You could be describing me exactly, except for the camp experience and it was in the early 80's. I too took bldg trades and did lots of farm work and did no post graduate study for two years. I realize it was only 1980 but back then still a good number of kids didn't go to college. One of the saddest days of my life after graduation was in late summer when I cruised in to town to the "hangout" and almost everyone was gone to school. That being said, I too worked for about two years in a struggling bldg economy of the early 80's. The contractor I worked for I belive built one house that year. I eventually wanted a carreer. I chose a state college well known for its trade degrees and obtained a 2 yr associates degree In another area of interest to me, heavy equipment/diesel mechanics. I entered the work force and soon realized I wasn't making much more than I was before. I returned to school and got a Bachelor's degree in Management. I have been a heavy equipment mechanic for 18 years with a large corporation and make pretty good money. BUT, I was very lucky to get my job and live knowing I could be cut anytime. Management just didn't pay. In hindsight I wish I had chosen a different path. I chose one of my loves, engines, as a carreer. Truth be told, sometimes I'm sick of fixing things. My hobby is not as fun. My point? I could have chose anything as a carreer. I laughed at the time at my college roomates that chose "computers". Yet, 20 yrs later they're probably financially ahead, and I find computers interesting too. (and they're probably not computer retarded like me). Was college worth it? yes and no. Would I go back and do it again? If I were 21, yes. Is college necessary? not always. It did provide one great benefit. Girls! 12,000 students and half girls! Its where I met my wife. Would I choose different, yes, I'm afraid so. One's hobby does not necessarily need to be a job. An interesting observation. Every rich person I know works for themselves. Sure doctors and lawyers do good but I know a roofer, computer tech (former Chevy mechanic), nursuery plant dealer, and fine finsh carpenter all self employed and doing very well. But, you need the stones to do it, and I don't have them. My point? Choose a career that pays well and looks secure. You can always work on your hobby when you get home. Keep us posted. Good luck
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Today's Featured Article - Listening to Your Tractor - by Curtis Von Fange. Years ago there was a TV show about a talking car. Unless you are from another planet, physically or otherwise, I don’t think our internal combustion buddies will talk and tell us their problems. But, on the other hand, there is a secret language that our mechanical companions readily do speak. It is an interesting form of communication that involves all the senses of the listener. In this series we are going to investigate and learn the basic rudimentary skills of understanding this lingo.
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