Parker Schnabel explains how his career gets in the way of his love life. Speaking candidly with PEOPLE, Schnabel discussed the unique challenges his lifestyle poses when it comes

The gold mining prodigy also opened up about his family aspirations — and whether he’d want his children to follow in his footsteps.

They're like, ‘What do you do?’ I'm like, ‘I don't know,'" Schnabel jokes to PEOPLEParker Schnabel’s job poses challenges in his life on and off the mine site.The Gold Rush star sat down with PEOPLE as the show heads into its 15th season to discuss the impact it has had on his life.