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Anyone know anything about trades?

lukesmom · 2019-04-02 21:10:03

I know its the wrong forum but thought there would be more traffic here my son is in an electrical apprentiship. he only started 3 months ago and is finding it a bit boring like he is not learning a whole lot. There is a chance of a carpentry apprentiship coming up for him. I personally think he should stick to the…

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#32 18-04-2019 4:50am
conorb56

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I would have to agree with the Electrical choice and the subsequent possibilities.

I am that soldier! I was **** in school so no College for me. Then I got an apprenticeship and stuck at it, took opportunities where they came, got a job overseas, worked on offshore platforms, even studied to become an Engineer.

I have to say I have had a great journey, met great people, and made a tonne of money, and there are those who came from trades who went even higher than that!

All due respect to the Carpentry trade, but unless you open your own business, I can't see it making much money, and also the older you get, you may not be keen on being on the tools.

Just a thought!

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#33 10-09-2019 10:28am
lukesmom

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Just an update he is now 9 months into the apprenticeship and loving it. He is chasing and wiring houses on his own some days.

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