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re: Serious question for older manual labor guys
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:18 pm to Im4datigers
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:18 pm to Im4datigers
Are you surprised that people who are moving around and having to exert during their jobs are doing better than you physically I'd they haven't been injured?
I have an office job too, and am 50 but I don't feel it. Save for a few minor issues doing physical work doesn't hurt me.
I have an office job too, and am 50 but I don't feel it. Save for a few minor issues doing physical work doesn't hurt me.
This post was edited on 3/15/23 at 7:21 pm
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Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:24 pm to Jake88
No, 100% with the use it or lose it comments. I’m in pretty decent shape right now, could head out and run 3 or 4 miles or jump on a bike and ride 20.
I was just honestly curious. No matter how regular you use it, Father Time is still undefeated.
I was just honestly curious. No matter how regular you use it, Father Time is still undefeated.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:24 pm to Im4datigers
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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.
You’re sore cause you don’t do it consistently. If you did it wouldn’t hurt as bad. Blue collar guys hurt as well, but they’re accustomed to labor. Still hurts but
Not like it does for someone with soft palms.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:26 pm to Im4datigers
I agree. im a soft hands engineer and when I see these welders and fitters working nights and weekends, traveling to the next turnaround, getting shite on by the customer, I have so much respect for them. Then I remember that theyre trying to frick me somehow and dont feel so bad
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:29 pm to Im4datigers
quote:Then you should be able to do it too if push came to shove. It'll just take a few weeks to catch up.
I’m in pretty decent shape right now, could head out and run 3 or 4 miles or jump on a bike and ride 20.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:45 pm to Im4datigers
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Serious question for older manual labor guys
Our daddies didn't raise pussies.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:50 pm to Im4datigers
When we moved from Houston, the crew lead was this 65 year old, maybe 5'4" hispanic guy. Looked old. He was a beast though. Slinging tables up on his back and just steadily working his way down the stairs by himself with it. It was impressive. Your body gets used to what you put it through.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:57 pm to calcotron
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Our daddies didn't raise pussies.
Well I’m a white collar worker that’s worked my arse off since the day I turned 16. Dad didn’t raise me a pussy, but just didn’t fall into the manual labor side (although sometimes I honestly wish I would have gone that route). Just an honest/respect question for that side of the workforce.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 7:59 pm to Im4datigers
My uncle was a union bricklayer. Built like a knobby stump. Absolute beast of a man physically for such a short guy. And he worked into his sixties. Now I know he didn't start out looking like that so I assume that the labor was why he stayed fit till the end. Definitely better than me in my 50s.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:03 pm to Im4datigers
When my wife (no pics) was growing up, she spent her summers on her uncle's cotton farm in Sardis,MS. They still had field hands who did a lot of manual labor. They: 1. were very efficient in all their movements. 2. Never got in a hurry and knew when to rest.
Also,you don't see many old guys who are jacked. Most of them are pretty wiry but their "working" muscles are like tungsten. They can crush your hand if they want to when you shake hands.
Also #2, they're not reluctant to tell the youngins to do the really shitty parts of the job.
Also,you don't see many old guys who are jacked. Most of them are pretty wiry but their "working" muscles are like tungsten. They can crush your hand if they want to when you shake hands.
Also #2, they're not reluctant to tell the youngins to do the really shitty parts of the job.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:05 pm to Im4datigers
Have to take my time. Watch my step and use proper posture.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:06 pm to Im4datigers
Eat good.
Exercise
I boxed for years and love the sport
Watch your back
My days are numbered once I train the young adult working with me I am done.
At my age I am retired and I like to do manual labor. My days of running a business or dealing with the public is over.
Exercise
I boxed for years and love the sport
Watch your back
My days are numbered once I train the young adult working with me I am done.
At my age I am retired and I like to do manual labor. My days of running a business or dealing with the public is over.
This post was edited on 3/15/23 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:08 pm to Peazey
My farm mechanic is 81 years old.
He just rebuilt an engine in 2 days in a truck. 1 month after having stints put in his arteries. You’d think he was this frail 120 lb man until you shake his hand and it feels like he will break yours. Guy is tough as nails and works harder than most young men I know
He just rebuilt an engine in 2 days in a truck. 1 month after having stints put in his arteries. You’d think he was this frail 120 lb man until you shake his hand and it feels like he will break yours. Guy is tough as nails and works harder than most young men I know
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:11 pm to Im4datigers
Honest to God I was thinking the same thing this week. I’m mid-40’s with a bum shoulder and knee, and have no idea what I would do if I had work a true manual labor job.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:14 pm to Im4datigers
I was a practicing attorney for 20 years. Hated it. Got sober six years ago and went back to grad school at tulane Working on a PhD in psychology and I do trial science and jury consulting. I took a night job part time but I work 5 to 7 nights a week doing walking and heavy lifting. Im 50. At first i was sore AF but now I don't feel any pain at all. I am a runner and was a college wrestler but Im no freak athelete.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:16 pm to FCP
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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.
This is almost exactly where I am at. Should start in a week or so.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:17 pm to jamiegla1
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Then I remember that theyre trying to frick me somehow and dont feel so bad
More like your lack of hands on knowledge of the job that’s fricking you
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:17 pm to Im4datigers
I’m only 37 but have been a carpenter for 20 years.
I still got it but I’d be lying if I said I was as fast as I used to be .
I’ve graduated to more tedious work and don’t have to hustle like I did when I started out framing.
Things in motion stay in motion is my motto. I’m always doing shite and kinda feel like a waste of life if I’m not.
That’s a good thing ..
I still got it but I’d be lying if I said I was as fast as I used to be .
I’ve graduated to more tedious work and don’t have to hustle like I did when I started out framing.
Things in motion stay in motion is my motto. I’m always doing shite and kinda feel like a waste of life if I’m not.
That’s a good thing ..
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:34 pm to Im4datigers
I dug ditches, climbed around in attics, and toted/installed heavy plumbing appliances in my early 20s for 5 years. I quit and went to college because I had to lay on a bag of ice every night because of back pain. Plus its miserably hot in Louisiana.
I dont see how they do it past 40, especially the roofers and sheet rock hangers.
I dont see how they do it past 40, especially the roofers and sheet rock hangers.
Posted on 3/15/23 at 8:35 pm to Im4datigers
If you don’t use it you’ll lose it. Seriously, the more you physically work the tougher you’ll be. Simple as that.
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