Do i like my job? A resounding yes, moreover I like the company I work for even more. I work for a general contractor in the San Francisco bay area. I started as an apprentice carpenter, turned out to Journeyman. Was assigned lead man status , on to Carpenter Foreman, Assistant Superintendent , Superintendent and now I am Operations Manager, I have a list of field employees that is right around 130 people right now. The best part of my job is watching people develop. I have had several of people I have trained blossom before my eyes, it is very rewarding. As a rule money is not an issue I have plenty of time off, but as Addicted knows I spend the majority of that time working on my house on Whidbey Island. If I were to make a recommendation, follow your passions. if you really don't like doing something don't do it. I know a couple people who have gone their entire careers, hating getting up and going to work each day. That is no way to live .