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Best Working Man Job: What Trade is Best for a Young Man?
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:04 am
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:04 am
Suppose you were just setting out in the world and were not going to college. What would be the best trade to take up today?
Plumbing?
HVAC?
Welding?
and of course . . . .
Plant operator?
Plumbing?
HVAC?
Welding?
and of course . . . .
Plant operator?
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:04 am to JudgeHolden
Always need good welders
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:05 am to JudgeHolden
DBA
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:05 am to JudgeHolden
I would do HVAC among those. Probably the best bet for running and independent contracting service.
I almost want to say that various programming/security skills in computing are a trade - in which case I'd go with that.
I almost want to say that various programming/security skills in computing are a trade - in which case I'd go with that.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:05 am to JudgeHolden
Plumbing 100%
Imagine they are raking in the cash right now
Imagine they are raking in the cash right now
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:06 am to JudgeHolden
Operator
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:06 am to mattz1122
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Always need good welders
but if someone doesnt like to get their hands dirty, CAD is a good field, but it has become saturated.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:06 am to LSUZombie
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Plumbing 100% Imagine they are raking in the cash right now
And it will never be automated. I was thinking that too.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:07 am to JudgeHolden
There seems to be a shortage on plumbers.
It's not a great looking job to many, but I've heard they make over 100k.
It's not a great looking job to many, but I've heard they make over 100k.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:09 am to JudgeHolden
Any of them if you're willing to work, well except plant operator, you just need to know how to sit for that one. 
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:10 am to JudgeHolden
Always a demand for plumbers and electricians
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:13 am to JudgeHolden
I'd go operator or welder.
Spent time in HVAC and one overlooked fact is that you are constantly hot as shite because you are never anywhere with a working AC.
Edit: full disclosure I work in finance so I might be a pussy.
Spent time in HVAC and one overlooked fact is that you are constantly hot as shite because you are never anywhere with a working AC.
Edit: full disclosure I work in finance so I might be a pussy.
This post was edited on 1/19/18 at 11:15 am
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:16 am to JudgeHolden
Wouldn't trade my commercial electrician job for anything
My own truck, pay is good (not OT good but sufficient) get to work outside most of the time.
My own truck, pay is good (not OT good but sufficient) get to work outside most of the time.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:18 am to JudgeHolden
Jump on a boat, see the world and earn sea time. Get your captain's license and see more of the world and make good money.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:18 am to Houstontiger281
Plumber or electrician. Work for experience and to network with builders/contractors. Then set yourelsefl up with your own shop and focus on new construction. The work is cleaner and easier and you aren’t having to go troubleshoot and fix someone else’s screw-up.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:18 am to JudgeHolden
It’s hard to get hired as an operator young. I’m in my early 20’s and got lucky. Majority of the dudes I work with are in their 40s and early 50s about to retire.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:19 am to JudgeHolden
Mechanic?
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:20 am to JudgeHolden
Crawfisherman
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:20 am to JudgeHolden
If you aren't afraid of hard work, go to trade school to learn pipe fitting or welding
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:21 am to JudgeHolden
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HVAC?
the thought of having to climb around in attics in August sounds fun
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Plumbing?
Same
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