We all have to work in this life, and we all have to bring in a wage/salary if we’re to keep ourselves in a nice home. Money doesn’t just fall into our laps, unfortunately. When we leave school and decide what to do with our lives, many people come up with a conclusion straight away and end up entering a career they enjoy.

Not everyone is 100% sure about where to go with their professional lives, though. While that’s okay, as many people never really know how to go about finding the right career, it’s still quite annoying, isn’t it?

Some people prefer sitting down and working on a computer, and others might prefer more hands-on and physical challenges. There is no real right answer in this life; you just need to pick what you’ll enjoy and what would suit you. 

In a world where technology and computer systems are becoming increasingly popular, it’s understandable that more and more would prefer indoor work. There are still lots of outdoorsy roles available, though, of course.

If you’re still struggling to come up with an answer and feel as though manual work on the feet might be more your thing, then here are a few points that could help you understand a little more vividly:

You Find Yourself Restless When Sitting Too Long

Some people are more than happy to sit still for hours and focus on a screen or piece of paper. They’re more inclined to do mental gymnastics than literal, physical gymnastics! Using their vocab is more appealing than getting a workout in.

You’ll probably figure out straight away that a more physical and manual job is for you if you start to fidget a lot when sat at a desk. The idea of sitting still and being caged in an office probably wouldn’t be for you in this instance.

You Feel A Lot More Accomplished After Practical Tasks And Projects

When you exercise and get out of breath, you immediately feel so much more positive due to the release of endorphins from your brain. This kind of thing would then happen to your well-being after doing some manual work. There is a slight difference in the impact for different people, though.

Whether they’re learning about piecing together some Bridge Deck Formwork or laying down some scaffolding equipment ready to begin, some people would get a feeling of ‘well I’m glad that job is over’ while many others would feel more like ‘that felt great, I’d like to do that again.’ If you’re more inclined to feel like the latter, then you know which field of work would be right for you.

You’re Just More Of An Outdoorsy Person 

Do you feel horrible when caged indoors all of the time? Do you feel as though you need to get out of the house more often than not – even if it’s only for a walk or for a drive? Then you’re probably more likely to be happier in a manual job where you’re on your feet more often. Quiet and introverted people would probably prefer a typical, quiet office job.