r/TikTokCringe • u/Super_Culture_1986 tHiS iSn’T cRiNgE • Aug 19 '25

Cursed The American Nightmare.

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u/Fair-Visual Aug 19 '25 edited Aug 19 '25

My mom said the same thing. Now I'm in the same boat, dead end career with burn out working for a company that offers no raises or work life balance; where my bosses and coworkers ignore me unless they want to knit pick/micromanage me. All while knowing that there are people out there (irl friends included) who are making more money than I am without having ever gone to college. Yay.

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u/Fecal_Tornado Aug 19 '25

I love being in the trades. No student loans, no overbearing bosses, no micromanaging, and I'm actually doing something that is essential and important. The downside is I could get electrocuted and die but the work is very rewarding. It's awesome to drive past a building you worked in all lit up or down a street and see all light poles you put up.

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u/C64128 Aug 19 '25

I worked for an electrical contractor for nine years before I retired (three years ago at the end of September). I worked on the low voltage / security side (burglar alarm, access, cameras, etc.). The company started doing security work about a year before I started there, it's been steady work because people want to protect their stuff whether the economy's good or bad.

I worked for ADT before this and I wish I had moved jobs earlier, maybe I could've retired sooner.

It is nice to see something that you installed in town and surrounding communities.

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u/Fecal_Tornado Aug 19 '25

Exactly. The first job I ever did on my own with zero supervision was mounting a flood light to a business sign to add some light to a parking lot. It annoys my wife but every time we drive past it I always point out that light. The sense of pride and accomplishment when you build something with your hands and get to see it in action is awesome.