[onewhippedpuppy]

That was a fantastic piece. I know a good many college grads stuck in dead end jobs which they despise. Conversely, I know a good many tradesmen that have done quite well for themselves and take pride in their work. The bias against the trades has always bothered me, possibly because I lived in the blue collar world for years before finishing college. Ultimately the ignorant don't know what they are missing, many of the most interesting and intelligent people that I know work with their hands for a living. Even in my white collar life I continue with my desire to build something, in my mind there's no greater satisfaction than seeing the tangible fruits of my labor.