Any brahs work as a tradesman? (Carpentry, electrician, etc.)

[Deezenutz]

How is it? I'm thinking about becoming an electrician, but the only thing that's holding me back is that everyone tends to look down on everyone working in trades. It's almost like if you work as a carpenter, people consider you to be too stupid to go to school for say engineering.

[cds2011]

Why would you care if someone looks down on you for choosing a different career path? What kind of loser does that anyway? Those are all respectful professions.

[BigSack]

HVAC brah checking in. I make more money than my buddies who got 4 year college degrees. Don't care if people look down on the trades. Real men work in the trades, they don't sit in office buildings all day.

[jakobi]

How is it? I'm thinking about becoming an electrician, but the only thing that's holding me back is that everyone tends to look down on everyone working in trades. It's almost like if you work as a carpenter, people consider you to be too stupid to go to school for say engineering.

finishing carpentry here.,..making over 6 figure income a year.,.,..

[FEA]

I am a Carpenter, and I have to say that the trades fukn suck brah lol.
STAY IN SCHOOL!

[Ace28]

Plumber checking in, Journeyman package over 60/hr.

[jakobi]

HVAC brah checking in. I make more money than my buddies who got 4 year college degrees. Don't care if people look down on the trades. Real men work in the trades, they don't sit in office buildings all day.

this...cannot sit in one spot for hours...i'll fall asleep

[jakobi]

I am a Carpenter, and I have to say that the trades fukn suck brah lol.
STAY IN SCHOOL!

what kind of carpenter?

[Ace28]

I am a Carpenter, and I have to say that the trades fukn suck brah lol.
STAY IN SCHOOL!

Honestly could never see myself being a carpenter, though I bet the side job's are plentiful. If I were not a plumber the only other trades i'd consider would be sparky,fitter,sprink or tinner.

[Deezenutz]

HVAC brah checking in. I make more money than my buddies who got 4 year college degrees. Don't care if people look down on the trades. Real men work in the trades, they don't sit in office buildings all day.

finishing carpentry here.,..making over 6 figure income a year.,.,..

Plumber checking in, Journeyman package over 60/hr.

Do you guys think it's possible to make 6 figures as an electrician?

[skyler33]

been working as an electrician (residential & commercial) as a summer job for the past 3 years.. its not bad, a lot more physical work then i previously imagined but there is good space to expand and eve open up your own company. its all about making a good impression, finding contacts and getting your name out there.

[jakobi]

Do you guys think it's possible to make 6 figures as an electrician?

hourly, no....own company...probably

[skyler33]

Do you guys think it's possible to make 6 figures as an electrician?

father makes over that.. owns his own company though (canada)

[Claron]

been working as an electrician (residential & commercial) as a summer job for the past 3 years.. its not bad, a lot more physical work then i previously imagined but there is good space to expand and eve open up your own company. its all about making a good impression, finding contacts and getting your name out there.

You're not a licensed electrician?

EDIT nvm you work with your father

[Prose]

I am registered 1st year Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice.. You have to enjoy working hard, don't mind being ragged on by the old timers, traveling and staying over night, somtimes weeks/months...I worked a job last summer at an arena , for 3 months we worked straight 7 days a week 12 hours a day to get the job done on time. good money but tough.
my package is $22 an hour , 2nd year is $26...

[skyler33]

You're not a licensed electrician?

no, want to be a accountant.. just getting hours as a back up so i would be able to, say i screw up.

[Ace28]

Do you guys think it's possible to make 6 figures as an electrician?

I'm sure, not sure what they pay out in Canada, but in the states most the trades are all within a few bucks of each other. During the economic collapse though times were pretty tough, but now seem to be turning around. The only thing I don't like about the trades is the potential for inconsistency of employment. If your good at what you do though, you will almost always have a job especially if you are able to solicit your own work(assuming your in a union).

[Deezenutz]

hourly, no....own company...probably

feelsbadman

father makes over that.. owns his own company though (canada)

intredasting. I wouldn't even know how to start a business though, must be complex as fuk

[Dan_Staat]

I'm an apprentice in the HVAC trade. Plumbers and pipefitters union. Who gives a **** if people think you're dumb if you fix/build stuff for a living. If they look down on you, just tell them to come over and fix or build something for you.

[Deezenutz]

I'm sure, not sure what they pay out in Canada, but in the states most the trades are all within a few bucks of each other. During the economic collapse though times were pretty tough, but now seem to be turning around. The only thing I don't like about the trades is the potential for inconsistency of employment. If your good at what you do though, you will almost always have a job especially if you are able to solicit your own work(assuming your in a union).

Was talking to my dad about working as an electrician. He said a good one could make probably 30+ an hour here. And yeah, the economy is garbage here too. A couple of my friends that are tradesmen got laid off because of it.

[Deezenutz]

I'm an apprentice in the HVAC trade. Plumbers and pipefitters union. Who gives a **** if people think you're dumb if you fix/build stuff for a living. If they look down on you, just tell them to come over and fix or build something for you.

That's true brah, without us chit wouldn't be getting fixed/built.

How is HVAC btw? That crossed my mind recently too, deciding between that, electrician, or elevator mechanic (srs)

[helpmee]

I did the electrician thing.... But not anymore.... I am out of the trades... But plumber is the way to go... plumber bro...


I don't see how you would care what people think of your occupation ... As long as you are making bank..

[Dirtylocks]

How is it? I'm thinking about becoming an electrician, but the only thing that's holding me back is that everyone tends to look down on everyone working in trades. It's almost like if you work as a carpenter, people consider you to be too stupid to go to school for say engineering.

You're probably right but I see the tradesman as magicians.

I am trying to become more mechanically inclined, but do-it-yourself stuff has always been intimidating to me when it comes to fixing my car, plumbing, electric, etc.

Hats off to you man.

EDIT: F*CK the pretentious a**holes who look down on anyone who works in the non-hooker/non-illegal trades...I'd like to see most lawyers/doctors/etc build a fukking house or rebuild a transmission...F*CK!

[electabuzz]

Do you guys think it's possible to make 6 figures as an electrician?

Yes there is, but understand there are risks to each trade; a relative of mine had 20 years of experience and under no fault of his own was killed when he opened an electrical box of an old house. If you are looking for a clean trade that pays well electrician/hvac/contsr. plumbing are good choices. If you aren't bad with your hands and don't mind standing all day/in awkward positions, trades can provide fulfulling work.

[Dan_Staat]

That's true brah, without us chit wouldn't be getting fixed/built.

How is HVAC btw? That crossed my mind recently too, deciding between that, electrician, or elevator mechanic (srs)

HVAC is pretty cool to me. I'm on the service/repair side, and I enjoy the troubleshooting I get to do, say a compressor is tripping (failing), finding the problem is cool to me.

Buuuuuutttt since I've only been at it a month (prior experience with my father), most of my days are spent washing coils on rooftop units, and being the gopher (go for) to get stuff from the old timers trucks and such. Once I finish school, I'll get to do my own thing, but it'll be a long two years till I get my feet nawmsayin

[LSXdr]

I've been an electrician for the past 7 years. It's great! Even when you do have a hard day, it's really not that hard. The hardest I've worked all month was sitting outside under an umbrella in a hole connecting wires all day. I'm almost done with my Bachelors degree but I'm not even sure I'll ever use it. I love my job and the pay. I'm not rich or anything but I eat and live good and don't come home tired at all. I love it.

[Chezdon]

Go for it. You learn something that can be used all over the world and will never be out of a job.

Depends on you as a person. Some people are better suited to an office environment. It's true, you get more "lower class" people in the trades, but they can still make a lot of money.

Give it a go. I sort of wish I had.

[OceanOfPiss]

I'm studying building and construction @ school, before I find a supervising job. I don't give a shiit what people think of people working in trades, in fact, i hope they look down on me cause once i start pulling bank and they're still in school studying a degree that's utterly pointless, i'll be the one laughing.

so much opportunity for trades in australia. electricians are the best paid here, brb know a few qualified sparkies who make $60 an hour

[LSXdr]

I'm studying building and construction @ school, before I find a supervising job. I don't give a shiit what people think of people working in trades, in fact, i hope they look down on me cause once i start pulling bank and they're still in school studying a degree that's utterly pointless, i'll be the one laughing.

so much opportunity for trades in australia. electricians are the best paid here, brb know a few qualified sparkies who make $60 an hour

Yeah my boss makes about $60 an hour. He'll go take a dump and come back to tell us, "Boys I just got payed $15 to take a Chit" lol

[skazclaw]

How is it? I'm thinking about becoming an electrician, but the only thing that's holding me back is that everyone tends to look down on everyone working in trades. It's almost like if you work as a carpenter, people consider you to be too stupid to go to school for say engineering.

I say do it. Trades usually are well off in a bad economy compared to white collar jobs, and in Australia you can make 100k easy as an electrician (long as your not a dumb ass).