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Had a beer with my old boss from 10 years ago and he said 'we're not just laying floors, we're laying the ground people live on'.
It hit different because I'd just spent all day fighting a bad subfloor in a Reno kitchen for a young couple. Anyone else get a moment that reminded you why you do this, even on the tough days?
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wesleypatel2h ago
See, that's where I have to disagree. The nice saying and the straight lines are the same thing. The boss was just putting words to the feeling you get when you finally beat that subfloor. It's not just a board, it's the start of their kitchen. Fixing the real problem is what gives the words weight. You need both to really get it.
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green.victor15d ago
Man, I see it the other way. That line sounds nice but it's just words. The real work is the subfloor fight you just had, making it level so the new stuff goes on right. That couple needs a solid kitchen floor, not a fancy thought. The meaning is in the straight lines and the quiet floor that doesn't creak. Don't you get more from fixing the actual problem than hearing a nice saying?
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