Why aren't more young guys learning trades?

[xMetalocalypse]

The salaries in LA would be comparable to LI I would assume. But still, making $30 an hour is still pretty good pay honestly. You won't be rich, but it's not a bad wage

True.

[SkinnyAlex]

In college with a bunch of random credits crew.

Been switching majors like crazy and wasted so much money already. That feel when art was you passion but an art major is useless unless you want to teach which i dont. Sometimes i really just wanna get a certificate from an 8 month program or whatever and start getting paid already. Ilike hands on learning and love diy projects. My cousin whos 2 years younger than me already finished his welding certificate and is getting paid $15 an hour and im still here working part time cashier making near minimum wasting time in school with no specific degree in mind.

[xMetalocalypse]

Wow. Seriously getting negged for this. Please know that a white guy is gonna hire a skilled undocumented immigrant before he hires an unskilled white kid who needs training, health coverage, and isn't afraid of being deported. Pls go armchair *******s. This is reality.

Strong responding to yourself/negging yourself.

[VinMichael]

Strong responding to yourself/negging yourself.

says the kid who just graduated highschool and has probably never worked a trade

[Engineer_Guy]

Absolutely false as far as you saying humans will not be needed to do welds. Maybe in 2100

Robots do most welding now actually, look at an automotive plant. There are still a few things we need human welders for obviously which is why there are still jobs for them. Those jobs aren't really going away though because it would cost too much to develop a machine to do those "special cases" where a generic robotic welding arm can't handle.

[TyreekD]

Wanted to do trade, but didn't have enough information on it so I just went to college. I seriously don't know the steps on how to get into one, or where they are even located.

[Scruffy77]

anyone here actually "like" their profession? I was really into personal training but having the mental energy to train people and just watch them lift is very mind numbing while throwing out BS good jobs etc. I feel like I just stand there the whole time

[MarshallV82]

I'm an electrician and our company is getting more into linework now, I make anywhere from 120k to 160k a year depending on how much work we get each year. I've made 80-100k per year only working 7 months. The traveling and long hours sucks, but it's better than working at Wal-Mart I guess! I started off making around 1200/week 9-10 years ago, now I'm a project manager. Sometimes I have to oversee 3-4 big jobs at once so it gets pretty stressful.

There's money in every field, you just have to work your way up, even if you have a degree. My brother is an engineer and makes significantly less than I do but I think he has a better work/life balance. Though when I get those 2-4 month layoffs some years during the snow season I'm sure he's envious as well! Haha

[jimberee]

Do it brah. Best decision i ever made in my life.

don't want to be welding in your 50s

[NextBestThing]

Anyone that doesnt learn a trade of some kind either through a technical school, through a dad/friend, or learning something themselves is a moron. Most will always need someone to fix their toilet, car, electrical wiring, air conditioning unit, computer, etc

[mmondo13]

So then what trades do you brahs suggest? I'm right outside Chicago, and looked into plumbing, but it's seriously hard to get into the union/apprenticeship...

[Staberella]

Anyone that doesnt learn a trade of some kind either through a technical school, through a dad/friend, or learning something themselves is a moron. Most will always need someone to fix their toilet, car, electrical wiring, air conditioning unit, computer, etc

Catering is another thing that people can do. It is very low overhead and all you need is a few clients and very basic marketing skills. If you can upsell someone to a large value meal combo and you can cook your ass off? You can cater.

[Engineer_Guy]

Catering is another thing that people can do. It is very low overhead and all you need is a few clients and very basic marketing skills. If you can upsell someone to a large value meal combo and you can cook your ass off? You can cater.

Catering is a service not a trade.

[gorify]

i'm 17 and i dont know what to do. get an apprenticeship or try and get into a trade school

what do? my main qualifications are english,maths,physics,business and p.e

[vvvaaa]

So then what trades do you brahs suggest? I'm right outside Chicago, and looked into plumbing, but it's seriously hard to get into the union/apprenticeship...

Plumber>Electrician>Carpenter. That's it in my books.

[illesBKLYN]

duly noted for the future op

[Ancients]

We're all pressured to make 6 figures. The cost of living is relatively expensive, and unless you're single, 40-50 k a year isnt comfortable in todays society.

well considering the average journeyman salary is 32$/hr + generally overtime if they want it, i'd say having a salary that's higher than the average HOUSEHOLD salary is good

[arn710]

Let me summarize this thread:

If you're hard working, intellegent, flexible and generally not a shiithead, you're going to do fine in whatever field you choose

[Staberella]

Catering is a service not a trade.

It is still in the category of skilled labor. Many trade and tech schools teach cooking to go along with line cooking, Chef, or catering.

[MarshallV82]

Plumber>Electrician>Carpenter. That's it in my books.

Also Lineman, Equipment Operators, HVAC,

[joen270]

Welders, plumbers and electricians make some pretty decent bank.

[Nicklol]

Welders, plumbers and electricians make some pretty decent bank.

whats the easiest of those to get into?

im guessing #1 welding, #2 plumbing and #3 electricians

[leakypipe23]

Let me summarize this thread:

If you're hard working, intellegent, flexible and generally not a shiithead, you're going to do fine in whatever field you choose

Haha. This, for the most part. Unfortunately, people get too focused on what/who is "holding them down" rather than busting their ass, networking, and landing a career.

[MacDaddy68]

My dad works in a trade, gets sweet benefits, safety hours, all paid holidays, potential to work as many hours as he wants, and maximum job stability.

[MarshallV82]

whats the easiest of those to get into?

im guessing #1 welding, #2 plumbing and #3 electricians

All about the same, depends on what part of each field you get involved in. The welders that make serious money are typically plumbers as well. "Pipe fitter"

Linemen make serious money during storm work, last month I was making double time for 15 hours a day. When a power-plant or Wind farm or even distribution is losing 400-600K a day or lacking power they'll pay anything to get back online.

Just depends on what you enjoy more! If you're willing to travel you can make way more.

[Jeremy-Vincent]

It's a pretty sick lifestyle actually, waking up at 6am going to the job site with the boys, chirping eachother all day, grab some burgers at lunch. I used to frame houses with my step dad and I miss it. With framing there is incentive to work hard and get those houses up quickly because you're paid a set price per house. Would love to get a crew and fire it up for 13 hour days and erect those houses like a weapon. Brb 15 gs for a chit subdivision house that takes 2-3 weeks to finish...not bad....

looked at your avi. you're ****ing jackkkked lolol

[arn710]

whats the easiest of those to get into?

im guessing #1 welding, #2 plumbing and #3 electricians

For jobs like that, its going to completely depend on who you know. With no connections, its going to be very difficult to get into any of them

Haha. This, for the most part. Unfortunately, people get too focused on what/who is "holding them down" rather than busting their ass, networking, and landing a career.

Its tough to find people that show up every day on time and do what they're told regardless of what field you're in. That's probably the most valuable skill one can have

[TyreekD]

For jobs like that, its going to completely depend on who you know. With no connections, its going to be very difficult to get into any of them

Welp, I guess that answers OP question. It answers my question as well.

[HalfPastJACK3D]

Im almost at my 4 year degree and i got accepted into ironworkers union here in nyc .. I will be making more money doing this than something with my degree and will take night classes just so i can get that piece of paper too .. Starting at over 30/hr plus benes and after three years over 50/hr plus benes .. Pretty obvious choice to me

[Smithers115]

welding brahs.. is that a miserable job?

dangerous? (ie your eyes getting flashed constantly etc) ?

breathing in fumes??


I think its the easiest trade to get into, but i dont want to do something thats bad for my health nam sayn

I did precision TIG for 4 years. I did get pretty bored with it to be honest. It got to the point where my abilities were increasing so slow because I developed a good skill set for the job that it wasn't interesting, I wasn't learning anything new regarding the job. Now I'm taking a stem undergrad and am looking to go into the health care field. Awesome to have the skills though since I can do things like fix my truck, or build pretty much anything with metal...

Robots do most welding now actually, look at an automotive plant. There are still a few things we need human welders for obviously which is why there are still jobs for them. Those jobs aren't really going away though because it would cost too much to develop a machine to do those "special cases" where a generic robotic welding arm can't handle.

The cost of robotics at the moment for these applications is retardedly high not to mention you will have to pay someone to program the ****ing thing and they'll be the same wage probably as the welder. A robot with technology in the next 40 years wont replace a human, on assembly lines yes, but custom fab, no.