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Serious question for older manual labor guys
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:37 pm
Honest to God curiosity question - How the hell do you guys keep up and battle Father Time? For a white collar guy turning 50 here shortly, I have mad respect for you guys.
I was watching an airline baggage guy today slinging 60+ pound luggage piece after piece. I’m always seeing road construction guys, flooring guys, roofers, construction workers etc etc still getting after it even at older ages.
Does your body just adapt and adjust even in getting older? My body hurts after a weekend of moving stuff around and doing a lot of yard work. Just curious how you guys keep grinding.
I know a lot of them have no other choice (as they aren’t supervisor material) and have to do it to put food on the table but damn. Mad props.
I was watching an airline baggage guy today slinging 60+ pound luggage piece after piece. I’m always seeing road construction guys, flooring guys, roofers, construction workers etc etc still getting after it even at older ages.
Does your body just adapt and adjust even in getting older? My body hurts after a weekend of moving stuff around and doing a lot of yard work. Just curious how you guys keep grinding.
I know a lot of them have no other choice (as they aren’t supervisor material) and have to do it to put food on the table but damn. Mad props.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:38 pm to Im4datigers
They’re generally tough people.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:38 pm to Im4datigers
It’s because you are lazy and accustomed to sitting in a chair.
If you don’t use it you lose it.
If you don’t use it you lose it.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:38 pm to Im4datigers
Bud heavies baw
Fountain of youth
Fountain of youth
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:39 pm to Im4datigers
Need to visit that mental health thread. Very few of the women in that thread would make it.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:41 pm to el Gaucho
El Gaucho---Bang Bang you are correct sir
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:44 pm to Im4datigers
quote:at some point, old man strength kicks in. That luggage probably felt like he was moving pillows
was watching an airline baggage guy today slinging 60+ pound luggage piece after piece
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:46 pm to Im4datigers
quote:
I’m always seeing road construction guys, flooring guys, roofers, construction workers etc etc still getting after it even at older ages.
I don't see many guys over 40 doing roofing or concrete around here...
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:46 pm to Im4datigers
Miller High Life - the ‘Champagne of Beers’
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:47 pm to Im4datigers
You are weak. 50 isn’t that old.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:47 pm to Relham10
I’m 46 and play basketball with some guys in their 60’s. They tell me the trick is you have to deal with the aches and pains and not take extended time off. Because once you stop, it’s nearly impossible to put up with the pain of starting again.
These older blue collar guys are just tough and deal with the pain.
These older blue collar guys are just tough and deal with the pain.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:48 pm to Im4datigers
The genetic jackpot. Have done manual labor my entire life and semi retired at 58 I still jump outta bed every morning. Weed also helps.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:50 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
You are weak. 50 isn’t that old.
Just depends. I've known people that have had both knees replaced in their early 50s.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:52 pm to Im4datigers
One of my best friend's dad was a lifelong carpenter. Very skilled worker. I think he's probably 67 now or thereabouts. He was forced into retirement about a year or two ago because his body just physically can't do it anymore. Not the cause of the hard work I don't think at least but turns out he developed MS and has to get around in a walker now. So goes life I guess.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:53 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
You are weak. 50 isn’t that old.
How could you possibly know that?
Posted on 3/15/23 at 6:54 pm to Im4datigers
quote:That's where I am. Worked at a desk until age 42ish. Went to the field as a technician. Busted arse for 6+ years and eventually worked up into management. Rode a desk for 2 years before having my position eliminated but with a chance to pick up my tools.
For a white collar guy turning 50 here shortly
I've now been back in the field a couple of weeks at this point. It will probably take me another few months to get back into physical condition to handle it without coming home in pain. That said, the healthiest I've ever been was those first 6 years working outside. Rarely caught anything like a cold. Got the flu once but ended being out only 2 total sick days. For the 2 years I was back inside, it felt like I was having health issues every month or so. Answer to the question is that your body just adapts to whatever you do.
Also, us seasoned sumbitches know how to work smarter not harder.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:12 pm to Im4datigers
They do physical work every day so they are used to it
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:12 pm to PillPusher
quote:
They’re generally tough people.
This. These dude grind it out in shitty conditions, day in and day out. They aren't soft mentally or physically. Most people can do it, but most people are lazy and want an easy ride. Real baws, that most "men" think they are.
Coming home to a chubby wife with big ol tits and a few cold cans, ain't too bad... just respect his lawn
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