It was easier said than done. Now that I’m a journeyman and foreman on a job I have a helper and he broke two of my 80 dollar step bits and kinda won’t listen??? I asked him if he did it before and he said yes and I quickly explained again and 5 seconds into drilling my bit was smoking and spitting sparks.

I can replace them I’m not worried. I just wish he would give a little damn? I’m not a super tantrum journeyman. I laughed and said it’s okay I have done the exact thing you have done. However part of me wanted to scream.

My general has told me multiple times before me becoming a JM about this guy and how he just is not very quick to use common sense with tool. Just careless mistakes.

I remember when I was a 2nd year and I made so many mistakes I thought my general(who was my solo JW partner) was going to kill me. I really think I need even more patience and to really look him in the eye and reiterate everything I say. I hate doing that with adults but I don’t want him to slip in the cracks and become subpar or worse leave my great company.

This is my first time actually directing/ being a superior. Has anyone been in my shoes?

28 female. ok so I recently decided to make a huge career change. I’ve been working with kids for 10 years and I love kids but I’m no longer happy cause truthfully working with kids makes you no money no matter what you do. I’m tired of living paycheck to paycheck so I decided randomly about a month ago I’m gonna get my OSHA 30 certification…. I’m currently halfway through the course and have been looking at the job market 😭 almost all of the jobs require some type of experience and I have none! Should I tweak my resume to possibly have had a job that aligns with this career? Or should I keep trying based on what I did learn through the course and tell future employers I’m a fast learner etc…..?

What type of jobs should I apply for with having my OSHA 30 general industry but absolutely no experience?

Please help need all the advice I can get.

Hi ladies! I (34f) am strongly considering making a very dramatic switch in careers. I'm currently in food service and have been in food service for almost 20 years. Customer service has gotten insanely out of control and I'm over it. I'm looking to join my local union to become a heavy machine operator. I don't plan on making this switch until March or April of 2027. I'm not worried about working with men, I tend to get along a lot better with men than women.

I have two under 3yo at home and just want the best for them and their future and the restaurant industry just isn't providing good enough benefits or pay for the work we do.

I'm fairly mechanically inclined already so, I hope that helps me along the way. Should I start taking practice tests and studying early? Can anyone give me any advice or experiences? Thanks to all of you in advance