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Another highly requested video, trying to get these made as fast as you guys request them and having trouble keeping up with the demand. Be patient and I'll get to your suggestions soon.
So this one is gonna be great, there's a ton of hype out there about trades. Reddit seems to think trade careers are the best thing since sliced bread. Other disagree and think that it's better to sit in an air conditioned office. As usual the truth is somewhere in the middle and there are certain important factors that you have to take into consideration.
Hope this helps you decide if a trade career is right for you.
Enjoy!
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An Elevator Repair Technician may not be worth it, as it has it's ups and downs
Lol
😂😂😂
Literally
Lol
That was good
My husband was a welder but he was extremely talented and ended up working for a great company. It was hard on his body, flash burn was a horrible thing, the shops that he worked in were so hot and in the summer they were like Hell. He was making 107,000 in 2005 he was 31... He unfortunately passed away do to an addiction to pain pills because of getting his hand sliced 80% through, requiring 15hours of surgery to repair. It caused horrible tendinitis do to the repairs done, he had pain and swelling all the way up his shoulder everyday, and he never missed work no matter how bad he felt 😢 I wish he could have gotten the help he needed because he is missed daily by me and my children.
Do you think that if he had taken care of his health this would not have happened? Or do you think the type of job he had was the main reason?
I’m sorry for your loss
Im sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family
I was considering doing garden work but I remembered a horrible accident that happened with a wood chopping machine that happened in my country not too long ago. A woman lost both her arms in one while her toddler needed to be fed. Now I'm like nope nope nope if I have to do a trade, no machines. I'll just become a chorewoman.
so sorry definitely sounds like a great working man
Well I graduated from HS last week and boy I am stressed. I feel pressure to go to College because in their eyes it is the only way to be successful. Love my parents to death but I don’t want to go to college. I am applying as a HVAC apprenticeship wish me luck.
Plan it out Brandon and I hope everything goes well for you. Good luck!
Good for you. There’s always hvac work
Do it brotha! I graduated high school in 2018 went to a trade school right after, and got into doing hvac. Everyday it’s something different, always learning. Wish you luck man!
Good luck I graduated in 2016 and now I’m about to get my CDL went to collage didn’t like it… collage isn’t for everyone 🤷🏾♂️
Good for you Brandon. If you change your mind on HVAC and want university you can always go back to school in a couple years and you'll have saved a bit of money. Whereas if you jumped into the wrong uni degree out of peer pressure and anxiety you'll just drop out with debt and wasted time. God bless you and don't panic.
I’m a union plumber in Los Angeles. I made $110,000 last year not including “fixing my moms house on the side.” I would say I was easy at $150,000. I had to go through a 5 year apprenticeship program, which to be a journey person, you need at least 4 years on the job or an accredited school certification. I’ve bought 2 houses, drive the latest car, and my 3 kids have what they want. This trade has Treated me well. Downside, I’ve gotten tennis elbow twice from the repetitive nature of my work as well as hurt my back once(my own fault, I didn’t lift properly or ask for help)hopefully this helps anyone thinking of the trade.
Wow thanks for sharing that Kevin. Very nice helpful comment
Cool story bro
Can I borrow $20 ?
@@vicentesalas4026 no problem churbro lad gots you all day long.
Did you just say journeyperson? 🙄
10. Welder 5:12
9. Heavy Equipment Op. 8:42
8. Plumber 11:27
7. HVAC Technician 14:27
6. Dental Hygienist 17:23
5. Elevator Install/repair 20:12
4. Electrician 23:02
3. Geological and Petroleum Technician 24:23
2. Sonographer 26:06
1. Wear and tear on your body (basically just a disclaimer before getting yourself into a trade) 30:07
Thank you !!!
Thank you
Ty
If you take care of your body with being active and eating healthy it will take you far no matter what the occupation.
Thank you bro, I was looking for this 😂
My boyfriend went to trade school and I went to a 4year institution, he makes more than me and he can easily find a job. His job is relaxing and I’m on the verge of quitting 🤣
Ironic 😂
What trade did your boyfriend get into ?
What trade is he in?
@@rolandorodriguez418 he did HVAC he’s being offered 23-35/ hour
@@omarsolis723 HVAC. He’s making double what I’m making
Go to 4 years of college - cost: 100,000-120,00 Get a degree but no experience.
4 years as an apprentice - make: 100,000-120,000 get a license and an established career.
It was a simple choice for me, I'm an electrician.
I have the same mindset and I’m 15 I just don’t see the reason to go to college just to be swimming in debt my whole life if I’m only making $20 hr
How hard is it to get into an apprentice program? Do i have any chances with no prior experience? I’m in my undergrad right now but i know school isn’t for me
@@donpablo9893 damn no response
Don’t give people false hope. Apprenticeships are not as easier to get into as people think
@@donpablo9893 All you have to do is go into a Community College if a company won't pay you.
If you are entrepreneurial and a hard worker, as an HVAC tech, plumber, or an electrician, you can make a lot of money with side work.
agreed
@keith lawson that is awesome. Best of luck and you will do well.
I know two brothers that between both been a electrician and a plumber. They own half a block with big buildings in NYC ......
Can you explain a bit more? Do you mean starting your own business? I’m 18 and contemplating between college and becoming an apprentice electrician
@@eduardoarriaga9524 I assume they own a business, and with that money, they have real estate they bought
Having a specialized skill is always better than a degree here in this competitive world
Kendrick Huang that's right brother.. That's why trades are really making a strong come back. People are thinking more practically now. Cheers!
also better to have a skill you could use in a zombie apocalypse :)
Craig Baker yup
Craig Baker or any apocalypse
Definitely! Even if it’s not a trade if you have a skill you can completely forgo College
I'm a 5th year apprentice electrician in the IBEW, learning a skilled trade will always keep your bills paid.
True!
my bro in law is apart of IBEW. we don’t talk much and he doesn’t give too much info on how to get into trade school (and how much he paid for it) so if you can take the time and let me know how much to go to school to become an electrical foreman/electrician? IBEW is a good union i heard
joe f they put you through school...you pay dues and pay for you school books
Hey brother, nice to see another IBEW brother here. Topped out in June 2020. They couldnt pay me double my package to go non-union.
I heard ibew has a lot of long travel involved, sometimes being away from home overnight. Is this true? Or is it possible to stay local?
I'm so glad you mentioned the wear and tear on the body with trades. Of all the career RUclipsrs you offer some of the most balanced information I've seen.
Union Pipefitter apprentice here, out of UA Local 38 San Francisco. Made over $110k last year, $200k+ if you include health coverage for me and my wife and kids and all other benefits. Got a 401a and pension package. Etc. I’m not even a journeyman yet and life is already pretty good. I even stayed working during the Covid-19 shutdowns, with overtime. No complaints here
Thanks for sharing that Michael
Where did you go to school? How long did you attend and how much was it for school? Thanks!
Christ dude what are you doing fitting condos by yourself?
I’m in Dayton local 162, I can’t wait to be able to travel there!
Jhonni 9th period, getting close!
With a Master’s degree I make less than most skilled trades-people make.
Plus I have massive school debt.
Any tips for the viewers?
Tips: 1. make sure you look at your education/training in the light of how much you will make and how hard it will be to get a job in that field. 2. Look at paying for school as an investment you must get a financial return on. 3. Do not go to college or into a training program just for the experience or knowledge. Know that what you are training for will pay and pay a living wage on top of the debt you will need to pay back. 4. If possible, pay for school as you go. 5. If unsure what career path to invest in right out of high school, take a gap/learning year and figure it out (don’t waste that time on playing). 6. If still in high school, take advantage of vocational training programs that allow you to get a well-paying job after completion. Then while working figure out if you want to do something that requires a degree.
7. If living in a state that give you free college enrollment in a 2 or 4 year program, utilize that to gain your education without taking on debt.
I have a master's in Finance and make 950k plus a yr im in the hedge fund business buying distressed undervalued business.
Sigifredo Coria good for you...
I would NEVER be able to work in the Health Care profession. I can't imagine what it's like to work with children with cancer or people about to lose their moms to sickness.
Blue Chief Awesome what field do you see your self in then?
I feel you. Especially in nows situation. I couldn’t handle hearing people around me dying knowing those are parents, kids, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins.. bless the people who do it though. Those are the real hero’s
terminally weaning people can be touch...that's when you take them off the mechanical ventilator to let them die cause its the only thing keeping them alive. traumas coming into the ER is probably worse tho
I couldn’t either Makes me really appreciate the people that do it
Someone’s got to help them. May as well be you ! It’s very rewarding
I went into the trades. I’m a tig welder, I have no regrets at all. What I can say is I have only one year of experience, and I make more than the stated national average. Most welders I know with 8-10 years in are making well over 100k the highest paid welder I’ve met makes 245k a year. My friends with non STEM degrees really can’t find jobs as easy. I have a contact list and a folder of voicemails from companies that called me asking if I would come interview. The growth rate is slow but the retirement rate is high, as many current welders are well over 50. I work with a lot of guys in their 60s and 70s, the only reason they still work is they love it.
Thanks for sharing.. Cheers to that Jacob!
Don't they retire early
Thanks for this, I'm looking to get into this in my 40s. I'm a mainframe operator now and it's dying .
Update ?
Jacob, Which welding specialty is more demanded in the USA: SMAW, MIG or TIG? Thanks
Was having a quarter life crisis you fixed it thank you so much
Welcome. Thanks for watching
I am also having mid life crisis and looking to learn a new trade to earn an income to feed myself. I wanna become a woodworker
@@bestyapper hope it works out for you brother
I'm in my early 30s don't know if mid life crisis yet but I want to get into plumbing
Bro... I’m 30 and post military 😕 all I know is pain but I think that a trade is the only thing I can have a chance
Ronnie Alexander haha right.. Thanks for the comment brother.
Ronnie Alexander sane . I did a year in the air force and I don’t like school. The jobs I do like I don’t want to be in debt and get a masters in. An associates is useless and I got out on academics because I wasn’t sleeping well and I had surgery from the VA on my L4/5
Nathan Motoyama clearly he got hurt
@@nathanmotoyama7211 once you're hurt the military will throw you away like trash
@@nathanmotoyama7211 following.
union electrician here In Ga. Journeyman make 75k-150k a year depending on skill and quality. no college needed but 5 year apprenticeship is! definitely a good route.
Which union if you don't mind me asking im an apprentice going into my second year
@ just about every job has a drawback I mean for electrical the first part is that you could literally get electrocuted on my third month of working my boss actually got hit with 14 thousand volts which is crazy honestly everybody was surprised I still kept working with him after that
@ but drawbacks in my opinion would be no AC you're going to do some heavy lifting once in awhile if you're doing commercial electrical work then you're good but if they put you in Industrials and get ready to dig some duct Banks other than that I guess it really depends on what you're doing to cuz it could require a lot of f****** stairs which sucks but hey you'll get some calves
My brother in law has 14-15 years in the union worked in Nevada Georgia And Texas northern Florida we all live in south florida he’s brought his home and another one and this was his first legitimately here in the USA he’s from Haiti and always always alwaysss lol speaks highly of his job and will gladly recommend anyone to do what he’s doing .that is put in the work (5 years apprentice) and go for being a journeyman electrician .
Wow,.. Thanks for sharing that
I learned more about trade careers in this video than in my high school careers course I take. thanks for the help keep up the good work.
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Overlord Galvatron haha.. help me make it bigger. Thanks for the support
He's still new and is growing. Good content always attract subscribers.
Morally hahaha
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I graduated last year and was working at a sub shop. I had plans to go to trade school for HVAC but my father asked me if I wanted to come and help in the shop for a few weeks. I am now a technician with one year under my belt in august. I have changed an engine successfully and work in the shop 4 days a week and still work at the sub shop. To say the least I love what I do. Never wouldve thought to be where I am today
Welders that put effort and time to get specialized certifications (not even that difficult to get) can make up to 300k a year. I know many welders personally that make that much.
Wow
Awesome!
I can verify this. I have a close friend that does oil rig repairs and in his best year he made 317k
What part of the us?
I'm a retired Boilermaker welder great job
One thing about underwater welding that was missed is that, in certain work environments the toll it takes on your body is insane. I've met guys who have taken 15 years off of their life span doing that job.
It's cool, but he was using it as an example. At least they can go scuba diving in their spare time.
As a certified master toilet tech (plumber) I approve of this message.
Haha I like that. You got good sense of humor. Any thoughts on the video?
As a journeyman plumber in SD went through a 5 year apprenticeship and make $50/hour. I am now enjoying the life I always dreamed of. Well worth the 5 year apprenticeship. Plumbing should be higher on the list.
Kahlamityx hello, how’s your work life balance?
jay scott I work Union new construction plumbing, so Monday through Friday I get home at 3:00pm have the whole evening with my kids and have Saturday Sundays and Holidays off. Work life balance is just as good as any work out there. Service plumbing is where the work life balance is out of wack
jay scott and overtime anything after 8 hours or Saturday Sunday work is always a treat, everyone usually wants the over time hours as it does come by often. We’re compensated 1.5x or 2x 50$ on Sunday Holidays. We get two pensions as well local union and national. I guess that’s why you put “unions” as “number 2 “ just thought “Union Plumber” would be higher.
EXCELLENT LIST !! You really did your research, all your pros and cons are on point.
I appreciate that!
Impressive.. I have always looked at trades as one of my options due to the low investment and high return factor of it. Thanks Shane!
Great! Which trade job are you looking in to? You are welcome.
My mom has been doing dental hygiene for 40 years yes you can do it in 2 years. She's made 34 an hour for the past 10 years
i heard it’s a great career, i’m thinking about doing it as well but is it really difficult to learn?
@@reptilesgamers00 34 and hr for 10 years no raise? that’s definitely a scam
@@bra1nsnack Huh? She gets raises. She's at $41 at the moment.
There's a lot of money in Dental Hygiene
Hey Shane! Quick update! Underwater welding is kinda dying out. Not really a whole lot of need for it (highest demands were off shore oil rigs) because we've changed from welding pipes together to using a interlocking pipe system to transfer oil. So UW welders are being replaced by commercial divers, which is a broader catagory of work diver.
Thanks for your input Collin. Cheers!
The big advantage trades have over college is TIME and APPLICABLE SKILLS. Because trades enable you enter the workforce sooner, you make money and can invest sooner. Also, you can fix your own issues; plumbers can handle their own plumbing, mechanics can fix their owns cars, etc. and that saves money.
Also, I think blue collar trades are healthier than sedantary white collar jobs.
So instead of college where do you get into that ? A trade School ?
@@bunnyhillrock10 Yes, options are to look for a company willing to take you as an apprentice or you could go the union route too which also takes you as an apprentice. Only thing is going the Union route is EXTREMELY competitive.
@@bunnyhillrock10 If you are in the U.S. I just found out about the American Job Centers, they help with training and more.
idk if theyre healther since theres so many injuries
I’m a CO (corrections officers 2 years in )My wife’s a Dental Hygienist Major I’m still in school part time online to become an Aviation Operations Manager or terminal agent ramp agent tower etc .great to see the recognition in your video .
Thanks
That is awesome... much success to you both!!!!
I kinda wanna see a top 10 aviation industry video that may talk about careers such as pilot, air traffic controller, airport manager, etc
William Patton that would be very interesting since that is a high paying industry. Stay tuned and make sure you hit the notification bell so you won't miss that video. Cheers!
Well those are the most stressful careers 😬 that air traffic controller position was one of the highest suicidal rate jobs
Yes.... Please I was also looking for airport manager and other aviation degrees
Ronnie Alexander good thing I’m studying airport management lol
aviation maintenance is cool
I would love to go head to head on the issue of trades, especially with unions. There's a big benefit of going to an Apprenticeship program for 3 or 4 years instead of college because most Apprenticeship jobs gets paid way over minimum wage while going to a FREE school. So you have a potential to make about 100k even as an applicant. Especially in big cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Plus your numbers seem to be low on salaries.
Its an average not everyone lives in those cities you mentioned, in fact people are leaving them , you are better making 70k in the South than 100 in those dumpster fire cities
Awesome video Shane you deserve to get paid for this brother I never skipped ads.
Syble Guild I will never forget you haha.. Thanks a lot really
I’m glad you touched on this subject. I just passed my epa for hvac but I wanna have something else under my belt
Best of luck my friend. Cheers!
nate,reta ,rses?
Heating, ventilation and conditioning?
Xxx Xxx yeah
Itskobk nice I’m also a hvac fitter too👍
I am one of those who requested this video thanks Shane!!!
Sandee Pineo hey buddy! haha thanks for being here. Please share your thoughts and insight on the video. Cheers!
Awesome video Shane! Always loved your videos and never skipped an ad. You deserve it =)
Thanks Jeffrey!
Been in various trades over the years. It's hard work, but someone has to do it, and it's very satisfying to work with your hands, AND your head.
It's also good to have a career you can fall back on if your chosen long term profession craps out. Just know if you go into a CONSTRUCTION trade, work can slow to a crawl during bad economic times. As for how you get beat up by the work, that's true. So it's up to you if you have the strength and durability for the tougher work. And you have to consider the potential for injuries. I'm going on 70, have aches and pain, but I'm still working. ( Don't need a gym.)
Good luck all. 👍
28 year old residential plumbing/hvac service technician working for a company. No college debt. Took 2 years to start making great money. Last year I grossed $146k with an average of 45-50 hours per week.
I'm interested in both plumbing and hvac... but I don't know where to start. Do you have any advice for a newbie?
what state you live in?
@@jamesderrod30 California, any advice ?
I just turned 33 and had been welding for about 10 years and had finally had enough due to the toll it takes on the body, as well as the consistent layoffs. Other Cons not mentioned is 1. A lot of the real money with welding comes from working camp jobs, which makes it difficult to maintain a family life. And 2. Welders have to consistently do weld tests to acquire or maintain their certifications to weld certain metals at varying positions. In Canada, your certifications expire every 2 years, so it’s a lot of pressure to keep on top of it. And if you sneeze or screw up in your weld test, your employment is often in jeopardy. I’m glad I got out of the industry and working towards a degree right now in University. Great video though!
Thanks for your input Daryl. True! It is difficult especially when you are a family man to be away from them. Anyway, which degree are you pursuing now? Cheers!
Shane Hummus - The Success GPS I’m currently in doing my Undergrad in Education right now with the intention of getting into Law School. In Canada, it is only required to have 2 years of undergrad as opposed to the full 4 year degree before applying to Law. So it’s pretty exciting! Love your channel!
Wow and I was this close in doing it
It'sDJjayy im 21 and made 100k my first year welding in a mill only needed my all positions ticket and i was set and im also home every night. don’t miss out just because somebody told you a bad story
@@ijamzer5190 it's alright but it varies on lifestyle for everyone. Now I'm more interested in being a longshoreman
I wanna go on a limb here and say you made some great points and talked about what should be talked about. I used to do the one trade nobody ever talks about and tbh I hope anyone my age never does it. That's being a machinist. That trade sucks at least for me. Now I love I did, it's just trying to make a living with it. You have to have so much experience to be doing ok. I decided to leave that and I'm now doing a plumbing apprenticeship. If I would of known my opportunities a lot better back then, especially about apprenticeships, I would of done plumber or electrician. I decided to do plumbing because it was easier for me to find a career. Also I am working commercial, on a apartment complex that is currently being built. I'm learning how to layout PVC pipe and how fittings work which is an excellent start. Eventually down the road I'll learn how to install a water heater, a bath tub, kitchen sink, and even a toilet which goes a LONG way. I am definitely surprised it's number 8 because I would of rated it in the top 5 at least. Either way do what you love guys, but also make sure you're financially content and as well. You have to have a good balance with that.
Im 38 and started an electrician apprenticeship at $15 an hr, no experience, Aug 2020. I'm at $16.50 an hr now and I'm going to trade school for free for the next 4 yrs.
HELL YEAH BROTHER!
How’d you come about this job if you don’t mind me asking ?
@@Lionboyyy326 my brother, but most trades will hire you especially if your serious and career minded. I found one that happened to include 4 yr school
@@parkerberlin4410 how do you go to trades school for free im in uk and i have to pay to start any course
@@bennaq788 not sure about the UK but a lot of the big electrical companies I know of here will pay your way or even offer the classes themselves.
The company I work for is big enough to become certified to offer the classes NCCER certified. I heard some simply reimburse you depending on your grades.
But if you're willing to put in the work and really show the interest someone will usually back you.
This video was extremely helpful to me thank you! I’m a senior and I’m gonna be graduating this year and now I have a few more options to think about
what did u end up picking
What did you end up picking
What did you end up picking
What did you end up picking
I retired 3 years ago with 42 years at GMC ! I ran to work loved most days as a skilled trades as a electric truck repairman and finished out as a metal model maker exp sheet metal !! And made $100k a year !!! Had enough college credits for a bachelors degree!!! I couldn't see me doing anything else !!! Loved it !!!! Don
Thanks for sharing that Don. Any tips for the viewers?
Excellent summary Shane! ❤Thank you!
Thank you so much! Fantastic info! I would like to see you present the niche list!
I did a machinist apprenticeship at a machine tool manufacturer, graduated to a position building machines and installing them, moved on to an industrial maintenance roll. Welding, electrical, plumbing, mechanics, all aspects of stuff I get to work with. Wear and tear on the body is real.
Hey great video! Small suggestion...continually display the name of the occupation you’re discussing to help a viewer who misses the initial text or easily distracted 🙋🏻♂️. But hey thanks!!! Good stuff.
Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough comparison, research and descriptions! 👍
Very cool to see you discuss the long term health effects. Most people people don't mention this stuff
Thanks for watching Joey
Quite detailed and straight to the point.
Thanks for watching
I started doing hvac about 6 months ago, no schooling just got my epa certification and got hired. For everybody thinking about going into hvac, please make sure you want to do this job before paying to go to school for it. We have hired many people who did 2 years of school to get into the trade and only stay with us for a week and decide it’s not for them. Personally I’m glad I decided to go straight in without school.
Anyone needing more insight on this…My dads side business is hvac work and yeah you make above average median income installing AC’s and furnaces you will make a lot more doing calls/services, he can be gone 3 hours after working his main job at a power plant and come home with $1000 cash. No bs more than half the time he does service calls it’s simple shit in and out of houses less than 15 minutes. Mind everyone he’s been doing it for 15-20 plus years. I installed furnaces and ac’s I didn’t mind it because I love working in different areas, seeing different settings, etc. I quit on my dad and my brother because I wanted to do my own thing and be more responsible with my life and not have a pathway given to me, but overall it’s not hard, very easy, and a lot of self satisfaction when you make it work!
how do you get a certificate without going to school?
@@lighton-ix8pf some jobs have apprenticeships that will help you get your certificate. My dad had a license so I was allowed to work if he was present or had city paperwork that allowed us to work. I had a lot of job offers from other companies when I left and they were all willing to train me to get my license so I could be a journeyman. I highly recommend looking at how to get your license the fastest because the union wants you to go for 5 years of schooling but imo that’s excessive than going to school
@@aaronjones7105 hey do you have an email or instagram that I can reach you at, Im very confused about the trade processs
Very nice presentation! Quite informative.
Great video shane! Something worth considering.
Doreen Batman thanks a lot. Please share your thoughts on the video. I would appreciate it. Cheers =)
Learning a trade is probably the best thing you could do in life. Even for women. No better feeling than being able to build/fix things in your life outside of work. Your wife will be happy, your mom, your grandma, your family will be happy.
Something to know about *healthcare* jobs: part of the reason that there are always openings is that the working conditions can be very unreasonable. Burnout is high among nurses, rad techs, sonographers, etc because hospitals expect the impossible for your $35-50k a year. Many decide that it’s not worth it.
Yup I'm burnt out haha. Respiratory therapist here been doing it for 6 years and never liked it. Been thinking about switching careers just not sure what I should do
@@luisvaldez5994 if you dont mind me asking. how long did you have to go to school for RT. and how much do u make and where do u live. also why dont u like it??
Very true. I was a volunteer at a hospital and they were always on the rush except nights
@@luisvaldez5994 update ?
@@luisvaldez5994 come back.we need answers
This is a good idea for a channel and you are doing a fantastic job executing it. I found your channel because I am working towards being a petroleum engineer. All my work so far has been trades oriented, very physical hard work which I enjoy buy I'm already hurting and I'm 22!
Thank you so much!
Great info. Another great trade not many ppl know about or consider is fire sprinkler fitter/technician.
With HVAC you make your money in the summer then if you are newer in the field you may get laid off in the winter. You can do dual HVAC and Plumber so you will be stable no matter what. You can have a good grasp on both trades within 5 years if you work for a company that does both.
Nice! Thanks for your input that is a very useful tip. Cheers!
Good afternoon to everyone especially to those who requested this video. Where are those guys? I'm charging them 100 like smashes.. each! Lol Enjoy the video guys. =)
Hi Shane. Thanks for the great videos!
Don't forget the Private Yachting industry! Great Travel, good salary, zero tax, chef made food and no living expenses.
Hey Frans! Noted.. Thanks for your suggestion. Cheers!
@@ShaneHummus wher are you from.....? please tell me country name you are talking about
Just wonderful, I have been researching "grants for government agencies" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Honincoln Ziyvery Approach - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
What is better a mechanic or a electrician ?
Good video. Our neighbor graduated from university and then randomly decided to become an electrician. He loved it so much, five years into it he became a certified master electrician, opened his own business, and now makes so much money he purchased one wing of a building to build his electrical company, is a successful investor from saving, and sponsors the community little league baseball team. It would seem that the career of an electrician, for those willing to put in the years of work, is a generously compensating one.
I’m glad I found your videos! 🙂
Glad you like them!
Great Video Shane! I love the content!
Thanks for watching Jeremaine. I would appreciate if you could share your thoughts on the video.Cheers!
I Smashed the like but can I request for a Tiktok? Kidding. Nice video Shane!
I'll have one done just for you lol
Very comprehensive list and very well explained. I will be subscribing. STAY GOLDEN PONY BOY!
Welcome aboard!
Me as a plumber we make actually more then that but then again I own my company I average around 15-20 thousand a month a job usually is 1-5 thousand for a water line or sewer line repair. To replace it’s about 4-10 thousand depends on how long the line is and how deep. Regular plumbing like fixing ya toliet or water softeners and water heaters that between 500-1000. Sewer lines are usually the most expensive because they usually tend to be deep under the water line. Also they have to be in the right angle so that your waste products don’t get clogged and so they flow thru cleanly. One little wrong angle could mess you sewer line up. I also do septic tanks those are also good money usually about 5-10 thousand. I also work with a home insurance/ warranty company. So the homeowner doesn’t usually pay fully they do
Thanks for your input Lee. Best of luck in your career
THIS is what more people need to see! Regular plumbers/ employees make good money. Business owners tend to make GREAT money. How long have you owned your own business?
I dont know where you are located, bit right now here in NY it shows that a lot of the trades are what are deemed "essential", whereas most of the college degree graduates are sitting at home doing nothing.
Ironic right? Thanks for sharing that. Cheers!
Somewhat. I used to always rip on the art kids when i was in engineering school. I wasnt wrong. But whats more surprising is mcdonalds is more important than a b.a. in graphic design.
Well I’m an electrician and an artist so I do not relate to your comment at all. Artists don’t have the same priorities as you do. They don’t need to.
@@esl4058 right, like my little brother Mateo. One of the best musicians ive ever seen, getting his masters in music at Peabodys in Baltimore. Doesnt work, takes all our moms money for rent, while she lives in our house cuz hes bleeding her dry. His priorities are him, not his family, like almost every other artist.
@@satanicexistentialist6631 Maybe you should talk to your brother then and not lump all of into that same category? Berklee graduate over here who hasn't lived at home since he was 20. Didn't become an electrician until I was 34 and that was by choice. We're not all the same.
Thank you for this video shane! This is this exactly they type of video I was looking for. I don't think I want to go to college and be in debt for the rest of my life. I don't really need a lot and I'm great with money so one of these jobs would work. Sonographer and dental hygienist looks to be the best for me. What's a good trade for someone who loves human interaction?
Great to hear. Make sure to plan it out well since majority of the trades I listed involves a lot of human interaction. Let me ask you though, what job interests you?
My favorite channel! The like button has been destroyed and smashed.
Oooh you did it the right way then haha Thanks
Great vid🤙🏾🤙🏾
Jalen Ray thanks a lot. Please share your thoughts on the content. Cheers!
It all depends on what company you work for. I've seen people with degrees and can't find work or experience or just low pay. Same as for trades. Best is working for yourself.
Hey nice video, what do you think about painters?
I'm thinking of switching from quality manager to painter and coating applicator, simply because it's way less stressing and I like doing it
Go for it!
Great video! But I have to disagree on the apprenticeship part being a disadvantage, because you get paid while you re doing an a2pprenticeship while in college you pay alot of money, and also college isn't for everyone, some people like to work with their hands, those are skilled trades thay need 4 to 5 years (Plumbers and Electricians) with a ton of knowledge, Plumbers protect the health of the nation, and you don't want a bozo doing Electrical work, doing a paid 4 years apprenticeship isn't a less of a valid option/route to take, not all skilled tradesmen are going into the trades because they re too lazy or stupid to go to college, believe It or not, apprenticeships are full with people that already have bachelor degrees and are carreer switching.
Again, this is a great video! Subscribed.
Thanks a lot
LAY OFF TIME YOU MUST STILL GO TO SCHOOL .
IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE 6 YEARS OF SCHOOL !!
Definitely make the vid on the niche trades.. Im just curious lmaooo
Let me feed your curiosity. Stay tuned 😁
Honestly they weren’t kidding when they said life after highschool isn’t easy I asked so many older folks what was the best trade and allot point out hvac or electrician I don’t know what I would want to do cuz I never had an idea of what I would like to do but I’m thinking of taking a course for hvac
I was just looking for a trade video by you
R4GExRuthless there you go my friend.. Please share your thoughts.. cheers! =)
Thanks for your video . very helpful
You are welcome
Amazing video!
Thanks!
HVAC tech from North Florida here, been in the trade for almost 8 years, this is the first year I'll break the 6 figure mark. I just do service, no installation, but also started selling this year. Sales / Commission is where the money is.
Thanks for watching Jared
Love your videos dude keep up the amazing work 😊👌
Angus Buchanan thanks a lot. Really appreciate it. Please share your thoughts on the video. Cheers!
Good informative video. Carpentry is another good trade.
Very informative thank you
In my opinion, you should be knowledgeable on trade, economics, and academia. This will give you better guidance on everything
Thanks for sharing your opinion Arthur
Wait so what does this mean. What would yo be going to school for? Or what should you be doing?
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Concrete is a rewarding, hardworking, awesome job. Especially if you get into the decorative side. I love my job being a finisher. Doing all the stamps, epoxy, even polished floors. With a great pay.
My father in law and like his whole family are finishers, foreman, superintendents and business owners. Well off family man. Nice houses and everything
This is such a good skill to have. I live in Arizona where people use their backyards all year long. They pay big money (especially right now with supply and demand issues) for decorative concrete work. I re-stained my 800 sq ft patio last year and it turned out amazing. Thankfully I had my neighbor (who does what you do) to help guide me on the process. I couldn't believe how expensive it was going to be to have someone else do it!
@@azewo1438 You gonna go into the same line of work?
How much does it pay on average? What are some things you have to do to get into this?
@@emperor___palpatine im about to start a concrete finisher apprenticeship in IL at $32 start. After 3 years it reaches $49
I got to say this was a really great video to watch for anybody looking to gain a really great overall idea of trades. One of the best videos I have found. I have experience in Automotive Tech, Electrical, and family members who do Plumbing and HVAC and your details were pretty spot on. I love the fact you do take into consideration the wear and tear on the body because it is something that needs to be taken more seriously. Take care of yourself! Wear back braces, knee pads, hard hats, elbow pads, face mask to not breath in harmful chemicals, eat right and stay in shape because being fat makes it harder! Ask for help when lifting heavy equipment and learn how to lift! Who cares of people make fun of you for wearing your PPE because I'd rather look like a "saftey dork" than be the guy who did the bare minimum to take care of myself and busted my back, knees, head, etc. You can't recover from most of that. Life is hard and harder if your stupid.
Thanks great info💕
I decided to stop going to school and decided to become Heavy equipment operator, and no i earn more money than my classmates who graduated college,
Will you do a video on Veterinary Science or somewhere along the lines for health care for animals?
I love animals. I will consider that.. Putting that on my list. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers!
Thanks for this video! I'm thinking of getting into trades. Just wondering what people thought about being a carpenter?
great vid!
Its 1:47 am and the home alone clip killed me
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Can you do best jobs in the Military? Everyone in the military makes the same so maybe best jobs for skills you can learn for when you get out?
Red7Phoenixzz that would make a good topic. Now I just need more people to suggest that and I will consider it. By the way, can you share your thoughts on the video? Cheers!
@@ShaneHummus Yes please to military. I'm not sure what career to go in and might not go into the military but I'd be very interested in what jobs in the military are highly sought after once you leave the military in the real world.
Also the niche jobs one is such a great idea!!!
@@ShaneHummus military would be great, cause when im done with highschool im going into the military but when i get out i want to have a degree that would be interesting and good. Great video btw I also like the engineering rank video.
It would be good if he made a military video but if you think what you want to do you can do it in the military. Just choose which branch you go to wisely, they will choose your job for you but it’s all based off of your ASVAB score
Shane Hummus - The Success GPS Definitely make one of those vids. Also maybe make some reserves videos? Reserve josbs for students. All that stuff.
I'm a structural welder going into pipe welding but I wanna learn other trades that I can benefit from for my personal use. Like leather working, painting, carpentry, and renovation. But I'm finishing my last week on welding school for the second time and as from as other trades youtube will do me some good.
Combat medic, paramedic, oilfield worker, crane/heavy equipment operator, industrial maintenance mechanic, robotics technician, and carpenter. My body is thrashed. Listen to this guy.
Timestamps man! Please post those somewhere next video. I like to be able to go to specific topics and bypass topics I'm not interested in.. Cheers!
I'll see what I could do Coltan. Noted
The electrical trade is hands down the best trade 🙌 👌 👏
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Honestly this is the best trade video I’ve ever seen you’ve gone into so much detail I love it!
Glad you think so!
HVAC is huge and you only covered the residential side at best not commercial or industrial. It can be seasonal depending on that but ventilation is highly needed all year around. As well as being needed for anything that heats and cools. Freezing rooms, heating pools. Its more than what this video has mentioned much more.
I’d rather just be jobless than sit in a cube with a computer
Fuck that. I need to have money
@@afrothunder142 don’t we all mr freeman
I’m doing that, now I’m looking for a change
I'd rather sit in a cube then manually doing labour on a dirty hot construction site , maybe work with some females instead of a bunch of dudes hazing eachother
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My husband is a union lineworker and makes between 120,000-140,000 a year. Just depends on how much OT he gets.
For hvac here in Illinois you need an EPA license to handle refrigerant which you can get from a tradeschool. That being said there are alot of guys out there that don't have one and they are usually helpers, they won't be making decisions or troubleshooting. Here in Illinois we don't get a break, we're busy most of the year, there's only a few months out of the year where it slows down. I've been in the field for 5 yrs now and I'm only up to 41k a year as a lead tech. Attics and crawlspaces are very hard on the body. We have to be Jack's of all trades as well, plumbing, electrical, electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, understand airflow, brazing, sheetmetal work, and sometimes you gotta move some earth, then do all those things minus moving dirt in the winter by yourself.