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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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What Are Recovery Scams?

recovery scams

Recovery scams have become a sophisticated and distressing form of fraud, targeting individuals who have already been victims of scams.

These scams exploit the vulnerability and desperation of individuals seeking to recover their lost funds or assets.

Understanding how recovery scams work is crucial to avoiding falling prey to them and to help victims recognize and navigate away from further exploitation.

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Life Advice

Not All Advice Is Created Equal

You might hear a chorus of “never get married” from the older men in your life. They paint a picture of doom – endless fights, crushing responsibilities, and a complete loss of freedom. It’s enough to make anyone wary!

However, not all advice is created equal. Think about it. Would you ask someone lost in the desert for directions? Probably not. So why take relationship advice from people who haven’t figured things out themselves?

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Links

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20 Influential RPGs That Revolutionized The Genre – Den of Geek

What makes an album the greatest of all time? – The Pudding

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Best parenting book ever. Should be required reading for every parent out there. It will give you a lot of insight into what’s going on in your kids’ heads and how to connect with them – Amazon

Can Music Heal Trauma? Exploring the Therapeutic Powers of Sound – Pitchfork

Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead Amid Depositions Against Plane Company – TIME

Imagine spending $3k to live in an RV – Hot Pads

Japanese death row inmates are executed by hanging. Three prison officers simultaneously press buttons to open the trap door so it is not clear which one is responsible – Reuters

7 Amazing Animals That Went Extinct in the Last 200 Years – Linkiest

10 Questions To Push Your Minimalism Further – Becoming Minimalist

How Nvidia’s billionaire CEO went from Denny’s dishwasher to leading a company with a $2 trillion market cap – Fortune

Woman Illustrates All The Types Of Guys That Show Up On Dating Apps – Ned Hardy

Easy to setup wireless security cameras that you can place around the outside of your home. They are able to go into spots normal wired setups would be too restricted by space, wiring or practicality concerns – Amazon

Move Aside, Kettle Corn—Peanut Butter Popcorn Has Arrived – Life Hacker

25 Photos Of Norma Jeane Mortenson Before She Became Marilyn Monroe – All That’s Interesting

Tired Much? You May Be Lacking This Essential Vitamin – HUM Nutrition

Ranked: Global Airlines with the Most Plane Crashes – Visual Capitalist

Saudi Arabia launches tennis takeover with $1 billion take-it-or-leave-it offer – Yahoo

Can’t Buy Me Love: How Romance Wrecked Traditional Marriage – Collectors Weekly

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How To Become a Lineman

How To Become a Lineman

High voltage Linemen are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electric infrastructure. It can range from working on large transmission towers to being in a crowded vault. Linemen work in all weather conditions and at all hours. Heat, cold, wind, rain, snow and everything else. It involves time away from home, missed holidays and birthdays etc.

The steps to becoming a Lineman generally involve working your way up from the bottom.

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Finances

14 Linemen Reveal How Much They Make Each Year

1. In CA, it’s not that hard to make 300k.

Depending on how you manage your OT, it can be a ton of effort or minimal effort.

For me, it’s easy as pie to make 260-300k. I’m not beating my body up. I choose when I work so that helps tremendously.

If you stay on top of your OT, you can pick and choose when to work. We use an evergreen to determine who gets first dibs at overtime.

Also, all OT is double time. It just makes it that much easier.

At SCE, you will make 200k without even trying. I was hitting 250-265 and hardly worked weekends. Just picking up hours during the week here and there.

My gig is even better now that I’m transmission, 300k with minimal wear and tear.

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Life Advice

Your Needs Matter: Putting Yourself First Without Guilt

In a world that often prioritizes the needs and desires of others, it’s easy to forget that our own needs matter too. We are constantly bombarded with messages that tell us to put others first, to be selfless, and to sacrifice our own well-being for the sake of those around us.

While caring for others is certainly important, it’s equally crucial to recognize that our own needs are valid and deserving of attention.

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