Can someone tell me which tradition this group is attempting to emulate? Christianity? A specific time period? I don't quite understand. I come from a long line of traditional wives and mothers and historically, it's not anti-work. Yes, the wife was in charge of child rearing but outside of that, it's whatever works better for the couple. Has anyone read Proverbs 31 in a minute? That woman worked.
Hi there,
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I'm a 31yo Cradle Catholic who reverted last year and am looking for my community. If any of this resonates with you, please DM me :)
-Married
-Not able to have children naturally (ectopics), will be adopting at some point
-Tomboy
-Metalhead
-Gamer
-Lover of all things fantasy and animation
-STEM career (and part-time school)
-Desire to get back into reading for pleasure
-Desire to improve physical health
-Desire to improve financial health
-Overthinker
-Anxiety and depression
-Seeking friendship and an accountability partner
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Thanks for your time and God bless.
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I’m a 5'0” woman doing solo construction staking at a civil firm with competent crews (not comparing against lazy workers). In production staking, physical output really does matter—setting all lot corners in a subdivision, pounding hubs, dealing with concrete and bedrock under the dirt, stockpiles burying property corners, etc. One challenge for me is a very bare-bones loadout—mostly just a hammer and shovel, no saws, drills, or specialized tools.
I’ve noticed the guys often track production in things like hubs per hour, while most women I’ve talked to aren’t in roles where that kind of output is measured.
I’ve already adapted by focusing on efficiency instead of brute force—using a lighter hammer (3 lb vs 10 lb), kneeling to reduce fatigue, and using smaller tools like a putty knife instead of a shovel when possible.
For women in high-production construction staking (or anyone who’s worked closely with them): what actually helps you stay competitive long-term? I’m also working on getting licensed (3 classes left), so I’m trying to build better habits now. I love my company and want to improve where I am rather than leave if I can avoid it.