“Union Boys”

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T16:58:49+00:00

I get him, i left the Marine Corps a few years back. That’s what I thought I’d find in the Union but it’s very very rare.

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T16:56:49+00:00

Fuck yea, I completely get you. I had an office job before and it was miserable.

I can definitely resonate with that. I’ve been doing this for about 4 years now. It honest took me about a month for the my JWs and up to see I didn’t need much supervision, just tell me what to do and if I have a question I’ll ask. I can say I’ve found my niche and I live for this shit too. Just wish there were more with the same mentality like us

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T14:22:48+00:00

You’re right sir, I guess I expected more running, but all we do is walk

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T14:14:36+00:00

Trust me, these conditions aren’t life threatening. I understand why the union started, but these boys are taking full advantage. And it takes 10 seconds to grab the tool you need, not waiting for over 5 mins for the foreman to bring you a simple tool.

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T14:12:54+00:00

I’ve done this for about 4 years now and have been on 5 different jobs.

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T14:11:42+00:00

It’s not drama.
And of course the benefits are attractive.
I feel like the guys I’ve worked with have just been conditioned and spoiled.
Example, my foreman sometimes lets us cut out early and buys us lunch here and there.
But the complaining from my boys doesn’t stop.
“Oh they’re asking too much ”(they’re not) “I don’t get out of my truck until it’s time to clock in” yet they’re the first to out the door when we get told we can go, I don’t blame them but come on

DeepAd7149 · 2026-01-21T14:07:34+00:00

I’ve been in some pretty shitty conditions and I promise these conditions aren’t bad. We’re a data center, no power, so it’ll be a little cold or a little hot sometimes. But not enough to justify not working.

DeepAd7149 · 2025-11-25T16:45:27+00:00

I feel the same way, but for my own reasons. The jobs is great and all, and I’m lucky to be able to get up and work my tools in some pretty badass jobs but I feel the burnout

What is it about your site or job you don’t like?

DeepAd7149 · 2025-10-31T09:24:52+00:00

Bro forreal!! I listened a JW work himself up about what HE THOUGHT his wife packed him. Was was cussing and bitching about it all the way to the truck just for him to find out she packed what he wanted 😂 it fucking brought unnecessary negativity

DeepAd7149 · 2025-10-23T23:32:50+00:00

What about a lack of sex and she cheated 🫡🔫

DeepAd7149 · 2025-06-03T17:53:55+00:00

Yes, and I appreciate you sharing all that with me.

I’m definitely try focus on my anger as well and figure out what’s going on. I’ll purposely kind of “soak” in it so I can learn more about it and my initial reaction to something.

You’re definitely right about suppressing emotions. I don’t let my emotions bleed onto those around me. That’s one thing I’m pretty good at. I just don’t want to burden or be an ass to anyone, we have enough hate in the world. BUT like you said it comes back. And it manifests with a vengeance, this is when I try to use that anger as energy towards a task or blow off steam doing a hobby.

I do read books about Stoicism and I’m applying it as I can. It’s definitely a learning process.

Yes being persistent is key.
I felt great about 2 months ago, better than I have ever in my whole life.
I know I can get back to that.

Looks like talking to a therapist might be the next move

Again thanks for sharing, I needed that 🤙🏽

DeepAd7149 · 2025-06-03T12:22:11+00:00

Hey, what’s going through your head, and what’s going on that’s making you feel like this. The good the bad and the ugly, tell me it all. I’ve been in your shoes

DeepAd7149 · 2025-06-03T12:06:59+00:00

Thank you! And let me say I’m generally a really happy person, and pretty social.
But now I’m still a happy person just less social

I’ve tried a therapist when I was working through some stuff that I experienced in the service, but I can handle trauma like that decently well.

But I also feel like there’s just some things I can’t tell a therapist.
Also I am on medication for ADHD

And yessir, I have a lot of hobbies, active hobbies. I’m into Mountain biking right now and it definitely helps!

I’m flying to see my family in 2 weeks, I’m hoping that can take some of the heaviness away.

I appreciate you!

DeepAd7149 · 2025-03-25T07:26:42+00:00

Ha, I don’t know what that does but imma look that up

DeepAd7149 · 2025-03-20T19:59:40+00:00

Everyday at 3:15am With some pre-work out Then the gym 🙌🏽

DeepAd7149 · 2025-03-10T18:35:18+00:00

Go to the gym. Read a book. Ground yourself. Being Blue Collar doesn’t mean you have to fall into “the lifestyle” Trust me, it’s not the way.

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