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DeepWinter

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14. My plumber Nephew

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 11:20 AM

Oct 2024

non-union makes over 125k/year. Trades can certainly pay well in or out of a union.

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Need Karma sent our way for my boy. [View all] Duncanpup Oct 2024 OP

Sending. 2naSalit Oct 2024 #1

Sending plenty, but he's already lucked out having a knowledgeable Dad like you! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2024 #2

Sending good vibes malaise Oct 2024 #3

I heard there is a national shortage of electricians. Nixie Oct 2024 #4

Most people can repair the sheetrock, plumbing etc. around the house. Lochloosa Oct 2024 #8

So true! He tells me they tell everyone it's FM when asked Nixie Oct 2024 #10

Years ago, I advised a boyfriend of one of my girls to join the electricians union. Prairie_Seagull Oct 2024 #5

He's had good advice and council for 18 years. It's all you can do. Good luck. Lochloosa Oct 2024 #6

Other trade unions too! biophile Oct 2024 #7

Good luck to him in whatever endeavor he chooses. Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #9

Here's a little help KS Toronado Oct 2024 #11

trim carpenter onethatcares Oct 2024 #12

Good luck. usonian Oct 2024 #13

My retired electrician neighbor . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 2024 #30

That's about 11 million more than I saved as an engineer. usonian Oct 2024 #34

My plumber Nephew DeepWinter Oct 2024 #14

What is he thinking *is* for him? WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2024 #15

🪚💡 💵 Donkees Oct 2024 #16

I left Karma a message asking her to guide your son in the best possible path for him! MLAA Oct 2024 #17

💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫 littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #18

Like so many others here DemonGoddess Oct 2024 #19

Friend's son racked up $100K in student loans mcar Oct 2024 #20

Sending! niyad Oct 2024 #21

Sent! He will make the right decision. LoisB Oct 2024 #22

Sounds like either would be a great choice. COL Mustard Oct 2024 #23

Electricians are hard to find. camartinwv Oct 2024 #24

I'm a big believer in Trade Schools. Waco Texas has the best trade school-( funded by Obama administration). flying_wahini Oct 2024 #25

Hoping for him to make the choices now Tweedy Oct 2024 #26

Most important: AverageOldGuy Oct 2024 #27

Not so sure DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #28

I worked (in the office) for an IBEW radical noodle Oct 2024 #29

Love your advice. joanbarnes Oct 2024 #31

Everyone is different & some folks work much better hands on - TBF Oct 2024 #32

Sending karma but sounds like dad is listening.. just keep listening! mountain grammy Oct 2024 #33

Good energy on the way, Dunc! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #35

I chose Evolutionary Biology over Electrician. hunter Oct 2024 #36

Agreed! Bluesaph Oct 2024 #37