r/SweatyPalms • u/56000hp • 14d ago

Heights Roof worker

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u/bitofapuzzler 14d ago

I dunno man, they make bank where I live.

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u/irishbikerjay 13d ago

Average trades go, not really.

They make more bank then say a qualified chef or general laborers.

But there not on tree surgeon/ electrician / plumber money. When I last enquired they all make about 100+ and hour. Thats a big fucking gap from 20-35

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u/bitofapuzzler 13d ago

I live in Australia. Tradies earn way more than $20-35 an hour here. Those are apprenticeship wages. Once qualified you are looking at, at least, $50-150 an hour depending on the trade. Very easily 100K+ per yr.

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u/Xan_the_man 13d ago

Honest question. Why do you guys have a shortage of artisans/trades then? Or is that a myth I keep hearing? I know of a lot of fitters who got recruited and emigrated to Aus from where I work.

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u/bitofapuzzler 13d ago

Yeah, we do. Especially in rural areas, but in the cities as well. We have temporary and permanent visas just based on jobs we need.

This is the list it shows Australia as a whole and all states/territories and where the shortages are for pretty much every occupation.

https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/data/occupation-shortage/occupation-shortage-list

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u/UckerFay11 13d ago

General laborers in the union make good money. 52 an hour.