Well, I think getting stuck behind a welding helmet is a bit better, but... Yeah.
I could walk you through the process that led us to this, but, that's boring and not as heartfelt as your post.
I do have practical tips on reducing some of the stress from working in that kind of environment, if you're interested.
Also, good morning! (at least it is here, possibly not where you are.)
Good afternoon from my side of the world.
Yes i’d love some tips
I’m sick of PQRs, benchmarking new electrodes and wires, and issuing filler metal certificates 😅
I need some tips from someone working in the same industry.
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Want to trade jobs? I kinda love procedural stuff like that, if I'm allowed to improve processes. 😅
Tips:
1. Wake up before dawn. Get outside and wake up with the sun. Seeing the sun come up without any glass or obstruction in between your eyes and the sun is key, as the wavelengths of light physically penetrate and stimulate many processes in your eyes and brain that burn helps wake you up and kick starts your body's natural morning "routine."
2. If you get breaks during the day, go outside at much as possible. Getting more exposure to the sun in different positions and lighting conditions is key.
3. Ask permission to enable (if not given default permissions on your computer) "night mode" on your computer. It will look weird at first, but it can significantly reduce blue light bombarding your eyes.
4. Actively take breaks from looking at your screen, for a few minutes every hour.
5. Hydrate and make sure the water you are drinking is both clean and not devoid of minerals.
6. Consider using "blue blocker" glasses, but do not wear them outside. As much as you can, do not wear sunglasses outside. This may require adaptation over a few weeks.
7a. If you have any influence over the lighting in your area, use high CRI (color rendering index) light sources. They are less straining and tend to make spaces "feel better."
7b. Install a "sunlight lamp" in your work station area.
8. Avoid caffeine late in the day.
9. Eat your last meal at least 4 hours prior to your bedtime.
10. Do not stay up late. Get at least 7 hours of good sleep, actively working to make your sleeping space and environment are conducive to excellent sleep.
Most of the rest of my advice would be dietary stuff that I think it's healthier in general, but, I'm betting that since you're not in the US, your diet and food choices are just better, but, things are creeping into Yurpian (my slightly teasing pejorative for European) food that is not good for humans.
Also, view the sunset the same as the sun rise.
Thank you for the great tips! Highly appreciate it.
I needed a reminder about all of them.
There’s a lot of things I cannot control, where I live I cannot go outside for more then 5 minutes, it’s almost 50 degrees Celsius or 120 F outside 😅
I’ll try some magnesium at night and try to swim once a week.
Well, you can go outside, but it is awful. The worst place I've ever been to is Kuwait in August. 100% relative humidity and at least as hot as 50*C in the shade. Ugh. I hope that at least the RH is lower where you are.
I would recommend starting with magnesium citrate, or a magnesium complex. There are quite a few bioavailable forms of magnesium. Citrate is one of the easiest to absorb. Many humans are probably deficient these days, and since it's water soluble, it's exceptionally hard to overdose.
Swimming is always good!
I’m in Dubai, the humidity is hell🥲
I was thinking of magnesium glycenate for a more relaxed sleep.
And on the topic of working outside, today HR told me that they need me to travel to pipeline sites all over the GCC, that’s a breaking point, I’m quitting soon 😅
Oh. Yes. That's awful.
That will help your sleep almost assuredly. Any magnesium supplements may change your normal bowel movement schedule or could cause some gut issues until your body adapts, so, be cognizant of that.
Yeah... No. Definitely not. I wouldn't do that either. Well... I would if they paid me a heck of a lot, but it wouldn't be for long. The longest I've spent over there was 15 months and I wouldn't want to do that again.
Strange--and this goes for a lot of jobs I think--I enjoy welding (as a hobby) and think it might be fun as a job--but then you listen to folks doing it day in and day out, and...well...you realize it's probably better as a hobby 😃
In a lot of ways, I prefer it as a hobby, but I'm good at it so that's how I've paid bills and put food on the table. But... I am hoping that my novel will be popular enough when I eventually publish so that I can stop being a wage slave.
Interesting--what book are you writing? Novel?
I've also thought about creating art by welding sculptures (lots of artists are out there doing this). Might be fun to try my hand at that...
A fantasy novel. Nothing too ambitious, but I set out to write something I'd like to read, and so far, it is that and more. 😁
I wish you success--writing is truly an art (and an unappreciated one--tough to get published).
Same with music - I see so many musicians that are exceptionally talented, yet never get their "break".
But everything is easier now with the internet (e.g. self-publishing).
Go for it! (And if you ever would like a proofreader, sign me up!)
I heave a simplex group for readers of what I've finished so far. If you're interested in reading it, I'd like that. ☺️
Don't know about simplex - as long as I don't need to sign up and leak privacy, I'd be happy to help.
