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What's a good trade to learn? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 day ago by moonlitsky@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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With my college degree basically doing nothing for me at this point, I have been thinking about going back to school and pursuing a trade. I was wondering what are some trades that you recommend?

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[–] MoreFPSmorebetter@lemmy.zip 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I said mostly clean. Yeah you gotta deal with dust, cobwebs and the occasional mouse or whatever, but it's better than getting literally shit sprayed all over you.

[–] Geodad@lemm.ee 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Indeed. Although electrician is a broad category. My first thought was a lineman.

[–] sxan@midwest.social 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So, Geodad... Geodad, right? So Geodad, today's your first day with us and what you're going to be doing is changing a lightbulb. Nope, that's it, just the lightbulb, then you get to go home. Cushy? I guess.

Ok, I'm going to drive you over to the tower- what? Yeah, the KRDK-TV tower. Light's at the top. Just climb to top there and swap out the bulb.

Just a couple of things: There's no caging once you get up a ways so you're just climbing on the outside. This being your first time, you should clip in. It gets gusty up there. Second if you hear a helicopter locate its direction. If it's above you, climb down. If it's below, hang on tight and say your hail Marys - you signed the waiver, right? Good, good.

Just a lightbulb, today. I'll be back to pick you up later this afternoon when you get back down. Have fun!

[–] Geodad@lemm.ee 7 points 1 day ago

I know! I would love that job. I have zero fear of heights and an intense urge to get as far away from people as possible. 🤣