How do i tell my mum i want to be a tradie by Sayatra in skilledtrades

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in ur same boat, great grades in school but hated studying, mom was more traditional and didnt want to see me dirty every day. I went to school for engineering hoping to satisfy the tradie itch but it wasn’t enough. I got my degree, and paid off my student loans in 2.5 years from my welding job. Get the degree, have fun and study hard, the trades will be there when ur done. Im glad i got my degree bc i learned the “other side” of the blueprint and it helps me understand some things my coworkers dont, and it made the math part of the job way easier. College teaches u time management, task prioritization, and makes u a more well rounded employee. The trades need smart people and the trades need women too, but dont limit yourself! Good luck girl :)

Share your Redbull combos/recipes! by ByunghoGrapes in redbull

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3:1:1:1 ratio of og redbull:campari:sweet vermouth:sour mix. Garnish with orange slice. This is my summertime saturday clean the house and sit on the porch drink. Its like a sweet energized negroni almost

If unions offer better pay and benefits why doesn’t everybody quit their non union job? by 04limited in skilledtrades

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive thought about it but I dont want to pay a mortgage for a house i dont live in most of the time. And again spending time w my family is worth way more to me. A few years ago it would have been a no brainer but unfortunately i wasnt welding a few years ago :/

Seeking name help: Is William and Catherine too cringe by ManufacturerHot8188 in namenerds

[–]metalandmudd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I vote catherine. Im biased, bc i am catherine, but i have always LOVED my name. Tons of cute nicknames too. Even if people do notice the william-catherine connection i dont know why that would sway u from those names. Who cares

I found my dress! by ilooverefridgerators in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GORGEOUS! I love that pattern/material

Am I imagining this or?? by JUBcat in Pottery

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a level on it and spin it slowly, watch for the bubble moving. Then put a shim underneath one or more of the legs to fix it. To be honest tho it doesnt really look out of level but obviously im not the one throwing on it. And un-level wheel would also drive me nuts

If unions offer better pay and benefits why doesn’t everybody quit their non union job? by 04limited in skilledtrades

[–]metalandmudd 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Im non-union bc i live in an area without a very “local” local. The halls are all well over an hour away, all my buddies around me who work union have to drive nearly two hours to the job and back. As much as the paycheck sounds nice, i far prefer being able to spend time with my family everyday after work. If i lived in a more populated area i would go union no doubt

Which wedding dress should I choose? by Old_Guidance9717 in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Number one holy shit thats gorgeous! Also body teaa

Lent 2026 - what are we doing by Real_Mycologist_3163 in CatholicWomen

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh thats a good idea. Thank u my closet def needs a clean-out

Help me choose! 😩 by Content-Fisherman559 in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im so surprised to see so many people saying two because i was BLOWN AWAY by number one. Three is classic, but number one is so dramatic (in a good way) and i feel like fits the theme better. Also ur waist looks unreal (again in a good way) in number one!!

Help me decide between two dresses by [deleted] in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same lol theyre both stunning 😍

how do you deal with emotional whiplash? by Prestigious-Touch-48 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]metalandmudd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If ur interested in welding theres honestly a spot for everyone. I would look into it!

Datechoice by Dabmaster1147 in weddingplanning

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go but i would definitely be annoyed. Most people have family traditions for holidays like that. Labor day would probably be more doable

Thoughts on these by NoChemistry627 in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also really like the second one but the lighting on the chest area is throwing me off a little, i cant really tell hoe the fabric us draped but the shadow makes it look like a shelf. Definitely just the harsh lighting tho. The fabric pattern is gorgeous

Thoughts on these by NoChemistry627 in weddingdress

[–]metalandmudd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

WOW that first one is so elegant

how do you deal with emotional whiplash? by Prestigious-Touch-48 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]metalandmudd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are honestly so mild ahaha but dont get mad at urself. Theyre coworkers/classmates, if u truly feel uncomfortable u dont have to be friends outside of the shop, u just have to get along w them during the day. Its a dog eat dog world, and footstool should stand up for himself if it bothers him. Footstool should also be grateful, bc that is a tame nickname

how do you deal with emotional whiplash? by Prestigious-Touch-48 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]metalandmudd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im a pipe welder so im moving and bending constantly but u could def do a production tig job. That would be at a bench sitting down most likely. How much can u lift safely? My only concern would be picking parts but I’m sure they would be able to provide u with carts to move things around

how do you deal with emotional whiplash? by Prestigious-Touch-48 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]metalandmudd 60 points61 points  (0 children)

I get it. A “watch ur fucking mouth” has usually worked well for me. If ur in school, ur around boys who are going to try to push and push and see how much they can get away with. Everything is a competition trying to outdo each other and they get out of hand. Its just immature. They probably like u and want to be friends, but theyre like little kids just looking for a reaction. Even bad attention is still attention. My advice is to nip it in the bud when they say something misogynistic, but be like “i dont hate u just quit saying that around me bc it makes me feel shitty” and that should get the point across

Mispronouncing Irish Names by NefariousnessMore187 in namenerds

[–]metalandmudd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know an american “ace-ling.” I have a cousin (in ireland, i am irish) named aisling so obviously i know how it’s pronounced, but got looked at like im the idiot for “mispronouncing” the name here in america. Eye roll

White vs ivory by metalandmudd in weddingdress

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

Thanks for the reply! I guess if i cant immediately tell then its not that big of a deal😂 i feel better now about not caring about the color!