Serious question for older manual labor guys

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.

It’s because you are lazy and accustomed to sitting in a chair.

If you don’t use it you lose it.

Need to visit that mental health thread. Very few of the women in that thread would make it.

El Gaucho---Bang Bang you are correct sir

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was watching an airline baggage guy today slinging 60+ pound luggage piece after piece

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at some point, old man strength kicks in. That luggage probably felt like he was moving pillows

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You are weak. 50 isn’t that old.

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.

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.

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For a white collar guy turning 50 here shortly

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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.

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.

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They’re generally tough people.

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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