Had enough of being self employed

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I have been self employed in carpentry since I was 17. I have built up good reputation and a big client base over 10 years, mostly doing small projects for older clients and contract work for residential companies. I'm sick of dealing with customers, invoices, quotes, and feel like I'm constantly thinking about work. I want a government maintenance job or something similar where I can leave my work at work and enjoy evenings and weekends without dealing with any extra crap. I know most people...

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Originally published on April 18, 2026. Curated by Construction News.

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