Trying to weigh my options, acting or not acting on the impulse to try. Only problem is its union so I'd have to pay dues and work my way up. But thats also the bright side. The other bad side is weather, but do any carpenters around have any opinions on the matter?
2007-08-15 11:41:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
High demand, ok money, good trade.
Advancement normal, family will get me in.
The question is, Should I be?... Talk me out of it please. I've ran out of excuses.
2007-08-15 12:13:26 · update #1
As they say in the Real Estate business; Location, Location, Location! Where are you looking at working makes a big difference in how good an income it can be. If construction is booming in your area then you can't find enough carpenters, but if it's not then you find a lot of carpenters flipping burgers at McDonalds.
I have a nephew that went from being a carpenter to a general contractor to a plumber and does building appraisals on the side. He said that the plumbers were always in greatest demand, were the hardest to keep on the job if things got delayed and were the most expensive tradesmen there were. Plus, if new construction is slow then they can still work remodels, repairs and emergencies because everyone has plumbing that leaks or toilets that clog.
So you may want to also consider plumbing as a trade.
2007-08-15 11:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jim B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where you plan to work is definately a big key, I just recently moved from colorado to texas and the comparison to what carpenters are paid is HUGE! To be a trim or finish carpenter is probably your best bet as framers tend to be easy to find as quality does not seem to be stressed very much. But I love being a carpenter, so if you really enjoy building things, go for it!!
2007-08-15 19:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Bitcasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weather is not alway a big issue, a lot of your work could be indoors. If it were me, I would take this chance. I don't know what your other options in life are right now, but carpentry skills will come in handy regardless of whether you decide that this is something you want to do the rest of your life.
2007-08-15 19:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't like the type of work you are doing then you will be miserable and maybe not do very good work. Don't start out if you don't plan to stay. Getting fired is not good on any record.
2007-08-15 19:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are going to be in a trade, be in a union trade. those dues are more than made up for in conditions and pay.
2007-08-16 00:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋