Top 10 Best Trade Jobs (Trades Careers Ranked)

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@SayedI313]

An Elevator Repair Technician may not be worth it, as it has it's ups and downs

[@ShaneHummus]

Lol

[@tonyazzazi7585]

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[@rodrigobaldeon8443]

Literally

[@orlandocuevas8756]

Lol

[@Killerrob-rn3os]

That was good

[@ShaneHummus]

Good afternoon to everyone especially to those who requested this video. Where are those guys? I'm charging them 100 like smashes.. each! Lol Enjoy the video guys. =)

[@TheFaka12]

Hi Shane. Thanks for the great videos! Don't forget the Private Yachting industry! Great Travel, good salary, zero tax, chef made food and no living expenses.

[@ShaneHummus]

Hey Frans! Noted.. Thanks for your suggestion. Cheers!

[@imranrind414]

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[@rosamalave7960]

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[@kadenspray707]

What is better a mechanic or a electrician ?

[@izzey0729]

10. Welder 5:12 9. Heavy Equipment Op. 8:42 8. Plumber 11:27 7. HVAC Technician 14:27 6. Dental Hygienist 17:23 5. Elevator Install/repair 20:12 4. Electrician 23:02 3. Geological and Petroleum Technician 24:23 2. Sonographer 26:06 1. Wear and tear on your body (basically just a disclaimer before getting yourself into a trade) 30:07

[@BananaNutCream]

Thank you !!!

[@nylalachell3234]

Thank you

[@8842jay]

Ty

[@grayb8747]

If you take care of your body with being active and eating healthy it will take you far no matter what the occupation.

[@ReformedEducation]

Thank you bro, I was looking for this 😂

[@jessiwilder8359]

My husband was a welder but he was extremely talented and ended up working for a great company. It was hard on his body, flash burn was a horrible thing, the shops that he worked in were so hot and in the summer they were like Hell. He was making 107,000 in 2005 he was 31... He unfortunately passed away do to an addiction to pain pills because of getting his hand sliced 80% through, requiring 15hours of surgery to repair. It caused horrible tendinitis do to the repairs done, he had pain and swelling all the way up his shoulder everyday, and he never missed work no matter how bad he felt 😢 I wish he could have gotten the help he needed because he is missed daily by me and my children.

[@ruthcardel5737]

Do you think that if he had taken care of his health this would not have happened? Or do you think the type of job he had was the main reason?

[@miguelvazquez7941]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@jeffc7470]

Im sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family

[@helenarichard]

I was considering doing garden work but I remembered a horrible accident that happened with a wood chopping machine that happened in my country not too long ago. A woman lost both her arms in one while her toddler needed to be fed. Now I'm like nope nope nope if I have to do a trade, no machines. I'll just become a chorewoman.

[@PotentialGaming]

so sorry definitely sounds like a great working man

[@kevinsedmak7345]

I’m a union plumber in Los Angeles. I made $110,000 last year not including “fixing my moms house on the side.” I would say I was easy at $150,000. I had to go through a 5 year apprenticeship program, which to be a journey person, you need at least 4 years on the job or an accredited school certification. I’ve bought 2 houses, drive the latest car, and my 3 kids have what they want. This trade has Treated me well. Downside, I’ve gotten tennis elbow twice from the repetitive nature of my work as well as hurt my back once(my own fault, I didn’t lift properly or ask for help)hopefully this helps anyone thinking of the trade.

[@ShaneHummus]

Wow thanks for sharing that Kevin. Very nice helpful comment

[@laserelectricalkang641]

Cool story bro

[@vicentesalas4026]

Can I borrow $20 ?

[@kevinsedmak7345]

@@vicentesalas4026 no problem churbro lad gots you all day long.

[@justinmikesell7456]

Did you just say journeyperson? 🙄

[@DBoyTommie]

I'm so glad you mentioned the wear and tear on the body with trades. Of all the career KZbinrs you offer some of the most balanced information I've seen.

[@brandonchavez1197]

Well I graduated from HS last week and boy I am stressed. I feel pressure to go to College because in their eyes it is the only way to be successful. Love my parents to death but I don’t want to go to college. I am applying as a HVAC apprenticeship wish me luck.

[@ShaneHummus]

Plan it out Brandon and I hope everything goes well for you. Good luck!

[@things971]

Good for you. There’s always hvac work

[@jorgebelmonte6408]

Do it brotha! I graduated high school in 2018 went to a trade school right after, and got into doing hvac. Everyday it’s something different, always learning. Wish you luck man!

[@TPTxxx]

Good luck I graduated in 2016 and now I’m about to get my CDL went to collage didn’t like it… collage isn’t for everyone 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

Good for you Brandon. If you change your mind on HVAC and want university you can always go back to school in a couple years and you'll have saved a bit of money. Whereas if you jumped into the wrong uni degree out of peer pressure and anxiety you'll just drop out with debt and wasted time. God bless you and don't panic.

[@AmericanWireman]

I'm a 5th year apprentice electrician in the IBEW, learning a skilled trade will always keep your bills paid.

[@ShaneHummus]

True!

[@joef5123]

my bro in law is apart of IBEW. we don’t talk much and he doesn’t give too much info on how to get into trade school (and how much he paid for it) so if you can take the time and let me know how much to go to school to become an electrical foreman/electrician? IBEW is a good union i heard

[@Szechaun_Don]

joe f they put you through school...you pay dues and pay for you school books

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

Hey brother, nice to see another IBEW brother here. Topped out in June 2020. They couldnt pay me double my package to go non-union.

[@elijahhmarshall]

I heard ibew has a lot of long travel involved, sometimes being away from home overnight. Is this true? Or is it possible to stay local?

[@Phlipphlop87]

Union Pipefitter apprentice here, out of UA Local 38 San Francisco. Made over $110k last year, $200k+ if you include health coverage for me and my wife and kids and all other benefits. Got a 401a and pension package. Etc. I’m not even a journeyman yet and life is already pretty good. I even stayed working during the Covid-19 shutdowns, with overtime. No complaints here

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that Michael

[@harumiayame8586]

Where did you go to school? How long did you attend and how much was it for school? Thanks!

[@rezzbuilds8343]

Christ dude what are you doing fitting condos by yourself?

[@stellarplumbing]

I’m in Dayton local 162, I can’t wait to be able to travel there!

[@Phlipphlop87]

Jhonni 9th period, getting close!

[@jacobcarolan1172]

I went into the trades. I’m a tig welder, I have no regrets at all. What I can say is I have only one year of experience, and I make more than the stated national average. Most welders I know with 8-10 years in are making well over 100k the highest paid welder I’ve met makes 245k a year. My friends with non STEM degrees really can’t find jobs as easy. I have a contact list and a folder of voicemails from companies that called me asking if I would come interview. The growth rate is slow but the retirement rate is high, as many current welders are well over 50. I work with a lot of guys in their 60s and 70s, the only reason they still work is they love it.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing.. Cheers to that Jacob!

[@itsDjjayyArt]

Don't they retire early

[@jw2par]

Thanks for this, I'm looking to get into this in my 40s. I'm a mainframe operator now and it's dying .

[@alexmejia3219]

Update ?

[@martin4u2]

Jacob, Which welding specialty is more demanded in the USA: SMAW, MIG or TIG? Thanks

[@landonsanders5282]

Go to 4 years of college - cost: 100,000-120,00 Get a degree but no experience. 4 years as an apprentice - make: 100,000-120,000 get a license and an established career. It was a simple choice for me, I'm an electrician.

[@shiftytaeo]

I have the same mindset and I’m 15 I just don’t see the reason to go to college just to be swimming in debt my whole life if I’m only making $20 hr

[@donpablo9893]

How hard is it to get into an apprentice program? Do i have any chances with no prior experience? I’m in my undergrad right now but i know school isn’t for me

[@dimitrescucrncevic9746]

@@donpablo9893 damn no response

[@candykaine6537]

Don’t give people false hope. Apprenticeships are not as easier to get into as people think

[@KRYMauL]

@@donpablo9893 All you have to do is go into a Community College if a company won't pay you.

[@pktheviking]

If you are entrepreneurial and a hard worker, as an HVAC tech, plumber, or an electrician, you can make a lot of money with side work.

[@ShaneHummus]

agreed

[@pktheviking]

@keith lawson that is awesome. Best of luck and you will do well.

[@jairoquintero26]

I know two brothers that between both been a electrician and a plumber. They own half a block with big buildings in NYC ......

[@203Eduardo]

Can you explain a bit more? Do you mean starting your own business? I’m 18 and contemplating between college and becoming an apprentice electrician

[@ciello___8307]

@@203Eduardo I assume they own a business, and with that money, they have real estate they bought

[@JadaMcdonald]

My boyfriend went to trade school and I went to a 4year institution, he makes more than me and he can easily find a job. His job is relaxing and I’m on the verge of quitting 🤣

[@ShaneHummus]

Ironic 😂

[@rolandorodriguez418]

What trade did your boyfriend get into ?

[@omarsolis723]

What trade is he in?

[@JadaMcdonald]

@@rolandorodriguez418 he did HVAC he’s being offered 23-35/ hour

[@JadaMcdonald]

@@omarsolis723 HVAC. He’s making double what I’m making

[@emandujano63]

union electrician here In Ga. Journeyman make 75k-150k a year depending on skill and quality. no college needed but 5 year apprenticeship is! definitely a good route.

[@helvetica-4439]

Which union if you don't mind me asking im an apprentice going into my second year

[@helvetica-4439]

@ just about every job has a drawback I mean for electrical the first part is that you could literally get electrocuted on my third month of working my boss actually got hit with 14 thousand volts which is crazy honestly everybody was surprised I still kept working with him after that

[@helvetica-4439]

@ but drawbacks in my opinion would be no AC you're going to do some heavy lifting once in awhile if you're doing commercial electrical work then you're good but if they put you in Industrials and get ready to dig some duct Banks other than that I guess it really depends on what you're doing to cuz it could require a lot of f****** stairs which sucks but hey you'll get some calves

[@mansajoka5390]

My brother in law has 14-15 years in the union worked in Nevada Georgia And Texas northern Florida we all live in south florida he’s brought his home and another one and this was his first legitimately here in the USA he’s from Haiti and always always alwaysss lol speaks highly of his job and will gladly recommend anyone to do what he’s doing .that is put in the work (5 years apprentice) and go for being a journeyman electrician .

[@ShaneHummus]

Wow,.. Thanks for sharing that

[@Kingarthurjohn]

Was having a quarter life crisis you fixed it thank you so much

[@ShaneHummus]

Welcome. Thanks for watching

[@bestyapper]

I am also having mid life crisis and looking to learn a new trade to earn an income to feed myself. I wanna become a woodworker

[@dooder6755]

@@bestyapper hope it works out for you brother

[@knightofstar]

I'm in my early 30s don't know if mid life crisis yet but I want to get into plumbing

[@kendrickhuang3876]

Having a specialized skill is always better than a degree here in this competitive world

[@ShaneHummus]

Kendrick Huang that's right brother.. That's why trades are really making a strong come back. People are thinking more practically now. Cheers!

[@craigbaker78]

also better to have a skill you could use in a zombie apocalypse :)

[@imcarlosjr4898]

Craig Baker yup

[@ryukobestwaifu3319]

Craig Baker or any apocalypse

[@tracy_cakkes]

Definitely! Even if it’s not a trade if you have a skill you can completely forgo College

[@Jean-jr8ys]

Welders that put effort and time to get specialized certifications (not even that difficult to get) can make up to 300k a year. I know many welders personally that make that much.

[@dr3725]

Wow

[@ShaneHummus]

Awesome!

[@He.man.horse.cock85]

I can verify this. I have a close friend that does oil rig repairs and in his best year he made 317k

[@eddskimane]

What part of the us?

[@mikeundereood1071]

I'm a retired Boilermaker welder great job

[@aliroodbari7406]

I graduated last year and was working at a sub shop. I had plans to go to trade school for HVAC but my father asked me if I wanted to come and help in the shop for a few weeks. I am now a technician with one year under my belt in august. I have changed an engine successfully and work in the shop 4 days a week and still work at the sub shop. To say the least I love what I do. Never wouldve thought to be where I am today

[@johnthefisherman69]

One thing about underwater welding that was missed is that, in certain work environments the toll it takes on your body is insane. I've met guys who have taken 15 years off of their life span doing that job.

[@KRYMauL]

It's cool, but he was using it as an example. At least they can go scuba diving in their spare time.

[@bluechiefawesome5587]

I would NEVER be able to work in the Health Care profession. I can't imagine what it's like to work with children with cancer or people about to lose their moms to sickness.

[@ShaneHummus]

Blue Chief Awesome what field do you see your self in then?

[@shadywiskerz]

I feel you. Especially in nows situation. I couldn’t handle hearing people around me dying knowing those are parents, kids, uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins.. bless the people who do it though. Those are the real hero’s

[@craigbaker78]

terminally weaning people can be touch...that's when you take them off the mechanical ventilator to let them die cause its the only thing keeping them alive. traumas coming into the ER is probably worse tho

[@tracy_cakkes]

I couldn’t either Makes me really appreciate the people that do it

[@AB-bc3vi]

Someone’s got to help them. May as well be you ! It’s very rewarding

[@najalzahid6808]

I learned more about trade careers in this video than in my high school careers course I take. thanks for the help keep up the good work.

[@jackcarraway4707]

The big advantage trades have over college is TIME and APPLICABLE SKILLS. Because trades enable you enter the workforce sooner, you make money and can invest sooner. Also, you can fix your own issues; plumbers can handle their own plumbing, mechanics can fix their owns cars, etc. and that saves money. Also, I think blue collar trades are healthier than sedantary white collar jobs.

[@bunnyhillrock10]

So instead of college where do you get into that ? A trade School ?

[@ChrisTheCentaur]

@@bunnyhillrock10 Yes, options are to look for a company willing to take you as an apprentice or you could go the union route too which also takes you as an apprentice. Only thing is going the Union route is EXTREMELY competitive.

[@dvotii]

@@bunnyhillrock10 If you are in the U.S. I just found out about the American Job Centers, they help with training and more.

[@Bluemann023]

idk if theyre healther since theres so many injuries

[@ronniealexander654]

Bro... I’m 30 and post military 😕 all I know is pain but I think that a trade is the only thing I can have a chance

[@ShaneHummus]

Ronnie Alexander haha right.. Thanks for the comment brother.

[@mattl7424]

Ronnie Alexander sane . I did a year in the air force and I don’t like school. The jobs I do like I don’t want to be in debt and get a masters in. An associates is useless and I got out on academics because I wasn’t sleeping well and I had surgery from the VA on my L4/5

[@jayhawks-jh6dp]

Nathan Motoyama clearly he got hurt

[@generalgrievous2197]

@@nathanmotoyama7211 once you're hurt the military will throw you away like trash

[@ElficSkills]

@@nathanmotoyama7211 following.

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

With a Master’s degree I make less than most skilled trades-people make.

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

Plus I have massive school debt.

[@ShaneHummus]

Any tips for the viewers?

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

Tips: 1. make sure you look at your education/training in the light of how much you will make and how hard it will be to get a job in that field. 2. Look at paying for school as an investment you must get a financial return on. 3. Do not go to college or into a training program just for the experience or knowledge. Know that what you are training for will pay and pay a living wage on top of the debt you will need to pay back. 4. If possible, pay for school as you go. 5. If unsure what career path to invest in right out of high school, take a gap/learning year and figure it out (don’t waste that time on playing). 6. If still in high school, take advantage of vocational training programs that allow you to get a well-paying job after completion. Then while working figure out if you want to do something that requires a degree. 7. If living in a state that give you free college enrollment in a 2 or 4 year program, utilize that to gain your education without taking on debt.

[@ziggyc4474]

I have a master's in Finance and make 950k plus a yr im in the hedge fund business buying distressed undervalued business.

[@redbarnhomestead7384]

Sigifredo Coria good for you...

[@mansajoka5390]

I’m a CO (corrections officers 2 years in )My wife’s a Dental Hygienist Major I’m still in school part time online to become an Aviation Operations Manager or terminal agent ramp agent tower etc .great to see the recognition in your video .

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks

[@sinceremckinney2814]

That is awesome... much success to you both!!!!

[@daryl_Jem]

I just turned 33 and had been welding for about 10 years and had finally had enough due to the toll it takes on the body, as well as the consistent layoffs. Other Cons not mentioned is 1. A lot of the real money with welding comes from working camp jobs, which makes it difficult to maintain a family life. And 2. Welders have to consistently do weld tests to acquire or maintain their certifications to weld certain metals at varying positions. In Canada, your certifications expire every 2 years, so it’s a lot of pressure to keep on top of it. And if you sneeze or screw up in your weld test, your employment is often in jeopardy. I’m glad I got out of the industry and working towards a degree right now in University. Great video though!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your input Daryl. True! It is difficult especially when you are a family man to be away from them. Anyway, which degree are you pursuing now? Cheers!

[@daryl_Jem]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS I’m currently in doing my Undergrad in Education right now with the intention of getting into Law School. In Canada, it is only required to have 2 years of undergrad as opposed to the full 4 year degree before applying to Law. So it’s pretty exciting! Love your channel!

[@itsDjjayyArt]

Wow and I was this close in doing it

[@ijamzer5190]

It'sDJjayy im 21 and made 100k my first year welding in a mill only needed my all positions ticket and i was set and im also home every night. don’t miss out just because somebody told you a bad story

[@itsDjjayyArt]

@@ijamzer5190 it's alright but it varies on lifestyle for everyone. Now I'm more interested in being a longshoreman

[@megaisgod1]

I would love to go head to head on the issue of trades, especially with unions. There's a big benefit of going to an Apprenticeship program for 3 or 4 years instead of college because most Apprenticeship jobs gets paid way over minimum wage while going to a FREE school. So you have a potential to make about 100k even as an applicant. Especially in big cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Plus your numbers seem to be low on salaries.

[@jerrywells5551]

Its an average not everyone lives in those cities you mentioned, in fact people are leaving them , you are better making 70k in the South than 100 in those dumpster fire cities

[@donmcguire2185]

I retired 3 years ago with 42 years at GMC ! I ran to work loved most days as a skilled trades as a electric truck repairman and finished out as a metal model maker exp sheet metal !! And made $100k a year !!! Had enough college credits for a bachelors degree!!! I couldn't see me doing anything else !!! Loved it !!!! Don

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that Don. Any tips for the viewers?

[@soniamartell4502]

Impressive.. I have always looked at trades as one of my options due to the low investment and high return factor of it. Thanks Shane!

[@ShaneHummus]

Great! Which trade job are you looking in to? You are welcome.

[@reptilesgamers00]

My mom has been doing dental hygiene for 40 years yes you can do it in 2 years. She's made 34 an hour for the past 10 years

[@edwardrodriguez1153]

i heard it’s a great career, i’m thinking about doing it as well but is it really difficult to learn?

[@ClipzSan]

@@reptilesgamers00 34 and hr for 10 years no raise? that’s definitely a scam

[@reptilesgamers00]

@@ClipzSan Huh? She gets raises. She's at $41 at the moment. There's a lot of money in Dental Hygiene

[@iironhide6209]

How this man has only 18k subs makes no sense logically and morally

[@ShaneHummus]

Overlord Galvatron haha.. help me make it bigger. Thanks for the support

[@anirudhhindupur]

He's still new and is growing. Good content always attract subscribers.

[@hiderhip2174]

Morally hahaha

[@falsesectslikeshiaarejudeo6543]

hes a 50k now over doublay.

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[@ShoeShart]

28 year old residential plumbing/hvac service technician working for a company. No college debt. Took 2 years to start making great money. Last year I grossed $146k with an average of 45-50 hours per week.

[@giovannibloom6433]

I'm interested in both plumbing and hvac... but I don't know where to start. Do you have any advice for a newbie?

[@jamesderrod30]

what state you live in?

[@eterazkal3851]

@@jamesderrod30 California, any advice ?

[@jordhivallejo482]

im going to trade school for hvac almost finished and plus i work in a hvac company.My college was paid fully so it's a W

[@DirtyDadJokes]

Something to know about *healthcare* jobs: part of the reason that there are always openings is that the working conditions can be very unreasonable. Burnout is high among nurses, rad techs, sonographers, etc because hospitals expect the impossible for your $35-50k a year. Many decide that it’s not worth it.

[@luisvaldez5994]

Yup I'm burnt out haha. Respiratory therapist here been doing it for 6 years and never liked it. Been thinking about switching careers just not sure what I should do

[@KIDJAAP]

@@luisvaldez5994 if you dont mind me asking. how long did you have to go to school for RT. and how much do u make and where do u live. also why dont u like it??

[@eduardo42897]

Very true. I was a volunteer at a hospital and they were always on the rush except nights

[@alexmejia3219]

@@luisvaldez5994 update ?

[@kingpinballer242]

@@luisvaldez5994 come back.we need answers

[@wmpatton99]

I kinda wanna see a top 10 aviation industry video that may talk about careers such as pilot, air traffic controller, airport manager, etc

[@ShaneHummus]

William Patton that would be very interesting since that is a high paying industry. Stay tuned and make sure you hit the notification bell so you won't miss that video. Cheers!

[@ronniealexander654]

Well those are the most stressful careers 😬 that air traffic controller position was one of the highest suicidal rate jobs

[@pornimashinde3400]

Yes.... Please I was also looking for airport manager and other aviation degrees

[@wmpatton99]

Ronnie Alexander good thing I’m studying airport management lol

[@WorstElectrician]

aviation maintenance is cool

[@sandeepineo2215]

I am one of those who requested this video thanks Shane!!!

[@ShaneHummus]

Sandee Pineo hey buddy! haha thanks for being here. Please share your thoughts and insight on the video. Cheers!

[@johnsmith4620]

I started doing hvac about 6 months ago, no schooling just got my epa certification and got hired. For everybody thinking about going into hvac, please make sure you want to do this job before paying to go to school for it. We have hired many people who did 2 years of school to get into the trade and only stay with us for a week and decide it’s not for them. Personally I’m glad I decided to go straight in without school.

[@aaronjones7105]

Anyone needing more insight on this…My dads side business is hvac work and yeah you make above average median income installing AC’s and furnaces you will make a lot more doing calls/services, he can be gone 3 hours after working his main job at a power plant and come home with $1000 cash. No bs more than half the time he does service calls it’s simple shit in and out of houses less than 15 minutes. Mind everyone he’s been doing it for 15-20 plus years. I installed furnaces and ac’s I didn’t mind it because I love working in different areas, seeing different settings, etc. I quit on my dad and my brother because I wanted to do my own thing and be more responsible with my life and not have a pathway given to me, but overall it’s not hard, very easy, and a lot of self satisfaction when you make it work!

[@lighton-ix8pf]

how do you get a certificate without going to school?

[@aaronjones7105]

@@lighton-ix8pf some jobs have apprenticeships that will help you get your certificate. My dad had a license so I was allowed to work if he was present or had city paperwork that allowed us to work. I had a lot of job offers from other companies when I left and they were all willing to train me to get my license so I could be a journeyman. I highly recommend looking at how to get your license the fastest because the union wants you to go for 5 years of schooling but imo that’s excessive than going to school

[@nusmith97]

@@aaronjones7105 hey do you have an email or instagram that I can reach you at, Im very confused about the trade processs

[@parkerberlin4410]

Im 38 and started an electrician apprenticeship at $15 an hr, no experience, Aug 2020. I'm at $16.50 an hr now and I'm going to trade school for free for the next 4 yrs.

[@tran9942]

HELL YEAH BROTHER!

[@Lionboyyy326]

How’d you come about this job if you don’t mind me asking ?

[@parkerberlin4410]

@@Lionboyyy326 my brother, but most trades will hire you especially if your serious and career minded. I found one that happened to include 4 yr school

[@bennaq788]

@@parkerberlin4410 how do you go to trades school for free im in uk and i have to pay to start any course

[@parkerberlin4410]

@@bennaq788 not sure about the UK but a lot of the big electrical companies I know of here will pay your way or even offer the classes themselves. The company I work for is big enough to become certified to offer the classes NCCER certified. I heard some simply reimburse you depending on your grades. But if you're willing to put in the work and really show the interest someone will usually back you.

[@collinspecht6725]

Hey Shane! Quick update! Underwater welding is kinda dying out. Not really a whole lot of need for it (highest demands were off shore oil rigs) because we've changed from welding pipes together to using a interlocking pipe system to transfer oil. So UW welders are being replaced by commercial divers, which is a broader catagory of work diver.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your input Collin. Cheers!

[@satanicexistentialist6631]

I dont know where you are located, bit right now here in NY it shows that a lot of the trades are what are deemed "essential", whereas most of the college degree graduates are sitting at home doing nothing.

[@ShaneHummus]

Ironic right? Thanks for sharing that. Cheers!

[@satanicexistentialist6631]

Somewhat. I used to always rip on the art kids when i was in engineering school. I wasnt wrong. But whats more surprising is mcdonalds is more important than a b.a. in graphic design.

[@esl4058]

Well I’m an electrician and an artist so I do not relate to your comment at all. Artists don’t have the same priorities as you do. They don’t need to.

[@satanicexistentialist6631]

@@esl4058 right, like my little brother Mateo. One of the best musicians ive ever seen, getting his masters in music at Peabodys in Baltimore. Doesnt work, takes all our moms money for rent, while she lives in our house cuz hes bleeding her dry. His priorities are him, not his family, like almost every other artist.

[@esl4058]

@@satanicexistentialist6631 Maybe you should talk to your brother then and not lump all of into that same category? Berklee graduate over here who hasn't lived at home since he was 20. Didn't become an electrician until I was 34 and that was by choice. We're not all the same.

[@leeholland3699]

Me as a plumber we make actually more then that but then again I own my company I average around 15-20 thousand a month a job usually is 1-5 thousand for a water line or sewer line repair. To replace it’s about 4-10 thousand depends on how long the line is and how deep. Regular plumbing like fixing ya toliet or water softeners and water heaters that between 500-1000. Sewer lines are usually the most expensive because they usually tend to be deep under the water line. Also they have to be in the right angle so that your waste products don’t get clogged and so they flow thru cleanly. One little wrong angle could mess you sewer line up. I also do septic tanks those are also good money usually about 5-10 thousand. I also work with a home insurance/ warranty company. So the homeowner doesn’t usually pay fully they do

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your input Lee. Best of luck in your career

[@AdultingShouldntSuck]

THIS is what more people need to see! Regular plumbers/ employees make good money. Business owners tend to make GREAT money. How long have you owned your own business?

[@repin8080]

Learning a trade is probably the best thing you could do in life. Even for women. No better feeling than being able to build/fix things in your life outside of work. Your wife will be happy, your mom, your grandma, your family will be happy.

[@steelcity4581]

As a welder myself my advice is to get into pipe welding. I make around 80,000$ a year. It’s easily the most skilled form of welding but if you can get your coded certs in stainless pipe welding and get in the door, your going to make a lot of money. A ordinary factory welder will only make around 35 - 45 thousand a year. Us pipe welders make around 70 - 90 thousand a year the difference in skill and salary is massive.

[@shiftytaeo]

Hi how long have you been in the pipe welding business? I’m 15 and I know I don’t want to go to college so I’m trying to find out what’s my best option straight out of high school. I want to go into an industry that I can work my way up to the top into the industry.Do you have any recommendations or advice?

[@shiftytaeo]

Also did you start as an factory welder to get experience for pipe welding or did you go into a program?

[@Noluvcity605]

@@shiftytaeo I’m going to prolly go with construction because it’s real easy to learn the jobs after a while and not as complicated as electrical and plumbing. And If you stick with it you’ll know enough to work for yourself or become a contractor.

[@zachdarr7605]

I did a machinist apprenticeship at a machine tool manufacturer, graduated to a position building machines and installing them, moved on to an industrial maintenance roll. Welding, electrical, plumbing, mechanics, all aspects of stuff I get to work with. Wear and tear on the body is real.

[@justincase2281]

Been in various trades over the years. It's hard work, but someone has to do it, and it's very satisfying to work with your hands, AND your head. It's also good to have a career you can fall back on if your chosen long term profession craps out. Just know if you go into a CONSTRUCTION trade, work can slow to a crawl during bad economic times. As for how you get beat up by the work, that's true. So it's up to you if you have the strength and durability for the tougher work. And you have to consider the potential for injuries. I'm going on 70, have aches and pain, but I'm still working. ( Don't need a gym.) Good luck all. 👍

[@drew22]

With HVAC you make your money in the summer then if you are newer in the field you may get laid off in the winter. You can do dual HVAC and Plumber so you will be stable no matter what. You can have a good grasp on both trades within 5 years if you work for a company that does both.

[@ShaneHummus]

Nice! Thanks for your input that is a very useful tip. Cheers!

[@solotazztv2507]

I’m glad you touched on this subject. I just passed my epa for hvac but I wanna have something else under my belt

[@ShaneHummus]

Best of luck my friend. Cheers!

[@pedromorales8097]

nate,reta ,rses?

[@con9213]

Heating, ventilation and conditioning?

[@solotazztv2507]

Xxx Xxx yeah

[@con9213]

Itskobk nice I’m also a hvac fitter too👍

[@Heisrisen237]

EXCELLENT LIST !! You really did your research, all your pros and cons are on point.

[@ShaneHummus]

I appreciate that!

[@dbz4586]

I wanna go on a limb here and say you made some great points and talked about what should be talked about. I used to do the one trade nobody ever talks about and tbh I hope anyone my age never does it. That's being a machinist. That trade sucks at least for me. Now I love I did, it's just trying to make a living with it. You have to have so much experience to be doing ok. I decided to leave that and I'm now doing a plumbing apprenticeship. If I would of known my opportunities a lot better back then, especially about apprenticeships, I would of done plumber or electrician. I decided to do plumbing because it was easier for me to find a career. Also I am working commercial, on a apartment complex that is currently being built. I'm learning how to layout PVC pipe and how fittings work which is an excellent start. Eventually down the road I'll learn how to install a water heater, a bath tub, kitchen sink, and even a toilet which goes a LONG way. I am definitely surprised it's number 8 because I would of rated it in the top 5 at least. Either way do what you love guys, but also make sure you're financially content and as well. You have to have a good balance with that.

[@waterheaterservices]

As a certified master toilet tech (plumber) I approve of this message.

[@ShaneHummus]

Haha I like that. You got good sense of humor. Any thoughts on the video?

[@mwood562]

As a journeyman plumber in SD went through a 5 year apprenticeship and make $50/hour. I am now enjoying the life I always dreamed of. Well worth the 5 year apprenticeship. Plumbing should be higher on the list.

[@juswolf22]

Kahlamityx hello, how’s your work life balance?

[@mwood562]

jay scott I work Union new construction plumbing, so Monday through Friday I get home at 3:00pm have the whole evening with my kids and have Saturday Sundays and Holidays off. Work life balance is just as good as any work out there. Service plumbing is where the work life balance is out of wack

[@mwood562]

jay scott and overtime anything after 8 hours or Saturday Sunday work is always a treat, everyone usually wants the over time hours as it does come by often. We’re compensated 1.5x or 2x 50$ on Sunday Holidays. We get two pensions as well local union and national. I guess that’s why you put “unions” as “number 2 “ just thought “Union Plumber” would be higher.

[@alejandroreyna2828]

I got to say this was a really great video to watch for anybody looking to gain a really great overall idea of trades. One of the best videos I have found. I have experience in Automotive Tech, Electrical, and family members who do Plumbing and HVAC and your details were pretty spot on. I love the fact you do take into consideration the wear and tear on the body because it is something that needs to be taken more seriously. Take care of yourself! Wear back braces, knee pads, hard hats, elbow pads, face mask to not breath in harmful chemicals, eat right and stay in shape because being fat makes it harder! Ask for help when lifting heavy equipment and learn how to lift! Who cares of people make fun of you for wearing your PPE because I'd rather look like a "saftey dork" than be the guy who did the bare minimum to take care of myself and busted my back, knees, head, etc. You can't recover from most of that. Life is hard and harder if your stupid.

[@sybleguild3818]

Awesome video Shane you deserve to get paid for this brother I never skipped ads.

[@ShaneHummus]

Syble Guild I will never forget you haha.. Thanks a lot really

[@jameshoward1409]

I am a Electrical/ Instrument Technician and i made $164,000 last year working at a power utility. Union environment. I have my own business on the side which i can bill $90 an hour with low overhead. Needed to be licensed in both.

[@rickwiggins846]

What education did you attend to land that job?

[@spobe]

Concrete is a rewarding, hardworking, awesome job. Especially if you get into the decorative side. I love my job being a finisher. Doing all the stamps, epoxy, even polished floors. With a great pay.

[@azewo1438]

My father in law and like his whole family are finishers, foreman, superintendents and business owners. Well off family man. Nice houses and everything

[@AdultingShouldntSuck]

This is such a good skill to have. I live in Arizona where people use their backyards all year long. They pay big money (especially right now with supply and demand issues) for decorative concrete work. I re-stained my 800 sq ft patio last year and it turned out amazing. Thankfully I had my neighbor (who does what you do) to help guide me on the process. I couldn't believe how expensive it was going to be to have someone else do it!

[@AdultingShouldntSuck]

@@azewo1438 You gonna go into the same line of work?

[@emperor___palpatine]

How much does it pay on average? What are some things you have to do to get into this?

[@ChrisJohnson-tb1rw]

@@emperor___palpatine im about to start a concrete finisher apprenticeship in IL at $32 start. After 3 years it reaches $49

[@Red7Phoenixzz]

Can you do best jobs in the Military? Everyone in the military makes the same so maybe best jobs for skills you can learn for when you get out?

[@ShaneHummus]

Red7Phoenixzz that would make a good topic. Now I just need more people to suggest that and I will consider it. By the way, can you share your thoughts on the video? Cheers!

[@bananarama3624]

@@ShaneHummus Yes please to military. I'm not sure what career to go in and might not go into the military but I'd be very interested in what jobs in the military are highly sought after once you leave the military in the real world. Also the niche jobs one is such a great idea!!!

[@weddingtable3501]

@@ShaneHummus military would be great, cause when im done with highschool im going into the military but when i get out i want to have a degree that would be interesting and good. Great video btw I also like the engineering rank video.

[@ronniealexander654]

It would be good if he made a military video but if you think what you want to do you can do it in the military. Just choose which branch you go to wisely, they will choose your job for you but it’s all based off of your ASVAB score

[@alexanderwood7854]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS Definitely make one of those vids. Also maybe make some reserves videos? Reserve josbs for students. All that stuff.

[@JaredFMansfield]

HVAC tech from North Florida here, been in the trade for almost 8 years, this is the first year I'll break the 6 figure mark. I just do service, no installation, but also started selling this year. Sales / Commission is where the money is.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching Jared

[@_LoKo_ReNeGaDe_613_]

The electrical trade is hands down the best trade 🙌 👌 👏

[@ShaneHummus]

👌

[@Jayro440]

Thank you for the information I’m 46 and in the process of a career change.

[@eddievenegas8267]

I am doing the same Jeromie. Good luck to you buddy.

[@dabeast4575]

Me too. I wanna have a trade not for money but for stability

[@Jayro440]

@Justin S. I used to be a bartender and I havent really found my next career path yet. Right now I’m just researching so i can make my next move.

[@joeyg8971]

Very cool to see you discuss the long term health effects. Most people people don't mention this stuff

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching Joey

[@ianshroyer9940]

I’m 26 years old. I have 3 years of concrete & masonry experience, I went to a trade school and I was a carpenter for 2 years. I still live with my mom and can’t even afford decent health insurance.

[@NFS305]

Hey great video! Small suggestion...continually display the name of the occupation you’re discussing to help a viewer who misses the initial text or easily distracted 🙋🏻‍♂️. But hey thanks!!! Good stuff.

[@coltanbabz5569]

Timestamps man! Please post those somewhere next video. I like to be able to go to specific topics and bypass topics I'm not interested in.. Cheers!

[@ShaneHummus]

I'll see what I could do Coltan. Noted

[@jordanbeck4392]

Honestly they weren’t kidding when they said life after highschool isn’t easy I asked so many older folks what was the best trade and allot point out hvac or electrician I don’t know what I would want to do cuz I never had an idea of what I would like to do but I’m thinking of taking a course for hvac

[@karieltheone]

As far as I know, Dental Hygienist requires college education. I know someone that does this for a living and she has a Bachelors in Dental Hygienist. She has mention that there are Associate's programs out there but just having an 2 years degree makes it really hard to get a job. Petroleum Tech usually requires an Associate's in Engineering Technology. Also, sonogram tech and radiation therapist require an Associate. Most radiation therapist that I know have a Bachelors. If a profession requires college, even if its just a 2 years degree, I wouldn't consider it a trade.

[@ShaneHummus]

karieltheone that is a good sensible comment. Thanks for your input I appreciate it a lot. Please check out my other videos too and let me know what you think. Cheers!

[@tracy_cakkes]

Tru but he did say two years I have a friend that got her 2 year degree to be a dental hygienist She never had a problem finding a job and is paid pretty well She just had her first child

[@elijahhmarshall]

Depends on the state actually!

[@a.d.w8385]

Some institutions that teach trades also offer Sonography and Dental Hygiene at the same place. I think that's why some people consider them trades.

[@REAR_VIEW_MEDIA]

I'm 16 and have been welding for two years now. It's safe to say that I don't want to be doing it for the rest of my life. The summers are super warm and it's not like u can go shirtless and weld. A lot of my buddies have gotten into welding when they graduated and have started to dislike it. To me welding is pretty glorified, especially online

[@Hot.dorito]

HVAC is huge and you only covered the residential side at best not commercial or industrial. It can be seasonal depending on that but ventilation is highly needed all year around. As well as being needed for anything that heats and cools. Freezing rooms, heating pools. Its more than what this video has mentioned much more.

[@walelu777]

My husband is a union lineworker and makes between 120,000-140,000 a year. Just depends on how much OT he gets.

[@Hatim.13]

Great video! But I have to disagree on the apprenticeship part being a disadvantage, because you get paid while you re doing an a2pprenticeship while in college you pay alot of money, and also college isn't for everyone, some people like to work with their hands, those are skilled trades thay need 4 to 5 years (Plumbers and Electricians) with a ton of knowledge, Plumbers protect the health of the nation, and you don't want a bozo doing Electrical work, doing a paid 4 years apprenticeship isn't a less of a valid option/route to take, not all skilled tradesmen are going into the trades because they re too lazy or stupid to go to college, believe It or not, apprenticeships are full with people that already have bachelor degrees and are carreer switching. Again, this is a great video! Subscribed.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks a lot

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

LAY OFF TIME YOU MUST STILL GO TO SCHOOL . IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE 6 YEARS OF SCHOOL !!

[@montanajones7709]

In my opinion trades are an easy way to work for yourself. I used to own a landscaping business and work was easy to find.

[@ShaneHummus]

Montana Jones true! That is a good input. Please share some tips for our fellow youtube friends who wants to start a landscaping business.. Cheers!

[@montanajones7709]

@Sykt Norsk I wanted to focus on school, also when people started losing their jobs most of them picked up a mower and flooded the lawn care market, which cut a huge portion of my clientele out. They were charging like half the market price for a quick buck, hurting actual business

[@ckordiolis]

Excellent summary Shane! ❤Thank you!

[@cykablyat5497]

I work the trades and a good thing to know think about is most of these higher salaries are with overtime and travel. If you don’t want 84 hour weeks or sleeping in a hotel with a coworker this isn’t for you. You can make decent money locally if you are union or in a good area, but at will states will pay very low with bad work life balance. I am speaking for construction trades not the medical or technology based trades.

[@FreeThinkerSquad]

This video was extremely helpful to me thank you! I’m a senior and I’m gonna be graduating this year and now I have a few more options to think about

[@drankFoD]

what did u end up picking

[@elpapuagl7851]

What did you end up picking

[@Kaledrone]

What did you end up picking

[@Dcashkid24]

What did you end up picking

[@skat3r430]

In my opinion, you should be knowledgeable on trade, economics, and academia. This will give you better guidance on everything

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your opinion Arthur

[@jayc5332]

Wait so what does this mean. What would yo be going to school for? Or what should you be doing?

[@brandontongamit3353]

@@jayc5332 q

[@michaeltaylor8195]

How to be successful. 1. Graduate High School 2. Join active duty Military to get free college. 3. Use your GI bill to get a Associate Degree in Industrial Matienance. 4. Get a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. This will give you both the option of a Office and outside career. You will be the jack of all trades and unstoppable.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your input

[@jakegrant6783]

If you messed up and got a 4 year and aren’t making money with it you could probably join the Air Force or Navy as an Officer(they make decent money) get a good technical job in that branch, learn a skill and then use it in the civil sector. I’d research before trusting me

[@r.mercado9737]

Very nice presentation! Quite informative.

[@jeffreythechefgo714]

Awesome video Shane! Always loved your videos and never skipped an ad. You deserve it =)

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@damianooi8261]

I just got enrolled myself into HVAC and Plumbing program coz i have just realized that i have no hands-on skills at all. Been working on desk job and all i knew is just paperwork and thats it. I wished i could learn at my early age

[@ShaneHummus]

Best of luck Damian!

[@dabeast4575]

How is it going I’m in the process to.

[@damianooi8261]

@@dabeast4575 class just started for electric plumbing and hvac but it is online class due to covid-19. They will inform us to go to the school if there are practical classes later. What are u learning right now?

[@zacht3822]

@@damianooi8261 hey i just want to let you know to not get discouraged. went to a 4 month HVAC school with no tool experience & knowledge. didn't get a job until 2 months after i graduated. im a month in doing commercial HVAC & i enjoy it. Im still struggling to learn how to use the tools & understand how everything works but i know if i keep showing up everyday & work hard eveythings going to click.

[@The-KeyserSoze]

@@zacht3822 - how You getting on ?

[@shanpurble]

I wish I knew this back when I got my high school passes. I regret doing A-levels for accounting, total waste. I'm not sure which trade I should pursue but I have an interest for health and IT. I've got 4 more courses to get my associates and been considering taking a break after I get it do one. In my country, the agriculture industry is slept on. I love working with my hands but not heavy duty.

[@hotfoodonaplate3306]

Compare union wages and pension to non union wages. And it's night and day. I was a service fitter. Yes a long apprenticeship. (9)years. But I work every day I ever wanted to work. I averaged 100k for 19+ years.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching

[@kingmikz9591]

What country are you from?

[@richardodaniel3173]

An HVAC technician in the south will have winter work also. The south uses a lot of heat pumps. And HVAC also repairs heaters.

[@lukaskucera9043]

Welding isn't that taxing as you said. Cutters are the ones who have to cut with the torch and "bend over all the time" What I will say is with Shielded metal arc welding the fumes are rough, working with exotic metals are and the main point of taxing is breathing in bad fumes day in day out

[@ShaneHummus]

Good point

[@sourcecode9746]

Quite detailed and straight to the point.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching

[@phillipborbon2059]

It all depends on what company you work for. I've seen people with degrees and can't find work or experience or just low pay. Same as for trades. Best is working for yourself.

[@justinstansberry7555]

I worked at a gas station for ten years. Then had a son worked as a contractor in the refinery, for three years, now im working as an operator for chevron. From 9 bucks an hr to 18 to 48. I consider myself lucky.

[@artyomarty391]

From zero experience or knowledge, it took me like 3 months to start averaging 50 an hour as a cable technician. (3 week apprenticeship, then 2 months of work on my own)

[@alexo.3841]

@@artyomarty391 How?

[@artyomarty391]

@@alexo.3841 I contacted a company on a social media advertisement. A guy got in contacted with me and he trained me for 3 weeks (I shadowed him on his jobs). After 3 weeks I went out on my own doing jobs. Just google for "cable technician" positions in your area. Make sure its a contractor, not the employer. So for example, look for a contracting company for Comcast (there are thousands of them) which does residential installations There are tons of advertisements of such companies on facebook, etc. Usually they promise like $2k a week, which is actually true, but not everyone achieves this (although some get much more). Its my 4th year and I am still doing this... Only problem with this field is there really isnt any career growth other than opening your own contracting company. But still I cant imagine anyone paying me nearly as much other than going into IT

[@alexo.3841]

@@artyomarty391 Dam bro that sounds amazing, I like how you kinda just said everything im so used to people refusing to help newbies out💀. 2k a month is insane, but contractors do be making insane money, I need to find a opportunity like that.

[@alexo.3841]

@@artyomarty391 Im currently trying to find out what jobs pay the most or have pay off if you learn or work faster and better. I feel like trades suit best for that, and personally I feel like side jobs for trades are the highest payed.

[@luisguerra6815]

Machinists make decent money, and it is a rewarding trade. You get to use mill and lathe machines to basically sculpt anything from metals. Started making $18/ hr plus OT while I was still in trade school which was only a year long. You can work in any industry aerospace,medical, automobile, etc., and even use the skills to become a gunsmith, tool and die maker, mold maker, manufacturing engineer etc.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that

[@michaelnelson1396]

I’m a journeyman welder, I make 10k a month easily when I travel.. when I do shutdowns I can make 3-4K in a week working 84 hrs.. per diem is what makes the salary

[@jakobdaniel2110]

The “idea” that if a trade takes longer than 2 years to become certified in, you should’ve just gone to college, is insane. 4 years as an apprentice you’ll make good at least 30K all 4 years, and then bump to 40K, then 50K, all very quickly after becoming certified. A 2 year college degree nowadays will get you about 30K without getting raises quickly and leave you out tens of thousands of dollars.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your insights on this Jakob

[@matthewbrown6163]

Once the back bone of the world. In Australia it's 4 years trade certificate as you earn great money from 3rd year & guaranteed a job. We have needs for males / females & people of all ages - including 2nd careers from people wanting to start over in life.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing

[@benm776]

Do you need hvac techs ?

[@momaiahs3457]

What sucks is with the family I grew up with, not going to college isn't an option, because they all went and expect me to as well, but I genuinely can't imagine myself being happy with a degree. Its not that I'm not willing to work for it, its just that I really don't think any jobs I can get with a degree will fulfill me like some trades seem like they would.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing. Good luck

[@Chthonic_Elements]

What did you end up choosing? Don't listen to your family dude, especially if you feel college isn't for you. You do you.

[@momaiahs3457]

@@Chthonic_Elements I'm starting to take classes for automotive repair next fall😎😎I think it was the right thing to do ngl

[@Chthonic_Elements]

@@momaiahs3457 Awesome, man!

[@XLPROTLR]

I'm in flooring trade. Hardwood installation etc. My dad was electrician over 20yrs and grandfather mechanic. All young men should learn some trade skills. You will know rite away if you don't like it. without student loan debt if you pursue apprenticeship. Then you can work for company or eventually work for yourself. Most college degrees are overrated today , unless Stem fields .

[@chrisandrews2980]

9:50 My dad’s job uses cranes all the time. The company they use charges $1000 a hour just to rent the crane to them even sitting unused

[@dackhornbold1728]

When I graduated high school I wish someone had told me that I could make as much money as I wanted in the trades. If you work 60+ hours per week you can easily make over $100,000 per year because you get paid overtime. Now compare that to an office job making $100,000. You're salaried so you don't usually get paid overtime and you end up working 60 hours or more anyway. In the trades if you want better work-life balance then don't do overtime. Try telling your boss you don't want to work nights, weekends, etc when you're salaried and see how that turns out! At least the union has my back, who's got yours? If you're ambitious, hardworking, and dependable you can open your own company and literally make millions. Then you can hire the newest chumps with a college degree as your salaried office manager and make them work nights and weekends for free.

[@VargusDread]

What's your trade if you don't mind me asking?

[@wrednax8594]

@@VargusDread I'm also curious

[@666yaoz]

No offense, but you sound inexperienced in running a business. Especially at the beginning, there is no relaxation at all. Also, most of my friends in office jobs work 45-50 hours/week and make $90k/year.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing

[@Rivs5117]

Having a salary doesn’t mean you’ll be working 60+ a week. I know plenty of people including myself who have salaries that work 60+ one week and maybe only 20 the next. True you don’t get overtime but at least you still get a full paycheck even if you hardly work which I’ll take any day of the week. Hourly jobs require you to be available 24/7 whether you’re sick, injured or even got an emergency you still have to go to work if you wanna get paid. There’s no telling how many hourly workers loss out on money because they got sick do you the COVID-19 and had to miss 14 days off work.

[@nicoleboncic1137]

I'm actually a sonographer and I love your videos! Almost everything was correct about sonography but it is TERRIBLE on the body. We have the most musculoskeletal injuries because of the excessive pushing and leaning needed to get the images we have to get! It's definitely something to think about before getting into it! If you already have injuries you may want to try something else! But other than that, love the career! Just have to take care of your body and practice good ergonomics! But that's with any job I think :-)

[@crowrebirth]

If you have no experience how do you get into the field? Everywhere I look requires a RDMS certification or more, but I think this would be a great job for me

[@nicoleboncic1137]

Caleb Crowe You have to get into a CAHEEP accrediated program! I had no experience before that but took all the Pre Reqs and had competitive scores! The program is 2 years. I just graduated and took all my credentialing exams. You get experience in the program with clinical internships!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing. Good luck

[@Bilbus7]

I hear it's hard on the body due to all the fatties you have to work on to obtain the image with 0 help. That is quite concerning and honestly seems unfair.

[@ttelander6663]

Agree plus the same goes for a rad tech which is usually what an ultrasound tech gets first then moves on to ultrasound. Pushing and pulling people around is a lot of work. Most patients cannot help and are overweight. Plus 0 help due to lack of staffing for multitude of reasons.

[@mamachicken4602]

Air conditioner repairmen are a big hit here in Texas. Even the rich snooty people are VERY HAPPY to see you at their door when their air conditioner breaks!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that

[@AdultingShouldntSuck]

Same way over here in Arizona! Thank God for HVAC technicians!

[@dogma7911]

Combat medic, paramedic, oilfield worker, crane/heavy equipment operator, industrial maintenance mechanic, robotics technician, and carpenter. My body is thrashed. Listen to this guy.

[@garrettmiller6375]

I understand two years in a Apprenticeship is a little while to wait, but those two years your getting paid about 23$ hr to learn a trade that can be worth $40hr and after 4 years journeyman you could be making 90$ hr. I’m going threw a welding class, then a diesel mechanic class then get my class A and then finally start heavy equipment operating. With all that when there’s no work I have class A, welding, mechanic to fall back on

[@hukaytv3533]

I decided to stop going to school and decided to become Heavy equipment operator, and no i earn more money than my classmates who graduated college,

[@ElenaKomleva]

What? A dental hygienist is a THREE year college degree here in Canada. And that's longer than the practical nursing degree (LPN/RPN) which is two years.

[@ShaneHummus]

It's not the same in America I guess

[@azewo1438]

LPN in America is one yeae

[@KKPeezy]

Definitely make the vid on the niche trades.. Im just curious lmaooo

[@ShaneHummus]

Let me feed your curiosity. Stay tuned 😁

[@williamcockfield2985]

I have worked in the construction industry and am actually in college for electrical engineering. The simple fact is that there is such a shortage of skilled tradesman that moving forward most skilled carpenters, electricians, plumbers will be able to make as much as they want and the opportunity will be endless. The fact that it is hard work can’t be understated however, which why there is such a shortage.

[@ShaneHummus]

Great to know William, I keep hearing this over and over again and the numbers seem to back it up. Cheers!

[@Noluvcity605]

I wanted to do construction too but my parents want me to learn electrical engineering too. The thing is that it’s hard and uninteresting for me though. Do you think I can make it as a construction worker. My plan is to get a license and know everything for that trade.

[@DareToWonder]

I'm an exercise instructor and back and knee pains are the result of bad form and/or lack of muscle in the effected area.