re: What type of career would you recommend to an 18 year old in today's age?

Constuction in the specialty trades. Heating and Air, plumbing and electrical. There is so much opportunity here and because there is a massive shortage in these arenas you can name your price. Unlimited potential.

I am advising my son to go to college, get a business degree, while in school work for one of those three trades and come out of school and start his own company.