Okay, so we forgot to consult the directory under “Low-Stress Occupations” before we decided to become independent contractors. If we had, we’d probably have our feet up behind the security desk at the local museum of modern art. Instead, we’re crawling on our bellies, elbow deep in attic insulation, pulling electrical wire, or contorting our bodies to fit into a crawlspace to nail off a neglected joist hanger with a whopping 4 inches of hammer swing. And these are the more manageable aspects of our job. I recently saw a list ranking career choices by popularity. It didn’t surprise me to find “Construction” near the bottom. Sort of makes you feel like the last pick for the neighborhood
