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my body contains 0% useful skills
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breathing

I can cook good enough to get by so cooking?

Swimming for sure though.
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Yes, to all three listed as well as electrical, plumbing, painting, and drawing.
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Vicious_Dios posted...

Yes, to all three listed as well as electrical, plumbing, painting, and drawing.

"useful"
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Not to an expert level.
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To be honest the bigger difference is between people who know how to look for stuff online and those who don't. I've never replaced a toilet but I'm like 99.9% sure I could do it after a few searches.
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I am a lvl 50 blacksmith
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SpiralDrift posted...

To be honest the bigger difference is between people who know how to look for stuff online and those who don't. I've never replaced a toilet but I'm like 99.9% sure I could do it after a few searches.

Yup, not a car guy at all, but when my check engine light came on, I was able to diagnose and replace a faulty oxygen sensor with the help of Youtube, Google and Amazon, something I would never have done pre-internet.

does playing an instrument count

I can tie my wiener into a knot.
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bknight posted...

SpiralDrift posted...

To be honest the bigger difference is between people who know how to look for stuff online and those who don't. I've never replaced a toilet but I'm like 99.9% sure I could do it after a few searches.

Yup, not a car guy at all, but when my check engine light came on, I was able to diagnose and replace a faulty oxygen sensor with the help of Youtube, Google and Amazon, something I would never have done pre-internet.

See, most people would have just assumed the problem was beyond them and not even tried. I think people just underestimate their ability to learn new things. I mean it's not that they're stupid, they just don't even try because they think they are.

You just have to allow yourself a period where you feel overwhelmed with the info and be confident that it will eventually click.
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@KLouD_KoNNeCteD posted...

I can tie my wiener into a knot.

Proof?
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Im a pretty good cook/baker

i can talk to dogs

i don't think they understand me tho

I know CPR
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I know how to be a piece of shit failure, if that counts.
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I can provide a solution to any problem that anybody has.
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I can perform basic life support functions.
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I did some work with a contractor installing ethernet cabling for a while.

I also got a fair amount of experience wiring up various things like motors, control panels, electrical sockets, etc. when I worked at a plant nursery and they were building a bunch of new greenhouses. Myself and 3 others basically built 7 automated greenhouses by hand from scratch in the little over a year I was there.
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I'm a decent medic.
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Cooking. Best in the family at it if I'm being honest.
Minimal electrical, plumbing, construction. Enough to (attempt to at least) keep up my old house. It's 63 years old. You need to learn stuff yourself otherwise you will go broke calling repair men.
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I can wire a plug
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Electrician, also general handyman. Honestly, problem solving is a skill in itself. Too many people don't even bother to try
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SpiralDrift posted...

bknight posted...

SpiralDrift posted...

To be honest the bigger difference is between people who know how to look for stuff online and those who don't. I've never replaced a toilet but I'm like 99.9% sure I could do it after a few searches.

Yup, not a car guy at all, but when my check engine light came on, I was able to diagnose and replace a faulty oxygen sensor with the help of Youtube, Google and Amazon, something I would never have done pre-internet.

See, most people would have just assumed the problem was beyond them and not even tried. I think people just underestimate their ability to learn new things. I mean it's not that they're stupid, they just don't even try because they think they are.

You just have to allow yourself a period where you feel overwhelmed with the info and be confident that it will eventually click.

This is true to an extent. However sometimes it comes down to feeling like its worth it to pay an expert to take care of something right rather then taking the time to learn and teach yourself how
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I'm envious of all the people with "general handyman" skills, haha. I have a tendency to only bother learning or getting good at stuff that I will actually use on a regular basis. So other than cooking, there's not much.

If shit ever hits the fan in a major way those that have general/practical skills that can be used for survival will manage just fine I think.
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I'm a decent auto mechanic, rebuilt a couple of engines over the years. Also did some HVAC and general contracting work for a few years.
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I used to be a carpenter and a mechanic, done some welding and also distill my own alcohol (if thats a skill). Im fairly good with wood or metal, currently 80% done on a smoker built out of 3 kegs. Average cook. I wish I knew how to build computers and programming, stuff like that.
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I am a pretty strong swimmer and I have some basic/advanced gardening skills.

So, I guess I could find work at a plant nursery or something. That would honestly be a pretty cool job (I think...)

I also have basic skills with household tools and I can do typical DIY projects. Same with welding. Neither of those skills are certified and I would need training to find employment with them.

My only plumbing experience was when I accidentally flushed my deodorant down and the snake wouldnt get it out. I had to take the toilet off, bring it outside (downstairs), fix it, and then reinstall it without screwing up the seal. I managed to get it in one try.
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Ultima Dragon posted...

I'm envious of all the people with "general handyman" skills, haha. I have a tendency to only bother learning or getting good at stuff that I will actually use on a regular basis. So other than cooking, there's not much.

If shit ever hits the fan in a major way those that have general/practical skills that can be used for survival will manage just fine I think.

I put general handyman along with my actual licensed electrician just because some things bleed over.
Most, not all, things can be fixed by troubleshooting.
However, knowing when you're beyond your skills or knowing when a pro is needed is equally valuable.
It never hurts to learn, but know when to pick up the phone.
Edit: Mostly dead boards in sig, but I keep an eye on them. You can always ask there or CE, there's people here that can either help you or direct you to quality forums if you'd like to DIY
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PhD in Sociology, minor in Woman's Studies.
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cooking I guess, it's pretty fun
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i'm ok at scripting/software development
at uni i excelled in web development (not design), project management, database design and implementation and management
i know a fair bit about windows server but not enough to get a cert yet
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Returning_CEmen posted...

PhD in Sociology, minor in Woman's Studies.

you could have just noted that you have no useful skills lmfao
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My computer skills must be worth at least something.

Other than that? I am a master strategist.
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I know how to abbreviate et cetera.
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@0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

KLouD_KoNNeCteD posted...

I can tie my wiener into a knot.

Proof?

OK I was lying but I can do the "Beans above the Frank" trick with it though.
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p good at cooking

street smarts

average tech/IT troubleshooting
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i have a set of skills.. a certain set of skills that make me a dangerous man. I know every point in the body to kill a man, and i also have a set of skills to relax every muscle in your body and make you feel at ease..

which do you prefer??
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I make stellar sammiches and bring very cold beer.
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yeah, tons. Am I supposed to list them? I'm not a master at them. Got a bachelors degree in Comp Sci, and I know a bunch of languages and frameworks >_>

Yes. Basic carpentry, cooking, firebuilding, CPR, and I'll claim slightly above-average marksmanship.

Now when it gets to skinning or field-dressing, I admit I'd be lost.
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making carriers
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CPR would be good to learn
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powerman1426 posted...

Ultima Dragon posted...

I'm envious of all the people with "general handyman" skills, haha. I have a tendency to only bother learning or getting good at stuff that I will actually use on a regular basis. So other than cooking, there's not much.

If shit ever hits the fan in a major way those that have general/practical skills that can be used for survival will manage just fine I think.

I put general handyman along with my actual licensed electrician just because some things bleed over.
Most, not all, things can be fixed by troubleshooting.
However, knowing when you're beyond your skills or knowing when a pro is needed is equally valuable.
It never hurts to learn, but know when to pick up the phone.
Edit: Mostly dead boards in sig, but I keep an eye on them. You can always ask there or CE, there's people here that can either help you or direct you to quality forums if you'd like to DIY

Maybe electrician crosses over into construction a bit but the reverse is absolutely not true, Ive seen builders get electrocuted and I have a healthy fear of wiring
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Vidya
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the most basic cooking skill :(. and sometimes i screw up but i can usually fix the dish

last time i didn't cook the rice enough but there was water left. just turned on the heat on low for an additional 5 mins and that was salvagable.
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KLouD_KoNNeCteD posted...

@0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

KLouD_KoNNeCteD posted...

I can tie my wiener into a knot.

Proof?

OK I was lying but I can do the "Beans above the Frank" trick with it though.

never heard of that one lol
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I guess nursing and the skills that come along with the profession can come in handy at times.
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