Thunderjet
Stainless
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2019
So, I'm reviewing my career choices as I near the big 60 soon.
I ALWAYS knew what I wanted to do. That was something regarding mechanical stuff.
My family history is pretty much steeped in the machine trades. My dad held two cards, T&D and Patternmaker, Owned/run a shop for thirty years. I was running a South Bend flat belt lathe by the time I was 8. My dad's father was a designer for the Unit Cast foundry. My Mom's dad was a set up man and shop foreman for the Spicer corporation. His brother was a die maker in numerous shops locally, I have his tool collection here in my house.
With that said, I'm wondering was this baked in the cake?
Did I have a choice or an opportunity? Did any of you guys and gals have a choice or an opportunity?
I'm sure you all have similar stories and tales to tell.
I tell folks all the time that if I couldn't build/make/design stuff, I would be in jail or dead.
So let's get past the stupid political/covid/ crap and talk about stuff that motivates you every morning.
Are there differences between the European and the new world model that make a difference? I know that the trades/smithing thing began in the old world and extended to the new world.
Does this still influence the choices folks make with regards to career choices?
Follow your genes.
I ALWAYS knew what I wanted to do. That was something regarding mechanical stuff.
My family history is pretty much steeped in the machine trades. My dad held two cards, T&D and Patternmaker, Owned/run a shop for thirty years. I was running a South Bend flat belt lathe by the time I was 8. My dad's father was a designer for the Unit Cast foundry. My Mom's dad was a set up man and shop foreman for the Spicer corporation. His brother was a die maker in numerous shops locally, I have his tool collection here in my house.
With that said, I'm wondering was this baked in the cake?
Did I have a choice or an opportunity? Did any of you guys and gals have a choice or an opportunity?
I'm sure you all have similar stories and tales to tell.
I tell folks all the time that if I couldn't build/make/design stuff, I would be in jail or dead.
So let's get past the stupid political/covid/ crap and talk about stuff that motivates you every morning.
Are there differences between the European and the new world model that make a difference? I know that the trades/smithing thing began in the old world and extended to the new world.
Does this still influence the choices folks make with regards to career choices?
Follow your genes.