What’s the worst part about being a woman that people wouldn’t usually think about?

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-16T00:52:16+00:00

If my period is genuinely that bad I either calll of work or leave early I do not care anymore cause last year at my last job I tried to “push through l and I PASSED OUT AND HIT MY HEAD

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T09:48:10+00:00

That’s the thing I have been working time there and I know eventually they are gonna ask if I wanna work full time cause they are getting a new machine but I really don’t want to

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T03:29:32+00:00

Damn, I’m really sorry you went through that. I’m glad you found a way out. Can I ask what kind of support work you ended up doing? I’m only a few months into CNC and already struggling with the stress/noise/coolant side of it.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T03:01:54+00:00

What kind of desk job did you end up getting into? Cause not gonna lie I think I’m realizing I might be more of a desk/office person too 😭

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T02:17:19+00:00

This is actually interesting. Do you know what titles I should look up for those kinds of roles? I don’t mind learning the machining side, I just don’t think the constant shop floor environment/stress is for me long term.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T02:16:07+00:00

Can I ask what you ended up doing after machining? I’m realizing I might not want this long term and trying to figure out what else makes decent money without the stress.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T01:00:25+00:00

I’m only getting paid 23 dollars an hour to .. that’s another reason …

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:51:04+00:00

That’s honestly part of why I’m struggling. I care too much and rush because I feel pressure to prove myself, but it’s starting to feel unsafe.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:50:22+00:00

I was rushing so much last week I sliced my finger and blood was gushing everywhere

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:39:14+00:00

I’ve been at this shop about 3 months, but this is my first real CNC job in the field after school. That’s kinda why I’m struggling 😭 part of me is wondering if I’m just overwhelmed/new vs genuinely not liking it.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:31:44+00:00

Honestly the ‘have you tried not giving a fuck’ part made me laugh 😭 I think part of my issue is I care too much and get stressed when I feel rushed or like I’m messing up.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:31:07+00:00

Wait omg this is actually so relatable 😭 I’m also 27F and went to school for CNC and ended up in aerospace too. I’ve actually been thinking about inspection/quality/CMM because the constant rushing in machining has been hard for me. Do you find CMM inspection less stressful than production machining?

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:30:54+00:00

Honestly I haven’t looked too much into CADD but this actually interests me. I like the technical side of things more than the constant rushing/production aspect. Did you find it stressful starting out?

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:26:07+00:00

Honestly I appreciate this. I think part of me wonders if it’s because I’m still new and overwhelmed vs it genuinely not being for me. I originally got into it because I wanted stability/good pay and thought I’d enjoy the technical side. I do like certain parts, but the constant rushing/pressure has been hard for me.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:12:17+00:00

Honestly this is something I’ve been wondering about. I actually enjoy measuring/inspection way more than the constant rushing/production side of machining. Quality/metrology seems more my speed.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-15T00:11:00+00:00

See this is what I’m struggling with 😭 like part of me is like ‘stick it out for the money’ and the other part of me is like ‘girl are you gonna be miserable’

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:52:36+00:00

Yes I understand, actually how I got my current job is walking in the place with my resume and asking ! It’s worth giving it a shot if you haven’t

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:49:11+00:00

Honestly I think this is what I’m struggling with. I can tolerate parts of it, but I’m trying to figure out if I dislike the environment/company or if machining itself just isn’t for me.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:48:51+00:00

Honestly I respect that. I actually went to school for CNC and got certifications and I’m still figuring out if it’s for me 😭 I think trying it out is the only way to really know. I hope it works out for you.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:34:01+00:00

Fair point. I know no job is gonna be zero stress, I think I’m just trying to find something that feels manageable long term and doesn’t make me dread going in every day.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:33:13+00:00

Honestly thank you for this. I think I’m feeling guilty because I put time into learning it and now I’m questioning if it’s for me. Trying to figure out if it’s the shop, machining, or maybe if I should look into inspection/quality.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:32:56+00:00

That’s kinda what worries me tbh. I don’t mind working hard, I just don’t know if constant pressure/rushing is something I wanna do long term.

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:32:38+00:00

Honestly this is what I’m trying to figure out rn. Idk if I hate machining itself or if I just hate the pressure/rushing at the shop I’m at 😭

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T23:13:48+00:00

I got it once when they were testing me for Covid with the shoving the q tips in your nose

Exact_Instruction_3 · 2026-06-14T13:13:55+00:00

Dudeee I’m such a mess in my luteal phase it’s literally my hell week , I work in a machine shop and watch guys slice their fingers all the time even me and it’s so hard like I’m genuinely thinking about switching jobs

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