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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This Has Squatter Written All Over It!
The second someone’s “house-sitting” pitch includes their kids, their own dog, their friend’s three dogs, and a request for multiple bedrooms, you’re not hiring a sitter—you’re inviting a full-blown tenant who will absolutely never leave without a sheriff’s notice.
Why Your Relationship Needs More Clarity—and Less Guesswork
We spend a lot of time in relationships worrying about being “nice.” We avoid tough conversations, dance around uncomfortable topics, and hope that by keeping the peace, we’re doing the right thing. But the truth is, real respect in relationships doesn’t come from sugarcoating things or hiding how we feel—it comes from clarity.
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How to Be Kind to Yourself
Most of us would never talk to a friend the way we talk to ourselves. It’s bizarre, isn’t it? Somehow, being patient, forgiving, and understanding with other people comes so much easier. But here’s the thing: being kind to yourself isn’t about giving yourself endless passes or pretending you don’t make mistakes. It’s about treating yourself with the same basic respect and understanding you’d show anyone you care about.
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Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined – AP News
The 3-Ingredient Tuna Spaghetti I Fell for in Italy – Bon Appetit
Amid PFAS Fallout, Maine Residents Navigate Medical Risks – Undark
The Naked Gun review – Liam Neeson deadpans impeccably in outrageously amusing spoof reboot – The Guardian
U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace – CNBC
Here’s What a $5 Million Retirement Looks Like in America – WSJ
Feed Your Brain With These 5 Fascinating Facts – Ned Hardy
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15 amazing things happening in America right now that are drowned out by negative news – Upworthy
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Who Are Hollywood’s Greatest Character Actors? A Statistical Analysis of Iconic “That Guy” Performers – Stat Significant
You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement – Wealth of Common Sense
Caveman Approved Products of the Week
Wherever you would use a paper towel, sponge, or dish cloth, use this instead. They absorb like crazy, wring out to almost bone dry, and last a long time. It is estimated that each one will save you 17 rolls of paper towels
The Dumping Grounds
Confessions of a Former Incel Who Turned His Life Around
People toss around the word “incel” these days like it’s just another insult, or like everyone in that space is hateful by default. I used to think so, too—until it became the only label that felt honest for where I was.
For me, “inceldom” wasn’t about blaming women or joining some toxic club. It was about existing in a space where loneliness turned into identity. It’s waking up every day knowing you are invisible to everyone you want to be seen by. At first, I just wanted what everyone else seemed to get by default—attention, affection, a chance. But the more I went without, the more it warped how I saw myself and the world around me.
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Victimhood Is Addictive—Here’s How to Break the Cycle
There’s something oddly comforting about blaming the world for your problems. If you really think about it, victimhood offers a certain warmth—like a cozy blanket you can wrap around yourself when things go wrong. You can blame your boss, your parents, your ex, the economy, or just “bad luck.” And in a strange way, it feels good. For a while.
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