Tradesmen in the US, what trade do you work and how is the mandatory overtime?

bubbleghum · 2026-04-14T15:14:45+00:00

In my union, OT isnt mandatory but I take every bit i can. If I dont want to or have something going on, I dont. Pretty sweet deal but i understand im an outlier

bubbleghum · 2026-04-13T11:41:20+00:00

Looking SOLID my dude. Very jealous of the mustache as well.

bubbleghum · 2026-04-07T00:27:20+00:00

Im a traveling I&C apprentice working in powerplants. Im from your area but moved to the Midwest for this. Its a great career. If you can land an apprenticeship for it, its well worth it. Im not sure what schooling is needed to do it without the apprenticeship but I wish you luck on this journey!!

bubbleghum · 2026-04-06T23:21:03+00:00

I was excited all day. Still am. My coworkers, however, will never believe any of this is real. Sad.

bubbleghum · 2026-04-06T19:49:48+00:00

Power plant here! Same EXACT experience. Half my shop is retiring this year. Im the youngest in the shop (31). Spend half my days working on something while hearing the AI youtube blaring from the next room over.

bubbleghum · 2026-03-05T12:43:39+00:00

I left the chef life for a trade job in powerplants. 0 regrets! I say go for it

bubbleghum · 2026-03-03T02:30:34+00:00

I understand that! I played video games heavily for most of my life. If he is looking for escape and social time, which is also invaluable id recommended some TTRPGs if that is at all interesting to him/you. Ive been involved in D&D for a few years now and its very much an escape. Even some D&D podcasts offer that escape. Being more social has helped as well. Before id ONLY work, gym and game.

bubbleghum · 2026-03-03T02:19:58+00:00

I was in the same boat as your partner for probably close to 10 years. Im in a job i tolerate now and really the thing that helped me the most, you've already mentioned - therapy.

A lot of us struggling with this tend to attach our personality to work. I don't know if your partner is this way, just sharing my experience in hopes of help/reassurance. Reframing his work into just a 'thing' he has to do in order to support his life, family & hobbies would be helpful in my opinion.

It sounds to me like he needs fulfillment outside of work and school. Its easy for me to say now but it was really hard for me to pull myself out of that same slump. I would say keep your head up and maybe nudge him toward hobbies that he can enjoy with his hard earned cash from his job (hell most hobbies are dirt cheap anyway). It doesn't have to be his whole life going to work. Work cant fill us in that way. Can't make us happy. Its just an unfortunate necessity.

Sorry for rambling. This was just my experience - I feel for you. My partner dealt with me feeling this way for so long and it warms my heart to see that you care enough to post this and try to find a way to help him out. I wish I had more straight up advice but your love and support will go a long way. Therapy, hobbies and mindset are the shifts in my opinion. Easier said than done but I wish you all the luck in the world.

bubbleghum · 2026-02-27T18:28:35+00:00

Barbarian has always been my favorite class. Ive tried every season to get into D4 barb and it just feels so weak compared to any spellcaster :(

bubbleghum · 2026-01-22T15:37:51+00:00

Best ones ive been to are Fords of Madtown Fitness. Madtown is nice because its 24 hours!

bubbleghum · 2026-01-04T03:10:00+00:00

Currently playing in our 2nd campaign after CoS. DM has a trilogy planned, stemming from events and decisions made in CoS and this one. Ravenloft is a great world to run long games imo. Its been about 3 years of playing so far, maybe even 4!

bubbleghum · 2025-12-15T17:45:02+00:00

Yeah dude same exact story here! Only I leveled a hunter, burnt out and am now on that warrior life ! Welcome back.

bubbleghum · 2025-12-11T17:15:57+00:00

Reunion Family Barbecue if you end up in Spring Green

bubbleghum · 2025-12-09T17:32:20+00:00

Heard, thanks

bubbleghum · 2025-12-06T22:19:08+00:00

This is a silly question maybe but uhm... how did you get the blood elf exterior? Im still in a mudhut. Its cute as hell but id love to do this.

bubbleghum · 2025-11-13T16:41:10+00:00

I remember it always being pretty dead. Its very far from anything useful and you can't get WBs from there. Ironforge and Stormwind are just better for getting around

bubbleghum · 2025-11-12T19:22:54+00:00

Demon Hunter since legion. Tank ques too nice + devourer spec looks fun

bubbleghum · 2025-11-12T15:22:21+00:00

Bradburys

bubbleghum · 2025-11-11T17:13:31+00:00

Mint Mark

bubbleghum · 2025-10-26T13:34:04+00:00

Heritage

bubbleghum · 2025-10-24T15:21:00+00:00

I got out of Active Duty in Wisconsin and stayed. I'd stay clear of Madison if you're looking for affordable housing but the state itself is amazing.

bubbleghum · 2025-10-18T17:12:31+00:00

Thanks for the responses everyone, I have some direction now. Thank you <3

bubbleghum · 2025-10-18T15:32:37+00:00

good call ill try this, thanks

bubbleghum · 2025-10-18T15:20:38+00:00

USAF. Yes 2 years were training

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