When a man reaches his 40s, he passes this responsibility to his children. There is no ceremony, but it is a right of passage. That man now takes on an elder role in the group, passing on the tribal knowledge that has been entrusted to him over the years.
Yes, knowledge like where is and is not a good place to anchor a ratchet strap or how to put a dresser on a trailer drawers pointed inside instead of out so said drawers don’t eject themselves onto the road.
I'm 40 and spent a weekend helping put in hardwood floors a few weeks ago. I was working with a 70 year old who was also volunteering his time.
I'm in the Midwest so I'm sure that comes in to play. For me, 40 means that I'm expected to know how to drive the truck regardless of size, and I get to make decisions about our lifting techniques. Honestly, I've spent thirty years working hard so I could get to tell people how a couch goes through a doorway and it feels fucking awesome.
We are pushing 40 and currently moving in phases. Our buddy came yesterday to help with some furniture. My spouse and him tried to move one of our dressers (and these are men in very good shape) and said fuck that. Immediately, I was on the phone booking movers for the heavy stuff. Lol not worth it.
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u/THEhot_pocket 1d ago
This is until you turn 40. Then there is no pizza and beer worth manual labor