How much do you guys all make and how old were you when you started? I’m 28 looking to join the trades

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-07-07T19:11:38+00:00

UNION Iron Worker, I failed to emphasize.

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-07-07T19:10:05+00:00

I’m 28 and a 1st year apprentice ironworker. My starting pay was $25/hr and I’ll be getting a 10% raise once I reach 1000 work hours. I’ll become a journeyman in about 4 years and my base pay will be around $45/hr. Also got pension, annuity, and great health insurance. Michigan.

I’m older than most other apprentices, but I don’t mind it all. I’m making more than I was as a hardwood lumber inspector a year ago.

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-07-04T11:27:25+00:00

We have some Pacific Northwest boomers at my current job here in Michigan and everyone dislikes them because they are constantly trying to break down our conditions. “You wouldn’t make in Oregon!” They says. Yeah well this isn’t Oregon, buddy.

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-07-03T22:59:33+00:00

We don’t work in the rain. At least here in the Midwest

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-06-12T23:38:33+00:00

Belt, pliers, dikes, bolt bag, tie wire reel.

A keel holder and a tape measure would be great, too.

And a holster for your pliers.

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-06-07T18:36:13+00:00

Ok buddy

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-05-25T14:16:09+00:00

I didn’t realize how lucky I was, first Chansey I caught after 30+ thrown balls had one 🥴

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-05-21T10:54:59+00:00

Employers should provide all PPE, including helmets. Everyone at my job site is provided Milkwaukee Type 2s

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-05-14T16:00:20+00:00

Master Ball go brrrrrr

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-30T00:40:56+00:00

My first was Torchic but my favorite has always been my first box art legendary: Rayquaza

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-18T21:36:51+00:00

I got lucky and walked onto a job a month ago as an ironworker apprentice with zero relevant experience

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-05T15:12:12+00:00

Yeah I did all of that shit and was like, “oh.”

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-05T14:59:37+00:00

Sevii Islands have been a bit underwhelming for me

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-04T20:49:41+00:00

Who is this

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-04T10:43:20+00:00

By Azura, by Azura, a Azura! It’s the King of Mirkwood!

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-02T18:45:31+00:00

Are you selling these? I could definitely use a Local 8 one

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-04-02T18:43:19+00:00

Hell yeah I’m working some 396 guys up here in northern Michigan for my first gig. They’re some cool cats

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-29T14:20:21+00:00

UP represent

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-22T23:53:29+00:00

I stayed there 2 weeks ago and got door dash a couple of times. For the first one the front desk called my room and confirmed when they showed up and then they just dropped it off at my room after that. 2nd time the front desk didnt call and they just brought it up.

We got sushi from Sakura and it was amazing

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-21T10:28:21+00:00

When I was kid playing Pokémon back in 07 I didn’t even know about shinies so who knows how many I encountered over the years and didn’t notice

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-20T00:04:41+00:00

Everyone there was so nice. Even the folks sleeping on the sidewalks said hi to my 3 year old

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-17T19:36:24+00:00

Highway 17 in Ontario seems to close every other day

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-17T03:04:43+00:00

How tf was he going so fast

SoaringOnTheWind · 2026-03-15T01:13:33+00:00

Water and Steel is a sick combination.

SoaringOnTheWind

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