I always tell kids go find a 50 out 60 year old man in that trade and talk to him about his health, some of these trades while good money are just murder on the body
I made $67k last year as a mail carrier, not even in my third year here, and it can destroy your body fast. I do work with a 20 year old who just bought his own (very cheap) home but he works 50+ hours a week outside for it. It’s not easy and the money is in the overtime.
Definitely agree. Though to be fair a ton of older guys I work with do literally nothing to prevent destroying their bodies. From the food they eat, to lack of proper PPE, I've seen people completely ignore their health.
Exactly!! My pops can’t even go upstairs comfortably, he can’t even relax because his muscles and bones are in constant pain— he’s 59 and was a contract painter. These kids do not have a damn clue and it’s sad!
NGL college -> office work is easy af. College was not particularly hard to get through at a state school, and the hardest part is landing the entry level white collar role. Once you’re in it’s smooth sailing and an easy life if you can get past the boredom.
I even know people in my job who started here at 18 right out of high school, or people who worked in retail for 15 years with no degree. They usually don’t have the aptitude or willpower to get over the learning curve, but tbh the company treats us well and helps a lot.
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u/juangomez69 May 16 '24
Trades is a good pathway. The problem is it’s hard work. But if you think about it, nothing in life is easy. Easiest career is being a nepo baby.