Building Trades Technology (which includes carpentry, HVAC, electricity, plumbing, and remodeling and repair) OR Automotive Technology??
I want the one that will give me the best short term job while i finish up my degree in college. The one that will pay the best/best opportunity/best job quality/opportunity for the future in general. Best skill to learn now that might be usefull later. So which one?!
2006-12-01 02:39:10 · 4 answers · asked by jlo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Ok, well to give more details, I am a female studying engineering and might possible switch to chemistry/biochemistry/or nursing. These are both skills ive always been interested in (building and auto) and I don't even know the bare minimum basics when it comes to cars, so i'd have to learn it all.
2006-12-01 03:00:23 · update #1
Do the BTT. Gives you more options depending on where you live. AT can be used ANYWHERE though, but I'd do the BTT. Especially if it offers welding as an option.
2006-12-01 02:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by Drew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good question. First know that I am an old mechanic and have been one for 31 years. The advice i can offer is this. The good mechanics I have known have all been prewired to think in a mechanical three dimensional way that with solid base for logical troubleshooting so if at 12 you were fixing lawn mowers and mini bikes and at 16 you were fixing your friends cars you should be a mechanic with one exception. That exception is if you are strong in math. if you are get an engineering degree. Many if not most auto mechanics work flat rate so if your not fast and good you starve. If this isn't you go the building trades route.
hope this helps
2006-12-01 02:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from automotive, there are no unions no pension plans you'll be considered disposible at any shop or dealership you'll have to buy $1000s of dollars worth of tools you'll have to bust your butt to make flat rate and if the job comes back you'll do it the second time for free. Take my advice, get into the electrical trade from there do whatever you have to do to get a job with one of the power (Utility) companies, you'll be set for life.
My regret is that I did not take my own advice, learn from my mistake.
GB
2006-12-01 02:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think building trades offer a better prospect to find a good paying job. They are as hard, or even hard to learn than auto machinery.
2006-12-01 02:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋