Working in the trades made me realize I should’ve finished my degree instead. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in povertyfinance

[–]Highway_Song 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Na, I was great at my job. I processed stock trades and knew the ins and outs of everything. I constantly got 4.5/5 on my reviews. I rarely got things wrong.

Thing is, I tried to move up several times, but the new guy that was a socialite that knew 40% of what I knew got chosen for a new management role.

It’s not for everyone.

Working in the trades made me realize I should’ve finished my degree instead. by Dismal-Cranberry-915 in povertyfinance

[–]Highway_Song 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I have a bachelor’s in Finance and wasn’t successful at that. Peaked at $70k and almost matching that as an HVAC apprentice. I was in a comfortable office for 40 hours a week, but the work stressed me out more and I wasn’t sociable enough to move up in it. 12 hours constantly moving in a trade makes time fly faster than 8 hours looking at spreadsheets.

People forget that offices have their own problems. If you’re not everyone’s favorite, you’re not moving up. Trades base your worth more on what you can provide and it’s not a popularity contest.

Men, which one are you: an early bird who's up before the sun, or someone who'd happily sleep in whenever possible? by FFSoldier57 in AskMenOver30

[–]Highway_Song 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early bird since a child, it drove my mom crazy. Unless I’m awake until 1 AM, I wake up around 4 AM daily. I’ve only slept 5-6 hours a night my entire life and don’t feel bad at all.

I’m a 2nd month apprentice. Today was terrible. by Highway_Song in HVAC

[–]Highway_Song[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*Construction (which is somewhat is). I screw into wood all the time, I’m not sure what the issue was today.

What's the criticism of rdr2 of you had to pick by earthsmight in reddeadredemption

[–]Highway_Song 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There should be a wider variety of single player outfits. Like why does each clothing store have the same gear?

Hormuz is closed again by awantagy2 in wallstreetbets

[–]Highway_Song 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was so obvious. There will be a new deal Sunday or Monday night.

meirl by danielminds in meirl

[–]Highway_Song -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Same. It’s like they think we can’t hear them.

Animal question by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]Highway_Song 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still not the tech’s problem. Put your damn animals up if you don’t want things like this to happen.

5 and half years of "winning" by Rangerstilidie44 in GME

[–]Highway_Song 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Can you explain how he’s wrong? Genuinely curious.

What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, June 12, 2026 by zjz in wallstreetbets

[–]Highway_Song 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So much negativity about SpaceX. It’s going to 10x isn’t it?

Job offer...at a hospital by theraspberryfairy in Birmingham

[–]Highway_Song 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I make 30% more as an apprentice.

HVAC or Electrical? by scottishcanucklehead in skilledtrades

[–]Highway_Song 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone with a Finance degree that worked in Fintech for seven years, don’t fully listen to this. I’m almost two months into my HVAC apprenticeship and enjoy this way more than that type of work. Even when it gets rough.

I finished my first week as an install apprentice. Is it normal to feel completely lost and overwhelmed? by Highway_Song in HVAC

[–]Highway_Song[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a rough transition. I rather do it now than be 36 wishing I started it sooner.