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post #1 of 31
2/18/12 at 8:42pm
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So I'm going to go for a career change this coming september is my wife gets a job. I'm currently a taxidermist, but I will be going to find a job as a plumbing apprentice. I may. It get my dream job of studying the worlds reefs anytime soon, but at least in five years I'll be making some good money instead of what I'm doing now. Anyways, I guess I just wanted to get some thoughts and ideas and opinions on career changes
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post #2 of 31
2/18/12 at 10:20pm
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So I'm going to go for a career change this coming september is my wife gets a job. I'm currently a taxidermist, but I will be going to find a job as a plumbing apprentice. I may. It get my dream job of studying the worlds reefs anytime soon, but at least in five years I'll be making some good money instead of what I'm doing now. Anyways, I guess I just wanted to get some thoughts and ideas and opinions on career changes



what happen to the idea of you returning to school?

 

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post #3 of 31
2/18/12 at 10:45pm
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One day. One day.

Trying to make a living and pay bills for the moment. I'm considering online classes and night classes in a couple of years. But I don't want a job where I am constantly away from my family. I was also thinking about the whole professor thing and to be honest, I don't think I could deal well with some irresponsible fresh outta high school kids.

Oh well. It will all work out. But I think I will be happy in the plumbing trade. I considered it once before.
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post #4 of 31
2/19/12 at 8:06am
If you can deal with all the crap (literally), plumbers can make a great living!
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post #5 of 31
2/19/12 at 8:07am

A turd herder LOL! Good gig if you can get a foot in the door. Heating and air conditioning is good too. I thought you were going to work for your Father in Law?

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post #6 of 31
2/19/12 at 8:34am
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The hotel maintenance gig didn't work out. The pay was too low and the raises we're craP. I need a career. Something that I can advance in quickly (in terms of five to six years) my father in law has been working for the same guy for 17 years and still gets paid less than $13 an hour. I can't bring myself to do that. I guess I just want to better myself and have a higher standard of living.

Plumbers make dang good money in my area. And I have some friends in the business who could help get me in.
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post #7 of 31
2/19/12 at 8:50am
Seth, all I can say is good luck and I will keep you in my prayers. We all need a career change at some point in our lives.
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post #8 of 31
2/19/12 at 8:58am
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Thanks sip!
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post #9 of 31
2/19/12 at 9:33am
No worries buddy. I know exactly what you are going through.
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post #10 of 31
2/19/12 at 5:43pm

Good luck!!!!!

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post #11 of 31
2/20/12 at 6:54am

Hi,

 

I would say good luck, but you don't need it. If you are a go getter, hard working kind of person, and I think you are...you will do very well in anything you put an effort in.  thumbsup.gif

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post #12 of 31
2/20/12 at 6:56am

Plumbing or AC,  can be some serious money...

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post #13 of 31
2/20/12 at 7:02am

The plumbing in my 30 year old house is pure crap; that old grey PB crap. I tried to get on the class action suit to no avail.

I've switched out many sections to the newer white PEX plumbing. I've become a very good plumber, but not by choice.

I used to think plumbers had a good racket going, but I now know they earn every penny.

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post #14 of 31
2/20/12 at 7:03am

Everywhere in the US outside of Alabama has indoor plumbing so it's an excellent career.  Something that can't be outsourced either.

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post #15 of 31
2/20/12 at 7:45am
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That's what I'm thinking bang. 

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post #16 of 31
2/20/12 at 10:02am
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Everywhere in the US outside of Alabama has indoor plumbing so it's an excellent career.  Something that can't be outsourced either.



Well, there and most hippy communes...  Such as California, and Austin...

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post #17 of 31
2/21/12 at 6:01am

then you can say you lay pipe to all the hot chicks lol.

well hurry up and learn i need my house all plumbed in about a month or so.

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post #18 of 31
2/29/12 at 7:32pm

Good luck Seth! And don't show your butt crack too much!

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post #19 of 31
3/3/12 at 10:15pm

 

 

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I was also thinking about the whole professor thing and to be honest, I don't think I could deal well with some irresponsible fresh outta high school kids.

Good thinking, being a professor usually pays very little. Universities and colleges across the nation are cutting full time positions and saving money by hiring tons of adjunct (part-time) professors. By hiring professors on a part time basis they aren't responsible for providing benifits. It's really hard to get a full time position even in the community colleges. If you weren't already concerned about the 'fresh outta high school kids' than I'd suggest possibly teaching at the high school level. Science teachers are still high in demand even in this economy. You could possibly do 'Teach for America' where the organization will pay for your masters degree (tuition, fees, etc..), they'll assist you with your teaching license, help you find a full time teaching position, and of course you'll get a teachers salary + benifits. You'll basically be teaching full time, while completing a masters degree. It's just something to think about :) 

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post #20 of 31
3/3/12 at 11:34pm
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I'm done with college for the time being. I will get a degree one day. Right now my main concern is being able to provide for my family and buying a house within five years. 

 

My wife is doing something similar to the teach America program. It takes a special person to teach. I'm not one of those people. Even though I do enjoy helping people. 

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