Career advice

[Get_Training]

Hey guys, so I'm looking fo some advice. I'm currently a full time fireman. Long story short, I'm entertaining the idea of changing fields. I've been looking at a trade route as opposed to traditional school. I've bene reading, and welding seems like a fantastic job opportunity and there aren't many people my age (26) that are going that trade route. Anybody think this is a good idea? Any additional advice?

 

[Shortcut]

I think trades are overlooked. Hard work yes but lots of oppurtunities both career and financial. You are young man go for it. Good luck!

Thanks for your service!

 

[GAGunguy]

My buddy makes $90 for welding....learn to weld stainless and aluminum...and then go find a boat yard.

 

[keith089]

Fireman for government, early retirement

 

[Deleted member 79987]

Learn how to dive and weld underwater = big $$$

 

[InTune]

Fireman for government, early retirement

and health ins. Most firemen have side jobs. My father in law was a painter and trim carpenter. Fulton county fireman

 

[bigt61]

Better get good eye insurance!

 

[adrianrog]

Might also look into becoming a diesel mechanic. I know that it's impossible to find enough of those.

 

[Get_Training]

I would stay a fireman as long as I was in school. If I can get enough work/ money I’d have to leave here. Being up all night gets OLD.

 

[Plinker66]

There are much worse things to deal with than being up all night working a stable govt job with benefits.