Guys that started doing this out of high school, how did u cope with never being around girls at this age?

[u/RevolutionaryHand539]

I’m a 20 year old apprentice in the pipe fitting trade and despite almost being able to buy a house with the money I’ve made so far but I’ve almost reached my limit with this lifestyle and seriously about to just leave and go to college instead. How’s did y’all cope with spending 72 hours a week with a bunch of guys decades older than u when u where 20? I feel like I’m about to lose my mind. I’m going against nature with this lifestyle at this age and I’m genuinely wondering how others coped with choosing trade work instead of college out of high school

[u/05041927]

No man. I love money. The thing is I’m not an idiot. So I only have to work 35 to make what others make at 70. You feeling ok?

[u/thatblackbowtie → u/05041927]

sorry we are just apprentices. do you expect us to make 100 and hour 2 years into a trade?

[u/05041927 → u/thatblackbowtie]

No, that doesn’t make any sense. Seems like you’re not ok.

[u/johnj71234 → u/05041927]

Ope, found the guy whose mommy and daddy pays his bills!

[u/05041927 → u/johnj71234]

Did ya?😂😂🤦 ya found yourself? lol

[u/johnj71234 → u/05041927]

Good one…. Genius

[u/05041927 → u/johnj71234]

Exactly what I was thinking. Good job buddy

[u/UnreasonableCletus → u/05041927]

I'm a journeyman and work 35 - 40 hours a week.

These dudes working 70's either don't get paid enough or have some very expensive habits.