[winodog]

I should add that I went on to work construction ,start a company and do takeoffs, estimates, etc and knowing algebra helped me immensely.
I could run things through my head on the job sight and give answers immediatly that other workers had no clue where to begin.

It seems as if algebra helped me frame everything else to where I could look at problems differently and solve it in more ways then one, if that makes sense.

[wildbill]

It's fine that you love algebra and were able to adapt your skills to your job—or perhaps adapt your job to your skills.

Others have different brain patterns and skills. For example, I was a successful insurance salesman and entrepeneur. Now I am a writer, author, and writing teacher with skills in those areas.

I don't use algebra, but I can spot a bad choice of words a mile away. Example: It's a “job site” not a “job sight”

In my world, any report or bid you might present that made such a mistake would downgrade your competence because of illiteracy.

. We all have different talents. I simply wouldn't be any good in a technical job that requires left brain skills.