All you young bucks. Listen to this man he is actually speaking the truth. I was raised if you were awake you were working. I'm in my fifties 2 back surgeries and a neck surgery later I'm on disability and I can't even mow my yard. Hell there's days I can't even get out of bed. Make time for your family and friends they're the most important thing that you'll ever have.
And for those that worked years with crappy or no insurances, and couldn't afford their own surgeries (family first), the story remains the same. I'm in bed and psyching myself up to mow my yard today. The family time is more precious as others unexpectedly leave before you despite the surgeries meant to save them.
Honestly, it wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't that toxic push from people as we grow up. We get shamed into working our asses off, then when we break, ain't none of those people to be found to help take care of us.
This is a lesson I learned a couple years ago. I was 20 landed a good job and was grinding hard. 70 to 80 hrs a week every week for probably 18 months or so. I bought and paid for all the toys I wanted then I realized I couldn't play with my new toys because I was allways working. I missed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then the fourth of July came around and I told boss man I was taking off work. And he lost his shit. Said I wasn't entitled to vacation I was to important. I quit found almost an identical job and now I live comfortably 40 hrs a week. Any extra I work is because I want to not because bossman tells me I have to
There's nothing more I can add to what this gentleman said except that it is so true I've worked my ass off I can't move my yard either disability it's not fun don't work yourself to death guys
He's speaking truth. I've been an industrial electrician for 30 years. I did 6 years in a shipyard before that. I'm currently recovering from disc fusion in my neck. I dread going back to work, because I guess I'm not completely used up. I haven't even had the opportunity to work 40hrs in many years. Thank God for my union insurance plan, at least I won't be bankrupt. I wish you all the best.
You're absolutely right. When my husband and I got married 30 years ago, he was working 80-100 hours every week at a sawmill. It was ridiculous. They had him so beat down mentally, he didn't think he could go anywhere else. We bought a house, then they cut overtime, and we couldn't make the payment. We sold it, and moved into something smaller we could afford on 40 hours. He eventually went to work elsewhere making better money with fewer hours, but the damage was already done physically. He's 55 and already had a hip replaced. I'm just praying he can make it to retirement. There's more to life than working for a McMansion.
You are 100%. Correct . I’ve been doing HVAC for 24 years and hustled and worked as much overtime as I could . All it got me is 1 bad knee , 2 back surgery’s, and wake up in a lot of pain everyday . I’m only 54 yrs old and feel like I’m 65 . Take this advise this man is giving !! What good is retiring if you can’t enjoy it due to health issues ??
Live more than you work!! This is the true secret of life!! Nobody lis going to lay on their deathbed saying “boy, I wish I would have spent more time at work”!!!!
Amen. I spent the last 2 decades working 6 and 7 days a week to support ungrateful women who cheated and left me in the end anyway. I actually take weekends off now. It is amazing.
Wise words there. I did it for 28 years. Body is all broke down, need all those operations now. Finally got that job that pays what I need and don't have to work all that overtime. Which is great because I can't physically do it now.
The harder decision is shall one spend their savings on the operations? With medical costs out of control, not everything deductible, uncovered services, and especially *no guarantees or warranties* of "cures" crashing into recession and rising basic needs costs (housing, food, gas, etc), palliative or no care is more common these days. Wish you the best whatever choice you need to make.
@@AdakStillStands might as well since disability won't pay you until you spend all those savings and assets anyway. Kinda screwed up how you have to lose everything you broke your body to earn, before you can get the aid you're gonna need
I’m a flat rate pay mechanic, sometimes you work 40 hour week and make a 70 hour week check. Sometimes you’re there 60 and make a 30 hour check. I’ve been workin myself to death and just miserable, workin off days, working weekends, just killing myself. I needed to see this Ricky. Thanks man.
I agree entirely. I'm only 26 and I've already seen what the constant overtime does (started with my dad, and then the first 4 years of my work life). Overtime should be considered an "elective bonus program" to avoid feeling like you HAVE to do it
A lot of companies count points if you call out for overtime which is BS. Not our fault you can't keep your crappy equipment running so you make "production"
Spot on sir. My momma always said: "Son, if you can't pay all your bills and live somewhat comfortably with a 40 hour a week check, then you ain't livin right." I saw exactly what youre talkin about at my last job working as a machinist in an assembly tool factory and saw people begging for overtime in order to pay their bills. After seeing it with my own two eyes I kept working there until I found me a better job as a toolmakers apprentice and now I make better money and it's more laid back. And I try to use my extra money to support a family I know in need.
The overtime cometh, and the repo man taketh away…. As a 31 year old business owner who has been all over the place with hours and work structures and responsibilities, you are spot on. I missed noticing some health issues because I was too busy busting ass and hustling. Now I’m lucky if I can actually complete 40 hours myself each week. Thankfully I have the ability to hire and delegate across all employees so none of us have to deal with overtime and we all get to spend time with family and have vacations and time off, as it should be.
This was validating. I started my career working 70 hours a week (trucking) and realized very quickly that it sucked. Went to school to pick up a skill set that would let me work a 40 hour work week specifically so I could have a life outside of work. Now I have a decent job where I work my 40 and I occasionally pick up an extra shift driving a school bus when I feel like it.
Live. Within. Your. Means. My father taught me that a long time ago. Didn't understand that concept until I was 25. I'm 35 and just now understanding that concept. I sell and install tires for a living. Was able to buy a house and a nice car for my fiance on the income. But all my "extra" income is going towards past decisions that were made. Working off my debt has become my, my... focus. I'm getting married soon and I want to be able to go on vacations, buy those nice things, live alittle. Can't do it simply because I lived outside of my means for so many years. After I'm debt free, I'll be finding another job that doesn't require 50÷ hour work weeks. Like you said, it's killer on the body and mind. I love your videos and to see a real video about life choices come from this channel is awesome. So many comments from individuals like myself speak the truth. Keep up the grind, don't lose your mind or sacrifice your body for money. It comes and goes, but memories last forever.
Yes he is right I have worked 100 hrs a week for 20 yrs been married 3 times because all my wife's where Like we love the money but we have no husband or kids have no father now I work 40 hrs a week and I'm more happier now then back then family is number one ever thing else is just B's
I know more than a few guys that worked their asses off and swore they'd live it up after retirement. They died almost immediately. All we have is NOW. You're 100% correct on this one.
Lol even if they manage to live abit longer, how the heck could they enjoy life when most of your body ache like hell, health problem popping up Holiday? You mean lying in your hotel bed and too tired to go anywhere Always grumpy like some ahole It is even worst when your family put you in retirement home together with others old grump farts Or heck in age care aka prison
You know I just took a leap of faith and got back into the welding field after being out for about 8 years. It was risky but at the end of the day I did it and I literally make twice the amount I did every other job I ever worked. I work 10 hours a day 5 days a week and get the weekend off. It's crazy what just believing in yourself and taking a chance can do. Thank you for being you my guy.
I told my grandkids to think about it. If I had it to do over I’d get into welding. Most of my family are/were welders but you can make kick a$$ money and if your willing to travel I know some who work 5-6 months out of the year then back home. They are able to do that and still provide a nice life because they aren’t trying to show it off or outdo the next guy.
A coworker actually calculated it out. He said after about 48 hours, or 8 hours of overtime, the government takes away so much in taxes that it isn't worth the extra work. I personally will work up to about 50 hours a week, if needed. I'd obviously prefer not to, unless I need the extra cash because I overextended myself that month. I don't budget well...
It depends on your tax bracket, and how payroll is calculated, but yes, it's somewhere between 5 and 10 hours of overtime generally. After that the tax man takes the lions share.
@@Egleu1 Right? People have no idea what they are talking about with "They take more out when you work OT" No. They literally take the same estimated % out until *after* you reach the next tax bracket. They don't see you work 80 hours and suddenly think "We should tax them another 15% for working extra!" It's the same tax you get normally. You just see more taken out because you made more in Gross.
if I take one extra day of overtime, even at my low pay rate, the government takes every day past that. I work 4 12 hour shifts, if I work 5, I am somewhat alright, if I work 6, I just donated a days work to the feds. Fuck that.
I wish my Dad was alive to see this. He would agree with you. Operating Engineer with IUOE for over 30 years until he passed to a heart attack on New Years Eve. He and my Mom were going to go to get their hearts checked in January after the holidays since the Union covered Echos at Temple in Philly. I just wish he would have went there sooner, maybe they would have seen something and he’d still be here. Now in his tenure, he did take overtime and would be on the occasional 4day/10hr shifts when the work was available. But he didn’t overwork himself with anything more than 60 hrs a week when offered overtime, at least that I could recall. The moral of the story is to not overwork yourself, and if you ever feel something is off with your health, go get checked. Many of you have got to be Union guys, please use that insurance card, go get yourselves checked when it’s necessary. If not for me, but for My Father.
The timing on this couldn’t be more spot on. I’m trading in my big expensive truck Sunday and selling my bike. I work 80-90 hours at an insulation plant and I have to or else I can’t pay bills. Miserable isn’t even the word, missing out on my little kids growing up and family moments has finally gotten to me lol
How much of those bills are stupid shit or more than you need. I own a house, 3 cars, a camper, a 20' trailer and a boat. All paid for. I have a 200$ property tax 150$ tax and ultilty bills and I work 25hrs a week
@@timesthree5757 a pretty good bit is shit I don’t need. I made the decision to get rid of a lot of the excess today and then I opened RU-vid and this video was the first thing I seen lol.
Imagine wanting to spend time with little money parasites...I mean kids lol Joking aside, I used to love working overtime when I was hourly, I work a salary job now though (for significantly more money) but that's just because I'm a workaholic with no interest in having kids/spouse and I prefer to spend my free time mostly alone or with some close friends on occasion. Everyone's different but even so, everyone should base their life on a 40 hour a week paycheck, not because it's a trap/overwork necessarily but because what if the company doesn't have anymore OT for you to work? You're doing the right thing and besides, you can get a pretty nice truck for pretty cheap nowadays (I love trucks personally) used.
If overtime is expected every single week, without exception, it's a sign that more employees need to be hired. I have no problem with occasional, unexpected overtime. I don't think that bothers anyone and most people will take advantage of it to help fluff their savings accounts.
Eh, some shit is just most efficient with 12 hour days rather than 8 hour days, and it is 4 or 5 12 hour days a week. That being said you dont touch the weekends if you do this unless something truly outstanding came up
I worked in a plant that did 4x10s. Fridays were 4 - 6 hours of OT. Occasionally 8. Usually voluntary (I did every other week). My bills are paid with under 20 hours of pay. People just need to stop subsidizing their lifestyles with debt. Stop getting payments for everything. Save up and get a used vehicle. Stop buying brand new trucks you can't afford because shit slows down and you'll be fucked
Currently on 5x10 plus lunch, once they get the people it's going to be 4x12... but somehow on my shift management saying that is the cue for that last person we needed (4 total is bare minimum but 6 would be better, and we keep dropping to 3) to go and act a fool, resulting in their termination.
Worked in a chemical plant for four years working hundreds of hours of overtime per year. Barely seeing my family and when I did I was too tired to go do anything with them. Started looking for a better circumstance and I applied for the job I wanted several times over the course of a year until I was able to get an interview. Luckily I got the job and it’s been the best career decision I’ve made. Life is what you make it.
I'm a 51 year old concrete finisher, and my body is starting to feel it. Sad thing is that many working men have many different coping mechanisms of one form or another, usually the classic caffeine and nicotine. For a lot of us X-gens, it was cocaine and alcohol. For many concrete guys I've known, the Reaper came calling around the mid fifties. In the end, the money spent on material things and the hours spent away from the family will never compensate for being there and nurturing relationships. In the end, the relationships we nurture with family and friends are the only thing s that matter. Thanks boss man for this video.
The last line of this video is something every single one of us should take to heart, because they really don't care about us. we care more about the needs of the job, then they do us. Put you and yours first.
Wise words. I was doing 40+ hours at where I was. The boss loved it and took advantage of it. I ended up tearing my right shoulder bicep, my back gave out, and I developed an infection in a sensitive area. I was put on medical leave, with limitations to what I could do. I brought in the paperwork to my boss. He tossed my paperwork aside and said he still needed me to preform the same duties and responsibilities I had prior to injury, and that it was my responsibility to find a way to make it happen. I told him sure, I'll find a way to make it happen, and didn't show up for my scheduled shift. I had medical leave and a "stay at home and rest" paper. They took me off the schedule and said I quit, which I never said I did, but now workers comp in banging on my door to file a case.
They are REQUIRED by LAW to make accommodations to help you work. be it only working 4 hr days or sitting down only or not being around a chemical. Doesn't friggin' matter. Sue the living $hit out of that company!.
Well spoken , Listen to this man 11 years in the oil fields and I've seen so many young people make this financial mistake and lose everything in a down turn. Set your budget for a 40hr week and your kids are only young once don't lose any time with them that you don't have to
I’m 16 and I work for a farmer! Last harvest session I worked 60-70hr weeks plus school and I’m telling y’all it sucked!! So this video is 100% true!! Lol
Kiddo you haven't earned an opinion yet. I'm not trying to be mean, but this vid is for a much older generation. Have some gf's, live your life, don't worry about this mess for another 10-15 years. 🤠
I live off a 40 hr week. I work overtime to stack savings for things that would take longer to get or vacation money. Overtime is a tool to benefit both parties, you don't live off it. 100% agree with ya Ricky.
I crossed over to the dark side, but it's the too much OT or being away from home for 10-12 hours a day but only being paid for 8 that made me decide to become an inspector. Now it's 8 hours a day and I work in the county I live in. Took a small pay cut but it's the best decision I ever made.
Two words that change my life are: Dave Ramsey. Went from having to finance groceries on a credit card to being debt free while going through major medical issues after running into a house fire. Trust me it's worth living below your means and planning for the future.
A’men brother! You’re speaking words of truth! Working in the trades beats on your body. I’ll work OT but not every weekend. Work/life balance is crucial
You my man are a straight honest soul and family equals more than any worldly possessions that you are stuck owing on. Keep up being as honest and totally fucking awesome as you are.
When I was younger and working a bunch of overtime, I built my life off of that overtime money. After I left that company and found another job making the same hourly pay as the last job, they just didn't offer overtime, I realized how badly I screwed up. I try to advise younger people that get into the trades now not to make the same mistakes I did, but sadly many of them just don't listen. This was a great video and a great message, thanks.
I've been doing 50 hour weeks for a while now. My lifestyle really only needs about 20 of those hours to support it. The rest is going into saveings/retirement. Shops been extremely busy and we've been trying to hire more guys on since the pandemic started with minimal luck. It's basically 5, 10's and still have the weekends off for the most part. I dont mind puting in a little more time each day to set aside a bit more for later. I still get to do everything I want to, just have to get up at the ass crack of dawn. That said your right. Dont ever get in the situation where you need that overtime to support your lifestyle. Overtime is fine to help build a reserve or to buy that thing / go on that vacation you've always wanted but dont get so over extended your going to be on the streets if you dont get overtime this week.
Worked road construction every single summer on 90 hour weeks form 5 years straight. Took the OT and set myself to get a nice cushy, DPW assistant managers job for the township I live in. Never been happier. Any kid that tells me the hours I work "aint nothing"...I agree with them. And then its 3:00PM and they are on lunch and I am headed home on that Friday to fire up my grill and sit by my above ground 15x33 pool. OT happens every now and then, same for weekends. So i still get some but not like I used to. Anyone that looks at an 80hour work week as being better than someone else is a psychopath in need of therapy. Like you said...only the company that hires you benefits from it. And they work way less hours and make way more money than someone that works 80hour weeks continually will.
Preach Brother Preach! Listen I work 20 on/10 off in the oilfield and that's just seems perfect for me! I have been doing it for years and it just works! I make enough money to make the house payment, I own my vehicles(NO FINANCING), and I got money left over to take the family out and take road trips everytime I'm home!!
I did this for 5 years. It was great. Week vacations every month. Nothing extravagant but taking the kids and wife somewhere for 4-5 days and just hanging out at the house for a few days. Paid off a bunch of student loans, bought a few decent fishing rods, pile of guns. Then I started working 4 tens and I'm just comfortable at 40. I bet I did less than 40 hours of overtime last year. I'll still take it here and there, but only on my terms when I'm ok with it.
Wow! I have said the exact same thing over and over. Understand that when I say exact same thing, I mean it. I'm 51 with a broken body and a 35 year old mind. I exist. Survive. Not because I choose to, haven't worked or understood the meaning of living. Broken body is from taking care of family and putting health issues aside. Time flies by. Quick. I want to LIVE! Circumstances have prevented otherwise. So, anyone out there listen to what he is saying. It is the absolute truth. My hats off to ya!
I'm a journeyman lineman and have been there for 22yrs. The one piece of advice that was given to me in the beginning was to bas my lifestyle off of unemployment and took about 10 yrs to get there. Best price of advice I was ever given. I agree with ya 100%
Thank you, dude. I'm an industrial electrician and I just averaged 100 hours a week over the past month (we're short staffed). I put my foot down and got a raise and I'm planning on keeping under 72 hours a week going forward.
Used to work 76 hours every week for 4 weeks at a time in a melt department of a foundry, honestly I loved it, but everything in this video is absolutely accurate. I didn't need those extra hours and days, now I work alternatives 3 12s one week 4 12s the next. It might not be easy for many people to find that job that let's them have a better work/life ratio, but they are out there and it's on us to do better and find better for ourselves.
Absolutely right. Gonna work all that ot and still not have any money. I had a discussion with the lady that does our schedule last week and I told her. I don't sign up for ot and if you call me I won't answer. 😂 She gave me this look like she couldn't believe it . Told her I love my job but I don't want to live here. I work usually about 48 hrs a week and that's plenty enough for me.
I work right now a 91hr week 14/14. But I've also pumped myself up through the ranks so I don't have to do a physically demanding job. Also yes, me and the wife have setup our bills in a way that usually my small check can handle all the bills (although with inflation and covid has affected this to a degree). One thing the oil field gets people in trouble with is all the money you make on the good times is how people want to live and when the bottom drops out they are in serious trouble. I have also been in that trouble because I wasn't smart enough to forsee that. Keep the good work and the messaging you've given your viewer base
retire from drilling rigs after 32 years ...hated working 120 hours a week . built up my nest egg last 15 out there ...hated it so much I turned down a 1200 dollar a day job as consultant !! spud to t.d. .....I'm work now ....in my yard and in my garden ...fish when I want and sleep when it's to hot ! ...yeap . no more rig moves in 14 hour days !!! I'm done bro ...I'm so done !!!!
100% agree. For a period when I was 20 I did 50-65 hour weeks for about 4 months. It was great for a while and I saved a bunch while I did it but I came out the back of it burnt out and pushing away the people closest to me because I didn’t have any time for myself. It sucks when your partner wants to stay in with you on your day off and you’re itching to start your day at 6am because you’ve got 12 hours to get shit done before you lose another week or 2
Coming up before I had a family, I worked and stocked up on funds and knowledge. Learned my trade and excelled at what I did. It wasn’t an easy road but it led to me having what I have now. I worked myself into a salary position with perks, and free time as I see fit. I made my sacrifices early so that I could enjoy the later part of life. I’m only 37, and have employees working for me that are twice my age, that have to work 84 hrs a week every week, or they can’t pay their bills. It’s a sad thing to see. Enjoy your videos and all of the content you put out! I hope you have a skit this deer season that Roscoe tags out on Ricky! Hahaha keep it up my dude!
You just opened my eyes my family and friends admire that I'm a hard worker but never have time to take trips I blew my knee out worked till I couldn't anymore this really opened my eyes brother. Thank you and God bless 🙏
Extremely wise words here, I left my trade in March cause I was working myself to death, now I’m running equipment and don’t need more than 40, with 2 young kids, that time is everything to me
Damn straight buddy. After working 7.5 years of 12hr swing shifts (7 days, 7 nights, 7 call, 7 off in revolving 4 week period) missing out on tons of stuff with friends and family, never knowing whether I'd get called in to work, I finally got out of there. Took a 40% pay cut to do it but I promise you there has not been a single day in last 5 months where I regretted my choice. I used my time there to build up a decent nest egg and didn't allow lifestyle creep eat away at it as I got raises at shift job. I am so much happier now. All the stress and worry I was carrying has melted away. It honestly felt like I had turned loose of a 50lb weight that I'd been carrying for so long. You can never buy back your time with your kids, wife, other loved ones. No one ever lays on their death bed wishing they had worked more.
Jesus! That is the worst swing schedule I've ever heard of. I've done 4 12s (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off) and that was hell enough. That only last 3 months... thank God.
@@rmac8645 I meant it was a total of 7 nights, 7 days, 7 call, and 7 off in a 28 day (4 week) period haha. Schedule went like this... 4 nights, 3 call, 3 days, 1 call, 3 nights, 3 call, 4 days, 7 days off. Just kept revolving like that haha. 12he shifts. Did for 7.5 years and decided this won't for me haha.
The object of the game is to work less and get paid more... I got my brother who was a Aircraft parts salesman to 3x his income just by working less (30-35 hrs a week) and delegating the workload to the ppl in his team... thats why they are there.. He started doing that, the work got done faster, his ppl got more money and had shorter hrs a week... the company made more money, he and his team made more money and more time with family... it was a win-win...
You are 100% correct when you say working overtime benefits the employer more than the employee. For a $30/hr position it costs the company usually double that when you tack on all the other expenses (benefits, taxes, insurance, etc). Those are mostly fixed expenses so at time and a half overtime, the company is saving $15/hr for you to work overtime instead of hiring additional employees.
I'm following your logic but as someone who pays the employees I would disagree. At least for our company because we get paid the same rate for each man hr whether we are paying overtime or not. Those overtime hours for us net very little profit. We do it to keep the customers happy and put more money In our employees pockets. I understand every business and every industry is different though.
@@daveymac-n-cheese9517 You get paid the same man hour rate whether you pay your people straight time or time and a half. If you had another body on payroll the fixed costs of each employee would double. Twice the Workers Comp premium, twice the employer health insurance contribution, twice, twice, twice. Fact, if employers didn't benefit from paying time and a half for overtime, they'd have more employees. Everyone knows that productivity per hour drops like a rock once you pass 50 - 60 hours in a week. But it's still cheaper to pay more for less than it is to hire another person.
The company is saving a heck of a lot more than $15/hr in your scenario. There are a lot of expenses to carrying you as an employee that you never see on your check stub. If you're getting $30/hr on your check, guaranteed it's costing the company close to $50 to keep you. Adding $15/hr for overtime doesn't increase their overhead on you as much as hiring another person would.
@@daveymac-n-cheese9517 you as the employer get paid the same but your total employee costs could be higher for 2 guys working 40hrs per week vs 1 guy working 80 even though you have to pay him time and a half for 40 of those hours. All depends on the fixed and variable overhead costs per employee. Like you said, it depends on the industry and location (bet Kalifornia fixed costs are insane).
I worked on a race team in the engine shop. We had to work until certain things were done. We got what was called chinese overtime. The more hrs you worked the less you were paid.
My current schedule is a mandatory 50 hours a week with 55 hours on site (because they don't pay lunch). I've seen a local drywall business is paying the same as I started out at, and if he can match pay and hours on day shift I will leave my trade (machinist) to be a drywall guy. At least then I'll be looking at being able to spend time with people all throughout the week and not just on my days off. Edit to add: The people I work with are great, which certainly helps. However, if somebody were to offer me my 40 hr average with a 40 hr week, I'd take it. The company doesn't care to retain their workers, might as well quit instead of putting in a 2 week notice because they'll walk you out as soon as you do.
As an HVAC install helper, I have minimal say in when I work. My lead wants to work weekends in summer and we only get $500 extra for volunteering to work on a weekend when we're not on call. I want my 2 day weekend to spend time with family and do my chores so I can have time to relax and enjoy life.
you're surprised by demand for a/c during summer months? what about roofers? some trades work more during a particular season... sheet metal union is hiring btw
You have hit the nail right on the head.love your advice and content of your video’s.I’m pushing 50and try preaching to these youngsters that O/T is overrated because Uncle Sam takes it all after 50 to 55 hours per week.Was going to see if you could make a video on being the new guy on work site that is getting told do this do that
People ask me all the time how I can afford to live off of taking home only $500 a week. Well I'm married so my wife helps out with the finances, but like he said you simply just can't let your lifestyle exceed your income. I'm a simple man with simple needs and simple wants. So I don't need to take home 1,000 or $2,000 a week. I used to own my own trucking company when I was in my twenties and I damn near worked myself in to a grave. I will never go back to living just to work. You need to work so you can live.
@@Tech_-on1ou depends on how you piss it away. I work part time , mayb 30 a week, and i do great. Of course my house is paid for and my truck is an 04. Live a simple life and it goes alot farther..
@@halliwilljon the fact your house is paid for just tells me u too old to participate in this conversation. And/or live in the middle of bumfuck nowhere.
That's the truth if I had the opportunity to work 40 to 50 or even maybe 60 I would love that maybe one day but yes don't work to much overtime it willess your body up in the long run and you won't have time for your family l live this video Rick keep the good work up
This man is preaching. I used to work those 70 to 80 hour weeks. Missed out on a lot of my kids lives. Now I'm only 46 years old, but my back and knees are shot. Now, I don't mind working a little overtime, but I refuse to miss out on my grandchildren's lives. Edit: I didn't buy toys, I bought a house. Payed it off in three years, but it burned down, because with everything else, I couldn't afford insurance on it, and I took a huge loss on it. The guy that I ended up selling it to, payed me about $15 thousand less than I bought it for, just to tear it down. During that whole period of time, the only thing I did for myself, was if I earned enough after taxes, I would buy myself a 6 pack of beer that costed about $14. If I didn't earn enough in a week, I didn't buy it. Now after having surgery, I'm living with my daughter and looking for a place to live so that my wife and I can get back to a somewhat normal life.
@@cronbudz I've been offered a lead position multiple times but I'm good with what I'm doing. I'm not the kind of guy to deal with paperwork and emails all day.
The ideal is 65.5 hours a week before you get destroyed on taxes. But I absolutely agree with this message time with family is infinitely more important than working.
I’m a busted up old man that worked too hard for too long just to get by. Bad choices lead to a bad life. Sad thing is, I knew better. That’s good advice you’re giving. Hope you live a long and happy life.
Amen your spot on. I was there had every toy and never was able to use them. Had to miss so many trips and missed so much life I became a slave to my toys.
I think you hit it, but missed it at the same time. Sometimes it isn't that someone needs to increase their income through their trade, but they need to decrease their expenses through their lifestyle. Some people set up their lives so their things own them instead of them owning their things. There's nothing wrong with having toys. Just make sure you pay cash for them. Don't base your life on what you can afford payments on, but what you can afford to pay cash for. You might have to wait a few years to buy something you really want. In the end, you'll be able to enjoy it more. And, if the opportunity for overtime goes away (or possibly your entire job goes away) because of an economic downturn, the bank won't own all your stuff. If you base your lifestyle on the 40 hour income, overtime will feel like a bonus when you choose to work it. If you base your lifestyle on the 60+ hour income, you'll just be a slave to your things and your job.
Thank you. As a EVS worker in hospital it been hell this last 3 years. I worked so many of my days off. Work over my normal hours. I get home and do not even feel like playing my xbox. I am so burned out. You speak truth. AND thank you for the Ricky videos. Always makes me laugh and brighten up the day.
Amen brother. I've been blessed a d only have a 4 day work week; and while ot is always available; I choose to not work it. May not have the toys but I'll have the memories. Actually had a young man ask me(I'm 42) last night why I didn't pull ot. Told him it's a numbers game. Extra $150 (maybe) for 33% of my weekend just isn't worth it. Can't put a price on the good times. Great videos brother . Keep em coming
Work to live don’t live to work shit is always going to happen I was always told never over commit because if it goes bad you stand to lose everything. Keep up the awesome content and hello from PERTH Western Australia
Truer words have never been spoken!! Work when you must, but live as much as you can! I’m 42 years old and my body is basically worn out! 25 years of killing my body and my mind for companies that would have a help wanted add in the newspaper before my obituary was published if I’d die!!
At 57 years old …….you are exactly right. I did it for 15 years. I missed a lot of my daughters growing up and I think about that everyday! The reason behind it……mostly stupid ass financial decisions. Got my girls grown, now have a grandson …gave the Jones the 🖕…do my 40 and go home to my family. Overtime can almost be a drug! At 57…what do I have to show for that 15 years……screwed up knees, back and hands. IT’S NOT WORTH IT YOUNG PEOPLE! But for some people…….I had to learn it the hard way too…..
