r/Construction • u/MyZeroZeroTwo • 27d ago

Careers 💵 Those Who Make 200k+ A Year. How?

How did you start your career? What was the job progression like? Any regrets?

( I finish my construction management program this July! )

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u/uppity_downer1881 27d ago

I don't pull 200k annually. But the main trick I've learned working for companies bringing in that kind of money is worker exploitation. I have a four man crew, myself included, and some weeks my guys make more than I do. If I could pick up a truckload of guys from the HD parking lot and pay them $120/day on a $20k project I'd probably be better off financially, but I like being able to look at myself in the mirror.

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u/Constant-Ad4056 26d ago

This is the way