Which vocational trade skill has the best short and long term prospects?

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

Welding seems pretty lucrative although the best paying jobs require you to be out in the field welding heavy equipment on site. In any weather.

My ex girlfriend had an ex husband who was an underwater welder --that guy pulled in over $100,000 a year and that was more than 20 years ago.

 

[BillsCamino]

Machinist

 

[HERMET]

My youngest grandson is finishing HS this year and has decided to skip college and go to a vocational school to become a welder.
Not going to lie I was a little disappointed when he told me but I completely understand.
Frankly a degree isn't worth what it costs and the quality of the education has deteriorated to the point as to be almost useless.
I just hate to see a good mind go to waste but I support his decision.

 

[mfoster]

I know a young man that avoided college and went to diesel Machanic school,has his own shop and unbelievable amount of work he has.

 

[harrycalahan]

I think just about any of the general trades will serve the purpose. So its not so much an issue of which one is “best” but more of what the individual takes the most interest in. There is the aspect of stability in relation to the economy. That affects everyone but some more than others. But I also know ALL the trades are desperate for good workers and even more desperate for those who are continually improving their resume and skill set.

Best thing I can say is have him tour a trade school and see the different courses. Pick one and make himself irreplaceable by being the best. Lots of guys can do the work. Not that many can think on their feet and outside the box. Most just dont want to put forth the effort.

 

[HERMET]

You’ll pay anything to get the ****ter unclogged

Spoke to a septic guy once. He owned one truck in a small county in Middle GA. He said he got sneared at a good bit, but he set his own hours, and made a good bit of money "because nobody wants to deal with their own crap - folks are happy to pay." fwiw

Have a couple of close relatives in the sewage and septic sucking services...their pay doesn't stink.

 

[sniper22]

HVAC would be a guaranteed future. I know more people who would skip their house and car payments if their AC was out. Same for their car AC. It's always extremely hot or cold but most HVAC workers can name their price on a Saturday or Sunday.

 

[Cadcom]

Accounting is a huge job market right now. Why is he not wanting to pursue other jobs in his field? Indeed shows 1000+ in Atlanta.

 

[dhal22]

As a plumbing contractor, I generally have a job opening year round. I currently have 2-3 openings including an apprentice position.

 

[moosensquirrel]

Welding seems pretty lucrative although the best paying jobs require you to be out in the field welding heavy equipment on site. In any weather.

My ex girlfriend had an ex husband who was an underwater welder --that guy pulled in over $100,000 a year and that was more than 20 years ago.

Why not become a lawyer, whose trade it is to keep the hostilities going: they question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour? [Jefferson]