And stay out of consumer debt altogether so no percentage of that $80K is going to debt, which makes the $80K tradesman wealthier than the $150K collage grad drowning in credit cards and student loans.
Debt is fine and acceptable. However it has to be done with wisdom. Far too many are unwise, especially the young whom are abused by this debt education system. As with any economic enterprise, you gain money through debt, use it to setup to make more money in the future. Only difference is its yourself you are investing in, not a business. A bad business plan will cause you issues in both cases.
My dad did the electrical program, started at like $13-16/hr, now 4 years later makes $35/hr. Get a practically guaranteed raise every 6 months until hitting that $35. You are working/making money while learning, rather than having to wait until graduation to make anything.
Only reason I didn't do the same thing is because I got into IT at an early age, and am basically self taught, so I managed to break into the tech field without college or any large expenses upfront.
As more and more skilled tradespeople retire and more houses and businesses are built (at least in Austin for sure), the income is only going to get higher.
Be wise. Go to a trade school. Earn $80k a year and let the leftist scum cry about their massive debt.
And stay out of consumer debt altogether so no percentage of that $80K is going to debt, which makes the $80K tradesman wealthier than the $150K collage grad drowning in credit cards and student loans.
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Debt is fine and acceptable. However it has to be done with wisdom. Far too many are unwise, especially the young whom are abused by this debt education system. As with any economic enterprise, you gain money through debt, use it to setup to make more money in the future. Only difference is its yourself you are investing in, not a business. A bad business plan will cause you issues in both cases.
This 100%
My dad did the electrical program, started at like $13-16/hr, now 4 years later makes $35/hr. Get a practically guaranteed raise every 6 months until hitting that $35. You are working/making money while learning, rather than having to wait until graduation to make anything.
Only reason I didn't do the same thing is because I got into IT at an early age, and am basically self taught, so I managed to break into the tech field without college or any large expenses upfront.
As more and more skilled tradespeople retire and more houses and businesses are built (at least in Austin for sure), the income is only going to get higher.