Well, no since I deal with enough virtual crap all day, and don't really have any desire to deal with the real thing. Plus, plumber does require an apprentices

Well, no since I deal with enough virtual crap all day, and don't really have any desire to deal with the real thing. Plus, plumber does require an apprenticeship in the US. I, on the other hand, have thought about buying quite a bit of carpentry equipment when I am done with IT. These new CNC machines are amazingly programmable and just the thought of actually building custom furniture excites me. I did grow up in an era and place where I learned electrical and carpentry ("ok students, in order to have the photography class we need to build a dark room"). So, I do know a bit about basic techniques, but would probably take some classes to refresh my knowledge and learn the "right way".