Okay, I was alittle appalled some time ago when I realized auto mechanics (skilled ones at least) were bring home very respectable incomes (60-80K). I was also thrown back by dealership charging $100/hr or more in labor while even indie's these days charge over $70-$80/hr. I thought I had seen everything until I called a plumber to stop by and do some minor repairs

Why were you appaulded? Most skilled technicians go through a 4 year apprenticeship, at least here in Canada. Speaking from personal experience, in the aviation industry, AME's go through 4 years apprenticeship, and many have BA degrees already. Why? well for one being an AME is a facinating job especially in gas turbines and test cell operations (no 'manual labour' here), and it pays well. THe BA is a benefit in the long run when management opportunities come up.

as some have said yo have to to what you love. I have friend who is a plumber and he spen 4 months in the Canadian arctic (Elsemere Isl I think) doing external plumbing for the Inuit(external because of permafrost). He does well financially, but he surely does not seen the majority of the 60/hr he charges, especially when litre of milk cost $8 up there as all supplies are flown in;-) He too does what he loves to do. He is definately glad when he comes home though!

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• Way OT: Hourly rate for manual labor..., James D, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:14:26
  • Re: Way OT: Hourly rate for manual labor..., Willy, Sun, 4 Jul 2004 22:36:51
  • Plumber at home is my idol (he drives a Porsche 911)..., SpiderSaab, Fri, 2 Jul 2004 16:43:32
  • Didn't go to college to make more than a plumber..., McTeague, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 20:57:58
  • manual labor?, DougM , Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:57:34
  • Re: The price of doing business, BobS, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:40:47
  • this is why I do everything myself, TML , Thu, 1 Jul 2004 18:08:51
    • I do most stuff myself..., Bob M, Fri, 2 Jul 2004 04:31:44
      • Same here. Knowing your threshold of pain..., Noel, Fri, 2 Jul 2004 06:16:36
  • Re: in future they will be assured of jobs..., baggsly , Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:34:49
  • Re: Way OT: Hourly rate for manual labor..., steveC, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 13:06:41 <-- Viewing This Message
    • I'm a little appalled at your ignorance, AnnieG, Fri, 2 Jul 2004 09:56:59
      • He just needs a reality check and is getting one..., Noel, Fri, 2 Jul 2004 10:24:47
  • Supply/Demand, Pa Taket, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:43:56
  • Skilled trades ALWAYS made good money...., LesH, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 10:56:04
    • Re: Skilled trades ALWAYS made good money...., Razl, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:32:13
      • Corporate Marketing Hell..., Scott Paterson , Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:37:50
        • Been there, done that, have several t-shirts..., Noel, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 15:54:46
      • go do something you LOVE instead..., James D, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:39:05
        • Re: go do something you LOVE instead..., RS , Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:26:11
    • This is the way the world works, Noel, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:16:24
      • I absolutely agree..., James D, Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:34:42

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