I got an engineering degree from CSM. I breezed through high school math & science, struggled in English and arts. Just didn't care to look at a picture or listen to music for any other reason than to enjoy it. Didn't care about hidden messages or meaning.

Dont know if I have ADD or not, but I can't read for fun. After a few pages, I'm lost as to what's going on, since I had already forgotten who was who. Movies are completely different. I can never remember peoples names in real life, but know them from their face. Sometimes a problem.

Engineering (math & science) came easy as I could figure out how things worked and solve problems. Still do.

I tried helping my 5th grade nefew with a math assignment and was completely lost in the methods he was taught to use. Showed him the way I learned, and he said my way made more sense.

Learned basic welding for a bridge class. Learned basic mechanics and carpentry from my dad and trade classes in HS.

I'm stuck in an office now. Troubleshooting others work and supervising younger engineers. One thing I have noticed is the constant need for validation. They dont like failure at all. I let them fail to learn why. They also dont like working alone. I loved working alone, probably because I worked with so many freeloaders riding my coat tails. I even had a clueless boss who had me respond to enquiries and then cut and paste and take credit. That ended when I caught on and sent a response that was nonsense and horribly written with many misspellings. He didt review it before cut & pasting with his name. CCed me in the response and I responded all with the correct answer.

There are times i wish i didn't get into engineering and became an equipment operator. That looks fun digging, drilling or demoing. Demoing looks especially fun.