u/CrystalKiori

Hey guys! I'm 24M and looking to get into the craft as a hobby - I've always been fascinated with ancestral bushcraft and that kinda thing. Spent a week or so reading up on the sub's guides (they're great, thanks!) and doing some outside research, and I've got a question:

I'm going to be going the traditional tool route, as I like doing things low-tech for fun and Authenticity™. I'd like to make as much of my kit by hand as possible, barring safety equipment, which I would consider pads to be, so not going to worry about those. With the basic tooling requiring things like antler tines, etc., is it reasonable that I could just use a hammer stone to get some flakes sharp enough to cut antler to make basic pressure tools from scratch, and then build out my own kit from there? Since I'm not very familiar with terms and techniques yet, I'm not sure how to get that answer and want to have a plan before I put together a list of materials.

Thanks in advance! 🫡

What's up folks - I've recently hit a year in Ops (L4, huge achievement I know, don't let it go to me head lol) and have been considering my future plans both with the company and outside it.

So far, my experience with Amazon has been pretty good, all things considered, barring some insanity from getting caught in a site closure. Unfortunately, I have a lot of personal qualms about moving too high up the chain, and really don't myself in those shoes long term. I'm currently pushing for an L5 promo (thinking within a year or so, given the skills and performance I've put on the table) and I think that that point I may begin to seriously consider a change, with the highest I'd want to land within Amazon probably being L6. With the state of the US labor market (and within Amazon especially) I don't think I see myself being comfortable in somethings like a corporate role - too risky for me and the family to be caught in the next layoff wave. Have any of you made successful transitions out of Amazon with the kind of skills we end up with in Operations? I've heard that the pastures can be greener in terms of comp with other companies, but seeing is believing and I have yet to do so. Thought you all might have some insights!

Appreciate it, and good luck this week.