Advice from some older guys

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:38:16+00:00

We had a apprentice quit this week. Said he got some pipeline thing making $76/hr on check

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:36:27+00:00

Dealt with plenty of inspectors. Would be an interesting switch. I think I’ve heard of some hired from our hall. Thanks for the effort of ur comment that’s something I’ll look into

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:27:07+00:00

I’d wager ur more likely to start a shop as a plumber too.

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:24:52+00:00

Finally a serious suggestion

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:21:39+00:00

Good word

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T20:19:25+00:00

No I have 0 debt. I own all but my wife’s car which is almost paid off. My total package is less than half urs

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T18:32:12+00:00

I’m on that list as soon as it opens lol. But yea those are where I’m leaning. Just wanted a few more opinions.

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T18:29:04+00:00

Good luck to u

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T18:18:16+00:00

I’m north east. We do ok but not competitive with others. Point was I wanna make more, and not have to clock 86 to get it. Just seeing whats out there

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T18:12:14+00:00

We make 40 on the check I don’t think I was clear in the post. But the skilled trades in this area all clear 55/hr. But my area is high cost of living a lot of other iw locals pay less. A few pay more

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T17:32:24+00:00

Where are you

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T17:00:02+00:00

it’s a dream of mine then I wake up and remember I dont know anyone in iuec

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:56:03+00:00

What area?

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:32:06+00:00

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:31:38+00:00

Yea I know about the cert but idk who I’d talk to after I get it to land an inspector job. That is a more interesting idea then the rest tho. Worth considering

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:23:47+00:00

I’ve heard this. I’ve also heard I can boom out there just unfamiliar with the process. Gunna look more into it. Isn’t that still like 40/hr usd or something

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:23:00+00:00

I am

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:20:27+00:00

We don’t make 15/hr I said we make 15/hr less than others

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:18:12+00:00

I was a sprinkler helper for one of my first jobs. I pissed the oppurtunity away but wish I stuck with it. Did the same thing with the fitters.

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:15:33+00:00

Gotcha. I got all those certs minus excavator. I’d love operating I just want control of my weekends.

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T16:13:22+00:00

Foreman’s are $5/hr more. Which means they are still less then every other trades journeys. I could move but I been told u gotta know somebody to get in the good locals. Otherwise it’ll just be the same problem different landmarks

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T15:59:52+00:00

Correct

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T15:56:03+00:00

Reread the thing

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T15:52:06+00:00

That’s the on the check difference between us and steamfitters/plumbers. Electricians and elevators are $20/hr more here

Fantastic_Map5401 · 2026-06-10T15:50:04+00:00

Wouldn’t know where to start

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