To answer your question OP, I work in the trades. The only real requirement is that I show up everyday, and fix something if and when it breaks, which is maybe twice a week. The pay is very good, the hours are good, I'm treated very well. I can be indoors or outdoors as much or as little as I want. It's a comfortable setup, some days I feel very fortunate. Some I'm bored to tears and think about doing something else.