Metal Skateboards professional skateboarder Fred Gall recently shared a look at his everyday life working on a construction site, showing a side of pro skating that a lot of fans rarely get to see.
These days, many pro skaters are balancing skating with regular jobs on the side.
It’s not always about living off skateboarding alone anymore. For a lot of pro riders, skating stays at the center of everything, but work outside of it helps keep things going in real life.
Back in the 90s and early 2000s, things looked different for many skaters on sponsor rosters.
Some were able to rely fully on their board careers, travel often, and focus mainly on filming parts and contests.
Now, the scene has shifted, and most skaters are finding their own way to manage both skating and work.
Some keep their day jobs private, only showing their skating clips and sponsor projects.
Others are more open about it, like Fred Gall, who has been upfront about his work wearing his Personal Protective Equipment while still staying active on his board.
Fred recently shared a simple post that said:
"Money doesn’t come easy these days."
It’s a raw message, but it reflects what a lot of skaters already know. Staying on a board takes dedication, but so does showing up to a job site, getting through long hours, and still finding time to skate when possible.
Seeing someone like Fred working with his PPE while still being a pro skater gives a more grounded look at life in skating today.
It shows how the scene has changed and how skaters continue to adapt while staying connected to what they love.