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I have been away from this site for a while. These are some more boats I have built. A cedar/cypress strip pirogue: I was reminded, that I had not built my granddaughter a boat. So ... She liked it: Mine: For My son: beekeeper

I think that most jobs that you described above, are far and few between right now. Many graduates are coming out of University's and going back to live with mom and dad because they are no suitable jobs for them. The older workers that lose their jobs are forced to work at Walmart for Minimum wage few benefits. That unfortunately is the situation in North America and I really don't think it will get any better. I was lucky enough to have run a good sized publishing company and retired at 47. I am a very strong advocate of being self employed and always encourage budding entrepreneurs to go for it. I make lures mainly as a hobby and sell a few here and there, but any business can be successful if you put your heart and soul into it and have the brains to adapt to ever changing markets. When economy's are bad it's the best time to start a business, because it hardens you up for tough times and when good times arrive that's when you make a lot of Money. The lure business is a niche business that constantly changes, but as all the Boomers start to retire they will want to do something leisure and they will remember the pleasures of fishing of their youth so the market is definitely in place for growth in the coming years. So to all those who dream of starting a business GO FOR IT. It is the only way your country will ever survive. You might not make it in the lure business but the learning experience is priceless and chances are that you will find something else that will make you a fortune or at least a living much greater than any boss will ever pay you. I have never met a person who became rich working for someone else, I am sure they exist but I have never met one. Good luck to all you young entrepreneurs make us proud