not at all. I respect trade work, but I also don't idealize it. It sucks in a lot of ways that are very similar to how software engineering sucks. As a SWE I

not at all. I respect trade work, but I also don't idealize it. It sucks in a lot of ways that are very similar to how software engineering sucks. As a SWE I get respect from my peers and family for having a "smart job", make 4x what most plumbers make, work from my home office, and do not have a boss breathing down my neck. I do not destroy my body by constantly kneeling over and getting into awkward positions.