I am a 62 year old retired E-Commerce systems architect who began my working life as a machinist in a machine buiding company.
After 30 years of being a hi-tech exec, and hating almost every moment of it, I retired young at only 58 years old,! Now I dabble in model engineering.
Recalling what a great sense of accomplishment making a precision part gave me when working as a machinist led to my decision to engage in machining as a hobby,
I am glad I have, as I now enjoy endless hours of satisfaction (and occasional swearing) from pottering around in my glass conservatory/workshop.
The best part is that I am no longer making parts and pieces for others, instead I get to keep and play with what I make!