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Career as a HVAC guy
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:06 pm
Seems like a nice career could be made running a HVAC business.
I dont think passing the licensure test would be overly difficult for someone that is capable of finishing college.
Fixing an A/C or heating unit is way easier than mechanic work. Just that it gets very hot in the attic.
Any HVAC guy riding in a nice 4x4 Platinum?
I dont think passing the licensure test would be overly difficult for someone that is capable of finishing college.
Fixing an A/C or heating unit is way easier than mechanic work. Just that it gets very hot in the attic.
Any HVAC guy riding in a nice 4x4 Platinum?
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Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:08 pm to lsu xman
I got a degree so I didn't have to climb in 160 degree attics. But more power to the men who get out there and do this, it's a necessity.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:08 pm to lsu xman
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a nice 4x4 Platinum?
With or without truck nuts?
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:11 pm to Paul Allen
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With or without truck nuts?
biggest question right here
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:12 pm to lsu xman
Seems like the dream of every meth head that can't cut it as a laborer.
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And that is a lot of work for topping out at 40k a year
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And that is a lot of work for topping out at 40k a year
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:13 pm to lsu xman
I pay them enough, must be a decent gig
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:14 pm to lsu xman
As long as you have ambition and can start your own company and provide a good service I think it's a great idea but you would have to have some sort of mechanical background I would think. Also if you are young and work with a good company and learn the ropes to move up or start your own company would probably be a good idea.
Starting that career as a middle aged man with no experience I would have to see what the technicians make starting out and way that against what I was making currently.
Starting that career as a middle aged man with no experience I would have to see what the technicians make starting out and way that against what I was making currently.
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:14 pm to Cosmo
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must be a decent gig
Meh...it could run hot and cold..
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:16 pm to lsu xman
The trades are always a good path if you don't mind a little sweat. I don't work with my hands but respect the guys that do. My grandfather always urged me to learn a trade on the side.
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:19 pm to lsu xman
Honestly, anyone who is decently intelligent and has some work ethic can make a damn nice living in a number of the trades (i.e. plumbing, welding, hvac, etc.) nowadays. the idea is to work past unstopping shitters at 2 AM on sunday mornings and get into the new construction end of things. cleaner work at reasonable hours....and the pay comes from construction loans, so you always get paid.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:19 pm to lsu xman
It's great running your own HVAC company but the only problem is finding dependable labor that does not pop pills and smoke marlboros all day.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:21 pm to jdeval1
I've always thought being a plumber or mechanic would be a cool gig. Work with my hands, get a little sweaty, run my own business. And since I'm not a slimy looking felon with no people skills, like most mechanics and plumbers, I wouldn't scare away the soccer moms. Alas, too late to start down that career path.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:22 pm to lsu xman
Go to school. Learn it. Know how to run a business, market and network- make ton of money.
Problem is it's rare to find someone that knows how to do all that.
Problem is it's rare to find someone that knows how to do all that.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:22 pm to Spankum
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and the pay comes from construction loans, so you always get paid.
In most cases. I have heard some pretty awful stories of subs having a hard time trying to get paid from flood victims in Livingston.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:25 pm to AUCE05
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Seems like the dream of every meth head that can't cut it as a laborer.
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And that is a lot of work for topping out at 40k a year
What does this even mean? I'm installing an indoor pool dehumidifier right now that costs more than that and it'll be done In two days. 15k net. Great gig if you can outwork your competition.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:26 pm to ellishughtiger
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the only problem is finding dependable labor that does not pop pills and smoke marlboros all day.
Yeah this seems to be a job requirement in these fields. These guys would probably make more money if they could just pretend to not be trashy while at work.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:29 pm to lsu xman
My brother works for an air conditioning company. He is more stressed out than ever. It is certainly taking its toll on him physically. Spending every day in 100 degree attics doing physical labor is intense. I helped him out on a few jobs one summer after high school and I then knew I would never do that again no matter what.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:38 pm to Chili Dawg
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installing an indoor pool dehumidifier
What is a good humidity level for pool water?
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:43 pm to lsu xman
My neighbor owns his own small business doing HVAC. His wife works but they live in a $400k house with a built in pool and nice rides. Plus he's always home when I leave in the morning, so he gets to sleep in more than me.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 10:51 pm to lsu xman
Just like other jobs, the key is getting good people who work for you that are trustworthy. Apart from that you need some type of mechanical background and if you are really trying to make it, you need to be an excellent seller (sales mentality). Some markets you are dealing with unions which adds a whole other wrinkle.
I am with large mechanical firms a good bit and it is a ton of wine and dining, the guys I know in NYC are out everyday of the week trying to drum up business.
I am with large mechanical firms a good bit and it is a ton of wine and dining, the guys I know in NYC are out everyday of the week trying to drum up business.
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 10:54 pm
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