Im smart enough i could make good money at a desk job, but i just can't do that. I gotta move during the day, i like using my muscles, i hate sitting still for hours on end. Ive ended up in trades and these jobs are nice because they can be physical but also need my brain. I just wish I was paid better. Im often working in homes of very wealthy people providing an essential service (drinking water) but I will struggle to own a shack at my wage.

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I believe the trades are actually pretty profitable as long as you run your own shop? I could be wrong of course.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Gotta have capital to run a shop. When you struggle to buy a shack to live in, you'll also struggle to put a van on a road, own a shop to operate, buy enough materials and equipment up front.

Ive been at my new position for nearly a year and im doing great. Im going to make it clear to my boss soon that if he wants to keep me, i need to make enough to enter the housing market.

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

That's true. I suppose nobody starts their own company right away, gotta get experience and capital first.