re: Construction Project Management and Career Changes

I know you’ve already got a lot of good responses but here’s my advice.

I just made the switch about 2 years ago. Started out working as a CM for a large commercial GC. Company and coworkers were great. But as you said the stress, work-life balance, and hating the person I had to be. Arguing with people constantly to get them to do what needs to be done. I did not enjoy it at all.

But the part that scared me the most was looking around at my superiors, people 5, 10, or 15 more years into their careers and seeing how much they resented it.

So I decided to leave and now Im in business for myself doing residential work. I am so thankful that I made the move when I did. I am much more passionate about what I do now. And find myself looking forward to getting back to work after the weekend. Not that I don’t enjoy my time off. But it feels good to be excited about what your doing for a living.

I’d do some self reflection and imagine what you want your life to be like 5-10 years from now. Then ask yourself if this current career is going to get you there