Tell them you recognize that the world we know wouldn’ t exist without them; tell them you’ re grateful.
tion equipment off of jobsites and battening down what remained to avoid it from becoming airborne.
All of this takes people; people who also are in the path of the storm; people who also need to prepare their homes.
After Helene hit, it was these same people who went to work on recovery. The wreckage left behind by Helene needed cleaned up and the damage needs / needed repaired, and they went to work doing so, and then, while in the midst of it, they were told it was time to not only ramp up those efforts ahead of the next storm, but to again perform the same preparations they’ d done only a few days earlier.
… and they still had to do so at their homes too.
Time was of the essence; duty called at work and at home. The hours not spent at work giving your all to help cleanup and protect the community had to be filled with protecting your home and your loved ones. During times like these you’ ll hear certain phrases tossed about amongst those toiling away:“ No rest for the wicked.”
“ Sleep is overrated.”“ I’ ll sleep when I die.” If you’ re in construction and have been a part of events such as this, you know this to be the case.
I’ d really like to know the amount of energy drinks sold during the last two weeks here in Florida. It’ s likely astronomical!
As I’ ve witnessed from being a part of these efforts, I am reminded again of how absolutely critical the people who do this work are to the world as we know it, and they would love to hear it. Do the world a favor and head up to the gas station one morning around 6 and notice the work trucks filled with men and women grabbing their morning breakfast, energy drinks and perhaps even their lunch for later. Watch them as they gather
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their goods and get ready to face the day and, if you get a chance, tell them you appreciate them; tell them you recognize that the world we know wouldn’ t exist without them; tell them you’ re grateful.
That small gesture of appreciation could mean the world to these men and women, especially with everything they’ re dealing with after the hurricanes.
Tell them you recognize that the world we know wouldn’ t exist without them; tell them you’ re grateful.
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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