Aaron":2dvsw1ij said:
So I am looking for any insight any of you may have on some of the trades. I am done my university Science degree and am looking to go for a trade next. I have four possible choice areas and am trying to narrow it down to one field (the colleges I apply to will also help in doing it as some don't offer certain trades). Everyone else around me has offered their opinion and I figured I might as well hear what people on here have to say on the pros/cons.
The trades I am looking at are:
~Heavy Duty Mechanics
~Welding
~Electrician
~Plumbing
Thanks. :cowboy:
Heavy Duty Mechanics - If you are a real go getter you can make some money, if you are a laid back person that just does what they have to, you will make a living and that's it.
Welding - Better have an area close by that does aerospace or aircraft work, and needs a certified welder, otherwise you will just make a living. Or like the other person said, you will have to travel on a work crew and do work on pipelines and installs in plants to make any real money. You also have to consider the damage to your eyes if you make a carrier out of it, you will have some problems after doing it for 25 years or so.
Electrician - Most I know do make good money, jobs in plants usually pay pretty good and have good benefits. Wiring homes and such can be tough in the winter.
Plumbing - If I had to work on sewage lines I would quit in a heartbeat, guess doing new instalations wouldn't be bad, except the winter months.
If I had to choose from those, I think I would go with the electrician, but I'm a machinist, so what do I know. :lol2: I also do all the welding in the shop, which I hate doing after 28 years! I have also done mechanics work, it isn't for everyone. Don't know how to do plumbing, but I am about to get some crash courses on some projects coming up!