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I know skilled trades are in high demand here in the states, and I was looking to glean some information from some experience people about which would be the best route to follow. Some short info about me:

>be 23
>NEET
>able-bodied (used to lift frequently, probably could still 1RM bench like 205lbs)
>have useless business associate's degree that netted me 0 employment opportunities
>looking for work that i can transform into a business after learning the trade

Skilled Tradesmen, share your stories, suggestions, anecdotes, etc.
There's an Ironworkers union in my city that's desperately looking for people, but I want to hear from others first about what trades make the best business models.

>> No.2048428

I'm in Canada, but I assume US could be the same: 1. Get experience in whatever 2. Open a side business while working full time 3. Once you have capital make your side business your full time job. 4. Diversify, sticking to one trade is for chumps 5. Once you get big, start bidding on government jobs, hire sub-contractor for those jobs, profit from doing shit all.

>> No.2048822

>>2048339

Tradesman here.

I would do plumbing or electrical.

Remember, your ONLY goal should be to either start your own company or quickly move up to management in a mega company where you don't have to do the actual work.

That shit will wear your body out FAST.

I have my own so I only work 3 days a week. My buddy is management for an electrical company, he makes about $90k a year overseeing the electrical wiring of a new airport.

Also don't be afraid to travel, or leave your company and work for a new one. Loyalty is dead, follow the money.

>> No.2049258

Union electrician in nj. After 5 yr apprenticeship, Make 80-90k a year have 110k and counting in annuity, great health plan, pension after retirement, been in 15 years, 37 years old. The more you make the more you spend I'll be doing this shit forever. The hours suck and the work is demanding, not back breaking though. Not bad job though.

>> No.2049264

22 yo tradie here 50k/year for busting ass sucks

>> No.2049455

>>2049264
Did you get experience before joining the union?
I took San Jose electricals union apprenticeship test, there were people coming from Reno, la, santa Rosa all over.

I was laughed out of the interview with a passable score, but never got a single call.

>> No.2049482

>>2048822
This so much.

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2049523

OP here, I'm definitely looking to start a business and work my own schedule. I know that most people who do independent trades can make >$1500 in a weekend depending on the job.

I'd be looking preferably in a field akin to flooring, where you can learn the trade without having to get an official licensure that takes 4-5 years of ball-busting at $16/hr, or even less pay than that.

Automotive tech is also on the table, although it is absolute shit for pay in 95% of America. All it takes to get in there is a couple of knowledge-based ASE exams, but you'd have to start off changing oil/washing trucks for $11/hr.