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Re:America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that t... by JumpCrisscross on Thursday January 05, 2023 @03:36PM (#34266173)
> are no meaningful raises

Doesn't the career path in the trades lead to owning your own business? Obviously, not for everyone. But the scope for advancement and riches is certainly there.

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Re:America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that t... by SoftTalker on Thursday January 05, 2023 @03:42PM (#34266239)
Yes, this is where/how you make money in the trades. Or you specialize in something esoteric and potentially dangerous like underwater welding or high voltage linesman.

If you stay as a line worker in a union you will do OK but won't be rich (unless you live frugally and save/invest a lot).

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Re:America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that t... by UncleMeat on Thursday January 05, 2023 @04:56PM (#34267368)
Not by default. A huge number of people work for corps. And they don’t teach you small business management in trade schools.
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