Husband's job can be dangerous

My husband is a machinist and has been since before the two of us met. I realized from the time that we met that he was working in a field that could be very dangerous. However, I really didn't realize the magnitude of the danger that he faced on a daily basis until several years ago when one of the women that he works with ended up having her hand mangled by a machine. That really gave me a different perspective on things. That said, I always remind my husband to be careful while he is at work and I do a lot of praying that he doesn't end up getting maimed at work.

I had a boyfriend that worked on roofs. I freaked out when he first told me and then I just worried all the time he was at work. Finally, I decided that the worrying wasn't helping anyone, so I would text him every morning and tell him I loved him and then I would go about my business all day. The only thing that kept me calm was that he wasn't stupid and he knew that I loved him. All I can suggest is to try to keep yourself busy and remember that your husband has been doing this work for a while; he'll be careful and that's what keeps him out of trouble.

That is so hard. Even though we tell to our boyfriends' or husband, they won't listen to us because they enjoy of what they are doing. That makes them happy even though the job is so dangerous. Just advice him that he must be careful and always pray to God. I still remember my mom, when our dad is not at home, he always telling him to pray to God and then, all of us will pray so that there will be safety within our family.

Does he understand that it affect you the work he is doing. Is it possible to get closer to his work or to have a similar job but a lot less dangerous so you could finaly relax from the whole ordeal. Can your husband discuss openly about all that you are going through at that moment. Your husband has to understand that you are concern and that he should be concern about you being badly stress about his job has husband and wife I hope he loves you plenty enough to listen and do something about the situation. Look, my husband had a job that was stressing me to a certain degree, because he was coming home always down and didn't want to talk much. So I told him that it was not really a life to see him always like that,and to find someting better. I hope I was of some help.

Tell him to always be careful.. what kind of work does he do there??

Well if you are religious prayer can help a lot, knowing God is in control. My dad works in a plant with dangerous equipment but they do a lot of safety exercises and watch safety video's and there hasn't been any accidents at his plant in 20+ years, but in other plants from the same company there have been some major ones. Just remind him to be safe and keep sharing your concerns with him through healthy communication. And always wear protective items like safety glasses or blade proof gloves, etc..

As a wife myself I could understand your worries. However, you also can't do anything if your husband loves his job and he enjoys it as well. Try to remember that worrying too much could bring a lot of stress on you too. You may get sick yourself because of that. Try to focus on other things and always prepare a good meal for him. Just never stop praying for his safety and so as his co workers. God always listen to a prayerful wife. Take care.

All you can do is pray and keep yourself busy so that you don't have time to worry.

It's hard to just force into a partner for him to stop doing his job just because we feel he might not be safe. It is not easy either to get a replacement job. So, even though I would be a bit apprehensive when he is still not home, I just say a little prayer for his safety.

I'm sorry to hear that your husband's job can be dangerous. It would worrisome to have a partner who has a dangerous job. I'm glad to hear though that he enjoys his work. I hope though that you will be able to have more peace of mind when it comes to his work. It would be hard to think about how dangerous his job is on a daily basis. My husband doesn't have a dangerous job but I hope that you will be able to get a lot of advice from others who may be in a similar situation.

My husband has been a roofer, done tree work, worked in mine's and done metal buildings where he is so high in the air! I know all about the dangerous jobs! Lol. I try really hard not to think about what he is doing while he is there. I convince myself that he is okay and I should not worry unless I get a phone call. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. From these kinds of jobs my husband has been injured twice, one he cut his finger off and the other he cut his whole hand. He is alive and okay now though. It makes me more grateful to have him whenever something like this happens, I just thank God he is okay and here with me... I pray a lot too while he is working these crazy scary jobs!

Wow usually I will request people to quit from those dangerous job because the life is the most important thing,but in your case since your husband do not willing to quit so I think that you should ask him to take good care of himself and be careful all the time,and pls don't worry due to your husband have worked for this job for so many years then I think that he must know how to protect himself.

As he gets older, he may want to consider a job in which he doesn't have such a long commute. My husband is reaching retirement age and he is so glad he can take the train to work. It was very stressful for him when he had to drive in rush hour traffic twice a day. I would make sure he is taking his vitamins, eating healthy, making sure he has something healthy to eat mid-morning as well as mid-afternoon to keep up his energy level. Also, that he has a chance to really relax when he gets home. My husband will spend time in the hot tub to warm up on cold winter days and also, to relax after a hectic day. Perhaps your husband might consider being a manager, a foreman or an instructor, where he isn't doing the dangerous work as he gets older. He still is in the field that he enjoys but is able to help and train others, which could be very beneficial.

Unemployment is a very big issues in these days everywhere. So quitting job is not a good decision. Ask him to apply for another jobs. May be he got a very good job.

I feel like you should talk this to your husband Should make him to understand your point and tell him to look from your view point. Then tell him to take a decision. And pray to god for his safety