#BurnedOut #ConstructionLife #CareerCrossroads
🛠️ Feeling the burnout blues? Let’s chat about it! 🤔
Imagine this: you’re in your mid-30s, a high-earning carpenter with years of experience under your tool belt. But despite the hefty paycheck, you’re feeling the weight of burnout crushing down on you. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about it.
Here’s a snapshot of where you’re at:
– 20 years in the construction field, working in extreme weather conditions 🌦️
– 3 weeks left on the job, but every day feels like a battle 😓
– Witnessing your mom’s passing in a job trailer, amplifying your stress levels 💔
– $4000 a week, but is it worth sacrificing your mental health and relationships? 💸
So, what’s next? Where do you go from here? Here are some pointers to ponder:
– Take a break before making any drastic decisions. Self-care is key! 🌿
– Consider exploring new avenues within the construction industry, maybe a change of scenery will reignite your passion 🔨
– Leverage your snowpack and avalanche analysis certificate for potential opportunities in the backcountry/skiing industry ❄️
– Seek therapy or counseling to navigate through the grief and burnout you’re experiencing 💬
Remember, your well-being should always come first. We’re here to support and brainstorm ideas together. Let’s find a way to turn this burnout into a breakthrough! 🌟
Hey, I am sorry for your loss. *big hug* that is a rough loss.
I hear how stressed and burned out you are in your comment. I would say stick it out for the current job and then take a huge break. Decide during the break what your next steps are. It sounds like you have multiple options which is awesome.
Take care of yourself.
I wish you peace and happiness.
I’m so sorry for your loss, it sounds like you need some time to yourself to properly grieve your mother’s passing 💜
I’d stick it out and celebrate a little with each week you complete. And give yourself some daily treats, like your favorite coffee or snack. If you’re in a relationship I think you should tell that person so she can support you, especially knowing there will be an end to this misery.
Maybe some will say nothing is worth your mental or physical health, but I tend to think this might be a chance to work on your grit. Ultimately only you will know what decision to make. If it’s really bad, could you take a day or two off?
As far as a career switch, what about teaching carpentry? Another trade? Or what about a less physically demanding desk job?
Hugs on the loss 🙏✝️🕉☪️
Your in a good financial position way way better than me, yet we have lived completely different lives for sure.
Burned out given your funds? I’d genuinely look to add a few more weeks salary and travel in the next year while you figure stuff out.
I’m sorry for your loss. I am currently struggling to reach 1000 Euros monthly in passive income so I can retire.
It may sound crazy but I’m living in a place where that amount is enough for me to stop working and pay for my bills and food.
For me, what you have sounds a lot. Probably for you it isn’t. We live different lives.
I’ve realised that time and health are the most precious assets I’ll ever have. I’ll never be rich but I’ll have my life back.
Sounds like an interesting lifestyle for a YouTube channel, if you are committed to making good content for at least a year and learning about it.
Bro I’m in a very similar situation to you and all I can say is get the FUCK out now !
It’s easy to change careers in your 30’s.
It’s a young man’s job, you made the money now you have options.
Your headed towards high blood pressure / heart disease / physical damage if you stay on your current path
Go back to school or start a business or apply for jobs in a completely new field.
Get the fuck out now while you still can. You can’t do construction till your 60, and you can’t change careers at 60 either
Talk to someone. Stick out this job and take a big break. Work will always be there. Have a staycation (if you like being at home of course) Reset, rest and relax. Take time to think about what you want to do or how you can work less. Sorry for your loss. Keep pushing. Keep your head up and everything will work out. My husband lost his dad that he was extremely close with when he was 31, his dad was 59. It took 2 years for the anger, rage, sleeplessness and other effects to settle. It put us through the ringer but I tried to be understanding and help him in ways he wouldn’t think of, like magnesium before bed, a sound machine to help sleep, getting him to journal, pushing him to go do the things he loved still and giving him space when needed. You will make it through. Just gotta give yourself a break.