What level of Education did/have /will you achieve?

Tasmania in the 60's and 70's was primary School, years 1 through 6, High School was 7 through 10. That was me.
Went into 4 years Apprenticeship in the Fitting and Machining Trade.
Lasted 20 years in the Trade. 10 years in a underground Copper Mine on the West Coast of Tasmania.

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Lostpoet · M

Did you enjoy that line of work?

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Lostpoet I enjoyed being a Fitter/Machinist but did not enjoy working underground.
Would go down at 6am in the dark and not come out until 5pm in the dark - in winter.
Quite a miserable existence

Lostpoet · M

@Gusman i've had similar work experiences and it messes with you circadian rhythm.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Lostpoet 3 years ago I was working 12 hour night shifts and falling asleep whilst driving a forklift.
I fell asleep whilst driving home after nightshift and crashed into a tree at 110 kph.
Should have been killed.

Elevatorpitches · F

@Gusman omg

you ARE Harrison Ford

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Elevatorpitches Harrison Ford would not have fallen asleep 😂

Elevatorpitches · F

@Gusman so maybe James Bond?
There MUST be a higher purpose here....🤷

Lostpoet · M

@Gusman damn, that looks pretty serious.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Lostpoet The only injury was 3 broken bone in one foot.
Vowed never to work night shifts again.