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So, /out/doorsmen I am in need of advice. I'm 24 years old, working as a construction laborer for 13 bucks an hour, now don't get me wrong I like what I do, I love to use my hands, problem solve, and build things. But, i'm afraid that my current job is a bit of a dead end, and I would like a real career that not only pays better, but something I can enjoy. The advice I am looking for is what types of careers are /out/ there for someone like me, who loves the outdoors, and isn't afraid of getting dirty and working hard?
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>>191471 I should probably be more specific in that I mainly do carpentry, if that opens up any options that I cant think of
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>>191471 hmm... logging, park ranger, orchard/farming, game warden, beekeeping, lawn care/landscaping/groundskeeping, cemetery man, window washer, radio tower aircraft signal light replacer...
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>>191476 I have considered park ranger/game warden before, but have been told that jobs are scarce and it doesn't pay what it probably should. bee keeping would be awesome, but would it be a viable source of income to support myself and future family?
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>>191475 Have you looked into becoming a Log Cabin Builder? Probably get you some good travel to some cool places
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>>191479 honestly I haven't, but I will do some research on that. Not sure how popular log cabins are in PA though. I have put a lot of thought into strawbale houses, however i'm not sure how big of a market there is.
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>>191478 i don't think bees alone will pay the bills. you'd have to run a farm that has bees, and farms are tough to keep afloat
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>>191486 indeed, however I've heard that the key to small scale farming nowadays is to have something unique; llamas, water buffalo, ostrich, ect. also being organic doesn't hurt, I hear its all the rage these days
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If you have skill you should have no problem becoming a foreman in a few years (TBH I don't know why you aren't running a crew already). Got to pay your dues. Or you can go to school and get a degree in construction science and make a shitload as a project manager.
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>>191492 I probably could be running a crew right now, however the company that I work for is fairly small, so while I do do quite a bit on my own, i'm still on the bottom of the totem pole. And tbh, i'd rather not stick with a conventional construction career.
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>>191494 Go to school bro, or you'll be stuck with what you know how to do. Park and forest service jobs don't pay that well unless you have a masters and even then you'll make less than private sector. You have to make choices about what you want out of life.
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>>191496 I'd like to, I just need to figure out what to go for, and to get over the fear of having a mountain of student loans
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>>191502 >>191502 I graduated with no debt. Scholarships and good old fashioned night jobs to a long way. If you have a work ethic to do construction then you'll ace school. I went when I was older, after working utility repair and surveying for about ten years. I have a bio degree with a geog minor. I now work for a rural water supply and live in a small town. I could make a lot more money if I moved to the city, but love my job and I make a comfortable living with an excellent benefits package and lots of time off. I supervise (and often work with) three repair crews , the lab staff, and the plant operators. Well technically the office staff too but I don't fuck with them as the lady who does it has been doing it for forty years. My job has me doing everything from rebuilding pumps and motors to lab analysis to repairing water lines. Plus they've offered to pay for my masters.
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>>191524 thank you for the advice.
would anyone care to enlighten me on the subject of forest science?
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