I was Fresh out of college and living in Maine and I got to be the low man on a team of five carpenters.  I worked with the same crew for 6 years.  We built custom homes on the coast.  I fell in love with the work and with being outside.  I had mentors that taught me and took care of me.  I had found work that brought satisfaction daily.   I still send those guys photos of my work so they can tell me how I can do it better.