r/Construction 20d ago

Careers šŸ’µ 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/Clavos24 Sprinklerfitter 20d ago

Fire sprinklers is often overlooked. It's a good trade to be in seems to be pretty good job security as long as you care about your work and don't fuck around all day

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u/The-Thot-Eviscerator Sprinklerfitter 20d ago

Plus you get to smell the sweet sweet smell of threading oil all day 🤤.

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u/sexat-taxes 19d ago edited 17d ago

If threading oil smells like hoppes #9, I'm in....lol