Of course on the other hand the time you spent learning will come back to you the next time you have a problem. You only have to learn how to solder pipe once.

Of course on the other hand the time you spent learning will come back to you the next time you have a problem. You only have to learn how to solder pipe once. For me I've found once I accumulated the skill, just doing it myself was often faster and easier. I understand the value of free time and all that, but I bet even in your day job you gradually cultivate side skills that are not your core work function, you just use them every now and again in the process of your work.