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Why I Got Into Tree Care (First Blog — October 2025)

I spent 20 years behind a computer screen — in engineering, IT roles, banking. I became good at spreadsheets, projections, dashboards… but just got tired of the office grind and long commute.

When I switched my major to forestry in college, I thought it’d be simpler. In my first job out of college I knew more about computers than the older guys, which took me into finance and IT, away from the woods and the good ole boy culture that I connected with. Now I’m 44, and had enough of corporate life.

What’s different now:

This is basically a 2nd career for me.  One where I get to breathe air, meet neighbors face-to-face, and work with my hands. I get to choose who I work with and stay away from who I don't.  Tree care lets me do something real and can't be offshored or automated.  At least in year 2025!

My goal:

I’m aiming to pass the ISA Certified Arborist exam. That certification will let me not just say “tree service,” but arborist.

I’d love for you to follow along. If you have tree questions — pruning, removal, disease — drop me a message. I’ll share tips I learn as I grow.

— Michael Fiery