‘Bringing Up Bates’ Updates: Zach Bates Drastic Life Change Revealed

Bringing Up Bates updates show that Zach Bates is ready to make a major change in his life. One that will positively affect his family. And they’re extremely excited about it on the uplifting reality series.

Bringing Up Bates: Zach Bates Proud to Serve

For the last ten years, on Bringing Up Bates, the oldest son Zach Bates belonged to the sheriff’s department. Zach enjoys serving his community and he says there is nothing more rewarding than serving people. Zach loves his job, and he’s good at it.

However, he works 50-60 hour weeks, and it takes a lot of time away from his family. Currently, Zach is reflecting on his life, and he wonders what his next chapter looks like. Now, Zach Bates is about to take a big step on Bringing Up Bates. 

Bringing Up Bates: Zach Bates - Bradley Bates - Kaci Bates

Zach Does Turnaround for Great Reason

Bringing Up Bates first-born Zach Bates thought long and hard about switching careers. Now, he believes he’s doing the right thing by getting back into his father Gil Bates’ tree business. No doubt, Gil could always use the help.

And Zach is ecstatic to do it again. He has been a part of the business since Gil started it when Zach was still a “little tyke.” He was eight years old when he started helping his dad. Bringing Up Bates star Gil left sales and started his own company.

Gil says he had no idea what he was doing at the time. But, Kelly Jo says that it’s the best decision he ever made for them. He was able to be with his wife and kids more, which is what Zach Bates wants as well. So, he’s following in his dad’s footsteps on Bringing Up Bates.

Bringing Up Bates: Whitney Perkins Bates - Zach Bates - Bradley Bates - Kaci Bates - Khloe Bates

It All Comes Full-Circle on UPtv

Bringing Up Bates star Zach says it feels like things are coming around full-circle. Gil was the biggest influence in Zach Bates’ life when he worked with him as a kid. Far more than his friends. Because he spent most of his time with Gil, and that’s what Zach wants for his children. He wants to be the largest influence on his kids.

Surely, he can take his children on the job sometimes. That way, they can be together and learn about work ethic and the Bates’ business as well. Of course, he will miss his police duties, especially being on the swat team. But that job takes a toll in his mind. His wife Whitney Perkins Bates says it will be hard for Zach Bates to step down on Bringing Up Bates. 

He’s been doing it for so long and truly loves it. But Whitney can’t wait to have him home more often. She says it’s overwhelming to see how much Zach loves her and the kids. No doubt, it’s going to be a good change for him on Bringing Up Bates. Currently, he spends so much time in the car. Getting back to tree work is sure to benefit his health.

He says he’s likely to lose “all kinds of weight” this year. And this lifestyle change is the best weight loss program ever. His family is so proud of him for his work on the police force. But, they are all looking forward to the future. Be sure to catch Bringing Up Bates every Thursday on UPtv to follow along with Zach Bates as he follows his dream.

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