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PSA: My wife says I talk too much about torque specs at home, but my dad thinks it's fine.
I've been a mechanic for ten years, and my wife gets mad when I chat about work at home. She says it's like I'm still on the clock, and our kids tune out when I mention rivets or fluids. But my dad, who was also a mechanic, says sharing stories helps family understand the job. He thinks it's good to talk shop so kids learn respect for safety. I see both sides, but it's causing tension. Where do you all stand on bringing work talk home? Do your families mind or join in?
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wood.viola1mo ago
Actually, your dad has a point about safety (like explaining why proper torque matters keeps wheels from falling off). That makes it less "shop talk" and more "here's why dad's job keeps people safe.
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joseph_hart1mo ago
Disagree with @wood.viola, it's still shop talk even with the safety wrapper. Most people just want their car fixed, not a lecture on torque specs.
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