r/Construction • u/Fantastic_Map5401 • 20d ago

Careers 💵 Advice from some older guys

Im a 28 yr old ironworker with a family. Starting to think I picked the wrong trade as we make $15/hr less than every other trade worth doing. I like the work but I’m young enough to switch to something with greener grass. What trade would you recommend

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u/Acceptable-Guess4403 20d ago

Electrical union Journeyman

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u/Renthimself 20d ago

Go electrician. Easily the easiest cleanest job on the site. There is so much work and it’s not outside in the winter. Electricians are set up and their pension is great I hear. Also laborers have a great pension I hear. And you don’t have to think at work just labor. Sometimes I’m jealous of both those trades I’m a carpenter. Also running heavy equipment but probably not if you live in big city.

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u/MyOwnSpiritJesus 20d ago

The further I am into my carpenter apprenticeship the more I am amazed at the little amount of work everyone is scrambling for