Thinking of starting tree work at 42. should I?

[rodneywhite5]

I will be working for a tree company clearing power lines in the northeast of connecticut. I have been a bodyman for the last 15 yrs
i think that i am in decent physical shape. i am looking for info that will help me start on the right foot. Any suggestions.

 

[imagineero]

No, you should not.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

You posted 3 or so threads for this topic. From now on, just post in one place.

 

[tomtrees58]

I have been a bodyman so stay with that leave the tree to the pros pruning with a bucket and tree work are 2 different things

 

[Saw Dust Smoken]

work

Cold,hot,rain and snow days! Some perfect days thrown in there too. Work in the great outdoors. If ya can handle dragging brush, climbing trees and not just bucket work? Go for it. Probably be the most physical work ya ever done. But ya sure sleep good at night. Climb on!

 

[dts99]

im pushen 30 and i feel like im 60 from climbing trees

 

[Tree Pig]

I will be working for a tree company clearing power lines in the northeast of connecticut. I have been a bodyman for the last 15 yrs
i think that i am in decent physical shape. i am looking for info that will help me start on the right foot. Any suggestions.

depends who your going to be working for and what they are going to pay you

 

[Huskytree]

Hmmm

I would think you would make more in the bodyshop if you are good at it.

 

[Greener]

I will be working for a tree company clearing power lines in the northeast of connecticut. I have been a bodyman for the last 15 yrs
i think that i am in decent physical shape. i am looking for info that will help me start on the right foot. Any suggestions.

If hard labor is something you're familiar with and safety is an important concept for you then you should be good for a decade or so. Some guys can climb into their 60's but most get worn by late 30's. Just depends on genes and fortitude. I only climb part time, and have for about 10 years now. I can tell you the recovery from the big jobs takes longer than it used to. And you'll be doing the work fulltime-something to consider.

 

[tree md]

I'm 43 and have been climbing since 1991... Glad I would not have to start out at my age and learn the things I've learned. You do learn to work smarter instead of harder. I climb everyday when the market allows. I climbed 21 days straight with no break doing difficult removals and storm damage over the Summer. And I'm the kind of guy who finishes in the tree then gets down to help the ground guys hump logs... Because the quicker I get finished the quicker and more I get paid. Glad to know I can still do it but it does take it's toll after a rough patch like that.