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traillius
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I hope this is the right forum. My job has above average compensation, but is otherwise a dead end job with extreme physical demands . I am not sure what to do next.
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Hoosier_Daddy
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MaryT777
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I agree this sounds like a good plan. Extreme physical demands on your body can take its toll on you especially over time with muscle, joint, and back issues etc.
Prayers for your discernment.
Mary.
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EasterJoy
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Although an employer could be culpable for preferring profit over humane working conditions for employees, not everyone doing a difficult job is oppressed. Some work is just more hard than mentally challenging and yet someone still needs to do it.
There is nothing immoral about accepting a job that is physically punishing and does not offer any opportunity for advancement. There is nothing that says you have to keep a job like that if you find yourself in it. You have to do the work you have agreed to do as well as you can for as long as you have agreed to do it. After that, you are free to seek other morally-acceptable employment.
I would not, however, look down on those who take jobs that don’t offer a ready way to advance. There is a lot of work that needs to be done that meets that description. Provided it is done well, it is dignified work, and those who do it deserve the respect of contributing to society in a way that many are not willing to contribute. The current popularity of looking down on that part of our workforce or lacking empathy for the limited compensation given to those who work so hard at jobs others do not want is very unfortunate.
In other words, while the term “dead end job” is applicable, be careful with it. Show respect to those who do necessary work, even if (and perhaps especially if) it is work you could not leave behind fast enough.
There is nothing immoral about accepting a job that is physically punishing and does not offer any opportunity for advancement. There is nothing that says you have to keep a job like that if you find yourself in it. You have to do the work you have agreed to do as well as you can for as long as you have agreed to do it. After that, you are free to seek other morally-acceptable employment.
I would not, however, look down on those who take jobs that don’t offer a ready way to advance. There is a lot of work that needs to be done that meets that description. Provided it is done well, it is dignified work, and those who do it deserve the respect of contributing to society in a way that many are not willing to contribute. The current popularity of looking down on that part of our workforce or lacking empathy for the limited compensation given to those who work so hard at jobs others do not want is very unfortunate.
In other words, while the term “dead end job” is applicable, be careful with it. Show respect to those who do necessary work, even if (and perhaps especially if) it is work you could not leave behind fast enough.
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Della
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There’s a few things you can do if you want to move on from your current position. If your employer offers ongoing education, take advantage of it. If not, you may want to look into adult education programs offered by local institution be it colleges or vocational schools. You may qualify for student loans if finances are an obstacle.
There’s nothing that says you need to stay in your current situation. However, if you like your job, and it’s not too physically taxing, especially as you age, and it meets your needs, don’t be influenced others who are “advancing” merely for the sake of it or so they can buy more stuff. You are contributing to all of us by being a good worker no matter what you do for a living. It’s better to be a good worker at a physical job than to be a snob at a more showy one. I don’t know why you feel your job is a dead-end. Only you can determine that for yourself. All I’m saying is don’t sell yourself and what you do short merely for the sake of appearances.
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jimcav
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I’ll take a guess and say your a construction worker.
I say that because I’m a longtime construction worker who might have described the job the same way at one time. And the construction field does offer better wages than any other blue collar job I know.
I’m a union tradesman, and I am glad I stuck with the industry. While it certainly can be a tough job, I have made a lot of money, I have good benefits, with a good retirement plan, and I have had the pleasure of working on some big, important jobs. In spite of this, I have felt the way you have at times, because it is not easy always having to be ready for the demands and challenges.
So really, only you can say what is important in your life. Is money important or is job satisfaction more important? Will you be able to keep up physically? Will you be miserable doing this job? Do you mind not advancing?
I am now happily closing in on retirement, and I have few regrets. It was an honest, good living that provided for my family and for me, that’s what it’s all about…
LaughingBoy1503
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I am also a union tradesman.
To the OP, I do not know if construction is in fact your job. That is a good guess because you mention above average pay but physically demanding. Dead end depends on what company you work for and if you have the ability to move up to foreman or superintendent one day. If you do not love your job, you are not going to do as good of a job at it. You can stick it out if it pays the bills like lots of guys do but they do not do as good as those who love this industry in my opinion. I for one was built by God to take a physical beating on the job everyday and come back the next day saying “Thank you sir, may I have another?” I LOVE this industry. My back wont be strong forever but for the time being, it is wide as a barn door and built tough so work is a breeze, thanks be to God. If you are in another industry, I guess the same can be extrapolated to your job. Do you need a white collar job? Not everyone can do blue collar. If so, maybe you need to go back to school? Those blessed with more brains than most of my associates and me normally have a job and somehow have enough brain power afterward to go to night school sometimes. I would not have that brain power. Be honest, do you? If you are confident betting on your brain, go for it. I have to bet on my back because I am average smarts. IQ of about 105 the last time I tested
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