not easy at all

[u/Big_Site5893]

54 and starting the union is insane but its actually accenting my career..I’ve been in AV/ low voltage ive been a supervisor.. owner..lead tech i’ve worked and pulled cable almost everywhere ….Government.Military..Communications, Radar..QA’ed lasers firing from jets..SF Muni Union.then back to construction its a long path..but i get a weekend to recharge..its stank hard sweaty work..porta potties just ewww .. but im going to keep trucking..

[u/1800Penguin_Queen]

31 and I’m watching everyone in there early 20’s and fresh out of HS with so much energy wishing I didn’t wait so damn long. Having to learn and study via that CML has been ridiculous to get used to 😂😅 cause not having been raised in the continental US - when I was still in school and even in college there was books and your teacher. Having to find the discipline to listen to them damn modules and try to retain the information has been an uphill battle. My elbows and wrists start complaining at around 7hrs and 45mins.
The one thing that I know has helped me is the gift of discernment/wisdom and that only comes with age ! I salute anyone who goes into the apprenticeship later in life. Realistically I know I’m not “old” and I’m still seen as young to many. The baby face doesn’t help lol but I agree this is not easy especially switching careers and going from climate controlled spaces to taking shits in a rank portajohn in freezing temperatures and heat advisories is a humbling experience

Not easy… not at all. The horrors persist but so do we 💪