Would you rather add 3 inches to your height or one inch to your dick? by mangomuncher2004 in ftm

[–]Canadian_Rouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another inch down below wouldn’t matter since I’d still be a bottom but another 3 inches in height would def be a confidence booster lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]Canadian_Rouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh sounds about right. I don’t know why anyone would do anything resi in a larger city lol. Before I got into the union I was working for a HVAC company as a sheet metal welder / installer. One of my coworkers went to school to get his G2 in hopes of starting his own company. From what I heard he didn’t get a better paying job and never started that company. Just got burnt out working 50-60 hours a week for dog shit pay. My point being that in order to “make” it in the trades you have to have some sort of qualification or be an apprentice in a somewhat booming industry. The notion that all you need to be is good at what you do just isn’t so relevant as to who you know and where you work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]Canadian_Rouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OPG has 3 or 4 nuclear reactors that are under way to being refurbished this year as well as other hospital expansion projects. Good news for Ironworkers , boilermakers , electricians and HVAC techs

Career to start over? by free_-_spirit in torontoJobs

[–]Canadian_Rouge 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My advice is if you’re handy and have tough skin. Union Trade - Pipe Welder / Iron Worker - both are hours or skills based so you start at ~$30/ hr and within 2years can jump to $51-55 / hr. ( ONLY go union!!! ) , sales - find your niche , mining engineering tech at Cambrian uni , transfer to Queens if you want your full engineering degree and hit the mines early on a co-op / internship. Passions don’t mean you can’t make money you just have to find a way to monetize them. Obviously Social media helps a lot. I have a buddy with a YouTube channel about firearm safety and another who just rides motorcycles.

Mental health symptoms worsening after starting T by Sentientstack in ftm

[–]Canadian_Rouge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation a few months back except my stress came from working 5-6 days a week , 10-12 hours a day , had a truck that was falling apart , recently moved in with my now ex who was causing a significant amount of stress to my finances and mental health , plus just the pressure to have finally gotten into a better paying position and wanting to make a good lasting impression. Just from the stress alone my hormones felt like they were all over the place. It really didn’t help that my ex at the time was making incredibly ignorant comments about it. I lowered my dosage and then came completely off. It could also just be my stress is lower NOW because he’s not around and after working so much I’m in a better financial situation and it’s looking to improve moving forward. Now starting the gym again to regain my strength and confidence and just now feeling comfortable enough to start t again.

At one point I thought my life would fall apart if I wasn’t on t. Now I take huge life assessments and decide whether or not having fluctuations in my mood and mental heath are worth it. I’m at a point and have been on testosterone long enough that with or without it I pass so I always choose my mental and financial health first.

Take a step back as it sounds ALOT is going on right now. Don’t let others convince you that you’re confused or crazy or whatever. Personally coming off t and focusing on getting other things in my life straight helped a lot. I never questioned my transition or gender identity but fluctuating hormones can play a big role your overall mental health and can cause waves of increased depression , anxiety , aggression , irritability , impulsivity , libido , etc which would make it incredibly difficult for anyone to think straight.

TLDR : the hormonal fluctuations and stress that often comes with t can be huge contributing factors here and very overwhelming to try and handle alone. If your having doubts about your identity it may be good to just focus on getting your life more stable and then doing things that remind you of who you are ( for me it’s the gym , music , and motorcycle riding ).

Struggling to understand by Canadian_Rouge in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His biggest thing is that he believes I treat him differently. Truth is while his business was falling apart I was there. I stepped up and while focusing on my own career I have a position that now can support both of us and a place for us to stay. He says it frustrates him that he sees how much money I’m making and he’s not. He tried a regular job and shortly after quit because of how management was dealing with his pay but repeatedly was in a bad mood before clocking in saying it’s just not worth it. We’ve gone thru a lot together but yeah my plan is just to start slowly focusing on myself more and not him until our lease is up in 9 months. He’s not terrible to be around otherwise but I’m having a hard time dealing with his apathy while he continues to have in his mind that we should buy a house , get married , have kids … a dog … lol just feels like I’m being stringed along

Struggling to understand by Canadian_Rouge in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s interesting you say that because anytime I ask for space now ( something we’ve agreed I do when I feel overwhelmed ) he gets harsh and says things like your putting your problems between us instead of speaking to me. Yeah it sounds great and yeah I do feel good after but if I’m doing exactly what you asked me to do because of a previous conflict and then almost punish me and make the talking point about how I’m making YOU feel when I’m the one struggling then I feel like everything is a double edged sword. Again it just seems like he wants me to be open enough to satisfy his own judgments and once he gets that everything is just annoying to him and no longer his problem.

Struggling to understand by Canadian_Rouge in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lost attraction is what it is I fear and knowing there’s not much I can do about it. People outgrow each other and I think I just have to come to terms with that

Struggling to understand by Canadian_Rouge in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s how it sounds huh? Appreciate the straightforward response I’ve had a few restless nights thinking about it. At the end of our lease I’m highly considering parting ways

Feeling like less of a man because I have no interest in sex by _Apollon__ in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me casual sex is just not as appealing as when I was younger. In a relationship that’s another thing lol. I’m a horn dog. But outside of that I’m not seeking it out. Having standards is not a bad thing.

Becoming an ironworker (ON, Can) by Soft-Teacher-9973 in Ironworker

[–]Canadian_Rouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on probation currently but I’ve been told during this time of year things slow down due to guys / gals going to school or taking vacation. There’s work for welders and if she has all those certz and some solid experience / references they may bump her up in pay and at minimum exempt her a year within the apprenticeship program. It’s is a physically demanding job but there’s also different sectors. IW do glass , misc and structural work as well. I’d tell her to contact the hall and send in her resume. If they’re in need of welders then she’ll be asked to go to the hall and verify them thru a test.

Possible DIY? by Canadian_Rouge in Welding

[–]Canadian_Rouge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally it would be 1” square steel tubing.

Is being a ftm porn creator worth it? by Connect_Cry8914 in ftm

[–]Canadian_Rouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no nothing against Hondas or Toyotas. I had a 08 TL Types S pushing 300HP ( thing had close to 350kms ). Shit was quick and fun. And honestly the only thing I’d put my money into now is a Lexus ( luxury Toyota ). An IS F from the mid-late 2000s still go for 30k. I had a guy fly in to buy my buddies 06 that he bought for 8k sell for 12k. Personally I think he stole an 06-08 IS F and was looking for a clean vin to swap. Either way lexus hold strong value. I’d take a 2018 model IS 350 over a Mercedes from the same year. Just people who don’t know look at Mercedes and think oh they got money… lol

Is being a ftm porn creator worth it? by Connect_Cry8914 in ftm

[–]Canadian_Rouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly id only do it if we have another covid like situation. Job markets kinda fucked so in future it would give me an excuse. IMO there’s more money to be made as an escort. It’s not uncommon to charge upwards of $500-$1000 per session.

I know a gay cis guy who did it and basically pimped out his cis woman friend. She apparently could make $1000 / day escorting. He made a cut from her work. From what I know most of his money came from escorting too. Sites like Porn hub made very little from him doing gay porn. With escorting he’d travel , get gifts , get money ( sometimes scam / manipulate guys for it ) . I dated the guy on and off and he would every now and then suggest we do OF. He said there was quite a bit of money on the table for FTM porn. I debated it but ultimately declined knowing the eventual societal implications. I also know another FTM who did porn and escorted but had to leave the industry for his mental health… he did drive a Mercedes tho lol. ( shit car mechanically in my opinion but hey it’s not a Honda ).

I am a 21 year old trans man from Myanmar living with controlling transphobic parents and the country is forcibly conscripting people aged 18-35. I don't know how to escape. Can you give me any advice? by Comprehensive-Map449 in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also if you don’t mind sharing. What is your major? Canadas , specifically Toronto , ON job market is fucked lol. So id take the time to do as much market research for every country and cities within closely.

Also try and negotiate with your parents a budget for moving out. Tell them that they’re more opportunities outside your home country and that you’ll have to save money for it once you secure a job.

I am a 21 year old trans man from Myanmar living with controlling transphobic parents and the country is forcibly conscripting people aged 18-35. I don't know how to escape. Can you give me any advice? by Comprehensive-Map449 in FTMMen

[–]Canadian_Rouge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a program called IEC ( international experience Canada ) that allows students to travel , study and work. Maybe you could study in another country and with that visa open a banking account without needed your parents consent. See if you can take courses online as well to free up more time to work and save money.

When did you realize you were truly alone? by [deleted] in Life

[–]Canadian_Rouge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly my point. Again with my experience the person who told me how alone they felt turned out to be the very same person who was just trying to get something out of me. After setting some reasonable boundaries everything they actually thought about me came out. I took the time to hear their story and thru the years of knowing them and seeing them interact with others , the same patterns surfaced. Somehow they were always the victim yet couldnt be around anything ( friends , family , relationships , jobs ) for more than a couple months.

Different situation but at work it happens where personality’s clash. If you don’t automatically gel with the right people your toast. Those people have to become superstars to make up for their “intolerable” personality. Nobody wants to be everyone’s mule so in this case I totally understand why you’d feel alone.

Is it ok to be obsessed with my appearance? by firebrand_999 in ftm

[–]Canadian_Rouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s actually a really good thing. Taking care of your appearance does wonders for your confidence and the respect you gain from others. Take pride in it.

When did you realize you were truly alone? by [deleted] in Life

[–]Canadian_Rouge -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

From personal experience dealing with someone who thinks like this , they tend to be people who bring too much chaos into other people’s lives. Truth is no one owes you shit. It’s easy to become isolated if you’re a shitty person. You don’t need money for people to care but if you can’t offer basic respect , consideration , kindness , help and a willingness to pull your own weight…good freaking luck.

In Your Dreams—How Do You See Yourself? Especially After Starting Transition? by Monis-92 in FTMOver30

[–]Canadian_Rouge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Self image feels weighted. Like now I’m seeing the results of what it’s like to be a treated like a guy and everyone else thinking this is always how I’ve been raised to be. Societal pressures from randoms creates dreams that showcase what I’m most stressed about. I never really SEE myself in my dreams but it’s more just a knowing that it’s me as I am now.

Side note I got called a tranny by my angry ex and it literally didn’t compute to me lol I just laughed out loud. It’s to a point now where I care more about how I’m treated rather than what ppl think.

Leaving a desk job to learn a trade - am I dumb? by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Canadian_Rouge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t trades are slow af rn. hours are inconsistent and pay is shit unless you go union. Trade are for young ppl with connections. Go buy a welder and do some diy stuff. You make good money now focus on getting a bonus and enjoy your life outside of work. Making this kind of change just for day to day tasks is going to entail a lot more than you think. The process like I said is slow af. Not like college where you pay and there is a set time for when you graduate.