NW-Bound
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As an engineer, I have always enjoyed building things (hardware design and writing firmware), as well as analysis and simulation of complex and unique electromechanical systems. They did not pay me megabucks, but more than perhaps 95% of engineers, so that made me feel good. I am not rich, and when I was working, never enjoyed being "in charge" of other people (for a sense of power), and just wanted to be an independent contributor.
I have been trying to design and build things at home for myself as a hobby, but it's not quite the same. When I did it for pay, I would have to pay more attention to details, to meet certain requirements or specifications. I have to prove to people my stuff is "good stuff". There was pressure, but that provided an impetus to get the job finished.
I have so many unfinished projects at home, many half-baked. When my health recovers, I should take some time off to finish them.
I have been trying to design and build things at home for myself as a hobby, but it's not quite the same. When I did it for pay, I would have to pay more attention to details, to meet certain requirements or specifications. I have to prove to people my stuff is "good stuff". There was pressure, but that provided an impetus to get the job finished.
I have so many unfinished projects at home, many half-baked. When my health recovers, I should take some time off to finish them.
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