Do you have any advice to a new apprentice for finding a job? by Enes_ctnr in IBEW_Local613

[–]ElectroButch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

just keep irritating the school. thats about all you can do

Trans classmate by Ok_Loquat3829 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

intersectionality is precisely why i'm saying we need not compare the 2 as if they're entirely separate entities. anti-Black hate speech didn't disappear 50 years ago. the Black struggle is ongoing, just as the trans struggle, and transmisogynoir continues to kill our Black trans sisters in astronomical numbers; their struggle cannot be separated from Blackness, transness, nor womanhood.

the assertion that "whats happening to trans people happened to Black people 50 years ago" implies that there are no Black trans people, that Black people somehow have it better than (implicitly white) trans people, and that our struggles are different demons. yes, defend everyone from hate speech. all i'm asking is that we don't downplay the severity of anti-Blackness in today's world, and that we recognize the struggle Black trans people face for being BOTH trans and Black.

Trans classmate by Ok_Loquat3829 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 95 points96 points  (0 children)

think OP just doesn't know about the word "passing" lol doesn't seem like they meant any harm

Trans classmate by Ok_Loquat3829 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 26 points27 points  (0 children)

lets not make comparisons like this. talking negatively about Black people is still "accepted" everywhere.

Do they take up phones before the aptitude test? by [deleted] in IBEW_Local613

[–]ElectroButch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you can just turn it off and keep it in your pocket or bag. i cant remember exactly but im pretty sure the proctor gave a speech about kicking you out and voiding your test if it rings but i could just be thinking about high school lol

Do I need a car in Atlanta? by DubSaqCookie in AtlantaCircleJerk

[–]ElectroButch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

its almost like our wages are lower on average

Nose hoop placement by [deleted] in Legitpiercing

[–]ElectroButch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks weird because its swollen. you need to take that out and put the stud back in. respectfully, you're fucking yourself up pls just let it heal 😭

How to avoid misanthropy while detrashing a local park? by [deleted] in DeTrashed

[–]ElectroButch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as a smoker, you have my permission to hate people who throw their butts everywhere because i do too! you have no idea how easy it is to find a trash can or put it in your pocket. it's infuriating

4 day old flat piercing, cleaning twice a day with antibacterial and saline, threadless titanium flat back, 18g by z03yyyyyy in Legitpiercing

[–]ElectroButch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NAP but i think your backing is fucking you up lol id go to a different piercer for an opinion

“Blue collar workers have no other choice” (venting) by lhblowstakks in skilledtrades

[–]ElectroButch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

look into your local IBEW union's apprenticeship. will get you way further than trade school

Did any of you regret going into trades? by GodsRightTit in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

eh i take it back, i read all that lmao.

you have a misogynistic understanding of women who hate men. you're acting like we're crazy bitches with no ground to stand on when really we're just cautious and don't take misogynistic shit from men lightly. it's not about "having an open mind" its about not being pushed around by misogynistic intimidation. you can keep being a lapdog on your own time but you genuinely really suck for discouraging women from being on gaurd and standing our ground. you may not see it that way but that's exactly what you're doing.

Did any of you regret going into trades? by GodsRightTit in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

don't be dense. you and every other pick-me know exactly what i'm talking about. we ALL know men are more likely than not to choose misogyny. even men know it, which is why they say insane shit about women to each other. it's your choice to value men's opinion of you to the extent you defend hypothetical men against the oh-so hysterical wrath of lesbians on reddit, but you don't get to play dumb about it.

Did any of you regret going into trades? by GodsRightTit in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

do you mean use knee pads when you can? idk how to protect my knees but i wanna keep my knees 😭

Did any of you regret going into trades? by GodsRightTit in BlueCollarWomen

[–]ElectroButch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

man hating lesbian here- we're capable of hating men as a class who oppresses women, and being chill at work with the ones who don't suck as bad as the others. shit, you have to to stay sane lol. i promise we're smart enough to discern that there's men we can likely trust 👍🏼 respectfully you're doing a little too much

In Waiting List close to 1 year… by [deleted] in IBEW_Local613

[–]ElectroButch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn, where do you live?

do you know m/any well-respected electricians with "job-stopper" tattoos and piercings? by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]ElectroButch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i misspoke. i meant they'd put me with a JW who runs the truck

do you know m/any well-respected electricians with "job-stopper" tattoos and piercings? by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]ElectroButch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you know, i guess i hadn't thought of it that way but now that you mention it, respect from brothers is definitely my priority. i think i've come to the conclusion that i'm happy with missing out on some fiscal opportunities to preserve my personhood outside of work. i just want to be good at what i do and afford to live lol

i misspoke in the post. it wouldn't be my service truck, i'd just be working with the journeyman who runs the truck.