The arbitrary 8.5-9 hour workday drives me nuts, because a lot of the time, I really only have 3 or 4 hours worth of work to do. I generally work quickly and I value my time. Can I make a decent living doing something that gives me this kind of flexibility?
I’m on track to completing my doctorate next year but I’m thinking about apprenticing in one of the trades afterwards…
Honestly it’s never a bad idea. I’ve been to college as well, and I think the two experiences are vastly different and both contribute to being well rounded.