Nate R
Member
I've been contemplating changing careers. Mostly just the fact that I may be forced to in the future.
I'm fairly interested in getting into a trade. Electrical and Plumbing both attract me for different reasons.
So, in your state, what does it take to be a plumber? How much schooling, years as an apprentice, etc?
What kind of money does an apprentice make these days? I make 40-45K now at my primary job. My understanding is that an apprentice gets paid very little, so how much of a hit would I be taking, and for how long?
I've gotten the idea from some hints here that the first year of apprenticeship you're worked hard. Not a problem for me, as I've shoveled steel chunks for a living. Me and physical work are very familiar.
But I'd figure I'd ask here about what it's like to be a plumber, and what it takes to become one.
Is it what you thought it'd be? How so, or why not?
I'll be asking the same of electricians in the other board.
I'm fairly interested in getting into a trade. Electrical and Plumbing both attract me for different reasons.
So, in your state, what does it take to be a plumber? How much schooling, years as an apprentice, etc?
What kind of money does an apprentice make these days? I make 40-45K now at my primary job. My understanding is that an apprentice gets paid very little, so how much of a hit would I be taking, and for how long?
I've gotten the idea from some hints here that the first year of apprenticeship you're worked hard. Not a problem for me, as I've shoveled steel chunks for a living. Me and physical work are very familiar.
But I'd figure I'd ask here about what it's like to be a plumber, and what it takes to become one.
Is it what you thought it'd be? How so, or why not?
I'll be asking the same of electricians in the other board.