Any pipefitters by trade out there/ or telecom tradesmen?

by Bob Loblaw 2 Replies latest jw experiences

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  Bob Loblaw

  I'm about to get into a trade.

  I basically can get an apprenticeship in either trade. Any suggestions?
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  Brother Apostate

  Any pipefitters by trade out there/ or telecom tradesmen?

  I'm about to get into a trade.

  I basically can get an apprenticeship in either trade. Any suggestions?

  If you've definitely narrowed it down to those two, I'll give you my two cents on them:

  Pipefitting- dirty, potentially more dangerous work. Wages are good (from a blue collar perspective) for both union and non-union shops. Bottom line, more physical, less things to know.

  Telecom installers- clean environment, less dangerous work (except for pole climbers). Wages are good (from a blue collar perspective) for both union and non-union shops. Bottom line, less physically demanding, way more to know.

  BA -I'd say that about nets it out.

  PS -Disclaimer: I've owned and worked for companies in the construction and telecom space as an engineer, consultant, and executive. I also have friends who have done so. My comments reflect what I know, from that perspective.
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  Outaservice

  I personally would stay away from both trades. You will probably make too much money and then be tempted by materialism!

  Outaservice (broker than a skunk!)