I would’ve wanted to be a freelance builder, crafter, designer and engineer. Here’s why I know I can’t, it’s because I am terrible with just knowing things. An experienced craftsman knows their tools by heart, can pick one up that they absolutely need for the job at hand. They know their workshop, inside and out. They can calculate measurements with barely thinking. They just have it together.
That’s not me. You can show me 3 different types of a philips screwdriver and for every one, I’d be like “erm…uh, still philips to me!” when there is subtle differences between them. I can barely measure things to save my life. I am just stunted to learn so many of these things, but I’m only capable of doing small projects at the very least.
People like Adam Savage really have inspired me, having seen the things he can do and how passionate he is about what he does. I love that. I wish I could be that. But I’m not.
Gas station attendant - Did this for a while and loved it. I was left to my own devices, no one to hassle me about how I did the job, and I got to meet strange and interesting folk. I was once referred to a “gas station guru” by a regular because I’d listen to their woes and give timely if unexpected advice for dealing with an absurd range of things. ADHD and self sufficiency make you pretty good at a lot of small tasks.
Bowling alley attendent - that’s just gas station attendant but in an inherently fun and strange environment.
Card shop owner - probably the only place where you’re going to look more appropriate gaming on the clock than not, but actually I like the idea of offering a safe space for people with similar hobbies to me.
Appliance repair and modifications - make a living jailbreaking peoples refrigerators and fixing washing machines? Literally heaven.
Alas, none of these really pay enough to live on or actually exist in the later most case.