Shoutout to the old pro who schooled me on taking breaks

Back when I started laying carpet, we just powered through long days without a thought. I figured more hours meant more money, period. Then this seasoned guy on my crew noticed I was always sore and tired. He told me about his buddy who wrecked his back by never resting. Now, I make sure to schedule real downtime between jobs. My energy stays up, and I avoid those awful aches. It's basic, but it keeps me in the game longer.

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oscar_wright943d ago

I used to think breaks were for weak people until I threw out my back lifting a log. My crew still laughs about how I had to be driven home from the job site. Now I schedule breaks like clockwork, even if it means finishing later. Turns out, being stubborn just makes you a bad example for new hires.

danielgonzalez3d ago

Yeah, I was the same way, always pushing through lunch to get the drywall up faster. Thought I was tough until my knees started making sounds like popcorn and I strained my shoulder reaching for a drill. Had to sit out for three days, which cost way more than any break would have. Now I stop even when I don't feel tired, because that's when you make the dumb mistakes.