OCCUPATION THESAURUS

CARPENTER



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Carpenters build and repair fixtures made primarily of wood. They might be involved in large-scale projects, such as the construction of houses, commercial buildings, and bridges. Others may find smaller, more specific jobs to their liking; in this case, they may take pride in creating custom cabinetry, crown molding, doors, bookshelves, or furniture. Another common carpentry job is creating forms for concrete and masonry projects. Carpenters may obtain skills in multiple areas of woodworking, or they may specialize in just a few.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
While a high school diploma is the minimum requirement to go into carpentry, an associate degree is often preferred, as is formal training through a vocational or technical program. Any prior experience, such as an apprenticeship, is also beneficial.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
GOOD LISTENING SKILLS, MECHANICALLY INCLINED, MULTITASKING, ORGANIZATION, REPURPOSING, SUPER STRENGTH, WHITTLING

HELPFUL POSITIVE TRAITS:
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HELPFUL NEGATIVE TRAITS:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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SOURCES OF FRICTION:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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