might be more of a vent than anything else but if anyone has any tips on balancing a demanding work/school schedule with their gym life then please im all ears

recently got the dream job, power line technician ibew 2034 workin for mb hydro as a plt level a. they train the best linemen in canada and arguably in north america, its a huge opportunity and im stoked for it. here's the catch, we finish at 430 and as a trainee i have hours of homework every night, my gym starts classes at 530 most days, 6 latest, and the job is very physical so after climbing for hours on end i dont have as much energy as id like.

i love muay thai, its been the primary stabilizing force in my life for the past three years and i was just starting to get good enough to feel comfortable competing. i had a pretty solid schedule, wasnt as routine as id like as i did sheet metal before and did have to travel some for work, but most weeks it was 3-4 classes plus sparring.…