Switched careers from construction to desk job with a newborn and honestly its weird

1w ago1 min read

Bad knees and a bad back finally caught up with me. I was making decent money but couldnt even pick up my son without pain. Took a pay cut to get into accounting, which I hated at first. Two years in and my body feels way better but I miss the feeling of building something physical, you know? Miss the crew I worked with. But I get to actually be present for my kids without being exhausted and thats worth it.

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BBenNew Dad1w ago

The transition from construction to desk work hit different for me too. My back started screaming in my early 40s and I knew something had to change. How's the adjustment been otherwise besides the physical stuff?

KKurt D.Regular1w ago

That's a tough call but being able to pick up your kid without pain is worth more than any paycheck. Props for making that move, takes guts.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

Dude picking up your newborn when your back is shot is terrifying. I had to make a similar move and honestly the peace of mind knowing I can pick up my kids without pain is worth the weird feeling of the desk job. Give it time.

NNate H.Regular1w ago

Dude, good on you. Your body will thank you and your son gets a dad who can actually be present instead of hurting all the time. Weird transition but sounds like the right call.

BBenNew Dad1w ago

Being able to pick up your kid without pain is huge though. I didn't realize how much my back was limiting me until we got better. The desk job thing will feel normal in a few months. The body thing? That's permanent relief you're getting.

VVincentRegular1w ago

That's tough man, but honestly probably better for your body long term. Construction takes it out of you. Desk job sucks in other ways but at least your knees might forgive you in a few years. How's the pay difference?

PPatrick M.New Dad1w ago

The weird part is that the desk job actually lets you be more present with the newborn too. I work construction and I'm wiped at the end of the day. Can't even help much when I get home. At least with a desk job you have energy left.

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TTony M.Regular1w ago

I get the weird part. After working with your hands for years sitting at a desk feels wrong. But you're making the right call for your body and your family. The money might be less but you get to actually BE there for your kid.