Plumbing School?

Discussion in 'Real Life Stories' started by SuperDourPack, Oct 25, 2014.

  1. Well I was curious if any GC blades got some insight on plumbing. Are there any GC plumbers? Do u think that's a good job to get involved in? And also the bad and good of the job or some nasty ass stories.

    But it just is kind of a stressful thing being a 22 year old trying to figure out wat u wanna do. What are u gonna do. I refuse to be broke living check to check putting in crazy hours to have rent money. But its jus difficult not knowing what your gonna do. I even considered electrician school. But I know I would be a pussy to climbing a ladder lol.So I was like idk about that.But just wanted to vent and get ideas on what u think about plumbing,electrican , or just good things to possibly go for school. I'm sure there's other blades that may feel the same way I do so this may help others.
     
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  2. Well if you could actually get a job in those labor type positions, you are poised to make a decent hunk of change, but those jobs are demanding physically and sometimes mentally too.
    At 22, i guess you still have some time before you decide what type of job you want to settle into. If your eager to be practical and start making some dough, i say go for it, and learn how to unclog a toilet or fix electric wiring or whatever.
    But if you wanna give yourself some time before you dedicate you life to something, you should probably look into some other stuff to "find yourself"

    Goodluck homie


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  3. Thank u for the input. And I thought about the physical strain it could have. Not mental though. That's a good point. And yea I feel u on finding myself. Do you know like a site where they have questions of personality n the kind of job ur personality may relate to
     
  4. Not everyone is good at being an electrician. You need to have a knack for that type of thing.
     
    I would think being a plumber is just a matter of applying yourself. 
     
    Plumbers make an average of 22 dollars per hour.
     
    Electricians make 25 so you don't lose too much money going the plumber route..
     
  5. #5 Johnny Blazed, Oct 25, 2014
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    people think of nasty clogged toilets and shit but i think alot of plummers just install new toilets and plumming
     
    i dont know shit about plumbing but i dont think its too much of a nasty job
     
     look into an hvac class if you dont know what that is its air conditioning again alot of the jobs are installing new units but alot are trouble shooting and fixing too i think thats only a one yr class could be a good option
     
    the good thing about these classes at these community colleges is recruiters come in at the end of the yr and basically offer you a job if you pass the qualification test which is no problem if you put in a little work also i think they have 4 yr deals where you go to night school 2 or 3 nights a week and "earn while you learn" basically you get put to work almost immediately 
     
  6. Plumbers can make serious cash here in the uk.
    I imagine its the same eksewhere.

    In fact most trades is worth it. Best of luck whatever you decide

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  7.  
    Wow...they don't pay tradesmen very much there... :eek:
     
    Union plumbers and electricians make about the same amount here...around $35/hr...
     
     
    OP...A trade is a good honest way to make a living...it gives you flexibility, and a marketable skill...I've owned my own business, done warehouse work, office work, and many others...I've been the boss, and I've been low man on the totem pole...
     
    I like the honesty that working in a trade provides...there's a certain satisfaction to doing work that gives you immediate and tangible physical results...
     
    I've worked as an electrician, and a plumber...currently I do plumbing...
     
    Electrical work is a lot less physically demanding for the most part, but there are pluses and minuses to both...
     
    I find plumbing more diverse and interesting... :cool:
     
    I specialize in drains and sewers, so my work is more than a little disgusting a lot of the time...you need to have a bit of a stomach for it...
     
    Here's a pic if you want to see it...kinda gross and the quality is horrid, but that's from a place I was at just a couple of weeks ago...welcome to my life... :p
     
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  8. I've done both plumbing and electrical, not as a job but for myself in rentals. Imo, plumbing is harder to master than electrical.
     
    If I were looking for a field to go into I'd choose A/C and refrigeration....clean work, and easy to pick up side jobs, with little tools to worry about.
     
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  9. My best advice would be to do what you like. If you have an interest in becoming an electrician or plumber, then do it! Just because you dont know the tricks of the trade doesnt mean you cant learn them. Going to college is not for everyone but you can always go to a vocational/technical school, learn your shit and become certified. If you apply yourself and work hard you can work up the ladder in the trade and maybe one day be your own boss with your own company. Electricians and plumbers make good money! The average Joe doesn't want to get electrocuted changing a wall receptacle or doesnt know what PVC is and therefore calls you! Plus there is work in new construction and you can probably find good paying jobs/contracts within your city/county/state department (depends where you live).

    Go for what you have a passion for and you'll be the best at it! 😁
     
  10. Thanks for the feedback
     
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  11. Yea I heard about HVAC that is something to consider also
     
  12. Ctfu bro that is a shitty situation. Gotta have a thought process well planned before attacking that.
     
  13. Honestly bro im in the exact same boat you are.. except i went to school for abit for this.. but my stupid mom did fill out paper work right and we submitted my osap late so they booted me out for not having proper funds for school.. anyway trades are always great to get into as long as you dont mind working hard and getting dirty sometimes.. although there are easy days.. dont expect it to always be like that you know? It will be hell of a lot easier for you to find work in a trade than most other places.. and once you know how to do things.. for example you said plumbing which is what i took.. you can do side jobs when your not on the clock at work for cash.. for example fix somones sink because a pipe burst or whatever.. and make easy cash. Plus it will serve as a future investment as you can fix up things around your house and save money that way too.. and possibly make good connects with others tradesmen too.
     
  14. That's the truth too bro. I do feel like trade schools are the way to go. And if I can fix things n my house without calling someone is a plus. I wsnt to school for culinary got certified and cooked for a min. I soon realized after 2years I Dont wanna do that. Its more work for ya pay. And did u get to start school at all? And I also heard if u work for a Union u cant do side work or they will let u go so u gotta b sneaky about it
     
  15. The second best advice I was ever given regarding my future in the trades was to get certified for two different streams, and never stop expanding that knowledge. You'll never be out of work, and you'll be the first guy hired on because you can do it all.
     
    The best piece of advice I was given was to never, ever half-ass it. There are so many shoddy contractors and laymen out there who don't put enough quality into their work. Be honest and proficient, and it will pay off.
     
    I do a lot of different things, but I introduce myself as a plumber first. Right now I work in outdoor drainage and feature design, which essentially means I keep properties from flooding and create fountains and waterfalls and fun things like that. I used to work in new houses before becoming a landscaper, and I far prefer spending my days outside. Plumbing, no matter how you slice it, is a tough gig. It's hard on your body and can lead you down some of the most horrifying rabbit holes. Even though I'm not in the sewage game, I've had days that look like that photo IF posted above.
     
    Do some research in your area to see what types of trade jobs are in demand in your area. Maybe there's an overabundance of plumbers and electricians and you'd make more bank going into something like masonry or ironworking. 
     
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  16. Ok that was a smart way to go, get certified in 2 things. I would do that to if I started making enough money . I'm in Pittsburgh so idk if its in big demand here but everyone needs a plumber or electrician from wat I understand. I may b able to get involvedcin a sewage factory also by doing plumbing. My granpa works in thus building where all the shit goes but he makes bread but the hours crazy
     

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