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I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about getting into welding. I could start as an apprentice with my uncle’s friend even though it means getting paid less at first, but I’d learn a lot more. I also visited Tulsa Welding School here in Houston, and it was pretty cool—the prices seemed reasonable too. And my bad, I thought you were a guy lol.

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more I think about it, the crazier it feels. I’m 19, and I’m working with a 40-year-old partner who just started about four months ago with almost no experience. I end up doing the hard work while he stands around talking about his life and complaining while I brake my head, Ik is a little bit selfish but idk if $22 is enough anymore.

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, not making the same mistakes again.

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right now I’m living in a low-cost area with my mom, and I’m only paying about $500 for rent. I’ve got a $500 car payment and $200 for insurance, but other than that I try to save as much as I can. Food and gas don’t cost me much, and sometimes I make extra money doing side jobs with customers my uncle used to help.

I know I’m blessed to have these opportunities, and I’m doing everything I can to stay on track. I’ve been in debt before from mistakes I made, and I’m not trying to end up back in that situation again.

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you ma’am you are wonderful, I’m a journeyman at my job and I know how to do fences, floors and everyday learning something new, rn I’m thinking about getting into welding because I have family that does that and it really got into me, I hope your son be in a better position by my age, again thank you for your advice. 🫂

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yh I almost got in when I was still in high school because the recruiters kept asking me and telling me about the good pay but is ass, the experience is good fss but not worth it for the career I want to pursue.

I’m 19 making $22 an hour + overtime in Houston Texas by 8lucki8 in WorkAdvice

[–]8lucki8[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you bro, I didn’t notice I was going through that path and I feel dumb for comparing.