Re: I want to become a plumber
I think the others have nailed it, cricket....its not such a good thing in desi parents' minds that their son is a "manual laborer". That goes for american (and prob other cultures) parents too.
Me? I would be happy to have my sons learn a manual trade. Its something that will ALWAYS be needed. ALWAYS be appreciated. And will allow them to lead a very nice life - good income (NOT rich for sure but always able to be good providers), always allow them to choose their own schedules and always allow them to earn their living without having to dedicate every second of every day to it. OK so you become an accountant for a prestigious firm...you make good money but you spend 14 to 18 hours a day to just maintain. You always fear for your job because of the economy. You have to play office politics whether you like it or not.
SO much nicer to be a plumber. Or carpenter, electrician, architecht.