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myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315) 2 years ago

I watched a program on National Geographic several months ago about the men who catch Alaskan King crab for a living, OMG. Now I know why they are so expensive ! They should double the price !
To My point, my Son drives one of those 18 wheeler things , sometimes a "Double" as they call it or two units pulled by one truck. Those round cylinder silver things. Anyway, he hauls Chemicals for the government, military and industry.. Toxic waste, Industrial Cleaning solvents ect. While unloading he has to wear heavy face and body gear and all that.
Now he is a grown man , but stillhe is my son and baby so I constantly worry and stress about this. Sometimes I can't sleep when I know he's in really bad weather like ice and snow.
My question is, Do you have a child or know someone who works in this kind of environment ? How do you keep it off your mind and not let it drive you crazy worrying ?
Moonbutters

 

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1. myLot reputation of 86/100. codeofuniverse (357)   ranked 1,267 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Most dangerous animal is Homosapian but what is its use?


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hi code,
Well actually I was speaking of what we as "Homosapians " do rather than what we are. I cannot change the being that I am. I can only try to make the world a better place to live when I'm gone than when I got here.wink
Thank you for your post ! Happy Lotting,
moonbutters

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2. myLot reputation of 55/100. phynx15 (214)   ranked 2,330 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

I understand how you will be feeling as a old parent. Parents love their children and think about them, where aver there are, their minds are occupied by their children. Especially young mothers don't have much topics to discuss except about their children or husband. Fathers may not speak out but I know they always have them in their mind.
But what I want to tell you is that sons are very proud when they do dangerous works that their parents think it is brave and manly. Just be proud of your son and tell him. Don't worry because he is a brave man now and he is working hard. And it will hurt him if he knows that you are always heaving a tiresome thoughts on his work. Just learn to appreciate him. And there is nothing too dangerous or too safe. Everyone will die just once.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hippy,
Well, please don't put me in the boneyard yet , I am only 54 so not so old as you might think.
On the other hand it is wisdom that makes a persons age , not wrinkles. I have an old friend who told me the following about my daughter...." She is an old soul born into a new world to teach others"... He was and still is a very wise man. By the way, she way 15 when he said that about her.
But to the point, no, my son knows I am concerned , but I don't talk about it too often to him. He has already had one serious accident and I don't want to make things worse.
Thanks for your thoughts !
moonbutters


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Sorry phynx,
About your name . I did a quick "spellcheck" and in english that's what it gave me. I didn't notice untill I had already posted.

moonbutters


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

An afterthought concerning my Daughter,
As I mentioned she was 15 when my friend ( A Christian Preacher ) said this about her. Today at 22 guess what? She is majoring in Psychology . Go figure.
Have a great day !
moonbutters

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3. myLot reputation of 83/100. reploid (728)   ranked 4,691 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

I worked in a factory once, not as an employee of the factory but as employee of the group the factory contracted to extend the factory itself. Well, I worked on tall unfinished factory buildings and as I worked with steel, I had to carry with me a grinding machine in one hand and the wire in the other hand. I prefer not to look down too much because everything on the ground looked so tiny when you are on the top of these buildings. When we grinded, sparks came from the hot steel and burned my arms. I could not do anything against that, and nobody was complaining. It was just plain normal.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Ouch !!!
Reminds me of ( Pardon the Pun ) a " Steely Dan " song. The line here was " All I could say was OUCH!".. Seems to fitrofl
Thank you for your post. I know, I'm an over protective mother.
Sigh, I am what I am.
moonbutters

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4. only1fushia (70)   ranked 1,622 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Wow, this is a tough one to answer. My son doesn't work right now. But I can imagine your concerns and worries. My son is just naive and gets himself in enough trouble. I worry about him all the time.

I keep telling myself that he makes his life changing decisions and all I can do is pray and love him. Wow, just thinking about a dangerous job scares me. But I guess it's a paycheck.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Hi only,
It is stressful even to him .
His wife and he used to drive as a team and stayed on the road almost 24/7 but several years ago (3 or more) when all those tornadoes went through Arkansas and around there they were hit by two tornadoes while driving at night. The truck they were driving rolled once , then was picked up and thrown again on it's side by the second one. My son had to kick the windshield out and pull his wife out. It was horrible. Thank God they wern't hauling chemicals at the time but my daughter in law was hurt pretty bad and still is unable to work.
But as you say, it's a paycheck and jobs are hard to find right now.
Good luck with your son !
moonbutters

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5. dadsadfun (42)   ranked 11,675 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Hi moon,
one of my friend cleans the buildings of glass from outside. OMG! there are buildings that are 20 to 30 storey high. but he takes on the challenge and cleans them. ofcourse he is paid a decent amount. but the risk involved is tooooo much.there are safety measures also taken but the risk is too much. but it is his job.everyone does something or the other for a living.every job in the world is important.even if it is sweeping. one should take on the responsibility and do his job fearlessly. each job has its place in the economy.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Oh Wow ,
That would be so scary ! A necessary job but I don't think I could do it. Your friend must indeed be fearless.
Thanks for posting,
moonbutters

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. jinjer168 (929)   ranked 201 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Hello moonbutters, as a parent, i understand why you're feeling that way towards your son. Iv'e known someone who's boyfriend is in the US army and she was also worried with her love's situation. What she does to keep her mind relax a little, from too much worrying about the situation of his boyfriend was to keep herself busy working and at the same time praying a lot for the safety of his boyfriend.
She also didn't fail to constantly reminding his boyfriend to take care of himself again and again.
Maybe you could do this too and if there's a better opportunity please tell your son to shift into another job for his own better sake. Good day!


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Yes I do remind him to be careful but I don't want to do that too much to the extent that I make matters worse by making him afraid. He has enough to worry about.
He is in fact trying to find a local company to work for because he drives cross country now and is on the road 24 days out of each month. He gets 3 days off every two weeks so it's hard on him and his wife being gone so much.
Thanks for your post !
moonbutters

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7. myLot reputation of 69/100. Devilova (1911)   ranked 5,186 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

There are so many work that even more dangerous then You ever thinking or know.In my country there are so many jobs that more dangerous so it need a good balance, power, and focus.They do it withaut enough safety gear like in Your country, so that so many accident in work field and cause a dead.If You believe with a GOD You should not to make it as a big problems.Just let the GOD handle the problems.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Yes ,
I do believe in God and have to trust that He will watch out for my son and people like the ones you'r speaking of too.
It's a shame not to have the proper protection to wear while trying to do your job!
Thank you ,
moonbutters

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. 1anurag1 (2524)   2 years ago

yes there are many jobs people do who are considered to be very dangerous.
even the job of a fire fighter or an army man is also the same. but as you are telling the job that is a different kind of dangerous job. but we must also appreciate those people who are contributing in this way.


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Yes 1anurag1,
I suppose all jobs are nessesary , but I would like it much better if my son wasn't one of those that had to do this sort of thing.
I have a brother who is a fireman in Dallas Tx. and so it is the same for alot of people I guess. You have to risk your life to do your job.
Sigh,
moonbutters

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. besthope44 (10850)   ranked 285 out of 19,253 in questions & answers   2 years ago

Well thats really shivering me hearing those. I never allow my kids to work on it. The feelings of the parents are real pain when they know the children are facing a stressful job and in a scaring environment. I cannot stop myself worrying if my child is in such an environment! I really feel the way you worry! take care dear friend!


myLot reputation of 97/100. moonbutters1 (2315)  2 years ago

Best you are always so sweet ,
Where do you get you talent ?
But , I for one am so happy you are here.
I can't help but worry , he is my son and firstborn child and I know what has already happened, so yes, I worry. He calls me often when he's on the road so that does help.
Also He and his Wife are coming to visit on the 12th of this month for one night. YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!I'm very happy.rofl
hugs,
moonbutters

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