Job or Trades

[jJjburton]

What jobs and/or trades do you do any was there a class to take?
What would you reccommend?

I am starting from scratch. I am willing to go to school but not looking to do 4 years. And wanted a sure thing when i get done. Some type of specialty that has great potential moving foward. Any ideas?

I have my degree in kinesiolgy but personal training isnt structured enough for me. Looking for a 9-5 type sure thing working for company. As personal training can be a side gig.

 

[theotherguy]

I’m not a tradesman, though I have worked with many for several years. Welders and electricians seem to be the most lucrative though. If I chose one to do, it would probably be either electrician or a machinist.

If you aren’t looking for a trade and are good with people, you could go into sales as well

As a kinesiologist, you could transfer to physical therapy with a couple more years of schooling, but, IMO, the ultimate goal would be as a strength and conditioning coach for a college or pro sports team

 

[jJjburton]

I’m not a tradesman, though I have worked with many for several years. Welders and electricians seem to be the most lucrative though. If I chose one to do, it would probably be either electrician or a machinist.

If you aren’t looking for a trade and are good with people, you could go into sales as well

As a kinesiologist, you could transfer to physical therapy with a couple more years of schooling, but, IMO, the ultimate goal would be as a strength and conditioning coach for a college or pro sports team

Yes figuring this out now, as my goal was physical therapy, but life got in the way. So curious about other jobs. Ones with less people involvment.

Thats the thing, i am not good with people in groups or constantly. Or else i would do personal training, so selling myself on the gym floor was a nightmare. 1 on 1 was different, hence doing personal training but part time. Its too much mental energy for full time, for my personality.

 

[Cherokee]

Become a plumber, if you run your own business, you can make more than a DR.

Want a unique trade.. kinda... Locksmith, locksmith/security. Some people programming car FOBS are making 250K a year.

Aircraft mechanic. Couple years of school, and once you get a job at the airlines, they are very cushy jobs.. you hardly do anything.

brick layers make good $, and are in demand.

Become a cop... another job with perks, some cops are making $100K a year.

 

[jJjburton]

Become a plumber, if you run your own business, you can make more than a DR.

Want a unique trade.. kinda... Locksmith, locksmith/security. Some people programming car FOBS are making 250K a year.

Aircraft mechanic. Couple years of school, and once you get a job at the airlines, they are very cushy jobs.. you hardly do anything.

brick layers make good $, and are in demand.

Become a cop... another job with perks, some cops are making $100K a year.

Nice some good ideas here.

I want a job that where i leave the jobs hours the job stays.
I dont want a 24 hr job, once i leave the job for the day, i dont want to think about it the rest if the day.

Edit- so the job stays at the job, i enjoy my hobbies woodworking, fishing, etc. i will not be having kids so i will only gave to take care of myself. As a child eats away money

Will look into some of these for sure

 

[marco11]

Not sure where you reside but you can get an HVAC licence in a few months here in Canada (cost me 5 grand) and when you pass the test you can work on pretty much any residential until by yourself. If you get your gas technician 1 licence you start working on industrial type stuff.

Either one can net you six figures easily once you become established and you won't be working in big groups if you don't want to. Maybe on a site with a few other workers at any given time but you're essentially working alone.

 

[JesterBOB]

I would recommend developing a professional area in kinesiology and mixed professions. It is always in demand and relevant. In addition, a good specialist will always have a good income. IMO

 

[jJjburton]

I would recommend developing a professional area in kinesiology and mixed professions. It is always in demand and relevant. In addition, a good specialist will always have a good income. IMO

Yes that is top of list, also looking for plan b and c. Just to have in case. Have some “hiccups” i am getting answers to see if it would effect employment as i made a mistake or two younger. And its biting me a hit now.

 

[jJjburton]

Not sure where you reside but you can get an HVAC licence in a few months here in Canada (cost me 5 grand) and when you pass the test you can work on pretty much any residential until by yourself. If you get your gas technician 1 licence you start working on industrial type stuff.

Either one can net you six figures easily once you become established and you won't be working in big groups if you don't want to. Maybe on a site with a few other workers at any given time but you're essentially working alone.

I hear hvac is solid, indeed. Thanks

 

[Villain]

So from what I understand, electrician is a good field. You start in an apprenticeship and they pay for your classes. The apprenticeship is paid and you get like $6 raises every 8 months and top out at $35/hr. By the end of your schooling, you will have an associates degree and don’t have to take the stupid general Ed classes - only the things that apply to the career.

 

[Elvis755]

Outside of construction a lot of mechanical/electrical jobs will have 24hr schedules usually 365 days a year. When your shift ends you can leave it at work but a lot of guys get into it expecting a 9-5 and find themselves working in manufacturing or transportation on overnight shifts with bad days off. This was my experience at least, I got into an electrical degree program (2yr) and we got thought we’d be electricians working 9-5 Monday-Friday. Some did but the majority of us took higher paying jobs at factories and wound up working midnights or afternoons for years.

 

[Villain]

Outside of construction a lot of mechanical/electrical jobs will have 24hr schedules usually 365 days a year. When your shift ends you can leave it at work but a lot of guys get into it expecting a 9-5 and find themselves working in manufacturing or transportation on overnight shifts with bad days off. This was my experience at least, I got into an electrical degree program (2yr) and we got thought we’d be electricians working 9-5 Monday-Friday. Some did but the majority of us took higher paying jobs at factories and wound up working midnights or afternoons for years.

Appreciate the insight!

 

[jJjburton]

Outside of construction a lot of mechanical/electrical jobs will have 24hr schedules usually 365 days a year. When your shift ends you can leave it at work but a lot of guys get into it expecting a 9-5 and find themselves working in manufacturing or transportation on overnight shifts with bad days off. This was my experience at least, I got into an electrical degree program (2yr) and we got thought we’d be electricians working 9-5 Monday-Friday. Some did but the majority of us took higher paying jobs at factories and wound up working midnights or afternoons for years.

But it was shift work? Personal training is like 2 hours here 2 houra there an hour here. Was it at least shifts of set hours?

 

[jJjburton]

Outside of construction a lot of mechanical/electrical jobs will have 24hr schedules usually 365 days a year. When your shift ends you can leave it at work but a lot of guys get into it expecting a 9-5 and find themselves working in manufacturing or transportation on overnight shifts with bad days off. This was my experience at least, I got into an electrical degree program (2yr) and we got thought we’d be electricians working 9-5 Monday-Friday. Some did but the majority of us took higher paying jobs at factories and wound up working midnights or afternoons for years.

I really enjoy construction, and have skills in that field. Are you saying construction is usually 9-5 like?

 

[Sp2.0]

I'd look around in your area and see what union jobs need help and go in that direction. I was an independent contractor for a long time and didn't really care for unions just how I was raised. I finally switched to a union job and I wish I had done it the whole time.

 

[jJjburton]

I'd look around in your area and see what union jobs need help and go in that direction. I was an independent contractor for a long time and didn't really care for unions just how I was raised. I finally switched to a union job and I wish I had done it the whole time.

Usually grandfathered in? I will look for sure. Thanks

 

[Villain]

But it was shift work? Personal training is like 2 hours here 2 houra there an hour here. Was it at least shifts of set hours?

The classes are like twice a week on top of time worked at the apprenticeship. But I’m going off of what I was told. Obviously @Elvis755 will be better at answering.

 

[JesterBOB]

Yes that is top of list, also looking for plan b and c. Just to have in case. Have some “hiccups” i am getting answers to see if it would effect employment as i made a mistake or two younger. And its biting me a hit now.

And why not get a profession in parallel in the IT field. this is just a good plan b and you can work remotely and is always in demand. It can be as a detail and as the main work.

 

[Elvis755]

Construction typically is day time hours with most weekends off. Definitely closer to 9-5. The trade off I’ve seen is lower starting pay in construction and more lay offs. You get into manufacturing or industrial maintenance type jobs the starting pay is higher and it’s more stable. But you wind up with shifts to meet the demand of the industry your servicing and it’s all different depending on the place. Some places do rotating swing shifts like 3 shifts of nights 4 off back to work on days. Other places will have permanent shifts and you usually chose jobs based on your seniority. All in all if you’re good at construction you have the potential to make a lot more money and eventually be your own boss. It’s harder work usually and if your into bodybuilding getting your meals in doing construction can be tricky.

 

[adamcarpenter]

I’m a woodworker by trade. I build custom cabinets and architectural millwork. Depending on where you live there’s good money in it. Start pushing a broom at big shop and in 5 years you can make 50-60k.

From there you can start your own thing or get into management. Some guys I know make close to 6 figures, but they work 60 hours a week.

It’s not for everybody and not everyone gets it but if you can suck it up and find someone to mentor you it’s a lot of fun. Once you can build on your own you’ll forever have job security.