Yes and no. Having the diploma is one thing, but it's vastly more important that you have work history, references, gear, tools, and a reliable means to get to the job site. Had I not worked as a military contractor before that, I likely never would've had what the garages I worked for would've wanted. A lot of the guys I went to school with had no clue how to get the tools or gear, and had to hope their instructors could provide references.
The downside is finding tradesmen is getting harder because cost of entry is rising.
Yes and no. Having the diploma is one thing, but it's vastly more important that you have work history, references, gear, tools, and a reliable means to get to the job site. Had I not worked as a military contractor before that, I likely never would've had what the garages I worked for would've wanted. A lot of the guys I went to school with had no clue how to get the tools or gear, and had to hope their instructors could provide references.
The downside is finding tradesmen is getting harder because cost of entry is rising.
Why do you say cost of entry is higher?
I know a few electricians and plumbers, especially the plumbers for some reason, that are doing crazy well for themselves.
Why do you say cost of entry is higher?
I know a few electricians and plumbers, especially the plumbers for some reason, that are doing crazy well for themselves.
I got an associates in automotive maintenance and repair, was working a job that paid $50k within three months of graduating, I fix cars, live in an affordable apartment, and commute to and from work on a twelve speed bicycle. No regrets here on that front. My mother on the other hand has her bachelors in psychology, chose to be a city social worker rather than get her masters or major in psychiatry where the money is. It took her a little over a decade to reach my income level.
Go to college and study something people will pay you to know.