Quit your desk job

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I remember like it was yesterday, I was sitting at my desk in Gatineau, Quebec, wearing a suits, wondering what the heck I was doing with my life.

I had dropped out of college, landed on a “great opportunity” job as an admin, and thought that was what I had to settle for.

I would stare outside on a nice sunny day from my big office window and feel trapped like an animal in cage.

I remember like it was yesterday, that I handed over my letter saying that I was quitting to move 3000km away. I did not know then what I was going to do with my life, but I sure knew that I was never going to work in front of a computer or be obligated to wear a suit again.

Today, I find myself wearing 3-4 layers to stay warm and dry of clothing that have a permanent smell of wet wood and stains of multiple kinds of industrial of adhesives. My hair has a great amount of damage and I have the oddest tan line during the summer months. My nails are usually broken off, my hands are thickand callused, and my toes are slowly starting to take form of a construction boot.

Today I find myself wearing whatever the hell I want. Working physically, doing something I love in places I never thought id be with the person I love the most. I get to build homes for families and get to leave a piece of me in every town I work in.

I get to enjoy the sunshine all summer and learn to appreciate the others seasons for what they are, wet and cold.

I love my job. I love the conditions; love the challenges and I love the results. The results on my health, happiness, and the results of who it is making me as a person.

“Making a big life change is scary, but you know what’s scarier. Regret.”- Unknown

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Hi! My name is Sasha Kassis. I am an advocate for people in construction as well as a content creator. In my blogs you will find stories, tips and reviews to better help understand the industry, the issues we face and solutions.
To breakdown stereotypes, you’ll also find personal blogs and find how tradespeople are citizens just like you. #Thankyourlocaltradesperson

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