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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief
I steer a lot of young people towards trade schools. Most have no idea they even exist. Going to college is all they've ever been taught.
We have a 21 year old, 2nd year apprentice, that will make $60,000+ this year and probably around $80,000 when he reaches his fifth year. He won't be a millionaire, but that's pretty good money for his age.
Plus, our retirement is pretty damn good. I have my 401k plus a pension that will pay me $70,000/year at age 60 and 6 months.
We also have trade schools for miners. I know quite a few miners pulling in six-figures.
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This.
Wish i had just gone to trade school. I went to school for Graphic Design. While in HS, i did RoP courses for Auto Body.
In my current line of work, i use skills learned from both, but it was my Auto Body courses that got my foot in the door here.
Craftsmen make damn good money and they generally aren't saddled with debt either. AND they get to make cool shit that they can stand back and be proud of. AND their craft generally keeps them in good working shape.