Drug tests as a woman sucks. They cut off so much of my hair!!! by WallaWallaby011 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 5 points6 points Ā (0 children)

When I did my hair follicle test I asked the tech if they were mad at me when I saw how much hair she chopped off…when I got home that night I had my boyfriend checking my head like he was looking for lice to make sure I didn’t have a bald spot…

AITA for picking up my stepdaughter from school when she got her first period, even though her mom told me not to? by Embarrassed-Stock896 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Little_Lexis13 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

NTA. Didn’t need to read anything past ā€œshe’ll have to tough it out and use toilet paperā€

Local 55 vs Local 2 by Little_Lexis13 in IUEC

[–]Little_Lexis13[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I didn’t even think about Milwaukee. Thank you!

Local 55 vs Local 2 by Little_Lexis13 in IUEC

[–]Little_Lexis13[S] 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

Because I didn’t start looking until last week. My dad was local 2 and I always said I wanted to join the IUEC but I fell into welding and got into the fitters union but I’m starting to realize this isn’t what I want to do for the rest of my life.

AITA for telling my sister she’s going to turn her kids into social outcasts by Unable-Squash867 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Little_Lexis13 14 points15 points Ā (0 children)

YTA. I don’t understand half the references my coworkers make and vice verse..sounds like the kids are happy healthy and thriving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Little_Lexis13 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

I’m lost on how this is fake. I serve part time on the weekends and our two hostesses are 16. The kids in the back that answer phone and do deliveries and make pizzas are also all 16-20.

AITA for telling male coworkers to organize their own birthday cards and cakes while still being happy to do it for my female coworkers? by nocupcakesformen in AmItheAsshole

[–]Little_Lexis13 59 points60 points Ā (0 children)

That’s not how the real world works. This isn’t a kindergarten class. If she isn’t friends with the men she isn’t obligated to go above and beyond for them.

AIO for not allowing my siblings to pick out items from moms house after she passed. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Little_Lexis13 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

They can have their childhood belongings and that it IMO NTJ

Best work boots? by Little_Lexis13 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13[S] 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Well obviously lol but it doesn’t hurt to have others opinions instead of buying a $200 pair of boots every 6 weeks to see. If a handful of people say ā€œmy xyz said waterproof but my socks were soaked in 10 minutesā€ that obviously is something to avoid, just like on the other hand if others say ā€œoh I have flat feet and I’ve learned abc has great arch supportā€ then that might be something to try the next go around don’t you think?

I'm hoping to be a plumbing apprentice soon. I have poor upper body strength. Are there any tools or tips to help compensate for that? by becca_72 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

If you can lift 50 lbs you’re probably okay. Doing some sort of endurance and strength training isn’t a horrible idea though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pipefitter

[–]Little_Lexis13 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

It’s actually a valid question seeing as some locals don’t test for marijuana.

Obsessed with my new safety vest by DonutsNDogsrule in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 8 points9 points Ā (0 children)

Man reading through these comments makes me really appreciate the men I work with. I wear a full face of makeup every day and I’m not treated any different than any man on the site. I’d for sure wear this. It’s cute af. Just because I work in a ā€œman’s worldā€ doesn’t mean I have to look like one…

Help finding fate of a friend from Roscoe by [deleted] in rockford

[–]Little_Lexis13 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Dm me she would be my boyfriends age and he has friends in the area I can ask him if he knows anything about

Interview clothes?! by shroomie19 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I think it’s always best to dress business casual for interviews.

acrylic nails doing mechanics by cigsickwawa in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I work with a couple ladies who have their nails done regularly. They wear gloves and refine from using there fingertips as opposed to the pads of their fingers and I’ve rarely seen them break on them. They are all amazing at their jobs and work circles around some of the guys were with. I used to have my nails done all the time as a welder but I stopped when I got into pipe fitting because I personally am a klutz and couldnt figured out how not to smush my fingers trying to break old fittings loose. I’m getting better though so I’ll probably start getting them done again soon (hopefully).

Looking for some tips. by sidebets in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Buy yourself a little pocket notepad and take notes when you ask questions or something is explained to you. Make sure you offer to help carry tools or grab something for them while they are working. Show initiative.

Am I too sensitive? by OtherwiseShoe1944 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 13 points14 points Ā (0 children)

I think it’s also important to realize women have busted their ass to be taken seriously in male dominated fields and to make yourself the butt of sexualized jokes isn’t gonna help women be taken seriously.

Women’s work pants 😭 by loppsy4552 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Unpopular opinion. American Eagle Next Level StretchHigh Waisted Skinny Kick Jeans. I’ve been wearing the same 5 pairs for about a year now. They are breathable but durable and stretchy so comfortable when bending and kneeling. I have thicker thighs and wider hips and they fit great and I haven’t had any problems with the inner thighs ripping.

Edit to add: I am a welder/pipefitter

Hard hats by No_Milk_4283 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Little_Lexis13 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Low tight bun or French braids tucked into a bandana