> I'm very confused by this because I'm arguing the exact opposite: that people in tech romanticize these "simple" trades of the people. I live in a climate wh

> I'm very confused by this because I'm arguing the exact opposite: that people in tech romanticize these "simple" trades of the people. I live in a climate where normal (I.e. not extreme) temp fluctuates between -25C and +30C. You can add 5-10C to either end for the above/below average days. There is absolutely nothing romantic or glamorous about working outside in those temps. This “romanticism” you speak of, while very real, often comes from a place of ignorance and inexperience. I’ve done enough physical labour in my time in reasonable weather than I see no reason for me ever want to make a career out of it. Similar goes for interior work, I’ve done the “good” and “mediocre” jobs as DIY enough to know I would not want to do it for a living.