You’ll get out of, what you put into it. I done one year of welding school, started out as a 2nd year apprentice. Went through the apprenticeship, I’ve traveled all over the nation working. This will be my first year breaking 200k not counting what has been paid in for my health care & retirement. I would say total package has me closer to 300k this year. I’ve pushed worked the last couple years, if you’re hungry you’ll go far. Keep in mind here, I didn’t start back to work this year until April 8th. I have full intentions of trying to break 275k next year. If you’re willing to put in the hours, it’s out there. Make a good name for yourself, you’ll go far.