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MLAA

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

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Mon Oct 14, 2024, 10:44 AM

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Need Karma sent our way for my boy. [View all] Duncanpup Oct 14 OP

Sending. 2naSalit Oct 14 #1

Sending plenty, but he's already lucked out having a knowledgeable Dad like you! Rhiannon12866 Oct 14 #2

Sending good vibes malaise Oct 14 #3

I heard there is a national shortage of electricians. Nixie Oct 14 #4

Most people can repair the sheetrock, plumbing etc. around the house. Lochloosa Oct 14 #8

So true! He tells me they tell everyone it's FM when asked Nixie Oct 14 #10

Years ago, I advised a boyfriend of one of my girls to join the electricians union. Prairie_Seagull Oct 14 #5

He's had good advice and council for 18 years. It's all you can do. Good luck. Lochloosa Oct 14 #6

Other trade unions too! biophile Oct 14 #7

Good luck to him in whatever endeavor he chooses. Diamond_Dog Oct 14 #9

Here's a little help KS Toronado Oct 14 #11

trim carpenter onethatcares Oct 14 #12

Good luck. usonian Oct 14 #13

My retired electrician neighbor . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 14 #30

That's about 11 million more than I saved as an engineer. usonian Oct 14 #34

My plumber Nephew DeepWinter Oct 14 #14

What is he thinking *is* for him? WhiskeyGrinder Oct 14 #15

🪚💡 💵 Donkees Oct 14 #16

I left Karma a message asking her to guide your son in the best possible path for him! MLAA Oct 14 #17

💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫 littlemissmartypants Oct 14 #18

Like so many others here DemonGoddess Oct 14 #19

Friend's son racked up $100K in student loans mcar Oct 14 #20

Sending! niyad Oct 14 #21

Sent! He will make the right decision. LoisB Oct 14 #22

Sounds like either would be a great choice. COL Mustard Oct 14 #23

Electricians are hard to find. camartinwv Oct 14 #24

I'm a big believer in Trade Schools. Waco Texas has the best trade school-( funded by Obama administration). flying_wahini Oct 14 #25

Hoping for him to make the choices now Tweedy Oct 14 #26

Most important: AverageOldGuy Oct 14 #27

Not so sure DENVERPOPS Oct 14 #28

I worked (in the office) for an IBEW radical noodle Oct 14 #29

Love your advice. joanbarnes Oct 14 #31

Everyone is different & some folks work much better hands on - TBF Oct 14 #32

Sending karma but sounds like dad is listening.. just keep listening! mountain grammy Oct 14 #33

Good energy on the way, Dunc! SheltieLover Oct 14 #35

I chose Evolutionary Biology over Electrician. hunter Oct 14 #36

Agreed! Bluesaph Oct 14 #37