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One thing I’ve always admired with physical jobs is the natural level of physical exercise and human interaction that can come with them. It’s very easy to bec
by kelseydh 5y ago
One thing I’ve always admired with physical jobs is the natural level of physical exercise and human interaction that can come with them. It’s very easy to become schlubby and introverted from sedentary office work. Your job will change you.
- selfhoster11 5y agoAt least for human interaction, your job is what you make of it. Granted, it's much easier when you're in the same office as your co-workers rather than remote.
- TrackerFF 5y agoIt should be mentioned that IF you work for a great employer, they will try to make the workplace more safe for their workers - buying equipment which reduced injuries related to stress and repetitive work. But even then, sometimes it's just very hard to get around certain tasks. I used to work as an electrician for a year (apprenticeship), which is regarded as a pretty lucrative and interesting profession - but I quickly discovered that the work was quite taxing on my shoulders, neck, and arms. After all, some days you'd be standing on a folding ladder for hours, doing work on things mounted to the ceiling. Other professions have their own unique injuries, that you'll see time and time again. Best of both worlds would be to work as an engineer, supervisor, or similar in those professions. Half of you work involves office work, the other half being out in the field...but without having to do all the dirty work. Half of the guys I worked with as an apprentice, ended up pursing college in their 30's, aiming to become Engineers.