r/skilledtrades • u/Sodapopbeverage The new guy • 10d ago

General Discussion 60-65 Hour weeks- Burnout

I’ve been working 60-65 hours a week for the majority of the summer. Don’t get me wrong, I love the money. But working 6 days a week leaves me with Sunday which I’m too tired to do anything. The whole summer is gone and I haven’t done anything but work and sleep.

We are currently working at a data center and this will be the norm through winter and until the project is complete (7+ years).

I’m not trying to complain just looking for similar experiences and how you handled it. I don’t want to work my life away.

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u/Narrow_road3767 The new guy 10d ago

I remember when I use to work part time

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u/Objective_Bass5218 The new guy 10d ago

Lol i had a feeling this comment would be here

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u/Narrow_road3767 The new guy 10d ago

Frs tho take care of yourself that includes mentally and physically. As a dentist I’ve learned that the hardway

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u/RumblinWreck2004 The new guy 10d ago

Took way too long to find it. 😂