capoeirajosh Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Hey, everyone. I have been toying with the idea of making a career switch. I have been roofing 11 years for my dad's company and originally had the idea of taking over the business. Now, I am thinking that it might not be the best option for me, due to the instability of income and lack of any benefits, along with some other more personal issues. I am not looking for something right away. Just looking for ideas and opportunities that are out there. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctracingraptor Report post Posted September 13, 2014 A/C master techs are always in high demand, should be easy for you since your always on a roof anyways. Automotive masters techs, like myself, there is always work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 A/C master techs are always in high demand, should be easy for you since your always on a roof anyways. Automotive masters techs, like myself, there is always work Air conditioning is a good career that can make great money. You just have to be smart to manage your money for the slower months and be willing to work tons of hours during the summer. Good commercial techs can make very good money and good refrigeration techs can make better money. Residential A/C is a tougher game. Many of the companies want you to upsell or flat out swindle people to insentivise the money you make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Computer opportunites are definitely on the rise. Like Web security, design, and programming. Programming is huge right now, my bud is 20 years old, started programming 2 years ago, and is bringing in 65k+ a year self-employed. You can find a lot of coding websites, that can teach you all you need to learn about programming. Most important thing though, is to do something that you love doing. I wanted to do electrical engineering, just because it was great money. After working close with electrical engineers at Boeing for a year, I realized it wasn't for me. Started going after a career that involved my passion for the outdoors. So I settled for Forestry. -Seth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Manufacturing has been on fire for the last several years. Machinists are in high demand and theres some decent manufacturing tech programs at gateway ccs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 13, 2014 I know the feeling of taking over a family business. I could of bit with the "family" issues involved I decided not to. I however still work in the se career field. Unless your a doc or engineer, 3 things that will always be needed.... HVAC, auto repair, and roofs/carpentry. May not pay the best at times but always in demand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserttacoma84 Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Look into working as Maintenance or a/c tech for a school district. Decent pay. State Retirement. Paid benefits for the employee usually 100% by the district. May not make bank roll but the benefits are well worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctracingraptor Report post Posted September 13, 2014 A/C master techs are always in high demand, should be easy for you since your always on a roof anyways. Automotive masters techs, like myself, there is always work Air conditioning is a good career that can make great money. You just have to be smart to manage your money for the slower months and be willing to work tons of hours during the summer. Good commercial techs can make very good money and good refrigeration techs can make better money. Residential A/C is a tougher game. Many of the companies want you to upsell or flat out swindle people to insentivise the money you make. I agree, you need to stay out of residential, my buddy does only industrial refrigeration, service, repair or install. He only does residential when a friend is in need, otherwise doing residential isnt worth his time. By all this a/c work, im talking about a technician, not a installer or a duct worker, those are terrible career choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctracingraptor Report post Posted September 13, 2014 But i do agree, find something you love, and you'll never work a day in your life. If i could do it all over, i would pick forestry or maybe a game warden...but i do still love my job lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Where r u located? BNSF is hiring a lot in Phoenix and Winslow and Union Pacific railroad is hiring a lot out of Tucson and Phoenix. Great retirement and benefits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Where r u located? BNSF is hiring a lot in Phoenix and Winslow and Union Pacific railroad is hiring a lot out of Tucson and Phoenix. Great retirement and benefits. I am located in Peoria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks everyone. Does anyone know anything more about becoming a game warden? That sounds right up my ally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyrmatthews Report post Posted September 13, 2014 I believe Peoria Fire is hiring soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted September 13, 2014 Try the railroad, pays good and great benefits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 13, 2014 professional hunting guide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
