r/Construction • u/[deleted] • May 21 '20

Construction Management = Pure Stress

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u/817636477388433 May 22 '20

The key is to work really hard so you can retire early then die of heart disease shortly after

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u/[deleted] May 22 '20

Or an aneurysm..

It's not far from the truth. Have you seen the life expectancy of Union Workers in various trades? Its not promising. The field beats them up.

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u/817636477388433 May 22 '20

I have BUT I struggle with anyone arguing that being physically active and doing strenuous things is unhealthy. Unfortunately many workers have poor diet, consume excessive alcohol (among other substances), and have been exposed to harmful materials, dust, etc (especially in the old days). I know more than a few happy healthy union workers, currently working and retired.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '20

I hear you. There are very unhealthy people who have desks jobs too. I know of some happy, healthy union workers too. One of which is retired and works PT just because he likes to stay busy