Well, I spent the weekend learning how to install hardwood floors [not click-in laminate]. There is something amazingly fulfulling about affixing solid wood to the floor using really loud tools. 
It's not as difficult as I thought it would be, but I do respect people who do this for a living... damn, I'm sore! 
Is there something wrong with getting bored with academics and just wanting to make your hands feel useful again?
I got a lot of pressure as a kid [from the parents and other assorted well-meaning individuals] to become "employable". I have a University degree [& a number of additional certifications] and I am good at what I do. But I feel remarkably useless...
Sorry for the Monday evening rant.
It's not as difficult as I thought it would be, but I do respect people who do this for a living... damn, I'm sore!
Is there something wrong with getting bored with academics and just wanting to make your hands feel useful again?
I got a lot of pressure as a kid [from the parents and other assorted well-meaning individuals] to become "employable". I have a University degree [& a number of additional certifications] and I am good at what I do. But I feel remarkably useless...
Sorry for the Monday evening rant.
VIEW 9 of 9 COMMENTS
d_e_nugent:
I've done desk jobs and 'the trades' and I found that if I waited long enough, I would tire of the work either way. there is a common sentiment that back-breaking labor is good for the soul or noble or something, well that's only true if *you* feel it is everyday.Though wood floors are kinda fun, it's a bit like tetris. Anyway, It's up to you. If the degree and certs and other such papers allow you to do what *you* find fullfilling, then don't worry, be happy. Oh and, hi.
rydell:
haha yeah I thought it was a funny one I need my space for sure
I need my space for sure