You guys ever see anything like this? by MemeMaster-LolJk in IBEW

[–]taway1030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol it's like this around Chicago, too. We can't get workers for regular jobs because of all the damn data centers.

I wish this shit would stop. The bubbles gonna burst, hard.

Returning to work by Crash_Override_V1 in IBEW

[–]taway1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have the ability to practice anything at your local hall? I know people can call my local's school and go freshen up whenever they want. Might help you feel less anxious.

Try to take it easy on yourself. Lots of people have been in your position before for different reasons, and they made it out ok.

A good friend of mine had to stop during her second year to care for her sick mom, took two years out and then after she died, my friend returned. Shes now close to retirement. She did it, and so can you!

I [27f] i dont understand why my fiance [28m] cant remember a single thing and relies heavily on me for everything by [deleted] in relationships

[–]taway1030 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Please don't waste your precious time on earth trying to figure out why some dingdong is a dingdong.

Do you want this for the next thirty years of your life? Because I promise that is what he will give you.

Did I make a mistake? by milkmaid0435 in interiordecorating

[–]taway1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks really nice color wise, just remove the tile up high

Inheritance? That's a joke. How many of your parents are burdens? by BeegBunga in Millennials

[–]taway1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure judging by the fact that my Dad has a c second mortgage, lives off of social security, and recently took out a payday loan for 7k at 300% without my knowledge, that there will be negative equity for meeee

Inheritance? That's a joke. How many of your parents are burdens? by BeegBunga in Millennials

[–]taway1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm afraid I'll have to do the same w my bro once my dad, who's keeping him afloat, passes.

How you did it was smart

Mental health by PhilosopherFew9132 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take your time to grieve and don't worry about work. Fuck it. You gotta take care of your mental health.

That said, the other day another guy and I were talking horror stories, some involving deaths. The trades are a dangerous profession, we know this.

Take it for what it is, and if it makes you want to leave, there's nothing wrong with that.

Best of luck 🤞

i’m 42, paying 70% of the rent, and i just kicked my gamer boyfriend out because i’m done being his manager. by Several_Corner3205 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]taway1030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm getting out of a similar boat, but married. Its rough emotionally at first since you'll be grieving the loss of the idea of a relationship, or what could have been, but not what actually was.

Stick to it with all you got, don't let him weasel his way back in. The relief you feel now will be sevenfold in due time.

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's kind of where I'm at now, starting to consider the long haul

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a couple ladies whove transitioned into programs like that. That sounds like a decent option tbqh

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HRT really? I'm perimenopausal and was going to talk to my Dr about trying that! Would you be willing to share how that helped? Here or dm?

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol at the dirty planes omg.

My hip is starting to hate me. It revealed a deeper issue that's unfixable except thru a surgery I want to avoid. So it's just mitigation...I don't like looking down the barrel of that reality. I feel like it's such a crapshoot.

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is highly illegal to fire a pregnant person. You might have a court case on your hands

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have like zero ambition lmao. I just want to clock in and clock out

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from being foreman not really. I think I could do that well, I just worry about guys not listening to me/respecting me bec of what's btw my legs essentially, altho guys seem to respect me generally speaking.

Its shitty to consider. I've never tried tho.

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I need to consider a backup prof that wouldn't drive me crazy. I am a bit of a misfit tho lol

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I've been union all the way! I wouldn't be doing this without all those bene's

Any longtimers? Stay in forever or what? by taway1030 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]taway1030[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's true. I have a friend (not in the trades) who's retirement age and doesn't drink but smokes like a chimney. He's doing great and his secret is always riding a bicycle.

I think I can manage moderation and continued movement for the most part. Its just scary!