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With college tuition skyrocketing, many young people are looking to trade or vocational school as a lucrative alternative to a four-year degree. But which trades offer the most bang for your buck?
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We're all laughing at the "dumb" trade kids untill they charge $150/hr to fix your air conditioner.
🤣faxx
Do people actually do this? Laugh at people who follow trade careers? I hope that’s just an exaggeration.
@@stephanien6237 People look down on people with trade degrees like they aren't as smart, I have a degree as a Mechanic Engineer Technician, and im very happy with my job, and you need to be very smart to do this work. When I graduate there were so many open jobs in my field, even during a pandemic.
@@stephanien6237 Also my parents are still not happy with me and always push for me to get a higher degree.
Dude Sonograher and radiation therapist
Choose a job/career that can't be outsourced... that's the most useful takeaway from this video! 😁
5G is still going to take some of those examples though
Well, computer programming IS arguably a good job still if the median salary is above six digits.
I’m a nanny. And people need to go to work. And grandparents are getting too old.
Automation has entered the chat
@@TumblinWeeds I would argue anything higher than the median salary for the given amount of people you support is a good salary. 6 Figures in New York is a lot different than 6 figures in the midwest.
So basically, the most lucrative trade is running a college.
Lol..banks lawyers...colleges...
Yes
@@lazerhawk2192 Yes by banks are privately owned.
@@lazerhawk2192 Sure, but to start your own bank you would have to be super rich already. Whereas it's feasible for a group of people to start their own small college.
It running a a private university or selling debt to high school graduates going to college 🤔
I am 23 and a truck driver (local) only took three months to get my CDL and I started off at 60k per year. **With no debt too**
Trade schools are pretty sweet. I wish Teachers/Counselors would talk more about them instead of thinking that a kid only has two options, 4yr degree or Military.
That's wonderful!
Good advice.
Automation will take jobs away from drivers in 10 years, especially in western countries where traffic laws are followed by a majority of people.
@@TheFourthWinchester
That is Andrew Yang's warning but that future is farther than you think.
23 and have a CDL too. I make about 80k a year driving local. Before I got my license I was working dead end jobs for minimum wage. I wish more young people would get into this industry. Im the youngest out of 70 drivers in my company lol
This is seriously the best channel on UA-cam; especially for millennials. You guys and your team are outstanding.
Facts
Awwww bless you guys! Thanks so so much. That means so much to us!
@@TwoCentsPBS no.. thank you for giving knowledge and educating us.. the amount of information you give for free people would otherwise have to buy books, take courses, or do an extensive amount of research themselves. Considering some of these facts: (1) 1/3 of millennials have debt they won't pay off in their lifetime
(2) over 50% of americans have less than $1,000 in savings
(3) Nearly 50% of Americans 55 or older have nothing saved in a 401k
I'd say you two are doing God's work 🙏🙏 👍
Hey it’s you! I watch your channel all the time
Hopefully generation z can pick up on this channel and be more informed than us.
I LOVE that you said the average person changes careers 3-7 times. I was an optician, now I am a real estate agent and I’ve been considering going to school for nursing. I was struggling with that idea because I felt like I was supposed to pick a career and stick with it, but your statistic made me breathe a sigh of relief knowing I am “average” 🤗🤗🤗
Hi! May I ask what made you change your mind about optician?
Amberly Calabria this also gives me anxiety, that I have to pick something that I want to do for the rest of my life right now at 18-24 yrs old. Like I just went to highschool where I had to raise my hand to go to the bathroom for God’s sakes. 🤦🏽♀️
I wish you well with the change! As a Realtor myself, what is it about nursing that attracts you?
Trade jobs are seriously underrated. With many of them you also have the choice of working for someone else or starting your own business 👍
Yes, but trades can also result in physical injury
@@keepme5225 This is a good point. Not the physical injury part, but trades tend to be more physical jobs that require a certain level of dexterity. This can be difficult for those with physical disabilities. I imagine Stephen Hawking trying to apply to Plumbing school and getting rejected and thinking, I guess I'll just go do astrophysics instead. Haha.
I 100% agree, I always get looked down on for wanting to go to a community college rather than a university, at least I'll be able to pay off my loan sooner!
trade? not many companies wants to pay. i currently go to a trade school and question weather i would get more than what i actually started. most employers say that "just because someone went to a trade school doesnt mean they know everything" and pay nothing more. its a shitty world.
How many new Radiation Therapists can we get from this video!?
I went to culinary school, I’m a private chef and make over 6 figures. I got lucky because most people I know that went to culinary school, is no longer in the industry
Woah that's awesome!
That’s not luck it’s ambition and talent.
culinary school is very competitive. my brother is now left to either do supper clubs or continuing to work for a restaurant. some others, are lucky. most aren’t.
If you look at the rise and fall of the Cordon Bleu Culinary program in the US you can see what happens when trade schools over promise results.
"It's raw! You donkey!"
_ Gordon Ramsay
I’m a hairstylist. I make 80K after expenses. ( never under estimate the salon peeps. We have a blast and bank on it) 😘
You guys do have a physically tiring job too ( my hair takes 4-6 hours)
You deserve every dollar and so much more. Making someone look and feel beautiful does wonders for the soul.
I thought hair stylist make very little? At least in my area they make less than 20/he usually
Most community colleges offer these same trades. Community colleges are way cheaper than vocational schools and offer federal and state aid. I'm a surveyor in California and am studying civil engineering. Basically got my career paid for. I got my two Associate degrees for free and will only pay for my remaining 2 years at CSU-LA. 👍 I recommend doing a bit of research before going to vocational school.
Since community colleges are so cheap, it really wouldn't be all that expensive to go back to school and train for another job if the one you have becomes obsolete. You hardly spent anything in the first place.
@@cassideyousley406 Except that you have to factor in the class time = days off work. But you're right, in future people may have to update or retrain periodically.
This advice is spot on! Community colleges are the way to go as long as they offer the same certifications and testing for state/national certifications that are needed in that specific industry.
A lot of the community colleges in Arizona are offering a free year of college right now because enrollment is so bad after 2020.
“Leadership, communication, analytical skills...”
Which most 4 year degrees don’t actually teach...
I think it's up to each student in their choice of classes, organizations/clubs and the job they'll likely need to help pay for college. I learned a lot of skills in college thru all this
Yeah most of the skills listed like employee management, economic theory, etc you would only get out of a very narrow set of degrees (business and economics related degrees), the traditional liberal arts base level courses would not teach any of that, especially now that 4 year degrees have been so watered down and campuses are more about providing administration raises and student amenities than increasing quality of education.
Where as a plumber starting their own business would likely learn all that, at least the relevant portions of that, from being observant and asking questionings while working for another plumbing business or a mentor in the business (perhaps a retiring plumber). They might even learn it better since academia tends to teach more on theory rather than the practical aspects of how things really work in the real world. This is coming from someone who got a 4 year degree after having years of job experience in the field they were studying and seeing the stark contrast between what they taught students and what actually happens in the real world.
Yup, they don't teach compassion, morals, honor, etc....
@@agata_katherina That's the job of pre college schooling years
@@SKAOG21 oh yeah? or parents job perhaps?
I got an English degree, tried to find a job paying more than $15/hr for a few years, and then went back and finished ultrasound school. Best career decision ever... now I can finally pay for my English degree.
Today job market is over saturated with college degrees, requiring Master degrees to go further, even doctorates. But people forget about trades, which can give you the chance to start a business. It's not fancy, but it's always needed.
Trades are just as over saturated
It really depends on where you are. But to be honest a lot of people don't go for in demand degrees in my classes majority of people are going for Criminal justice or social work I was the only person in going into a stem job. and those degrees don't really have the best roi and most people don't apply for scholarships so I was able to get paid $3000 a year in extra scholarships paid back to me.
@@jaedevrick Well, although you are correct from my point of view it is saturated with poor work, bad communication, and a nonpremium experience. Those in the Upper Mid and Upper class are willing to pay a premium and continue to use one electrician or plumber if they are actually reliable and at least in my city of 80k people reliability is nonexistent and I am willing to pay the premium just to have reliability.
Humanity is oversaturated. There are more people than available jobs.
@@dolebiscuit Actually there is not enough good employees that will stick around for the number of jobs.
@01:15 may we just appreciate how they just listed all the 10 jobs right away (very well done!), not stretching them out for the entire video's length, as usually done by other channels.
I'm looking at you, The Financial Diet (TFD)
I have to say I’m glad that I live in Germany where I did a two and a half year apprenticeship in a company. I didn’t have to pay tuition for vocational school and I actually earned money while learning and gaining work experience. Now that I’ve finished I was able to keep working there, earning more money than any of my friends who are still in college. I will be able to earn my bachelors degree while still working and gaining experience. Even though I will have to pay tuition for that I can still afford to live on my own in a big flat, with a new car and no debt.
I wish more countries would have this system, so far fewer young people would start into adulthood with a huge amount of debt.
Wait, why do you have to pay for a college degree? Isn't education free? Also, doesn't the government tax the hell out of cars to promote public transportation? I heard the cheapest one is on the order of 20K€.
Thats the plan though senpai. They want americans to be poor.
Feynstein 100 well yes a normal daytime bachelors degree is free of charge but I will take evening courses which will allow me to keep working and earning even more work experience. Cars do cost quite some money but since I live in a kind of rural area I’m dependent on it.
If you study at a normal state university you don’t have to pay tuition, you just pay a semester fee which is about 200$ but in exchange for that you get a ticket for public transportation. Where I live this ticket is for the whole state and you can even take people with you on the weekends.
@Lena Di Oh wow. A fellow NRW-ian. What are the odds? 😂
Feynstein 100 well the world is small it seems 😂
It feels like high schools loves to force the path of 4 year college down soon-to-be graduates throats, without providing any other alternative paths.
Thank you for providing all of us valuable information and financial tools that many educational institutions and guidance counselors aren’t. You guys are the best!
It is because schools are measured by how many people get into college
@@iironhide6209 100% correct. They get points that translate into dollars/funding depending on how many students go to college.
I was one of the millions of high schoolers preached to about the necessity of college. Began college in 2007 studying sociology with the goal of becoming a cop. With the recession, most police forces went through long hiring furloughs. I decided I had to figure out another path. Went to trade school for refinery operations and got hired before graduating (so technically I still just have a high school diploma). This decision changed my life. Started making great money, became a volunteer firefighter and now fire instructor at the refinery. Best thing I could have done.
dude, im literally in same path with u, actually ı gratuated from high school as a electician, but my dream was being police or soldier, so ı went to 4 years historia, ı will try to be police, if ı cant be, ı will go to 2 year electiric universty and gonna try to go to usa after 2 years experience here
My brother is a heavy equipment operator with a salary of $1800 a week. He quit school in the 9th grade and learned his trade in prison. Now he is married with 2 teenage daughters. He really turned his life around.
That's awesome I'm happy for him
Where did he get his license ?
yall are giving advice that I wish I'd heard 10 years ago tbh
I went to a four year college and my sibling went a trade school my sibling is making more money than I am
Your sibling smart. You are dumb. Your parents failed you.
ok so you spent more time and he got more experience than you.
Also the degree matters? shit degree = shit pay.
And did you just graduate? you make more in the long run and have the ability to go to higher positions with a good degree.
Also depends on which company you ended up with? your brother might be with a top company and you are with a small company in your respective industries.
And did you negotiate and research your industry pay? you should always try to ask for better pay if possible.
In 10 years, given that you are improving and moving up, will you make more money? If not try to shift to a similar industry with your skills/hobbies and help from youtube (we got so many wonderful educational channels).
Edit: Meant small company, not a shit company, just shit pay but what you can get is exposure to Varies of roles because they can't afford more staff. Doing Quality Assurance, finance management, dealing with contracts. Then use those to get a better job.
@@Thelastkeyboardwarrior relax
David Zhang Gaming quickscope king with a username like that I’m going to bet you don’t have a high school diploma
What's your degree
Nice content! Few years back i was assistant to a wealthy pen artist and within the short period i worked with him i observed that he had quite a chunk of investment everywhere, stocks, crypto, dividend investing to name a few, so he had revenues coming in from all angles. And in a year his worth doubled. With this i learned that the rich stay rich by investing.
i agree with this but the problem now is getting to make the right investments, Lots of people tend to lose their money while investing thereby making them lose interest and also end up discouraging other individuals around them.
@@hernandezcrespo5110 I think the major challenges investors face may range from controlling impulsiveness to the frail of compulsion. Most newbies and would-be investors often undermine and most often neglect the importance of technical analysis with regards to investing. Technical analysis overly predicts the movement of asset prices regardless of what is happening in the wider or broader market. Essentially, the process involves studying the paths of a particular asset movement in the past so as to establish a sustainable pattern that can be used to predict future movements or better still get an investment advisor who'd guide you and help you manage your portfolio just like my boss back then, He was working with an IA Edmund John Brock and i would bet he still does. I can boldly recommend him because i've witnessed his performance first hand. He's the real deal.
@@michelledallas How can I get across to him?
he's on tel 'gram
i've come across him on a cnbc broadcast
I went to a relatively good UK university for 4 years. Imo, I think university is way too overpriced for the amount of teaching you get. It's like you paid to be told that you need to go read these books and write an essay. I don't feel like it was worth it.
Preach
Did it help you in anyway? I heard education in European countries are much better than in the states
I have to stop the video to just say how much I appreciate this channel two cent for making the list so short and quick and not a ten minute long slow talking video with points spread out through the video my heart to them
The problem with our education system is that everyone is pushed into thinking that Universities are the only option to have a succesful life, and almost everyone sign up for university after high school. With so many university graduate, the value of having a degree diminished, it only benefitted employer, since there's flood of educated workers available, they get to exploit because literally everyone is expendable nowadays. Also with a lot of qualified worker, we are being pushed to be "perfect" before we sign up for jobs, which means we tend to be overqualified and overeducated, and since companies require different sets of skills, we have to learn a lot of things before being cobsidered as a desirable candidate. In the past companies would provide training so their worker would be able to learn exactly what they need, now workers are expected to already master the required skills. The whole midset resulted in a very broken workplace system and the chain reaction affected everything. It's time to change. We should stop glorifying universities and respect more vocational education. Learn from Japan or Germany, they have a very good and very structured system that ensure even lowly workers such as plumbers to be able to prosper.
“Everyone” is pushed into thinking university is the only option?
And why are you calling plumbers “lowly”? Jeez.
I'm a pipe welder. Make over 100G in 7 months, but you have to be tough, and it's not easy.
It’s probably very hot and boring because you’re sitting in one position but it shouldn’t be that hard.
Sorry I have to disagree about Plumber Pete starting business requiring 'economy theory'.
I am a dental technician and started my own business.
During my career in working for a trade company, I have developed connections, inside knowledge and social skills which helped to set up my own company.
Learning 'economy theory' would be helpful but there are many other aspects in trade than just trade skills.
True. I have a degree in Electronics but no one in college taught me the 'economic theory' to run my own business.
The Small Business Administration is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start their own business. They can provide mentorship and training for any business aspects that may be outside your wheelhouse. Usually you're assigned an SBA advisor, who can help you grow your business.
You can probably bang those business classes out in some online learning for minimal cost.
Like your content, also another career not mentioned is Aircraft Technician, Airlines have an aging population of technicians , who will retire soon, salaries vary between 60k to 100k .
With good benefits , including flying benefits.
THANK YOU. THIS is a great career- that pays well- and everyone forgets to mention it. 🙌
Everyone please remember, those salaries are not only averages of salaries in that field, but national averages as well. If you live in a high cost of living area such as New England or the West Coast, you will make more than that amount listed. If you live in a low cost of living area, such as rural central states, you will make less than the amount listed. However, even though you make less in a rural state, you will actually have more disposable income since you have lower expenses and much lower taxes. Remember, you can afford a lot more when you only pay $500 for rent in Iowa for a 1,000 square foot apartment compared to $2,000 in San Francisco for a 500 square foot apartment.
Yep! good point to add!
@@TwoCentsPBS Thanks for the reply, I love your videos. People not factoring in Cost of Living in different regions when talking about tax/wage policies is something that has bugged me for years. For instance, a $15 minimum wage in Seattle or NYC is perfectly fine and most of the businesses are already paying that wage anyways. $15 an hour in a rural central state would destroy small business and the only businesses left would be large corporations who could absorb the cost. It is why I believe minimum wage laws should never be national, only local. Even a state wide law for minimum wage is too broad. NYC has 3 times higher cost of living than upstate New York.
@@TimothyWNugent man I love iowa
Lineman, median salary 61,400 a year. You do a 4 year apprenticeship, during which you get paid. We're working the hurricane right now so we're making tons right now, but on a typical week the journeyman make $3,000 a week.
Where do you go to become a lineman
I was forced to go to an expensive 4 yr college which I hated. I didn't want to go to college at all at age 18 but my parents didn't let me decide. Later when I realized it was my life I just dropped out. I actually wanted to go to a monastery! I did! Best education ever and free. Later I decided to finish my degree at a relatively cheap state school (City College of New York). I was ready to learn this time and had a great experience in school. My advice to the 18 year-olds is that rushing into an expensive college might not be a great idea even if everyone is telling you it is. A cheaper public college might be better and there are some alternatives if you are not ready for college.
I'm in the hospitality industry, that's also a trade school, I love it because I love to talk to customers and tourists as well! I'm about to step up in the housekeeping to a concierge!
Do you still agree with this , despite being unemployed now? 😂
@@vedantcomar5978 what do u mean 🤔
I got a Bachelor’s Degree, graduates Magna Cum Laude from a good school. Turns out my field was bogus. I’m making more, and happier, working in the trades now.
What trade
@@yycasino Carpet cleaning!
@@eckmann88 do you recommend it? What's it like
@@yycasino It can be hard work sometimes, but I think it's a good career for someone who likes working with their body and seeing the finished result of their work. Especially if you're good with attention to detail or talking to people (sales, by letting them know extra services.)
What was your university degree?
I have an MBA and I went into Glass Glazing as an independent contractor. It turned into a business and I netted $75k last year and I’m on track to do $125k this year
How did u start
Apprenticeships are probably better for most trades than vocational schools. I'm am electrician now and I would like to add that if don't let yourself be limited to residential and commercial work, you can have more opened to you in the industrial side such as controls and PLC work. Learning the electric code (or any of the codes for that matter) can get you into inspection and possibly consultation. There are still jobs beyond that, but I don't think you can really work your way up to engineering these days without a degree. I'm surprised welding isn't on the list... And thank you Two Cents for doing this!
If you google and compare welding with other trades they on average don't do as well. I think that's because welding has a lower barrier to entry.
Welding is also pretty bad for your health. The fumes are carcinogens
vocational training is the original "bootstrap"to pull yourself up in the world.. i did a 12 month accelerated nursing program to get my lpn instant job, no debt.my employer liked me and paid for my rn.no debt, more money.took my money and got my degree. no debt, more money. you can see the pattern here.you don't have to stay in the same field, change as often as you like. but do it debt free, and with some coin in your pocket!
I went to a trade school through the military.
I completed the BMET program.
I went from 24k a year salary to 114k a year in a year literally.
Ditto--Same as my husband.
What's BMET bro
I believe it stands for Biomedical Equipment Technician
Dope. Can I borrow $50
You forgot the IT field, myself and my peers make $70k-$125k+
IT is easily outsourced...
@@lastempire7302 true but there sre still a lot of jobs.
What field are you in?
Also cyber security
Y’all forgot one welding. I’m graduating this May from community college. Going down to local 92 ironworkers. I’m testing for restricted welding starting out at $50 and hour.
I want to get in trades, what is your advice justin
Isse Issa go talk to trade schools and talk to the professors in the field of interest. Or if trade school is not your thing you can go down to a union and join an apprenticeship program which is free education and you get paid to learn. This is called on job training OJT.its usually a 4 to 5 year training program for the on job training but it’s free and you get paid to learn.
If you go the union way for trades you will start at $17 an hour and if you do well you will get a raise every 6 months, plus time and a half and overtime.
Just look up the unions around your area if you decide to go union. If not just ask around about different trades. Talk to people who are currently in your trade or people that now what their talking about.
Collect contacts with the people you talk to
Lost my sales job to COVID, living on savings and unemployment, going back to get an LPN certificate. Feeling pretty secure.
This video is rather useful for young people, thank you!
I'm 24, I work in New York as a HVAC/Plumbing Apprentice in my 5th and final year of training. I make over $100k per year, have no debt and all of my training was paid for. There are many examples like this in all trades where a company will pay to train you while also giving you a full time job. I honestly think this is the smartest move, you make a ton of money from day one and get free training that will help double your salary by the end. I started at $45k and am now at $110k. It's hard work but it's well worth it and a much better path than college. Men are mostly doing it but I have seen more younger women especially in the electrician field.
I went through a IT and business management trade school for disadvantaged youths. Its called Year Up and there is no tuition cost, you just have to qualify and secure a spot. It worked out really well for me. I'm currently working as a sys admin in the Bay Area.
So happy to see paralegal in here! That’s what Im studying for and it’s nice to get some further encouragement that I’m making a good decision.
Hahaha. Glad to hear it's encouraged you!
4:23 "Marketing and Design" in Comic Sans? I see what you did there.
Lollzzzzzz
Nice Catch!
😂😂😂
Great video! My experience in construction and welding, as compared to my internship for electrical engineering, made it clear that finishing my 4 year engineering degree wouldn't be the best use of my time and money. You guys are so right that finding the best fit for each individual is key, and that trade school shouldn't be dismissed.
Trading options and earning money
That’s a good one ☝🏽
I’ve been reaping the benefits of an expert money manager at the helm of my trading activities
@@josephgilbert2208 how interesting! who is this expert of urs
I'm a "Material Handling Technician " (forklift mechanic). NO college needed just a short and inexpensive auto class needed to be qualified. starting salary for a tech is around $52-$60,000. After building a few years experience you can make $80-$100,000 if you are good at what you do.
I'd like to read a comment that says, I went to an Ivy League school for my undergrad in liberal arts, then got my Masters Degree in art history, and then got my doctorate in music theory and I have a $335,000 debt and a job that pays me $11,000 a year
Lmao,but im sorry to hear that
Or you call up local union halls and ask if they know someone that will take you on as an apprenticeship straight out of high school. Then your not paying for any school and making money while you learn.
Yeah you're right but it's annoying getting yelled at for not knowing anything. So trade school can help you learn the basics so you're not a total liability.
@@manncane5827 Saving over $20,000 a year and having a full time well paying job is worth getting yelled at.
Hey I don't think people mention this enough, but this channel is even more useful for gen z.
I went to trade school after I got out of the U.S. Air Force. I became a diesel mechanic on 18 wheeler's. I decided to go into the trades because I saw the mistake most people were making in thinking that everyone needs to go to college. This mindset has resulted in a massive shortage of workers needed for the trades. Which basically gives me good job security. Mike Roe has been pointing this out for years. Also, the fact that there is a shortage of trade workers at least in my career field. This is causing employers to have to pay more to attract talent which in turn increases labor rates. Which is then eventually passed onto the customer's who shop at grocery stores, shop on amazon, or any service or business that rely on freight companies to move their product.
Get a trade, start working then do your college courses part time. Win-win!
Or ditch college all together 😅
I went to trade school to be a mechanic and loved it! I worked for a dealership many years but now started my own mechanic business this year. It's a pay cut at the moment but it's nice being my own boss and having a business that can grow.
How's business/life been for you since this comment?
Its been great! Over the years building relationships with customers that keep coming back, and getting new customers all time too. I have a 5 star yelp without advertising with them. But I do advertise on Google with a professional website now. I also started this new channel you see me replying from to help others fix their own cars. Been 1 year and we just got monitized! Thanks for asking! @Jack-id4qm
I like how marketing and design are written in the comic sans font. I see what you did there graphics team.
Videos like this should really be shown in high school and middle school classrooms
You guys are like loving parents for us
This was the most accurate look at trade schools I've ever seen. You covered a lot of points most miss.
I went to trade school (I'm Canadian) and I'm glad you suggested supplementing trades education with more education (typically business education will be most benwficial)
We have a bit different of an education structure, but I essentially did exactly that, and now have my own business making six figures where I am highly in demand. There is incredible growth possibilities for me like there would be any business owner.
Many post secondary institutions in Canada are now offering extension training to anyone with (what you would call) a two year degree. Hopefully, this catches on in The States.
What type of trade did you learn?
I got a job as an electrician’s apprentice, and I saw these guys installing an elevator. HOLY COW. It’s actually crazy, not for the faint of heart! Those guys are skilled, and brave too. You ever seen an open elevator shaft???
Request to teach how to evaluate a stock soon? You guys are great at explaining things btw
In my country you don't need to have a licence to work in hvac, as a plumber, or an electrician, or even a mechanic you can just learn from others and practice on your own and maybe learn from youtube, then you can work with others until you can work on your own, I know how to diagnose and fix a lot of car problems, I know how to install and fix some AC problems but at the moment I am studying bachelor dgree in IT
Most Asian countries don't need any license for these.
What country is that ?
If people knew about all this I think alot of people would consider it over college. But these option aren't really discussed in highschool
Join an apprenticeship with a union, they pay you to learn and work.
@BB Hoody not anymore. I got in. They struggle to find people in my area
Jill Leturgey what’s your trade u doing ?
I went to Keiser University in Orlando, FL. I was on the wait list for x-ray technician. I'm not very strong in math and ended up dropping out. I now have 21k in student loans when I really should've just taken my time and gone to a community college. I now work as a nail technician and I'm much happier and I still have the potential to make just as much as an x-ray technician; especially if I just become a mobile nail tech where I only have to worry about my overhead being gas and nail supplies (which I estimated between $6-7 and my services are $15 and up).
Plus you can run it as a business to write off costs and access different IRA's 😉
@@TheKarebear666 it is a business but I don't have enough clientele to get a business license. I haven't even made $400 off it yet. It's very new
@@de7904 I hope it works out for you! Good luck!
@@TheKarebear666 thanks! I wish you the best as well
The biggest issue I see personally with people learning trades, or going to trade schools, is that some people simply aren't cut out for the trade that they are trying to get into. For example, I'm a heavy duty diesel mechanic, I did not go to school for it, I got a job sweeping floors in a dump truck garage, started learning everything I could from service manuals, and information available online. I worked my way up very quickly, and after only a few years, I'm one of the highest paid mechanics in the shop. I've worked with guys who went to college for four years for diesel mechanics, and some of them have trouble understanding even basic mechanical concepts, and don't seem to retain much of what they should have learned. My point here is, being successful in a trade takes a lot more than just having a formal education in that skill. If you are not a mechanically inclined person, going to college is not going to change that and you should probably consider a career in something that you will be good at. I'm not trying to discourage anybody from doing what they want to do, but merely trying to point out reality. I've seen too many people waste their money on a trade school just because the career is "lucrative", and end up quitting and changing careers after several years of getting nowhere and hating their job.
Yesssss. Keep underselling the trades, more money in my pocket.
Government funded collage is just liberal Dogma . And have high chance accused of raped
As a heavy equipment operator I’m make more than double there ‘median’ and union so benifits and pension etc. and couldn’t be happier!
only thing I regret is wasting time after highschool and also taking college courses that didn’t get me anywhere and I worked minimum wage jobs
It's not on the list right now it seems, but I went to vocational school for IT and we're killing it financially and a friend I went to school with it WELL into the 6 figures 15 years later. You could do better or worse with a 4 year degree, having the right work ethic is almost more important.
I went to a trade school for emergency Medical services.
The issue that I am facing is that the trade schools do not offer management training for my field.
So now after 10 years of working in my field to make more money I'm having to go to college to learn business
I cannot wait for someone to say that "vocational school is for people who are not smart enough" around me so I can verbally abuse them. XD
I know right. I have straight A's but I want to go to trade school to avoid debt
Omg I have a 4 year degree and it totally did not prepare me for like starting a business lol
omg like totally!
I have a 4 year degree and although it was "well rounded", it did not prepare me for the job market at all. I think this video is way off on this. If you need more skills you can always get more training! It's not like we only get one chance at school.
Please elaborate. What were you struggling with and how did you overcome that?
I started my own with out a education , some people have it in them some don’t . Having a business is harder then working for someone else , you have to be a entrepreneur at heart . Or else you’ll fail
Did you get a degree in business? Or something else?
I got my ac certification in 1 yr, paid 3k and made that 1st month in the trade. Im getting ready for my contractors license. Good vid
What about welders?
What about male nurses
I’m going for radiology and none of my friends thought it was good but then they saw this video and they apologized HA
Makenzie Womack hey how is radiology going? I was thinking of doing that as well but was concerned with how competitive the job market was!?
@@toepeepee5781 did u get a chance of doing it
Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Techs require only 2 years and most starting wages are @$25-35/hr depending what field you go into. Programming techs usually get paid way more.
I make barrels and apparently I make more money than a paralegal as an entry level apprentice but more than the petroleum tech when I picked up the actual machine operating job. And that's without the cost of school.
And my buddies make more than the sonographer in railroad and factory repair as entry level workers. Very interesting.
I was fortunate enough to go to a trade high school. Even though I didn’t stay in my field, I was able to use the hands on skill and problem solving to move on. I have no debt and make really good money. I never imagined I would doing what I am today, but I’m grateful that I didn’t need 4 years of college to get there.
i went to trade school and i hated it. only go if you like the work cause its all your gunna do for a long time.
You don't have to like it though, as long, as you able to enjoy it.
@@andriyshapovalov8886 I mean technically if you don't like it how will you enjoy it think about that 😕
What's your long term goal
@@itsDjjayyArt liking /not liking is more of an immature feeling befitting a kid. Ones you get mature you develop the ability to tune yourself to be able to enjoy things you don't t necessary like.
It comes from taking responsibility to do things that have to be done, embracing inevitable and ones you fully submerged yourself in it, the joy begins to flow.
When you develop this skill, you are able to enjoy pretty much anything which doesn't go against you morals and values. You may find, you also don't get that much bored anymore.
@@itsDjjayyArt in case of the original comment, of course you should chose a career which fits you talents and abilities. And nothing wrong with changing it if it's a dread. But if you find yourself with no options might as well focus on positive aspects of the career and take a challenge to develop necessary skills.
If you stuck at a temporary job to save the money for the future studies, focus on the Idea that every hour takes you closer to your goal at the least....
Any place I have worked, gave me some skills I was able to use in the future.
Also try to learn to be grateful for whatever you have. I will lower your expectation bar and give you some peace when you find yourself not as lucky as some.
Awesome stuff! There's a HUGE trade shortage right now. Production workers are making out like bandits
I went to school to become an EMT and then a Paramedic. I love my job, it's fun and rewarding. Though, its pay is pretty lacking for the job you do and the dangers you face with very little retirement you will get in the end.
Respect for EMT!
Wait job increases for the trade by 12 per cent... but enrolment increases by 30 per cent. Beware of enrolment growth as well.
I was supposed to start at a local community college this week to pursue a career in Information Tech, I ultimately decided on switching to a career college and now I'm studying Child and Youth Care! It's so sad because so many of my friends look down on me for going to community college but I think I'm doing fine! :)
Jordon you are actually smarter than your friends... they sound like followers
@@sabantique7070 I like to think that sometimes, but of course anyone who goes to university because they want to better and educate themselves are people I like to see!
Nothing is wrong with community college however you have to pick the correct field child and youth care will not get you paid.........
@@UnicornJuice888 Thanks for the advice but there are so many opportunities for my field all over
My hard choice is between welding or massage therapy or software coding.. After 2 years I still confused about decision :(
I both have a Bachelors and a trade-school diploma. I make way more with my trade-shool diploma because it is in demand and the competition is easy. Not all bachelors are the same and that goes for technical trades also. In the end, what matters is the market and if there is demand for your target occupation. Regulated occupations are harder to get but once you get in, you are set for life. Also if the job is harder either mentally or physically expect that there is less competition involve.
This channel needs over a million subscribers
I have a two year associates, I have a career in petrochemical make well over six figures, dab in real estate and everything paid for.
Yo why's it feel like UA-cam is watching my life?
Like, you watch the UA-cam, and the UA-cam watches back at you
I spent 3 years in a state college getting my associates degree that rewarded me a $11/ hour job. Out of desperation I signed up to a 12 month long program at a local technical school now I have a $48/hr job that I couldn't be more greatful for.
That's awesome
What kind of trade?
What kind of trade?
Upcoming electrician here. I've worked for a couple companies already. Still trying to find a good fit. Some of the work you're very underpaid for what they have you do. I gotta deliver food on the side to be able to afford tools and gear and such. They told me that the first 2 years it's gonna suck. I gotta make sure to get good rest or else I'm gonna be burnt out.
Damn what state u in
I'm a sophomore in college and this legit made me more depressed
I've found this channel today, I just love how relaxing these videos are even though topics would normally cause head ache for some people ;)
Went to community college for a year and a half then went to trade school for 10 months. Now, 12 years later, I have my own electrical company. I had always been interested in the trades as a kid and later in life came to find out I’m dyslexic. The electrical trade has given me an opportunity to thrive and I make a comfortable $70k/yr.
Thank you for this video! I’m in school for sonography and went through a rough patch so I started having doubts. This put the spark back under my butt to keep going.
wow! you guys are soooo awesome! thanks for highlighting imaging techs like me! i am quite grateful to have went that route. sonographers do need licensure. our tuition cost?... $7,000 for a community college program, in California!!! median income?... $100,000 plus gross annual salary!!!
That's amazing Clyde!
If you are musically inclined, learn to play an accordion.
It's very fulfilling.
And they're in great demand.
Hmm that's the first time that I hear that
Who hires them?
@@royjaber571 they are in great demand in orchestra here in India 😊😊😊
Hindi songs played on accordion is heaven.
@@ashokjadhav9904 oh that's awesome !!
@@royjaber571 thanks 😊🙏
Do you play an accordion ?
@@ashokjadhav9904 no but I used to play the clarinet and the recorder
We have been sold a fantasy by the educational system for years especially with No Child Left Behind which offered one path for every child’s economic future - college. Then came the obscene hike in college tuition with no economic justification for those fees. The reality is it takes a diverse village to provide a viable civilization.
You didn't mention Cosmetology school. I started off as an assistant to a Master Stylist right out of hair school, after 12 years of intense training and experience I now am a Salon owner with a six-figure income.
I dont think some people even think "hey will I even be hired after graduation?"
Very true. Why I went to UEI college they set up with a job after graduation. Lucky for me my intern did security camera installation and I worked for Samsung a security camera manufacturer.
@@joshuaa.kennedy8837 nice what was the starting pay
@@itsDjjayyArt in 2012 it was $11 a hour. I would guess about $20 now.
Boom. Sonographer on FIRE right here! 💪🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lol I am seriously thinking about radiation therapist/sonographer but I am not sure it’s a good investment since I’m in college already.
I do HVAC and Refrigeration and I think people get way too caught up in how much money a job pays my point being 8 hours a day is a long time to spend doing something you dread showing up for and can't wait to leave, I've been in my industry for 5 years and thoroughly enjoy it
attaboy!
HVAC for only 2 yrs and I'm already in that "median salary" I love it. Only thing is that it's kinda seasonal but summer and winter make up for slower times. Unless you're doing commercial or industrial you're steady and making good Coin!