Although I appreciate Gmacks stance on the "toughness" issue, I myself came into the field from being a musician - can anybody think of a more "cushy" job than that?

My advise is to keep a good attitude and don't lose your sense of humor. You work with all kinds of personalities on any construction site, and being able to deal with people well is just as important as performing your function well.

Be considerate and THINK. And, no matter how tough things get, DON'T WHINE. Everybody hates a whiner!

Good Luck!