Journeyman years

Okay, so think of journeyman years like going to school for a job, but instead of classrooms and textbooks, you learn by actually doing the job.

Let's say you want to be a carpenter. You would start off as an apprentice, which means you're basically a helper to an experienced carpenter. You learn from them by watching and helping them do their work. This is kind of like being in kindergarten, where you learn by watching and doing what the teacher does.

After a few years of being an apprentice, you become a journeyman. This means that you've learned enough about the job to do it on your own, but you're not quite a master yet. This is like being in elementary school, where you're able to do things on your own, but you still have lots to learn.

During your journeyman years, you continue to work on your own and get better at your job. You may still ask for some advice or help from other experienced carpenters, but you're mostly capable of doing things yourself. This is like being in middle school, where you're becoming more independent but still have some guidance from teachers and parents.

Finally, after several more years of working as a journeyman, you become a master carpenter. This means you're really good at your job and can do just about anything related to carpentry. This is like being in high school, where you're pretty much able to do things on your own and are getting ready for life after school.

So, journeyman years are kind of like the middle stage between being an apprentice and being a master. It's a time when you're still learning and growing, but also becoming more independent and capable in your job.