[Jewelry making - Article 00059] - [Orchid] Seeking advice about watchmaking

[joe.hanson]

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    Hi, I am in a crossroads of sorts in my life.  At the moment I work
    as a carpenter/laborer, and pursue lapidary and silverwork as a
    hobby.  I had entertained thoughts of attempting to go into the
    jewelry full time, but was basically content to simply work my day
    job and enjoy working in my shop when I had the time.  Then I found
    out that Im going to be a father.  And this makes my present
    situation unacceptable, I have a low paying job with no benifits, and
    I really shouldnt be doing labor work period, as I broke my neck a
    few years ago and I can really feel it catching up to me. So I must
    stop being a slacking  ne'er do well and start looking at doing
    something that will insure my family's future.  And I think I want
    to be a watchmaker.  On the surface it seems ideal.  It seems like I
    would be able to earn a good living, while using my love for building
    and tinkering.  I would be able to justify keeping my shop, when the
    need arises for a nursery.  Theres a college with a watchmaking
    diploma that is financially and locationally within reach. 

    I just need to know a little more about watchmaking.  What kind of
    work will this lead to?  Am I cut out to do this?  I understand the
    small parts thing, but how small?  Is this something that a normal
    person can do, or is it only possible for a handfull of freakishly
    dexteriouse individuals. And what sort of mental load is involved? Is
    this going to be challenging and rewarding or overwhelmingly complex
    and frustrating, or worse, repetative and brainless? And is there any
    opportunity for artistic expression and creativity in this? Is this
    anything at all like making jewelry, beyond the attention to detail.
    The orchid forum has given me much instruction, advice, and
    inspiration in the past.  Any one who has anything to share on this
    subject is welcome to reply off list at joe.hanson AT charter.net Any
    help would be greatly appreciated.


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