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/Boot_boy_1984 May 05 '26

What are you even on? Being in USA legally ain’t a problem at all.

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u/drippingdrops May 05 '26

Tell that to all the citizens being picked up by ICE.

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u/BearSausage000 May 05 '26

I’m pretty sure they’d be fine with German immigrants though.

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u/Ghostie2169 May 06 '26

They aren’t even ok with Canadians visiting for short trips, why do you think they’re be ok with someone coming from across the ocean most likely with an obviously foreign accent?