u/beardedunionworker

I’m low key a little miserable. First time really being out on the road. The money is good, but I’m fuckin lonely guys. My foreman’s a dick, my crew are all a lot older than me and have families with them, my roommates are simply roommates, and I am having a hard time adjusting to this “lifestyle”. I don’t drink/go out. I need the money but I don’t know how sustainable this shit is for me.

Would love to hear yalls advice on how you cope with all this. Can’t leave for at least 2 months to get caught up on bills. Hate to sound like a bitch but I’m at a loss. Work at home is shit rn so unfortunately that’s not an option.

I am currently 26M, own 2 paid off vehicles, and have a house with a mortgage at 3% interest on 120K. Currently have 70k in a HYSA earning 3%. My retirement is through the union, including 2 different pensions, and an annuity.

I work union construction so my income is varied based on how much I want to work, and where I work. Last year was my highest earning year of 127k where I worked 60hr weeks from February to November. On top of my hourly rate I was also clearing $840/week in per diem. I took off from November of last year to Feb. of this year to enjoy life a little bit. I'm now back to work averaging 2k a week doing 50-60hrs.

I have a lot of goals and am having a hard time prioritizing where I want to put my money and I am nervous about dumping too much in the stock market. My partners career will have us moving, and I don't want to sell my house (close to family, and cheap enough to keep around). She has one year left of pharmacy school and she wants to do 2 years for a residency.

Goals and timeline include but not limited to:

-Building a house on land (20 acres- in about 5 years.

-Marriage - 2 years-ish

-New to me sportier car (Mine is 21 years old and I'm so so tired of it) - Whenever it makes sense

Any advice on how to move forward would be great.