I've got a stable decent paying WFH job but don't want to do it anymore. Tired of working from home and being alone most of the day, even when I get out around others.

I've always liked working out and excelled at manual labor tasks, so I'm thinking about doing construction. I plan on going to school next year so I figure I might as well get that experience while I'm able-bodied and willing. Pretty scared because this is a relatively privileged lifestyle I have all things considered, but despite that I'm just not happy

Wondering if anyone here has had any similar experiences

Are you expecting a paycut with this career change? It sounds like you're saying this will affect your current lifestyle

@PeterGibbons

Also specify if you have an issue with the actual work you're doing vs the environment / conditions you're working under

because you might just need to switch jobs and not do a complete 180 on your career

theyll have to cut my head off before i stop sucking on that money teet at my job

finding 'something that you love and making it your income' is neoliberal bourgeois fantasy. my job is there to put food on my table, have me a night out every other week, get me an occasional vinyl record or two, and rent. errythung else is noise

Nah pay's got nothing to do with it. In fact I might be expecting a slight increase. I make 25/hr doing what I do, but its moreso the environment and partially the nature of the work itself thats got me beat. I've been working this entry level position for a few years and haven't had luck with promoting which might be a skill issue, but still

i mean if u feel alone even when ur with others idk if a job change rly gna do much about that

Well fantasies are meant to be chased, right? If you're going to be doing something some ~8 hrs a day 5 days a week you might as well enjoy it right. The road there isn't easy but nothing is stopping us from pursuing it

nah promotions are like 90% a buddy system in my experience, skill probably the last thing they consider

i could give you a whole plan on this because i feel like i've been in similar spots. the construction thing is likely not gonna provide what it sounds like you're looking for

fantasy is a fantasy. if you feel like your job takes a physical toll on you then see if you can change it. if not then ride that b**** out to the last drop; like i said theyll have to fire me before i quit. i have no care for this follow your dreams subjectivist crap. work is work and just because im not doing it doesnt make it less pleasant or make it disappear off the market

Well what I want in life is to put my body to work, and a sense of brotherhood/camaraderie. It's not that I hate desk-work, but doing desk-work alone is the polar opposite of what I just described.

I just always liked the prospect of manual labor. Even though its not easy I've heard its your work family and satisfaction of seeing the final product that makes it worth it. Just being out and about around people is good for the psyche don't get me wrong but it isn't the same as sweat and hardship in pursuit of a joint common goal with a team, you know? I might be romanticizing it but I don't think I'm entirely wrong.

Who knows I could hate it but I won't know until I give it a try. I'm still willing to hear you out though

Upward mobility

Take jobs with a future. Construction wont get you anywhere unless u pivot into being a contractor

U could legit jus play a sport or join a gym

Hook me up at your job pls

Im a scientist but i also make music

I feel like doing music fulltime would be rly risky and probably wouldnt work for me because i lack certain skills like playing instruments. Most rappers use pretty basic beats too so its not like id get to rly have fun. But maybe engineering would make it work

I also feel like not good enough of a vocalist or writer to make being a solo act work

Yes quitting my cam job to do higher tier

I understand your perspective a lot better now.

I support you going for, where you are in your current career is exactly where you can fall back to if construction isn't a fit. Take the risk while you can

Made a change from full time ktt1 poster to ktt2

Oh but also you should consider some community resources to supplement the social parts because the work family thing can be extremely manipulative and adds some unneeded elements to a work environment @op

Run club, fitness class, rec basketball league etc

But the other things you mentioned are still valid

I tried

And I got hoed

What??

Ya man…

I did everything, passed all the tests, got through the interview, but my psychologist didn’t send in all the required documentation and I got disqualified.

Damn, man.. so now what?

Sure change jobs. Have bread saved up and go for it. Worse that can happen is you go broke.