So the career change was a great idea.

Three days in, and although I'm very tired, I feel very good about my career change. I spend my days (so far) fabricating window frames, and loading them onto the trucks to take to the construction site.

Although I'm used to being on my feet, this place is kicking my ass. Part of it is the new boots, part of it is the fact that it's pretty fast paced, much more than the parts gig.

I direct the blame squarely here.

It took me awhile to read, being as there are a ton of big words, but the main gist is there. I have to say that even though I'm tired, sore, and my appetite has tripled, I really do enjoy working with my hands again.

Those of you still working in cube farms, get out while you still can!!!

That was a really good book. Good to hear you're enjoying yourself at (or at least not hating) your job.

I don't think I'll ever work in a cube. The paycheck would have to be unreal.

BoostedBrandon wrote: my appetite has tripled, I really do enjoy working with my hands again. Those of you still working in cube farms, get out while you still can!!!

Boy, when I became a cube farmer it took about a month before my appetite dropped. And another month before I could afford enough pairs of pants in my new size.

I work in a cube farm, internship only right now so there is still some hope for my fulltime job! Good job on getting out and doing what you like

I love my little space of the cube farm. I get to play with parts all day!

Glad you found something that is enjoyable for you.

I did cubefarming.. it was good in the shop I worked at, as the cubes were the only area that was heated or cooled. (ever try to work indoors at 12 degrees F?.. even the heated the watercooler froze) But I would not want to do it again. I am way too hands on

I got out of the cube farm and moved into a nice office ranch.

Congrats!

I'd love to get out of the cube farm, but wouldn't be willing to take the likely 50% pay cut while I tried to gain experience.

Just started in a cube farm... A government cube farm.... At least its car related...

Congrats Brandon - its good to hear youre happy in your new position!

Personally tho, I am happy to be a cube farmer - I am totally a hands on guy, but for once, its nice to work with my brain and not my back. I work in AC in the summer, heat in the winter, Im allowed a music player and snacks at my desk. I have a real influence on the way the business is progressing, and have a few people who work under me to help exact that influence upon the world...er...our company. Life is good here in Cubic Acres.

I guess if I found the right gig, I wouldnt mind getting out from behind this desk, but it would have to be the perfect. For now, Im a contented little drone. who knows what will be in my path in a few years.

I can see the cube farm from my corner office. What do they do out there all day? At least they are not allowed in my bathroom, break room or dining room. I hear they have to park in whatever space they can find in the garage. Imagine that, no assigned spaces!

(I'm kidding, I work in a small suburban office. But can you imagine the rat race in NY? Shudder.)

Lets be honest, how active are they brains of most of us who works in cubes? We're just regurgitating information, sometimes applying old skills, and more or less just mastering our social skills.

I felt like in my labor jobs I was actually thinking much more because I was I trying to find the easiest, quickest way to accomplish the job and move on to the next job. Many guys I know who work in construction are very high energy, and they say that a body in motion stay in motion (or is that arthritis meds). They sleep well.

PHeller wrote: Lets be honest, how active are they brains of most of us who works in cubes? We're just regurgitating information, sometimes applying old skills, and more or less just mastering our social skills. I felt like in my labor jobs I was actually thinking much more because I was I trying to find the easiest, quickest way to accomplish the job and move on to the next job. Many guys I know who work in construction are very high energy, and they say that a body in motion stay in motion (or is that arthritis meds). They sleep well.

lol, you must not have the caliber of dolt there that my office seems to be overrun with...My brain is super active - I have to do all my thinking, plus make up for the asstards that work here too.

I'll be honest, my job doesn't require much thinking, it just requires doing the same thing...over and over and over. I had the wrong idea that getting an office job would ALWAYS be better than the alternative, and I much prefer a job that is based in the office but allows you to leave the office occasionally. I hate being locked in here.

PHeller wrote: I'll be honest, my job doesn't require much thinking, it just requires doing the same thing...over and over and over. I had the wrong idea that getting an office job would ALWAYS be better than the alternative, and I much prefer a job that is based in the office but allows you to leave the office occasionally. I hate being locked in here.

Because your's doesn't, does not mean everyone else who is a cube farmer doesn't.

How hard/how much you have to think is in direct correlation to what you get paid.

BoostedBrandon wrote: Those of you still working in cube farms, get out while you still can!!!

I'm in retail, a cub farm would be heaven.

I sort of cube farm it. my job is a cube based job, but I haven't seen the inside of an office building in at least 4 months. I'm not sure upper management even knows what I look like anymore.

pinchvalve wrote: (I'm kidding, I work in a small suburban office. But can you imagine the rat race in NY? Shudder.)

I do the DC rat race.

The Metro is your friend, except for those days like yesterday when it adds an hour to your (already hour long) commute because of delays.

Basically, I get to spend the bulk of my commute doing some reading.

I am currently helping my father build my parents new house on their acreage (he's done everything by himself with a single framer as his assistant). It has reminded me why I went and got an education, so I didn't have to lift floor joists all day in 35*C weather (or when I was plumbing, dig rough in trenches in solid hard packed clay all day). I'll pay people to do that stuff. I like getting paid to work in an AC environment, because my life is about living, not about working. I do the awesome entertaining stuff after work (like race cars and travel constantly), and work with my brain rather than my muscle while at work.

In reply to neon4891:

I just got out of retail so I feel your pain. My job is more fabrication than construction, I never leave the shop.

I'm looking forward to my internship.

I am a student living among them, and my Girlfriend is pursuing her masters in the field.