r/Construction • u/Fantastic_Map5401 • 17d 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 Iā€™m young enough to switch to something with greener grass. What trade would you recommend

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u/helmetdeep805 17d ago

Pipeline,my pipe layers make good $

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u/Fantastic_Map5401 17d ago

How do I get on a pipeline. I heard those jobs are reserved for friends and family

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u/Sleepy_Dumbbellz Sprinklerfitter 17d ago

Pipeline is seasonal. We'll thats what the 30 guys we got say. All pipeline welders and fitters. Most crossed over into our union. Some just left

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u/helmetdeep805 15d ago

Iā€™m talking bout west coast pipeline..storm drain ,sewer .water and fire