Drugs, Debt, Disrespect: The Reality of UK Construction Work | Paul Rosser

Drugs, Debt, Disrespect: The Reality of UK Construction Work | Paul Rosser

Episode #035 | Paul Rosser


Today we dive deep into the REAL stories that builders and tradespeople face every day.

Paul bravely shares his honest journey through construction life from fighting through work stress, toxic site culture, & mental health struggles facilitated by drug & alcohol abuse.

If you work in construction—or care about the people who build the world around us—this conversation will hit home.


Connect with Paul on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-rosser-140896112/



Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/qF2DE2o5TmI


Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2930GRGdkDDhhjXGvDv1mn?si=oiv9tVHnTfyQWWgBD_IMlA


Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/drugs-debt-disrespect-the-reality-of-uk/id1778487912?i=1000715423433



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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro: Paul’s background - journey into, and life in construction (all different jobs)

07:24 “convid”, Work stress equalling Mental Health Slipping + Drug & Alcohol Abuse

15:06 Paul’s experience with Awful Payment Structures & Disrespectful Colleagues

24:46 Difference in clients during covid? + Not having the vaccine

28:09 Mental Health in construction: ‘unnecessary spending’? + Sexual Harassment Stats

36:04 Paul’s Open & Honest take on Mental Health + Stories from At Work

46:06 Tickets & Accreditation Cards Processes + Keir Starmer is a ******

48:39 Moving onto more upbeat stuff: Paul’s route into DJing + Breathwork

55:54 Final thoughts & Comments (Breathwork Therapy, Youngsters in Construction)

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