Im retired now but before retirement i was in construction , i hold Journeyman cards in Roofing & Waterproofing , Architectural Sheet Metal & a CCO Crane Operator .
I started out Roofing doing hot tar & flat roofs , then went into Sheet metal , then promoted to Crane Operator , next i was promoted to Superintendent/Project Manager of the entire job site .
I worked union construction for 32 yrs & also owned & operated our family ran real estate business , we own 2 self storage facilities , commercial warehouse & manufacturing sites , residential rental homes , we also buy foreclosed homes & restore them , some we turn into rentals others we flip for profit .
I also owned controlling interest in a local co-op dispensary for 3 yrs before selling out my interest .
We gave the real estate business to our children & now i have no work at all aside from growing a few plants .