normal work week.
It begins sometime in October or so when their spouse starts talking about how they need to start saving for Christmas and they ought to start taking any overtime they can get.( They know … believe me, they already know.)
But it’ s been a long year, and an especially long summer and fall with companies cramming all the work in that they can. Workers are tired.
But alas, that’ s no excuse for the spouse and kids. It’ s go time. Time to muscle up and push through the end of the year and end strong. The time to be tired and relax is not now, that will come at the end of the season.
So, while many of us are
excited about the break and the holidays, let us not forget the stress that it puts many of our brothers and sisters in the field under, and let’ s find the opportunity to ask them how they are doing. No, not the typical“ how’ s it going?”... but ask them how they’ re really doing.
Matt Ohley
Matt Ohley is a construction professional with over 27 years in the industry, currently serving as founder of Bluecollar Mindfulness. Matt started in the industry as a general laborer, eventually working into the roles of foreman, superintendent, project manager and general superintendent. He is passionate about the industry and refers to the people in the field as his " tribe." In his time outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and with his children, as well as visiting local springs and kayaking.
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