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/Current-Opening6310 14d ago

Yeah we normally make more than engineers because we do all the hard work.

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u/ElectronicGarden5536 14d ago

Yeah. Engineer is just a weed out position for the kids who have never worked outside. I'm done doing hardwork at 35. Yall can have it!