When I worked at a deli nearly 50 years ago, we had a whiling blade that shaved the various meats. To clean the slicer, we donned a glove that looked like it was once owned by a knight, being chain mail. We didn't have to be a bit careful while we cleaned that spinning blade thanks to that glove, but just thinking about the task still makes me shiver.

Devlyn- Yes. I worked on a newer platform for the Marine Corps. The new acv which was my main job as a fsr in camp Pendleton ca, and then I was a tester and fixer for the acv, aav, ampv, Hercules, and the army's old track vehicle the Bradley at the factory in York pa. It was a fun job, but long hours, heavy work.

Before the takeover my company was one of the best. I think the current company is just as good, but as stealth I do not know personally. I am now on the equality stats as a female STEM employee lol.

The company and parent company are Italian.

I have an extremely sharp Japanese Chef knife that will slice up corn on the cob.
Instead of sharpening them I am very careful how I use them so they stay sharp.
Haven't bought new knives in a decade.

I also have a pair of special gloves to protect my hands from knives, though I rarely use them.

By the way, anyone here a fan of ... or tried ... corn ribs?

I've seen them a lot (mostly on cooking shows and online) but never had one so I was curious and decided with it starting to be corn season, that I'd make them last week as part of our lunch on Friday. Seemed simple enough as a concept. The kind of thing I could just wing.  Cut a cob into half, then half again to make four ribs... put on a dry rub of your own making, and then air fry (or bake) until done. Easy.

Yeah. Right.

Ever try to cut through an uncooked corn cob from top to bottom? Especially with a non-razor sharp knife? My wife was in the other room and heard all sorts of words I'm not accustomed to using... and when she came in, it looked like (please pick your favorite visual joke here, and go with it)

A - a corn grenade had exploded in the kitchen or
B - Jackson Pollock had decided to switch from paints to corn as his new medium

Anyhoo... by the grace of the corn God, I was able to salvage a FEW corn ribs from all of that... and when I made them we both agreed they were really good and something we'd like to try again.

But no way in heck was I doing THAT again.

So I decided to order a proper Chef's knife.

You can imagine my wife's take on this. The last really sharp kitchen thing I was using with regularity was the mandoline ... and my thumb still is not quite back to full feeling after that near lopping off.

Regardless, the knife came today. I just took another shot at the corn ribs. And I'm here to report that cob #1 - perfect. Four perfect ribs.  Cob #2 - well... two stubby riblets and four skinny riblets. Things sort of broke along the way.  But still, salvageable.  PLUS, all ten fingers still attached and all my blood INSIDE my body. So, you know, win-win.

So all ready to cook for dinner later.

Love,
Allie

I worked with some BAE guys on the Observation Island during a refit in San Diego. Small world...and  a big company! 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Observation_Island

Hugs, Devlyn

Devlyn that's awesome. I also used to work for bae systems working as a field service rep contractor and then at one of their assembly factories in pa. I would agree that those defense contracts are way more of a masculine environment.

A part of would would like to give them a chance and see how things are afterwards. The other half of me doesn't, and would rather just leave quickly and start somewhere new and fresh where the people their would only ever know me as female vs having built 2.5 years or more (depending on when I start to transition) of being male and then get to a point where there is no denying it that I am transitioning and expect to be treated as a woman.

I can see it being a mixed bag. Some will be good, others will prob be in willing to change and it is what it is.

I feel like it would almost be easier to fake my own death and start new then it would be to stay with the same job trying to transition. Granted I know that's why there is a hr department and their are laws to protect us, but I realistically don't see it going over all that well.

Welcome to Susan's Place, Adrianna!

You mentioned in one of your posts that you are diagnosed with Aspergers. I  know that can impact a person's communication skills, so let me offer a friendly word. Chrissy, Sarah, Lori, and Marion all offered you a friendly greeting, and you ignored all of them.  You just continued with your monologue.  That's not good communication nor social skills, kind of a cultural taboo.

Try to be friendly to people who are being friendly to you, and you'll make lots of friends here. 

That's free advice. You can take it or leave it, or tell me to pound sand. No skin off my teeth either way.   

See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Michelle_K on Yesterday at 09:49:23 PMAfter several months I tried to log in only to find my login did not work. So I re-registered.
In July of 2024, I tried rollerskating on the sidewalk outside my home. I fell down and broke both my wrists. In the emergency room I got listed as transgender female. I am assigned male at birth. It may have been the female under clothes that I was wearing, Or the fact that I look like I have been on female hormones.
A long time ago I changed my legal name to Michael. My mother refused to  use my new name. In fact she told everyone that they did not need to use my new name. It was only for legal purposes.
This year I have been to a new dentist and a new eye doctor. At both places I gave the name Michael, and both places mispronounced my name as Michelle. I decided to just go with it, and introduce myself as Michelle when I go in for appointments. Less than a week ago, I had cataract surgery on my second eye. I can see fairly well, although my eyes are still adjusting.
When I broke my wrists, in the hospital I let it slip that my female name was Michelle, and that was the name that was used the whole time. That was the first time I heard the name being used. Once while I was in my room I was a bit confused with the occupational therapist and the doctor discussing something. I kept hearing she and her, and then realized they were talking about me. About a week after I broke my wrists, I had surgery to put plates in my wrists. A week later, I was released to go home as I was to the point that I could take care of myself. I could tie my own shoes.
I've heard the term cutting, and I used the rubber band technique. One day I went through the motion of slitting my wrists without having a knife. It was a weird feeling, like a weight was lifted off me.
The ironic part is I now have scars on my wrists, but they are from the surgery to put plates in my wrists.
My dad cut his wrist when he slipped and broke a jar he was carrying. My mother cut her wrist when she broke my dads whiskey bottle in the sink.
Michelle

At least you still have a few months to not do that. 

Welcome to Susan's Place again. See you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

Quote from: Robbyv213 on Today at 11:06:21 AMI wanted to start a list that I hope everyone will contribute to for the most transgender friendly employers.

I have not come.out yet, and I know that once I do I will.most.likely.not be able to continue to work at my current job. I am a Mercedes Benz mechanic, and it is a very masculine environment, and from working here for 2 and a half years I feel I know where everyone stands when it comes to the topic of transgender people. I could be wrong and they could all be great, but I doubt it...

Anyways I wanted to try and get a list going of employers that seem to be the best or most trans friendly. Also any jobs in general that are great for trans people or that we typically gravitate towards. Thank you in advance

I worked for a defense contractor building control systems for these, and other military systems.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADM-160_MALD

I doubt Mercedes is a more masculine environment. I  transitioned on the job and everything was fine...because I wouldn't have accepted it NOT being fine.

Hugs, Devlyn