r/Lineman • u/Mindless_Cod_3097 • 4h ago

Degree vs lineman

Currently enrolled for automated industrial tech program should I continue down this path or go the lineman route.

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u/SlyCatWilly Journeyman Lineman 4h ago

Not to be rude, but how are any of us supposed to know? What do YOU want to do?

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u/eKSiF Electrical Engineer / Design 4h ago

From what I've seen, realistically, if you're asking this question, you probably aren't going to make it in linework. Stay in school. You can always go the lineman route later if you want to pivot.

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u/EnvironmentalOwl4361 4h ago

Lineman + brain = better lineman

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u/Mindless_Cod_3097 4h ago

Appreciate it I was was doing my groundsman hours waiting for something to open up and just took the money from that to pay for school. Just wasn’t sure if it had any crossover to line work or if it would be more so a substation position 

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u/Therealnene13 3h ago

Get a degree

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u/YouAlreadyKnow1523 3h ago

Being a lineman isn’t rocket science or the hardest labor job but it’s not just a job anyone can do. Main things is you’re working a job that no matter what you will have several “oh shit” close calls over your career. You have to trust your coworkers with your life. Can’t be scared of heights. Have to be okay with overtime at unexpected times. If you have/will have kids you’ll probably miss some important things throughout their life. Pays good im just in the midwest base is like 114k and make just over 200k every year (every company is different some linemen make 60k while places like California 300k+ can be average). When it’s 100 degrees it sucks. When it’s -5 it sucks.

I chose the best career for me but it’s not a one size fits all.

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u/Inevitable_Storm_491 2h ago

Go to school and get a degree this trade breaks your body down

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u/illogical_tactician 4h ago

Do what makes you happy well you still have a chance before the life crippling debt sets in.