If you could change your profession, what would it be?

Timber Stalker

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Started digging ditches and laying pipe at 16 years old 45 years later still digging ditches and laying pipe
with bigger shovels and bigger pipe and a small army of ditch diggers
It pays the bills so why change
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I do wish i bought more home depot stock
we are in the same line of work. One would think it’s gets easier the longer you do it but it seems it just gets more challenging. Some how I’ve worked my way up to managing it all and not much seat time anymore.
I’m not sure what I would rather do, I’ve always been concerned about making something I truly enjoy into a job.
 
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kidoggy

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we are in the same line of work. One would think it’s gets easier the longer you do it but it seems it just gets more challenging. Some how I’ve worked my way up to managing it all and not much seat time anymore.
I’m not sure what I would rather do, I’ve always been concerned about making something I truly enjoy into a job.

there is that .

but , another way to look at it is ,if you love what you do ,you'll never work another day in your life.


I mostly just figure work sucks. it is supposed to suck. that's why they PAY you to do it.

I certainly don't do what I do because I enjoy it. in fact ,I would go so far as to say, I despise it with every essence of my being. any sane person would..(housepainter)
I merely do it because, I am good at it.it provides a service, most are willing to pay for AND it provides me the means to do the things I do enjoy
 
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Mr Drysdale

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Started out pumping gas and fixing flats at 18 and married. Went from that to selling auto parts to selling cars to management and then the place went under. Banker friend called and said he needed help. I had to borrow a sports jacket from my brother-in-law to interview. That was 36 years ago this month. Changed banks 28 years ago and now am on the Board of Directors and in Senior Management. I feel very blessed and enjoy my profession.
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I was named the CEO in August, 2022. I will be retiring at the end of the year. It has been a rewarding career. I am 67 years old and in good health. I will be spending a good bit of time on my farm and I am somewhat of an amateur gun smith. Mostly cleaning, small repairs and mounting scopes.
 

BKC

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While in high school, i took building trades in a vocational program. Liked it well enough to go to college and get a degree in Industrial Construction Management. Worked for a few contractors and decided I could do it myself. My wife and i keep busy running the business. It has provided for our family well enough. Im 64 now and don't enjoy it any more. I think it is the new labor force and regulations that killed it for me. If I had to do it again, I think I would have not gone to college and just worked my way into a trade. I do enjoy working with my hands and producing something. There is a lot of ways to provide for the family.
 

LeeSikvel

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I always thought I’d end up in the military. As a kid, I was all about the idea—discipline, teamwork, and just feeling like I was part of something bigger. Life had other plans, though, and I took a completely different route.
 

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Update:
I was named the CEO in August, 2022. I will be retiring at the end of the year. It has been a rewarding career. I am 67 years old and in good health. I will be spending a good bit of time on my farm and I am somewhat of an amateur gun smith. Mostly cleaning, small repairs and mounting scopes.
I’ve had my own journey where I started in a completely different field and ended up in something I’m passionate about. I think your story really shows how versatility and being open to new opportunities can take you far. The farm and your gunsmith hobby sound like the perfect way to spend your retirement.
 
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Shane13

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If I could change my profession, I wouldn't. I love what I do. I don't want to retire. I hope to keep doing it into my 70s, if not 80s, unless something drastic changes with my health or my industry. I'm a financial advisor. I enjoy working with individuals and families, helping them achieve their goals and dreams. It's a ministry as much as it's a job. I'm blessed with great clients, and I don't have to work with people I don't like working with. It doesn't hurt my back or anything. I have the freedom to travel and hunt and fish and do what I enjoy, and I make a good living in the process. And I truly feel like it's what God wants me to do - my calling. Why would I want to change or retire?