Yes, we have a fascination with sharing the horror stories and not the happy endings.

Fascinating read :)

Very fascinating...From a qualitative perspective, I think there is always that rite of passage even if you go straight into an apprenticeship, the time in which you must learn the craft, first, and yes you do get paid something, however minimal, during that time as an apprentice.

Even getting my start in Athens, Greece, I worked in poured-concrete masonry apartment buildings.

@Chris Martin, that map is fascinating.

But it's been really fascinating how banks differ in both service level and willingness to work with you on various deals. 

First, I want to say there are some completely fascinating elements to this story.

This is a little bit off-topic, but has been a fascinating thread to read.

At the age of 13 I wanted to become an arbonne salesmen, the idea of having parties and getting others to sign up as a salesmen under me so I could get commission fascinated me.

@Krystle Padilla - That's a fascinating possibility!