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Any HVAC techs in here?
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:14 am
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:14 am
I am thinking of making a drastic career change. I’ve been in accounting/finance for about ten years now and I am completely burnt out on the corporate life.
How difficult is it to start and what am I looking at money wise for schooling? I am 31 years old.
How difficult is it to start and what am I looking at money wise for schooling? I am 31 years old.
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Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:16 am to Bronson2017
Plenty of schools but I am not sure of the cost. You will not go without a job in that field. How do you feel about hot attics and roofs?
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:17 am to Bronson2017
You’ll typically start as an installer before moving to tech, go commercial rather than resi. Those attics certainly arent getting any cooler in the summer, so just be realistic about the switch.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:18 am to jmarto1
I can handle heat. I’m in decent shape (could be better of course). 5’10 185
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:19 am to Bronson2017
My son n law does it in Houston and he and his brother started their own company and do well. They’ve hired help but not at the point yet where they can sit in office all day. Both still have to get out and get dirty.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:21 am to Bronson2017
Most tech schools have courses. Sowela has an 18 week HVAC course that will teach you all you need to know and prep you for the EPA license. Its $5600
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Even after all of that, you still need to get a state contractor's license if in Louisiana which means buying GL and comp. Even if you are a one-man show you still have to buy comp and exclude yourself, aka a "ghost" policy
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Even after all of that, you still need to get a state contractor's license if in Louisiana which means buying GL and comp. Even if you are a one-man show you still have to buy comp and exclude yourself, aka a "ghost" policy
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:23 am to Bronson2017
Honestly, you are getting kind of old for that kind of work. You’ll get all of the shite jobs to start your career.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:24 am to stout
Thank you stout, this is helpful. I am located 45 minutes east of Birmingham. Pell City. I will look for something similar near me.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:28 am to Bronson2017
You should be able to get an apprenticeship and be able to study without having to pay for a vocational school.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:30 am to Bronson2017
I like this guy's YouTube Channel:
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:40 am to Bronson2017
quote:Rule #23 of the OT-
I can handle heat. I’m in decent shape (could be better of course). 5’10 185
Post a height/weight
PS
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:43 am to Bronson2017
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I’m in decent shape … 5’10 185
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:45 am to Ruston Trombone
I mean compared to most HVAC Techs….
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:47 am to Bronson2017
I couldn't imagine getting into an attic right now and touching insulation.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:50 am to Ruston Trombone
I am 5'10" at 192. I have the love handles most guys do in their late 50s. I walk almost everyday but and do light workouts a few days a week. Far from being in shape.
Coworker is 64. Same height but weighs 205. Hits the gym and bike rides everyday. Very lean.
Guess his BMI is worse than mine right?
Coworker is 64. Same height but weighs 205. Hits the gym and bike rides everyday. Very lean.
Guess his BMI is worse than mine right?
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:50 am to Bronson2017
I had coils replaced this week for my unit that cools my upstairs. It was 95 in the bedroom up there, had to be 130 in the attic, I felt sorry for those guys who spent 4 hours up there. At that moment I appreciated my corporate job.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:57 am to Ruston Trombone
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I’m in decent shape … 5’10 185
Yeah decent
Not great unless you are mostly muscle
-mingo
Posted on 6/21/25 at 10:21 am to Bronson2017
Why not find someone who is in some form of commercial or industrial service contracting and see if they need help. A lot of guys with their own business can use your experience and there will be plenty of opportunity to get “into the field” and break up the monotony of your current work. Many contractors are good at what they do, can run people and equipment, but also need help on the business side as the business grows. Having the ability to learn the work, eventually run crews/projects, and also know business accounting will be a skill set that’s valuable. You might be surprised what sort of doors might open up.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 10:21 am to Bronson2017
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I’m in decent shape (could be better of course). 5’10 185
I'm tellin Mingo, and boy are you gonna get it!
Posted on 6/21/25 at 10:22 am to Bronson2017
If I have a plan for a small business I think plumbing is the ticket
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