New jobs are great to have, wish you well.
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As a guy that worked construction jobs in college and then graduated to office work, I’ll say congrats first. It is much better working in an environment where there is no reason to wear steel toes and a hard hat, where you aren’t up and down and dealing with smoke and fumes and impact all day. Second, I’ll say watch your food and activity levels. It will be easy to continue eating like a man that climbs and bangs and sweats all day, and you’ll throw on 50 lbs before you blink your eyes. Consider getting some exercise equipment for your home or a gym membership and actually use it. One thing that really helps is walking to lunch if you can or taking a 20 minute walk on a break. Also, try to eat salad or fish at lunch time instead of cheeseburgers. Good luck, office work has its own challenges, keep your opinions close, mind your P’s and Q’s, and try to stay clear of office politics. Just like in the trades, companies value people that are good earners, limit mistakes and always try to keep your eye on the money.
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Where in hell have you been???
Merry Christmas, Dad…God bless you.
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Congrats hope you like it.
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Fabulous news! Congratulations! 
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Wow … (not FA wow) just plain ole’ wow … Thank you all for the support and kind words. It means a lot to me … Thank you guys. Merry Christmas!!!
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Thank you bro. I hope to be able to make some new recipes that may be more to your liking. 
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Congrats. Don’t know you, but did ten years of construction contracting myself, and transitioned to IT office work when I finished school. Its hard. Someone mentioned the weight. God that is so true. Climbing ladders daily, for eight hours plus keeps you in shape more than you think. The appetite won’t go away easily or quickly. I gained 35lbs in a matter of about eight months.
However, its sooooo much better than spraying houses day in/day out. Congrats again, and enjoy your cushy office chair when the winds howling and its freezing out 
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Thank you … I could stand to gain a few pounds anyway. I’m a lightweight and only weigh about 150 pounds soaking wet. Lol
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Congratulations on the new job!
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so true about the eatimg and gaining weight being an installer to sales to management i sure gained the weight lol
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Very not bad, and many people say stick to your job - nothing better you will find, this situation exact opposite!
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Thanks for the link!
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Yeah sure, for a few. The majority of the IT jobs these days won’t survive. IT is good for a few years but if you don’t make it into a management job you’re buggered.
If you’re over… let’s say 40 you have to compete with an army of authistic computer geniuses who work for less than you ever could if you don’t live in mom’s basement.
So you better tell your children to learn a real job. The only people I know these days who have enough to do and never complain about their pay are the guys who repair your stuff. Tilers, brickies, electricians, carpenters, heating engineers etc. I know, manual labour sucks but if I could start again I’d certainly avoid IT. Constant learning with no guarantee that this knowledge will still be required in a year or 2.
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It’s great to see your perspective on IT jobs. I agree that everyone should pursue what they truly enjoy and find fulfilling. While it’s true that the IT industry is constantly evolving, I believe that adaptability and a passion for learning can go a long way. However, it’s important to acknowledge that different career paths suit different people.
If you’re looking for alternative career options, I recently came across a website where you can explore all Arts and Design careers. It might be worth checking out if you’re interested in exploring different avenues. Remember, it’s never too late to pursue something new if it aligns with your passions and interests. Ultimately, the most important thing is to find a career that brings you joy and satisfaction.
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I couldn’t agree more @GaveModeva. Your post has inspired me tremendously to go into the IT Field. Thank you for stopping by with such a positive message. We need more bots like you around this place. Now go fuck off- and bother another board. Jagoffs
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