I am a plumbing apprentice and I'm 2 years into the trade. I feel more confident in my job now. I've been told i'm doing good, and i even got a raise for my efforts. But recently i find I'm struggling to fit in.
I'm usually a quiet person, but after getting to know someone i can open up and be bubbly. I fear maybe the awkwardness is felt in my own mind, but i just dont seem to fit in with these guys when in a big group.
I've been on a new site for a while now. And I also have been working 1 on 1 with a guy who shit talks me constantly all day. Its honestly hit my confidence. He tells me im boring and need to get laid. Shit talks my work constantly and blames his mistakes on me. I shit talk back but he doesnt let up. Just tells me im getting "angry"
I have lots of hobbies but none these guys care about, and hardly any common interests. Idk what to talk about anymore since we spend so much time together. I hate being the shy, guarded one, but i dont know how to open up to them like they do to each other.
It's just hard in the trades for the socially awkward..