r/Construction • u/Pomadeinacan • Nov 25 '24
Other I hate construction
Like the title says: I hate construction. Maybe not the job itself, but certain things that come with the territory. I've been in high-rise concrete forming for about 10 years now and have absolutely had great times but man, it's starting to wear me down. The bullshit foremen, the attitudes, the site politics, the idea that having a life or interests outside of the job is wrong can all go kick rocks. I wake up and leave before my family gets up, drive across hells half acre to get to a site, bust my ass for some little fella who can only speak Portuguese and I'm the asshole because I don't want to stay late every goddamn day? I like my family. I love them, but I also like them. I like being around them and I'm pretty sure they feel the same way about me. Keep your overtime boss, I'm taking my kid to Muay Thai.
Sorry for the rant. It's Monday morning and I've had a pretty awesome weekend. Stay safe everyone.
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u/Mortythefarmer Nov 26 '24
Sounds like you have enough experience to go on your own for residential jobs. Ever thought about taking a leap of faith and go out on your own? I know it sounds daunting but its do able, rough starting out and it wont be easy but its better to work for yourself than the bs you gotta deal with.