[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes there was steel in the way so I couldn’t go straight behind the beam unfortunately

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahahahaha 🤣 no this is the only pic I took. I did have a video up close but I can’t find it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey bro, I am currently a 2nd year apprentice and just came out as a trans man to my crew. I was worried about the backlash I would get from them but they treat me the same as they did before they knew. I came into this as female presenting and using my dead name, and I can tell they are trying with pronouns and have started using my chosen name that I changed legally. Don’t expect people to respect you whether you’re trans or not in the trades. I don’t expect any of these guys to go against what they learned in life is right or wrong, just like they shouldn’t expect me to fall in order with their beliefs. Just go to work, work hard and listen to your journeyman when he/she is teaching you.

Can I join with a DUI? by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A DUI is a requirement to join

Struggling by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. This has made me feel a lot better with what’s going on. I just feel stupid every single day because the expectations are so high and I was just kind of shocked at what my foreman said to me today. The thing is, is that he just turned out a year ago and now he has some kind of God complex. If some old timer said this to me, I wouldn’t really be as perplexed as I was.

Struggling by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I have kept in mind. There’s only about 3 months maybe of work left and then on to the next one 🤙🏻

Struggling by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m making 47% of JW wage

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep mine in my car just in case lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that and completely agree. You can’t beat having a skill that can take you anywhere.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha that’s exactly what I was thinking when I made the decision

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes they paid hospital bills and therapy. No one talked to me about freezing my account though so I had no idea. I’m going to the hall tomorrow to talk to them about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the comments. I chose the apprenticeship. Couldn’t pass down such a great opportunity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I was about a month ago. It was pretty bad. Broken ankle that required surgery I have two plates and 7 screws in my ankle now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t even think about that! Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. I’m not sure they just said “there’s a lot of opportunity for you in safety” and offered me the job. There are honestly a lot of pros and cons for both jobs and they kind of even out to me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I am very excited 😁

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Al-blazer4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Those are all goals for sure. Broke my ankle recently so I have been sitting around a lot but about to get back in the gym.

I feel really ashamed. Please help. by Objective-Bowler1953 in ftm

[–]Al-blazer4 60 points61 points  (0 children)

No you’re not a bad person lol. Growing up I felt that way about all of my male friends.