[glennaro]

Good point. I’ve met more than a few certified welders who are proficient philosophers.

[wally_bert]

I’ve run into union 798 welders who think they are supreme beings of the universe.

[kinsman redeemer]

One man, I quote regularly. He has a clear and concise way of putting things. Everyone admires his wit and wisdom.

[Psalm 144]

Barbers and cabbies too, but welders make better money.

[kinsman redeemer]

Welders:

• Fix useful things that have broken
• Join things together that belong together
• Fill gaps and spaces with useful material
• Remove excess material and smooth out problems
• Have a vision for what "should be" before it is
• Design and build useful things from raw material
• Use a variety of techniques to accomplish their work
• Protect themselves from harm
• Clean up after themselves

  Philosophy Majors:

• Teach Philosophy
• Go into Law
• Talk crap