"So, what do you do?" It's the basic guy question because so many men define themselves in large part by their work. So, you're 18, what are you going to do? Even though in 2008 most women support themselves, there is no other option for guys. You're expected to support yourself, and if you're lucky, support others too. So, what are you going to do? Are you going to need college? Trade school? Other special training? Are you working to that? When the transition is all done and over, where is it you want to be? And the time to think on that is now, not later. We have people in here who are lawyers, what's that? 7 years? And you have to get through college before you go to law school, so its a two stage deal. A professor, 8-10 years of college. A traditional craft person in construction? Most union apprenticeship programs are between 4 and 6 years. Union electricians, plumbers and the like make pretty darn good money once they get past the apprenticeship program. But now is the time to start working toward the work you really want to do, few things will define you more than the work you do, and how well you do it. You might not always be liked, but there are times when a grudging admiration comes close enough.
