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re: Construction Project Management and Career Changes
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:55 pm to shawnlsu
Posted on 12/2/20 at 12:55 pm to shawnlsu
Sounds like you need a company change, not a career change.
I've been in commercial construction for over 20 years. I kept putting in the long hours and climbing my way to the top all while chasing the big money. I got there, but realized after about 5 years of the ridiculous stress and no social life that the huge paycheck only will keep you happy for so long.
I walked out one day on my own, basically telling my former employer to shove it (in so many words), without having anything else lined up. I was ready for a career change in my mid 40's. All the money the could throw at me wasn't worth my sanity and health problems due to the stress.
I went to a smaller company making less money, but also reducing my stress significantly. I make plenty to pay the bills and still have extra to spend when I want, but I feel it is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Plenty of free time and enjoying life again.
I took me a while to realize it's not the industry, just the situation you are in with your current company. Make that move somewhere else and get a fresh start. It may take a few moves, but find somewhere where you feel the fit is right and don't worry about the money.
I've been in commercial construction for over 20 years. I kept putting in the long hours and climbing my way to the top all while chasing the big money. I got there, but realized after about 5 years of the ridiculous stress and no social life that the huge paycheck only will keep you happy for so long.
I walked out one day on my own, basically telling my former employer to shove it (in so many words), without having anything else lined up. I was ready for a career change in my mid 40's. All the money the could throw at me wasn't worth my sanity and health problems due to the stress.
I went to a smaller company making less money, but also reducing my stress significantly. I make plenty to pay the bills and still have extra to spend when I want, but I feel it is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Plenty of free time and enjoying life again.
I took me a while to realize it's not the industry, just the situation you are in with your current company. Make that move somewhere else and get a fresh start. It may take a few moves, but find somewhere where you feel the fit is right and don't worry about the money.
Posted on 12/2/20 at 1:25 pm to TIGERSby10
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Sounds like you need a company change, not a career change.
See my first post here, I started my own company a little over a year ago. I've never been happier!
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