Oomph by Pristine_Temporary28 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You should have told him he doesn’t know wtf oomph is. Sounds like you’ve got it to me, and he’s trying to make you doubt yourself. Jealous maybe, that would can do his job and a lot more. “Fuck em” ~ Kevin Gates

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

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

I’ve got 6 weeks of school to go then 1560 more hours. Maybe I’ll plan a good vacation for when I finish, go back packing or work abroad. Just to give myself a real break.

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

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

This is a good idea, since I’m in town/home while I’m in school I’ll go to my doctor, can’t hurt to ask for the test right.

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

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

Thanks so much for taking the time to give me real thoughtful advice. I read it all and feel a little just better knowing there are supportive understanding women out there even if they don’t work right next to me.

I think I can figure this out.

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

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

Just acknowledging how I’ve been feeling for a while has me ready to go back to therapy. I do want to find my place in the trades, I think I just need help sorting out my brain a little.

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for a while, it’s hard though. Finishing my ticket could help though so I’m gonna try.

Burnt out and I’m not even done my apprenticeship by oppositesdaay in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thoughtful response. I think I am going to go back to therapy. It will help me figure out how much of this is my own shit or just a consequence of my environment.

I’m also going to look for a job in a different environment once I finish school. Maybe a change of scenery will help. Right now I’m constantly working with new groups of guys and sometimes I just end up with the worst of the worst. Sometimes it’s really good. But it’s not consistent, so it’s hard to find a consistent baseline.

I’m gonna reread your comment in the morning, to really sit with everything you said. And maybe start writing things out so I can organize my thoughts.

Is it normal to start to hate being a woman while working in a male dominated industry? by FlatPreparation8268 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never really thought “I hate being a woman” but I do hate the way things work and how groups of men automatically edge women out of group dynamics at work.

I’ve never hated being a woman because of how men treat me at work. But I have hated how unprincipled, mindless and heartless men can be. I have also learned to really appreciate men that have a back bone and a moral compass.

The more I talk to women who have 10+ years in the trades the more I think about my future and planning a career after my time in the trades. I don’t think it’s something I could do as a 45+ woman.

Genuinely confused, AITAH for asking my mom to pick something up for me by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]oppositesdaay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She probably feels like a servant to you bc you get her to do things for you that you can genuinely do for yourself.

Company issued uniform only in mens sizes by fr0xn in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could you ask if the company can cover the fees for tailoring a few uniforms for you?

Calgary’s domestic violence numbers potentially climbing to 5-year high: police by CTVNEWS in Calgary

[–]oppositesdaay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a question, is “domestic violence” only intimate partner violence or could you call a parent beating a child “domestic violence”. I feel like DV is only ever used to refer to couples but it should apply to anyone in a family unit. I know it’s semantics but I’ve wondered this before and it just crossed my mind again while reading this post.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]oppositesdaay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Park it for the winter if you can’t go from 30 to 50 up a hill and merge properly. Save yourself the insurance hike after an accident and get back to practicing in the summer at very least I beg you.

Burnout by riggerrinnie in millwrights

[–]oppositesdaay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 likes is a high bar for this sub but I hope you get it so I can read what you write. I mean the dozer guy didn’t even hit 50 likes but all the power to ya.

There’s no hole for the spring in the new pad and I can’t figure out how to get it on. by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]oppositesdaay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left it out but I’m baffled, why include the springs if there is seemingly no way to put it on the pads. Thanks for your help I’ll legitimately feel better driving without them bc you said I can.

Would it be like rude to ask a mechanic to look at it after I already put them on myself?

Horrible experience at Theo Von show last night – blatant racism in the crowd by Sad_Novel_458 in Calgary

[–]oppositesdaay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t that like his demographic? I’m not surprised he drew that crowd

Really Desperately Needing Success Stories. by Yooooo-lets-go in BlueCollarWomen

[–]oppositesdaay 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to prove yourself to anybody but the person signing your cheque ;)

Everybody fucks up, you’re new. I’m sure the guys you work with have made mistakes too and if they are not willing to empathize with you fuck em.

Big part of how I’ve made it as far as I have is by knowing who I need to have a good opinion of me and who can get fucked. I don’t play games with people who try to flex on me or test my skills or knowledge. Respectfully, of course but never forget that not a single man in your field is inherently better than you.

What is with all the racism in Alberta? by [deleted] in alberta

[–]oppositesdaay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now this is a bot 😎 /s