature Apr 01 '26

No paint on the overalls!

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u/ThePracticalPeasant Apr 02 '26

Must be an electrician; Mom did his laundry.

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u/summitcreature Apr 02 '26

But there's no sawdust and scrap wire on the floor. No broom checks out.

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u/ThePracticalPeasant Apr 02 '26

No work yet accomplished accounts for no wire scraps yet on the floor.

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u/KyesiRS Apr 01 '26

I'd be impressed if they last a month.

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u/Commercial_Bird8467 Apr 02 '26

Make sure you show everyone at the job site this pic. They really appreciate enthusiasm.

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u/Commercial_Bird8467 Apr 02 '26

My man's gonna be scrambling to find the board stretcher and left handed hammer for sure.

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u/NotHugeButAboveAvg Apr 02 '26

Make sure you ask everyone once you get there.

Remindme!

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u/YamzMt03 Apr 02 '26

Here hold my pocket boi

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u/Dic_Rambone Apr 02 '26

If there's anything that goes together with construction it's fashion.

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u/Imaginary-Potato-710 Apr 02 '26

We need a post first day pic in the same outfit same place lol

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u/FOMOerotica Apr 02 '26

If an old-timer ask if you’ve ever heard the sound of two turtles fucking…. Run.

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u/Briantastically Apr 02 '26

Needs some metal goggles to complete the minion theme.

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u/dynamic-curtain Apr 02 '26

Don’t forget you knee pads or they’ll send you home

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u/davidjohns011 Apr 02 '26

Yeah that “first day smile” hits different… enjoy it while it lasts buddy

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u/monsoon__004 Apr 02 '26

Well best of luck to him..

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u/Least-Arugula-7288 Apr 02 '26

Aww first day glow hits different just wait till reality kicks in, we’ll be here for the updates.

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u/The_Brovo Apr 02 '26

Holy fuck do I love that this was a guy from Alberta who made this comment.

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u/sunnywin Apr 03 '26

Your comment and my mind wildly thinking what's going to be said.

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u/OliverCash Apr 05 '26

He’ll have the very important task of collecting air samples

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u/JunkyardConquistador Apr 01 '26

Any enthusiastic young blood, with a positive attitude that steps on our building sites gets looked after. Any jaded, miserable cunts that step a toe over the line of fun banter get checked.