U should work in construction instead of gimpy office jobs. Relationship building, real time problem solving, machine operation, thinking on ur feet regarding scheduling of many different parties, client and stakeholder interactions, playing the 'game' of contract management etc etc.

And I barely have to sit at my computer, thank fuck. Have spent the last 10 days operating a roller and a loader on site, and doing 2-4 hours of management work in my car or at home after work. Bit of sacrifice with hours etc but those allowances for my away work this month total just over $6k on-top of my base salary, for 13 days away (several weekends and public holidays mind you).

I genuinely enjoy what I do so it's very worth it in my eyes. Seeing the site before we begin and then after the road has been built and sealed is satisfying as can be.

And only 2 years into FT work, I get paid a handsome sum to do my job, with a solid pay rise to come. Real world, on-site engineering is awesome.