Thread: My Wife Is Having A Career Crisis Moment

But guys, this all MUST be wrong... I was assaulted by a TV program recently, that "let me know" that men and women are interchangeable. Hehehe

OCDshaver, that is spot on. Her focus, as with most women (contrary to popular misconception) is very selfish. Not to detract from the biological necessity, just an observation.
For years I've gone to work, no complaints. Blood, sweat, and pain.. No complaints.
I was raised that men don't nag and whine. We are made to be able to do what we do to support our families and community, in the face of challenge and pain.
I'll keep doing that.
The challenge it seems...
Don't let her drive you insane! Hold firm. Steady, as she goes crazy.
The media doesn't help. So much total garbage. Though this time it was a few female friends at work coming up with the idea.
David, I keep having to remind myself that.
But its hard because I'm a "problem - solution" guy. She is "problem-vent-repeat". That is f-ing crazy! No sense.
Thanks again guys, precisely what I needed to hear to help me survive another 5yrs.
My hat goes off to you men who have figured it out for many times longer than I have.

Women don't fart, Mike. So they must bitch n whine, or they'll explode. PERIOD.!!!

she'll tell you your WRONG.!!

Just agree, and move on.

Pops told me something, when I was young...

Son... There's two things that will always give you problems, in life.

One has sparkplugs
The other has tits.

Bwahahahahahah! That was great, gonna have to remember that one. Should I change it, for my son, "one has a keyboard, the other has tits."?

In truth I know I need to listen better and have patience. Can't be easy having estrogen coursing through ones veins.

Originally Posted by MikeT

Bwahahahahahah! That was great, gonna have to remember that one. Should I change it, for my son, "one has a keyboard, the other has tits."?

In truth I know I need to listen better and have patience. Can't be easy having estrogen coursing through ones veins.

This probably will be no help at all, Mike, but I tell my seniors every year: Nurses, liquor store owners, and people who work in funeral homes will always have jobs. It's true.

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

This probably will be no help at all, Mike, but I tell my seniors every year: Nurses, liquor store owners, and people who work in funeral homes will always have jobs. It's true.

I work in a hospital and the female/nurse thing brought up some things......

I grew up and worked much in male dominated areas.

If it is not illegal or unsafe and the boss tells you to do it you do. As long as the paycheck is good at the end of the week and what I agreed to I will do it.

Hospitals and schools are the two known to me female dominated workforce's. They are not necessarily wrong but very different.

I will never make it to management there because I can't sit in a meeting at work without telling them what or how I think.

I would be a farmer now if I had my way but moving to town and ending up in a career that I did not intend to has paid the bills and raised my family.

I could be making more money at the moment but I have tried to offset the being happy and what I need to survive and be happy.

Yep, the workforce is changing fast. Lots more male nurses and teachers now (including this one). I know what you mean about making your thoughts known in meetings-I gave up on the idea of meetings accomplishing anything useful many years ago.

When I was 18 I became an apprentice mechanic. My underlying reason was to be able to work on my motorbike.
I never liked the job, in spite of being exposed to a lot of exotic & fast cars but I achieved my goal.
It would be interesting to know why your wife is interested in that trade.

Originally Posted by MikeT

Hello Gentlemen!
This morning my wife brought up the subject of starting a new career. She works at a nice restaurant with with various positions and usually makes reasonable income.
She had previously gone to beauty school but decided against it (though she was excellent at it) halfway through.

Today she said she thinks maybe she might consider becoming an auto mechanic... And what do I think?

Well it seems as though no right answer short of full agreement could come out of my mouth.
"Well babe, if you really want to then you should do it. Let me tell you what I know: the work conditions can be a bit miserable, fairly low starting pay, it's hard on you body, and you'll be hanging out with dudes most the time."
This was an unacceptable answer. She was angry.
Where did I go wrong?

You guys have any suggestions on tact?
Any suggestions I could offer her as to a way she could explore better career options?

Most of you guys have a few years on me, and I'd be grateful for some advice.
I know this isn't a shave question, but outside work, I get a whole bunch of steady advice on many matters from this forum.
Thanks!

This takes some time to watch but I do hope all will take the time to do so. I won't argue with a single word this man has to say.

Great video, Cudarunner. I have seen it a few times and it is spot on.