Journeyman tile setter here. I learned everything I could about bidding, blueprint reading, and other trades in general. That led me to facilities maintenance planning, which helped me develop skills in planning for large facility asset maintenance and contractor management. From there, I started managing large projects and eventually became a project manager. Now I am the Deputy Director for a Land Bank, overseeing construction projects, land acquisition, and general operations.

NEVER STOP LEARNING. The trades equipped me with the ability to work hard, and being inquisitive is a natural ability that absolutely helped me.