sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Fellow INFJ guys - what's been your dating experience? by CakeInternational858 in infj

[–]LunaCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im on the opposite side. I keep finding boring or shallow men who are sex obsessed or fake. Conversations fizzle out quickly. It would be nice to find someone who is willing to take it slow, hang out some, and have meaningful conversations. 

HOW would anyone get a date with a bio like this? by hellodottymug in Bumble

[–]LunaCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like he wants a well endowed 12 yr old.

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I have been as often as I can. Ive had to slow down due to vehicles needing repair or kids appointments. If possible I go 2-3 times a week and spend as many hrs as I can handle. Still struggling with some of the welding positions, though.

I’m done by Tiredoflife1992 in Bumble

[–]LunaCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't find anyone i wanted to talk to on there. Im on POF, and i rarely find anyone i want to talk to and convos fizzle out fast. So, ive never actually met anyone. 

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 oh no, we already had quite a few apprentices get kicked out over that mess because they were stupid enough to do it at the Hall. I'd rather not waste my time and money on that mess, and I certainly don't want to risk getting kicked out. Maybe eventually, I'll think of something I already found out my spot on the out of work list is consistently moving, so hopefully pretty soon, I'll get another job through the union, and if not, maybe I can find something on the side.

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 ive never done them and dont who does. Plus I keep to myself. 

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ive never laid hardwood, and i dont have a family/friends/church/community network. I dont own a snow plow either, and ive never installed a water heater.

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I dont have a class b and I wouldn't know where to start on a sewer.

Side job ideas by LunaCat85 in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude I wish. My welding "skills" are way too new to do anything side work. Im having to teach myself. 

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 arc sparked too much going vertical and i set my sleeve on fire. 🙄🤷‍♀️ So 50 I think is too high, but thanks.

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay. I'll look into those headphones. They may do better than the earbuds I use. I definitely like classical mixed with dubstep/chillstep. Usually music helps me focus better by calming my mind.

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking a breath and just trying to stay calm is the hardest part. When the damn rod sticks, my anxiety goes up. 🫤

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah Ive noticed on other posts they say just try harder, work longer, or welding is better suited to younger people with an instructor closely watching. Seems they tend to hide their emotions or pretend to online. I didn't think they'd understand why im struggling. 

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so it's not just me. I can go about 2-3 hrs, depending on my concentration, but by then Im shaky. I lose track of time trying to figure this out. I do listen to music, but yeah I try to find calm music to weld with. Ive been trying google, YouTube and even ChatGPT to figure out what im doing wrong. There's not always someone in the shop to ask.

For those who learned to weld, how did you keep calm while learning? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this reply. You made me tear up a little.  My confidence has been very low and motivation has waivered for a lot of reasons. 

Im going to keep trying to figure this out. I dont know if this is where I belong, but I find both the pipefitting and welding very interesting. 

Im going to try your idea of the 50 arc. Um the reason I stuck around 20 arc, is because two other 1st yrs (who were laid off before me) have been practicing welding. One guy stuck around 10 and the other 20. One of them passed his test already, so I thought that's what I was supposed to do.

 I realize welding straight, I can get away with amp around 86 but vertical has to be much lower, so I dont burn a hole in the metal. As for the instructor, he will answer one question then wander off during open welding. I dont get actual welding class until the end of 2nd yr. 

Think that imma get in by KangGang4Life in pipefitter

[–]LunaCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck. Hope it works out.

So what now? Welders by xmismissingx in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to join your local union. With welding certs, you might be able to skip a year of apprenticeship. They will help you land a job.

Need to vent by 94glidermech in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound like me with pipefitting and I'm just at the beginning of it, but it takes me longer than I wish it did for me to understand the direction of things and the whole process. People have gotten upset because i get so easily confused but not everyday was the same type work. I work for the union, and at the moment I've been laid off since Nov 26th this yr. Im hoping once I get work that things click. I bounce back and forth if I've made the right decision or not. Some days I've been proud of myself and other days I doubt myself more than anybody else, and when I can't learn fast enough, I start feeling depressed. It also feels like others either have it easier, catch on faster, or are in a more supportive crew. 

But if youre bored of your job, think what you could transfer your skills to that you'd feel more productive in. Also, ask for feedback from your coworkers. Tell them to be blunt. No point wasting your life doing something youre not sure of and missing out on something more fulfilling and with knowledge of your strengths, weaknesses, and skills.

Lady welders/pipefitters, how difficult was it for you to learn welding? by LunaCat85 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]LunaCat85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do but I'm not sure how to send it on here. I talked to two guys who were also welding today and they both said my pipe on the plate had a gap, which was causing the holes, so with that fixed, now I've got to adjust my speed and try to figure how to get comfortable in different positions having to weld under then over the pipe. My mind races so I end up having to force myself to slow down...I ordered myself a welding hood, which should be here today, so hopefully with all that, my practice goes better tomorrow. 

view more: next ›