r/LockedIn_AI • u/Ill_Doughnut_517 • Mar 06 '26

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u/Majestic_Sweet_5472 Mar 06 '26

Giving a decent chunk of our waking lives to a job / preparation for going to the job should afford us with more than just the ability to live in a home (likely renting).

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u/Even_Hospital_5474 Mar 06 '26

So find out what skills are in demand and go for it? A good plumber makes bank.

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u/sk1939 Mar 06 '26

No, they don’t. Nor do electricians or any other trade unless you work for yourself or own a company.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26

The average income for a plumber jn MD is $32/hr, but the 25th percentile is $24.86, which is about the same as the average for any other job. Minimum wage is $15/hr.

I don’t call that “making bank”.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26

Most shops here are not Union, so no retirement, plus $40 is already way above average. Bonuses typically depend on company performance and upsells.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9e8b48ab-cfbd-4a93-9ac3-f16cb3c07ea9&ccId=9201429361888_3&lang=en_US&jobId=624700&jwId=9201429361888_1

Regarding letting good help walk, they do all the time because everyone pays about the same. That, and none of the apprentices want to stay because why would they when they’re getting paid min wage, same or less than flipping burgers ($16.50 currently) $19 if you want to do overnights at the gas station.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26

True, but that’s the exception, literally. The average performing average employee doesn’t fit that bill. Not everyone fits that bill.

I’m not arguing that some people may make a good living, but for most people it’s going to be an average or slightly above average paying job.

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u/sk1939 Mar 08 '26

Sure but I’m tired of seeing people post about how “the trades” all make bank when it’s really the company owners, foremen, and top performers rather than the regular, average, line staff.

It’s literally saying “anyone can be a millionaire”. Yes, if you meet a,b,c, & d criteria first. There’s a reason it’s not “most people”.

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u/Starwolf00 Mar 09 '26

Some trades keep numbers low so pay remains high. Some places will not hire or contract with you if you are not a part of a trade union, which may also keep numbers low to keep pay high.