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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Ask/Tell > Business, Finance, and Careers > Tell me about being an electrician and / or truck driver.
 
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Moneyball
Jul 11, 2005

It's a problem you think we need to explain ourselves.
Based purely on anecdotal evidence, I would say go with electrician.

Two friends of mine went to school to learn how to drive tractor trailers. Each paid over 30k, I imagine. Maybe 45k. It's been over two or three years. One is a server and the other works in a machine shop. I'm not saying they won't ever find steady work, but they have not so far.

The local trade school charges from $1,000 to $3,000 for various electrician courses, with hands-on work so you're not useless as an apprentice. Although given that you have military experience, I imagine you're not useless as most new apprentices are. On the other hand, army... (just kidding)

Seems like a low risk, low reward, BFC approved way to go.

KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:

over the road is a great way to destroy your body and your health.

+relationships

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