Pros
You get to build the stuff people depend on A strong construction industry equals a strong economy You get to see immediate results from your work At the end of every day at work, you’ll be able to see the progress you and your team have made. Watching that progress turn into a completed project, day by day, is one of the most rewarding parts of a construction job. (yeah, we know – there’s days where it seems like nothing gets done, but let’s focus on the good stuff here Every day is something new Forget the boring 9 to 5 cubicle jobs every construction site brings new, interesting challenges. You’ll also get to change things up with each new project, and avoid job stagnation that leads to burnout. You get to collaborate with a team Collaborating with your team to overcome obstacles and fix problems on the jobsite is another way you’ll put your skills to use. Strong networks are formed on construction projects because everyone on the team depends on everyone else to get the job done. Yeah, some of the people you have to work with will drive you nuts, but at the end of the day you get the job done together All these benefits and you get paid too Whether your passion is carpentry, engineering, or IT, there’s a place for you in construction.
Cons
As you work your way up through the ranks, you’ll find new ways to use both your mind and your hands to get the job done. For those who are relatively new to the field, pay attention to the guys who have been in construction for decades. They know their stuff because they’ve been working hard, observing and learning all along the way.