I think it will be a mistake to force him to study more but do you think there are a lot of opportunities in this industry. ? have you got some example ? Merci
2006-09-13 21:33:55 · 6 answers · asked by Emeraude E 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I think there may even be more opportunities in those occupations learned from apprenticeships and trade schools than those learned from traditional colleges. For example, there are so many business majors (I was a business major by the way) that the only jobs many of us can get are working as sales people ... I had a hard time getting a job myself, but was very lucky and wound up with a government job which pays decently, has good benefits and isn't too difficult for me. In any case, there's a shortage of tradesmen, and the opportunities are quite good. Auto mechanics for example, make a lot of money, and I even have a family friend who became a millionaire as an automechanic because he was so good that he was able to start his own chain of shops. I had a buddy who worked in construction ... I think he made about $15 an hour.
2006-09-13 21:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Yee Haa! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A career in the construction industry is respectable, lucrative and nothing to be ashamed of. We are always in need of new housing, roads, plumbing and electricity. The work is hard but satisfying. But make no mistake. In order to succeed in construction one should be knowledgeable in math and in the scientific method of problem solving. Meticulous accuracy in measurement is an important skill in any construction, especially carpentry. So view the prospect of an apprenticeship as an opportunity which opens up new avenues of learning, not as an end to learning.
2006-09-14 04:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by True Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The country needs skilled craftsmen. It dosnt need more media studies graduates. I have a degree in graphic design, but plumbers, builders and carpenters are better paid than me, because they are more in demand at the moment.
Your son should play to his strengths and interests. I would like to be a highly paid footballer, - but its never going to happen! LoL!
A hands on apprenticeship will give him the skills to get a good job, the only problem being that (in the uk at least) the building trade seems a bit seasonal. Chippies (carpenters) are particularly scarce. Later in life he could take his skills and start his own business, maybe adding a college course, renovating, or building homes, or fitting out narrowboats, etc.
Good Luck to you and him.
2006-09-14 04:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by agtfos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing at all wrong with working in construction. The pay is good and it's not that hard to find work, but you aren't guaranteed 9-to-5 work for years on end, the way you would be in some other industries.
If your kid has no interest in academics, don't force him down that path. It's a nice path to be on, but it's not for everyone, and there are plenty of other good paths too.
2006-09-14 04:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let your son go on his own pace and give him encouragment. he will find his spot as he grows older...the state vocational rehab department can give him a vocational test that will show what field he will be best for him.....and what will be comfortable and one that he will like...do not let the teachers set his work for the future...maybe he will not be going to college, that is ok, but there are hundred's of jobs out there for him to choose from..... [ you are right not to force him, that will never work for him....
2006-09-15 03:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the teacher!!! Let your son decide what he wants to do and then support him 100%..So is she saying he should be a carpenter or something? What does HE want to do?
2006-09-14 04:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋