I have worked in mills, and forges, and garages, almost all of my working life. It's good honest work.
That being said, it's taking a toll on my body. I wake up in pain, I get home and can hardly walk upright. I hobble around like I'm 90. I also have severe asthma.
The mill I'm at now, pays well (for the area). $22.××/hr.
I also have another job with In home care, for the elderly. I love it. The clients are great. I feel like I've actually done something with my time, and I don't go home feel like hot boiled dog shite.
Here's the kicker. The in home care job doesn't pay that well. $11/hr.
Even with both jobs, I still barely manage to get by, what with rent, utilities, insurance, groceries, etc.
I know that I can make more money in the health care field. But I have no experience.
I've got plenty of experience working in mills.
So here we come to my question. Should I continue to bust and break my body, just to barely stay by, or should I look for other employment because of what millwork is doing to my body and focus on my health?