With my college degree basically doing nothing for me at this point, I have been thinking about going back to school and pursuing a trade. I was wondering what are some trades that you recommend?

  • @Geodad@lemm.ee
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    3020 hours ago

    Electricians often have to crawl in crawlspaces under homes and in attics.

    The trend seems to be hiding heating units so they’re out of sight.

    • @MoreFPSmorebetter@lemmy.zip
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      1919 hours ago

      I said mostly clean. Yeah you gotta deal with dust, cobwebs and the occasional mouse or whatever, but it’s better than getting literally shit sprayed all over you.

      • @Geodad@lemm.ee
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        819 hours ago

        Indeed. Although electrician is a broad category. My first thought was a lineman.

        • So, Geodad… Geodad, right? So Geodad, today’s your first day with us and what you’re going to be doing is changing a lightbulb. Nope, that’s it, just the lightbulb, then you get to go home. Cushy? I guess.

          Ok, I’m going to drive you over to the tower- what? Yeah, the KRDK-TV tower. Light’s at the top. Just climb to top there and swap out the bulb.

          Just a couple of things: There’s no caging once you get up a ways so you’re just climbing on the outside. This being your first time, you should clip in. It gets gusty up there. Second if you hear a helicopter locate its direction. If it’s above you, climb down. If it’s below, hang on tight and say your hail Marys - you signed the waiver, right? Good, good.

          Just a lightbulb, today. I’ll be back to pick you up later this afternoon when you get back down. Have fun!

          • @Geodad@lemm.ee
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            616 hours ago

            I know! I would love that job. I have zero fear of heights and an intense urge to get as far away from people as possible. 🤣