Lots of people in this trade say the only way forward is to stop working with your hands. I'm not buying that. My old boss kept pushing me to become a project manager because I have years of experience. But I turned it down to keep building frames on site. Just last week, I spotted a load bearing issue the plans missed because I was right there with the crew. If I was in an office, that could have led to a costly fix later. I believe staying where you make things is a real career too.
I made them flush in humid weather, and they swelled shut when it dried out. Now I leave a tiny gap for peace of mind.
We were putting on shingles in the rain, and she brought out a big pot of chili for the crew. It turned a miserable day into a pretty good one. Anybody else have clients who feed you on site?