My father is a pipefitter (he just hit his pension date and can now retire without any penalties whenever he's ready), and it always kind of felt that way. He

My father is a pipefitter (he just hit his pension date and can now retire without any penalties whenever he's ready), and it always kind of felt that way. He worked in the wrong field for him exactly, but his skill in his trade is somewhat rare. The man was not properly educated in many fields, but if it has anything to do with welding, he's a complete wizard. You would never know what he knows about a subject, because he might not understand all of the context or language with which a question is asked with regard to chemistry or physics... yet he does know. He can perform complex calculations in his head, on the spot, and seamlessly weld two or more different types of metals of different thicknesses in the most inhumane physical positions, and that's a Tuesday for him. I swear he should have been working on rocket engines and not in an oil refinery, but he was never exposed to the possibility. He expresses sometimes how he wanted each of my siblings and I to have a trade each unto ourselves, yet fails to understand that what I do can factor into that as much as carpentry, welding/pipefitting, plumbing, or otherwise. It's funny... savant-like. Anyway, in short, I agree. :)