Ironworker's bane: the carpenter

Just do commercial union construction, it's almost exclusively new install so you're mostly just gluing brand new pipe legos together. Plus most of the big companies are using prefab sections to save time now which makes it easier. It's the easiest $80/hour you'll ever make (at least that's what they get paid in my area). I would have done it if running heavy equipment wasn't so much more fun and interesting. Still probably should have because operators here are only at $61/hour.

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jacnel45@reddit

It pays so fucking well though. People will pay anything to have someone deal with the literal shit work.

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Kenobus69@reddit

You also get always fucked by the hot and horny housewives. At least based on the documentaries I watched.

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KarlPc167@reddit

"Documentaries" right

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LanceKnight00@reddit

HVAC and Electric are elite. Working as a sparky has been very tough but equally rewarding.

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avagrantthought@reddit

anything more you want to share as a sparky?

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Merry_Dankmas@reddit

Is welding still a big cash cow? I considered getting into it a long time ago cause it seemed to pay very very well. Not sure if that's still the case anymore though.

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ThatGuyFrom720@reddit

Underwater welding pays huge. In my area “normal” welding still pays pretty good but not amazing.

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karmadontcare44@reddit

Not really, especially comparing it to the other trades. Unless you want to always travel.

You’re still gonna get shocked and deal with shit, along with your eyes and more chemicals. Might as well just pursue plumbing/hvac/ electrician anyways.

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avagrantthought@reddit

I think millwright (a specialty do welding) does but it's a bit iffy. Apparently having your own rig is expensive and risky but can be lucrative. Maybe look up some posts on r/welding on the matter

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jackedcatman@reddit

Yes anything would be better than what you’re currently doing if becoming a carpenter would be an improvement.

But that’s kinda true with everything. Improve your skills and improve your life anon.

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Ambitious-Regular-57@reddit

Residential HVAC is chill af and can be very highly paid. Electrical work is not super hard on your body as well, depending on what you do I suppose

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ColumbusJewBlackets@reddit

Carpentry tends to be one of the lower paid skilled trades.

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SipoteQuixote@reddit

Honestly the only trade that doesnt fuck up my work. I usually show up when someone fucked up natural stone and what not. Everyone but the carpenter walks over the yellow caution tape I wrap around my area.

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Third_MAW@reddit

And on the opposite end as a carpenter it feels like everyone tries their hardest to fuck with us

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SkipperMcNuts@reddit

Was a laborer, now an operator. Can confirm, loved fucking with carpenters.

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boisterile@reddit

It's not your fault they unloaded 3,000 trees worth of lumber exactly where the next 4 column footings are supposed to go :)

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Matikso@reddit

Hot

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bitt3n@reddit

why do you people always have such a crucifixion complex

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Third_MAW@reddit

Because we’re better than everyone else? Duh

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bitt3n@reddit

it's like you expect people to worship you

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Goose_Is_Awesome@reddit

Either people aren't getting the Jesus joke or they don't think it's funny, sad to say

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bitt3n@reddit

I guess that's my cross to bear

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Third_MAW@reddit

It’s ok I bless you with my upvote

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SipoteQuixote@reddit

Which is funny because your tool has good aim and range.

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SaneIsOverrated@reddit

Let's not make this personal guys...

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SipoteQuixote@reddit

That sounds like painter talk to me!!

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Ialsofuckedyourdad@reddit

“ hey you know all those bulkheads you spend 5 hours putting exactly where I told you too? The plumber decided to run their lines outside of that so can you come move everything 6 inches?”

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Third_MAW@reddit

The agony. There is no worse hell

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Ialsofuckedyourdad@reddit

It’s why I hate doing basements. Better than sitting at home when it’s -30 in winter but I’d rather be doing anything else lol

We usually try to convince them to do it in 2 steps, frost walls then they rough everything in, then we come back and do the interior walls + bulkheads. But usually there is a third time we go out because one of the trades like hvac or plumbing didn’t rough everything in and we have to go do more bulkheads or patch walls they sawzalled apart.

But that’s residential for you. If it wasn’t that it’s homeowners making changes they should have mentioned months ago and limp dick builders who will not say no to them.

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Third_MAW@reddit

Ya I’ve never done residential only commercial and bridge work

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baudmiksen@reddit

I started off as a carpenter and am now job supe on large residential projects and it seems I do a little bit of everyone's trade if something small comes up that isn't outlined in their scope of work. The "not my job"attitude is real with every trade. job super is mostly being whatever someone else doesn't feel like doing that day

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TheCuriousBread@reddit

Caution tape doesn't mean don't walk over.

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Slipsndslops@reddit

Arts and crafts?! Sounds like anon is on his way to a girlfriend.

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Twitfout@reddit

Am commercial carpenter, can confirm

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Inconspicuous_Shart@reddit

What carpenter has to google how to make stringers and steps for stairs?

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Twitfout@reddit

One that doesn't do them enough. I do a set a stairs maybe once a year and I forget half the shit by the time it's to do another. They got calculators and shit for all that now anyways

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avagrantthought@reddit

Why did you choose that over HVAC or electrical

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Twitfout@reddit

Actually tried electrical first - and honestly was just a job that landed in my lap first.

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avagrantthought@reddit

So why did you switch over to carpenter?

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Twitfout@reddit

sorry that was the reply to your question - it was just the first job i could find and I just stuck with it because I actually enjoy building things (most of the time). and its rewarding knowing i'm leaving my legacy all over the city by helping build these structures. I can go walk down my city and see the concrete benches i've built, the planters I help built infront of condominiums, etc. It's a good feeling

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