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I frequently wish I had taken up a career like this instead of going into data science.

Eh. I've done both. Data science is better.

There are drag days to be sure, but having to get up at 5 in the morning every day and working until your whole body is sore then having to do it again sucks if you have to do it every day.

This is exactly why I did not get into the trades. I love doing that type of work and working with my hands. But my dad who has been doing construction/electrical work for over 30 years now has trouble using his hands at times or holding a screwdriver. So that basically convinced me from doing it.

Thanks for the reality check.

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