Concrete Work Blows

[matto18]

i just woke up. i worked from 11:30 pm last night to fuckin 7:30 am this morning. a big night pour. anyone else here work concrete? i need to find a new summer job..

 

[Juice Moose]

Dude I did concrete foundations for six years, only thing I got out of it were back spasms, and the knowledge that any job not involving concrete is a piece of cake, my advice is to find a different job a.s.a.p. dont get me wrong, it is a good honest job, but it takes its toll onyour body.

 

[matto18]

i hear ya man, this is my 3rd full summer working concrete. i've lost all my damn weight i worked months to put on. its really lighting a fire under my ass towards getting a diploma and goin on to grad school...

 

[Mdguy]

I had a stint where I worked concrete. The bad part was that they guy I worked for had contracts with the public school system and I had to spend my early summer mornings busting up concrete sidewalks in 90 degree heat and humidity with only a 20# maul--then pour the crap besides in the same day (no break either). I've done my good share of jackhammering also...not the most pleasant of work..
My advice: as Juice Moose said, it's honest work, but it will take its toll eventually..... Don't even think about working out besides, it can't be done....
Take a pay cut and do something easier