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Originally Posted by cabmando
And it sucked 100%. Now spend an entire day or two in an attic like that installing a new system because the old one failed and the homeowner can't live without A/C or the office needs A/C for the computer systems. I have built homes, installed HVAC systems both residential and commercial. I know what the job requires and I just don't think a lot of people are willing to put their body through it. I know I regret putting mine through it. I know what plumbers and electricians go through as well. The other aspect when talking about plumbing, electrical or HVAC specifically is the on call time. There's a lot to be said for a decent 9-5 which is why I decided that saving for my kids college was the best thing I could do for them so they could work with their mind rather than their body. Working in a lot of the trades will make you old before you're actually old.
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I've seen this a lot as I've grown up. Poor working conditions and people get hurt all the time. My son just graduated college and even though he didn't get a degree to get a job, he's starting out with a strong 6 figure salary. So are all his friends. It's easier to add value to a company with your mind than with your body.
His "crushing" college debt amounts to $24K.He has plans to pay that back in the next 2 years before he goes back to grad school to get his MBA.
His sister will probably do something very similar when she graduates. Neither of them go to school with the aim of a job, they've gone to get a great education. The companies seek out and offer jobs to these kids because they want the best people working for them.