Starting a new Career

So, bit of an update for all my forum friends.

Man oh man do my feet HURT.

I was wrong about 4 10's, it's also a 5hr Friday weekly. But I ain't complainin'.

And I get to build really cool cattle and horse trailers that are surprisingly intricate. I'm gonna learn a ton.

And hopefully my feet get used to steel toe boots. Developing blisters on the outside of each big toe.

I'll be investing in boot socks, and insoles.

Other than that though, I still haven't welded anything, but I get to cut a lotta stuff. So far, it was a great choice.
 
G_YamTech_314 said:
I still haven't welded anything, but I get to cut a lotta stuff. So far, it was a great choice.
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No matter how simple a task they give you, give it your best... you'll move up to welding soon enough. Good to hear you're happy with the choice.
 
Plenty of simple tasks. Sorry, a metric-assload of simple tasks. Some cool challenges though. Did some light fabricating for a fender on a trailer. Messed it up, but was able to fix it. I think for the most part they're happy with me.

Also. I'll be trained on an overhead ceiling crane as well!!! Eventually. I'm digging it. Glad you guys were thinking of me. Been getting to bed real early to maintain my 4:30am-9:30pm lifestyle. I'll get used to it eventually.
 
G_YamTech_314 said:
And hopefully my feet get used to steel toe boots.
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They are heavy and uncomfortable. I remember when I was doing heavy equipment welding for the mines, I dropped a plate of steel edgewise on my toes, it peeled the leather right off, leaving the exposed steel toe cap undamaged. I never even fell the impact.

Tip: get yourself some heavy weight socks for comfort.
 
You might want to shop round on your shoes. If your getting blisters they don't fit right.
Your feet are important. Hard to ride with no feet.
I should have done better over the years If I had gotten better shoes. I can't hardly walk the 100 feet to the mail box.
Leo
 
Yup lotta steel toes with too narrow steel cups, took me several pairs to find an "all day" fit.
 
'nother update for you all, since I can't exactly work on the bike right now...

Work is looking up. Feeling much more confident with my measuring skills, and I enjoy cutting and fabricating things daily, even if it's just small stuff for a big project. I've been working on composite doors and walls for a custom trailer a cust. Ordered. I'm becoming more familiar with the blue prints they use, and it's been a good challenge.

I have been there 30 odd days, and got a $0.75 raise. Bike fund here we come.

Got a bit of credit card debt to repay, and gonna pay off her car, and then I have the O.K to buy parts galore.

I also received my welding mask (company provided) so it's no longer heresay. It's happening. Not now, but soon I'll be welding!
 
Awright! Things are looking up! Steel toes were a requirement when I was working. I went through numerous brands, steel or composite toe, insulated or not, etc. The boots that fit are the ones you want. It sounds so simple (it's not!), but that's the truth. If they feel like your bedroom slippers at the end of the day, does it matter how much you had to spend for your feet to feel that good? "Let your conscience be your guide"? No. Your conscience thinks in terms of "it's not the money, it's the principal of the thing...", but it is the money. If you spent a dollar a day (easily done) for happy feet, consider yourself way ahead of the game. New job, new year, new shoes. Keep looking ahead, not back. But keep us updated once in a while. (We're nosy!)
 

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