Simon Hardcastle, 49, shown in this undated handout photo, left his desk job to become a heavy equipment operator. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Simon Hardcastle (Mandatory Credit)

Thinking of leaving your desk job and entering the trades? Here’s your guide

by The Canadian Press August 31, 2026

written by The Canadian Press August 31, 2026

By Ritika Dubey More than 25 years into his job as a business administrator, Simon Hardcastle felt there was nothing left for him…

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