my degree is a BSC (math/computer sci). my original plan was to become a teacher, however, talking to some friends that were teachers changed my direction (stories of kids coming up to them and telling them to f-off and they really had no power to do anything about it really didn't go well with my personality).
i put myself thru school by doing construction in the summers (concrete forming and framing). i really enjoyed doing construction, even when i was the low man on the totem pole - i worked with a great crew of guys for the most part. after i got my degree i stayed with construction for a few more year, just to save up some $ and figure out what i wanted to do.
in 2000 i started my own business and have never looked back - i absolutely love it! it does have it's draw backs at time, but i really enjoy being my own boss. the biggest challenge (and ucb mentioned it earlier) is that it can take a toll on you/family if you are always working. i still find that a challenge at certain times of the year when we are really busy, but that's just the way it is and my wife accepts that.
i think the only part of my job that i really annoys me is when customers waste my time - i've just got more important things to do with my work day than deal with some people's stupidity (for lack of a better term)
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