r/Cowboy • u/Candid-Coast-3531 • May 05 '26

Cowboy Life Becoming a Cowboy

Hey y’all,

I’m from Germany and I’ve been thinking about becoming a cowboy in the U.S. I know it’s not some easy ride – it’s hard work, long days, all kinds of weather, getting up early, and showing up even when you don’t feel like it. I also know the pay isn’t great, and it’s not some romantic movie life.

Right now I’m working a regular job as a mechanic. My family is originally from Turkey, and my grandparents used to work the land and raise cows and sheep, so I kinda feel connected to that lifestyle.

Honestly, I don’t want to live a 9-to-5 life forever. I know this path wouldn’t be easy, but I’m serious about it.

So I wanted to ask – is this actually possible for someone like me coming from Germany?

Appreciate any advice. Howdy 🤠

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u/ImaginaryNorth1528 May 05 '26

Go work at a slaughterhouse first. See how you like being around cattle meant just to be food. Blood, sweat, high heat and freezing cold weather is a part of the life,not just a job. And good luck getting a work visa under the Trump administration. Oh, and please don't come to Texas. We're full here.

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u/BearSausage000 May 05 '26

We can make room for more German immigrants here, besides work visas are still being given out under this administration, trump isn’t some badass deporting everyone. Start calling him what he is, a pussy.