Architect: Up on the Roof

Introduction
Don't shoot a nail into your foot.
I'm just kidding, but I actually did that once. I was working on a roof and I guess I was working too fast.

But seriously, you have to know this is demanding work, and you have to travel around to do it. All that said, I love what I do and I'm proud of what I leave behind. Most people don't know anything about the buildings they live and work in. I can tell you what a wall is made of and more than likely how it was put together. And whether or not it's any good.

Job Function
The best part is that you feel great knowing you built something. And this pride comes with working on a house or a chair. Either way, it's a great thing to know what you can do. You're not going to be proud of everything. But even work that isn't your best teaches you something.

The injuries are the worst part. You just have to be careful, you have to know what you're doing and pay attention to it. And even if you're careful, mistakes happen, or other people's mistakes happen... to you.
Bad weather or contract problems come up second. Lifestyle
There are different things you can do with this craft. You can do rough carpentry, basically working on homes and buildings, large scale things. Or you can do finish carpentry. If you're the artistic type, finish carpentry is better for you. But you have to be really precise and love putting a lot of attention into your work. The good thing is that if you're good at it, you can make a lot of money and you don't necessarily have to deal day in and day out with the bozos on an industrial project.

Because there are different types of carpentry, there is a wide range of hours and locations. I know a guy who builds furniture. He designs futons, chairs, whatever. He can work at midnight in his shop. I work on roofs. You're not gonna see me walking around a roof at midnight. So there you go.

Additional Information
You're not gonna make as much as you would if you were a doctor. But doctors don't get to work outside. And they don't get to carry a nail gun either.

Helpful Links and Sources
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=30