Any opinions or questions are welcome (Location: Canada, southern ontario)

So I’m (29m) making a career change from construction management to learning a trade (that I can learn and hopefully start my own business) I’m no newbie to working with my hands. Done some demolition, general labour, minor wood working, etc.

Basically right now I’m at a point where I have to make a decision.

I’m currently going through private training for SMAW 1G - 4G (Stick welding)

BUT

I’ve recently been presented with the opportunity to learn framing and carpentry from someone with over 20 year experience and is planning to retire in the coming years (a family friend)

My question to you guys is, what would you do in this position? I’m highly interested in both, I can see myself having my own business in both. I was thinking to finish welding and do that on the side while I also learn carpentry.

Any opinions or questions are welcome