There are two other FFWs in my building - one active, one retired. The retired FF has had some issues since retiring last year and needs help. She was feeling lost about where to go next. So, she called me over to her desk and asked for my help. Duh. Of Course! There are some CO2 issues from back in the day when you didn't mask up, that show why today you DO mask up. He is not advocating for himself and is not really himself anymore...so she, in typical FFW fashion, decided to step in. And where do you turn, to another FFW, of course. I mean, DUH! We can make it happen. That is just how things go.
Ladies, you are not alone in this, even on the days when you feel like you are. Even if you department is teeny tiny, there are women that feel your pain. I think it does help knowing to whom to go in your department, but you'd be surprised at the connections that networking brings. Ask a certain BC (not MFD) about his latest round of conferences. We have connections that can help you out. "Hey, I know a guy" kinda stuff. Or we can "listen" through cyber space or we can hold your hand if you are close enough. We can help change out that faucet or we can send a YouTube video to help you clear that clog. Just remember, like the guys, you are not alone in this. BUT, among our FFW super powers, of which I have many, mind reading is sorely lacking. Please speak up and say "HEY, LADIES. I NEED YOUR HELP!" You would be amazed at the response you will get.
You need a direction, hit me up here. I am always here...
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