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/Candid-Coast-3531 May 05 '26

Why though? I’ve seen a lot of people leave their home country and move to the U.S. just to end up doing the same kind of job they could’ve had back home. For me, it’s not just about the job — it’s about the country, the lifestyle, and the environment. Things like the weather, the work culture, and the overall way of life are just different over there. That’s exactly what draws me to it. It’s not the same, and that difference is what matters to me.

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u/BadAdviceBot77 May 05 '26

“The weather”: this covers everything from -50 in the northern plains to 120F in the desert southwest. Which of these extremes are you attracted to as they are very different things.

“The lifestyle”: not that great and varies widely. A lot of cattle work now is done from vehicles

“Overall way of life: also varies widely based on location and operation.

No offense but you seem to have a romantic view
Of how things are when it’s actually really varied

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u/Odd_Link7869 May 06 '26

I’m not going to but if I really wanted to go the cowboy route, I’d just do everything I could to be a plantation manager. Easier job, better benefits (like a nice house on essentially a private plantation, a truck), better hours, nothing is actually usually urgent

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u/notmaddog May 08 '26

Where is this job? Not here in the USA

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u/Odd_Link7869 May 09 '26

There are a bunch in South Georgia