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So if you weren’t doing whatever you are now, which trade or new trade would you consider? - HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Machinist
- Automotive
- Diesel Mechanic
- Construction/Carpentry
- Pipefitter/Steamfitter
- Welder
- Crain/Heavy Equipment Operator
>Other?
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I have been a machinist/toolmaker since 1967. Was out of work for ONE week in all that time. I have been on the same job for 48 years and am 77 years old and still working full time. I hope this answers your query.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato
Deuteronomy 22:5
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Electrical, HVAC & plumbing. Construction carpentry.
If you have a child who show's aptitude to do these jobs they can potentially make more money than going to college and taking a lot of the white collar jobs.
Especially if they start their own company.
Figures don't lie, But Liars figure
Assumption is the mother of mistakes
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Do y’all consider trucking blue collar?
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Electrical. I believe I could pick it up quickly.
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Retired coal miner...30 years in the hole!
Easy's gettin' harder everyday
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I can walk on water.......................but I do stagger a bit on alcohol.
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Heating & Air conditioning
Electrical
Pipe Fitting (plumbing but only things that have pressure on them - and definitely not Sewer / drains) as well
Welding & Machinist are hard on you ..
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Welding without a question. It is a personal preference and what I wanted to do when I was in High School until I took the path that I am on now.
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Machinist. Like the challenges of taking on new projects/designs.
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So if you weren’t doing whatever you are now, which trade or new trade would you consider? - HVAC
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Machinist
- Automotive
- Diesel Mechanic
- Construction/Carpentry
- Pipefitter/Steamfitter
- Welder
- Crain/Heavy Equipment Operator
>Other?
I suggest considering for a trade that you can do on the side as well. Plumbers, carpenters, electricians are never out of work. - Some trades pay better than others. Be aware of that. Some are unionized. - Look into pension, benefits. - Some work is sporadic. This is when those side jobs I mentioned come in handy. - What about travel for work? Some trades require a lot of that. Are you willing to move closer to the work? Travel is very hard on your marriage. - Can you do this trade into older age? - Some trades can be hard on your health. I do NDT in the local refinery and nuke plant. It's a very good trade that can take you anywhere in the world or stay at home. AFAIAC, we have the best trade in the refinery all factors considered. Why be the welder when you can be the guy who inspects the welds?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondestructive_testing
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Electrical, HVAC & plumbing. Construction carpentry.
If you have a child who show's aptitude to do these jobs they can potentially make more money than going to college and taking a lot of the white collar jobs.
Especially if they start their own company. You and I are aliegned on this subject. My middle kid has a BA, but after going through 3 jobs in 4 years she is starting an electrician apprenticeship program next Monday.
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Does that mean I'd have to get a job and actually WORK ???
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I was a printer for 35 years. If I had to do it over again I would be a machinist.
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Castrating elephants at the zoo! Pays not great but tips are good!
Even birds know not to land downwind!
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I didn’t see marijuana cultivation
That’s a damn hard ass job.
You ever carried 4-5 gallons of water 1/2 mile into a briar patch?
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I've already done several on your list but would still be open to becoming a bra fitter for Victoria Secrets.
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Sounds good……FEEL better!!
Even birds know not to land downwind!
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I didn’t see marijuana cultivation
That’s a damn hard ass job.
You ever carried 4-5 gallons of water 1/2 mile into a briar patch? Yes
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