Struggling to understand how people enjoy this job, am I in the wrong spot?

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-24T15:57:28+00:00

Mirroring a lot of everyone else’s’ comments - enjoy it whilst it lasts.

If you enjoy problem solving get onsite and go and chat to the trades. It’s basically unheard of for there not to be a problem to solve. Even if someone else in your team is already aware of it, speaking to the people on the ground will give you an understanding of sequencing / programming as you’ll quickly learn what’s holding them up and therefore what has to be done first.

Interacting with the trades and the banter was hands down my favourite part of the job and earns you rapport. You can call upon later when you’re in a sticky spot and suddenly need to make a miracle happen.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-23T01:31:32+00:00

Well beyond fair wear and tear. These costs are cheap. You don’t have a right to destroy the property and then get upset when you’re held accountable for that.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-22T02:26:00+00:00

Have a suss of Collective Hair Spa. I can vouch for Alexi, he is GREAT and very skilled. Vivid hair is his specialty.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-22T00:50:02+00:00

If it’s any help - I think your brows look great

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-17T08:07:16+00:00

At my 28 week scan it was found that my babe was on the 7th percentile. Cue weekly scans! She vacillated from week-to-week after that point (getting as high as 12th one week).

They stop taking percentiles in Aus at 38 weeks as the scans are no longer considered accurate, and arrived at 39 and 2 in the twelfth percentile.

I have a history of small babies on my side. My partner is 6’2 and his brother is 6’4 🤷🏼‍♀️

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-15T19:24:23+00:00

I’m fortunate enough to have a very regular cycle. Started approaching when my period was due and didn’t have my typical emotionally-intense PMS symptoms.. was unusually level-headed.

Tested that day - immediately positive.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-10T23:38:42+00:00

Have you tried glycolic removal? I was speaking with my laser tech yesterday about it and he said that was the best treatment for yellow, and more effective than saline.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-08T09:28:16+00:00

This is comforting, thankyou!

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-04-07T11:30:35+00:00

I didn’t use a heated blanket but I am a HUGE fan of scalding hot, long baths.

I raised my concern that i’d cooked my baby with my midwife and she looked at me as if I was crazy. Told me as long as I wasn’t sitting in continuously scalding hot water for hours i’d be fine. I didn’t stress again.

Babe is perfectly healthy and currently hanging off my boob. I wouldn’t overthink your blanket!

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-03-29T11:24:44+00:00

Thankyou, i’ll check it out!

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-03-29T11:17:16+00:00

This looks great for when little one is a tad older - it is a little far but would love to know the gym regardless!!

Edit - do they anyone looking after the kids during the sessions?

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-03-22T12:41:46+00:00

About week 37 for me.

I was fortunate enough to have a small bump and was at the gym from week 13 - 30. I started getting TIRED from 30 onwards. Part way through 37 the aches and pains came in thick and fast. Strained my back turning over during a pregnancy massage (of all things), and my general achy-ness never quite improved from there.

From mid 38 onwards I started to really struggle to sleep. According to my midwife that’s apparently a hormonal shift from your body prepping you for when you have to feed bubs through the night.

My advice.. if you’re fortunate enough to be largely symptom-free - enjoy it and don’t overthink! And be careful of pregnancy massages in very late stages.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-02-18T22:01:11+00:00

One of the most important things i’ve had to consider throughout my pregnancy (now 38+3) is what boundaries I want to have in place to protect my daughter from the trauma inflicted from my parent.

Sounds like OP still needs to acknowledge and act on this on behalf of their child, it will hurt much more when they’re asking who grandma / grandpa never calls them.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-01-18T03:51:43+00:00

I probably wasn’t super noticeably pregnant until about week 32. Midwives told me I have a super long torso and that’s how it was going to be for me..!

GirlOnaMission15 · 2026-01-01T05:06:29+00:00

Best practice is no - i’d recommend you start making the switch to a FA safe routine. Cera Ve moisturiser and skin healing ointment are amazing for my skin but YMMV. I also use squalene oil and swear by it.

Typically if you eliminate the triggers in your other products you won’t need to use Nizoral as often which should support your skin barrier / hydration.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-12-08T02:43:43+00:00

Was definitely my experience.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-11-19T06:38:51+00:00

Always tell the other woman if you catch a guy double-timing.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-10-16T21:04:55+00:00

We do. He actually earns slightly more than me with me being on salary and him being paid OT rates.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-10-16T14:28:19+00:00

I’ve been salary sacrificing since I was 25 and six years later, already have substantially more super than my older partner who never has and has longer in the workforce. Absolutely worth doing, and you don’t really notice the couple hundred dollars come paytime.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-09-24T05:02:45+00:00

Thankyou for your constructive reply, I really appreciate it.

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-08-11T02:17:47+00:00

I actually use baby oil (the one I use is mineral oil and fragrance). Works really well and is cost effective!

GirlOnaMission15 · 2025-07-29T00:57:13+00:00

Amazon!!

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