We’ve all heard of the great “gig economy”! But do you know what it really means?
It means that fewer people are working traditional 9-5 desk jobs than ever before. Instead, they’re choosing jobs where they can work from home and choose their own hours, but it often also means worse pay and fewer benefits as well.
Fewer people are going into the trades but that means the “trades” are having to pay higher wages and provide better benefits in order to attract workers.
Why go into debt for years when you could graduate in two (on average)? There’s nothing wrong with a trade career! They’re reliable, pay well, and give you time to be with your loved ones.
If you are considering a trade career, here are some of the most lucrative ones:
HVAC Technician
To be an HVAC technician, you need to have a good mechanical understanding or the willingness to learn. If your favorite unit in elementary school, science was learning about pulleys and machines, then this is a good career for you. No one wants to be too hot or too cold so every house eventually needs some sort of HVAC work done.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good.”
HVAC technicians only go to school for two years, and according to the BLS, the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $47,610 in May 2018. Plus rather than racking up college debt you can “earn while you learn” as an apprentice.
This trade career comes with benefits, and excellent pay. Learn more about becoming an HVAC technician today!
Home Inspector
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