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re: Brother will be going to trade school this fall. What trade would you recommend to him?
Posted on 5/27/21 at 5:11 am to SerakThePreparer
Posted on 5/27/21 at 5:11 am to SerakThePreparer
Hvac or plumbing
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Posted on 5/27/21 at 5:16 am to SerakThePreparer
Instrument tech, industrial electronics/plc, hydraulics, robotics tech.
Eta: If he is set on being a welder don't go to school, get in an apprenticeship with either the pipefitters, boilermakers, or ironworkers.
Eta: If he is set on being a welder don't go to school, get in an apprenticeship with either the pipefitters, boilermakers, or ironworkers.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 5:24 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:03 am to philly444
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I'd say electrician with HVAC as a close second. Plumbing is dirty work...
Summertime HVAC work in attics? Plumbing would be easier...
all that being said, with the new PVC tubing, installation and repair has become a lot easier...
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:04 am to vl100butch
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Summertime HVAC work in attics?
150 degree attics are miserable. I wouldn't recommend it.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 7:05 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:05 am to SerakThePreparer
Electrician, pipe fitter for sprinkler systems, sheet metal worker for HVAC, all of those make damn good money.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:07 am to boosiebadazz
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Plumber
Honorable trade. Well paid.
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Less harsh working environment than welding, electrician or HVAC.
You forgot about the poop. Welders, sparkies, and fridgies don’t have to deal with poop.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:08 am to LuckySo-n-So
If you do plumbing in new construction and remodels, you don’t have to worry about the poop either.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:09 am to SerakThePreparer
Any job that involves repairing electronics.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:16 am to SerakThePreparer
Did he fail out of school? If he completed a full year of credits tell him to stay in and get a engineering degree.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:25 am to SerakThePreparer
Electrician that specializes in HVAC also.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:27 am to SerakThePreparer
Appliance repair. Make more or similar to hvac without having to work outside. Unlicensed field. No regulation other than EPA license which you don't need anyway because we really only use r134a which anyone can buy. Low insurance and the old fricks refuse to work on the newer stuff so we need technicians who only know the new stuff. Not boomers stuck in their pre computer ways.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 7:28 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:32 am to SerakThePreparer
Anything. A young man with a work ethic, and a willingness to work, will have a nice lifestyle.
Does he have any desire to be self-employed one day? If so, I would recommend he take a basic bookkeeping course or two along the way. If he does that, learns his trade, works for someone else for 7 or 8 years, and starts his own company, he can make a fortune.
Does he have any desire to be self-employed one day? If so, I would recommend he take a basic bookkeeping course or two along the way. If he does that, learns his trade, works for someone else for 7 or 8 years, and starts his own company, he can make a fortune.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:53 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
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Welding, Havc or auto cad
This is the correct answer.
Go towards auto cad and be skilled - you will always have an office job.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:59 am to SerakThePreparer
Auto Mechanic, HVAC and plumber. Are all major needs right now.
I think plumber is probably long term best option to go into business for yourself.
I think plumber is probably long term best option to go into business for yourself.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:05 am to SerakThePreparer
Instrumentation
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:10 am to SerakThePreparer
Fiber Optic Splicer
Welding - Especially air tight, water tight etc.
Elevator/Escalator Mechanic - Sleeper choice
HVAC - We will NEVER have less HVAC
Diesel Mechanic - In the shop or in the field
Electrical
Plumbing
Auto Body/Paint - Most jobs are paid by insurance
Boat Motor or ATV Mechanic - People love to spend money on their toys
Auto Mechanic
Appliance Repair - Easy to get into
Ranked in order of possible income.
All of these jobs you can start working for someone else and then go out on your own.
Welding - Especially air tight, water tight etc.
Elevator/Escalator Mechanic - Sleeper choice
HVAC - We will NEVER have less HVAC
Diesel Mechanic - In the shop or in the field
Electrical
Plumbing
Auto Body/Paint - Most jobs are paid by insurance
Boat Motor or ATV Mechanic - People love to spend money on their toys
Auto Mechanic
Appliance Repair - Easy to get into
Ranked in order of possible income.
All of these jobs you can start working for someone else and then go out on your own.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 8:21 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:12 am to djangochained
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Millwright
When we moved to our new shop they came in and set up and leveled all our machines. Took about a week, but I cannot believe what we had to pay them.
They make good money, but this particular company stays on the road. A LOT.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:15 am to SerakThePreparer
My sister owns several trade schools. HVAC is great, Truck driver is really the place to get into right now, but you are away a lot. Unless you can get semi local routes. If he's a white guy with a personality and can move to a wealthy suburb, being a barber is not that bad if you can find the right shop with an opening.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 8:17 am
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:17 am to SerakThePreparer
Industrial Instrumentation is the way to go...good pay and very little strenuous work. Well respected trade! 
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:19 am to SG_Geaux
Correct..
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