trades overrated?

[sam1]

does everyone think trades in australia are overrated in pay terms

the average trady earns around 825 a week

they get up at 6am

everyone thinks they ear a stack of money but they don really

[Julie]

Well unless you want to be an 'average tradie' I do not think so. Mosty tradies I know make a LOT more than that. Most if not all (with the exception of hairdressers) bring home well in excess of $100k a year.

[ParkwayDrv]

Pffft, im a tradie and i wouldnt even get out of bed for 825 a week...

[sam1]

what trades do u do?

[VZ_SS]

Being a fitter in the mines you can double that per week. Not to mention overtime. I dont think its over rated at all. Better than going to uni and earning $70k a year with a hex debt imo.

[sam1]

i kno a fully qualified plumber he makes 27 an hour and i kno a chippy whos on 30 an hour

[sam1]

i want a plumbing apprentiship any tips on how to get one?

[Jesterarts]

My mate is a plumber, we wouldn't get out of bed for less that $1200 a week.

There is definately money to be made in the trades, just got to be willing to work hard and work smart for it.

[Julie]

My hubby is a printer, they make much more than twice the 'average wage' you stated, hell even their offsiders get more than $875 a week.

[sam1]

***k geeze do u think 18 years old is to late to start an appprenticeship 2 years agoo i was a laboroer for a plumber and i really enjoyed it

[coolvxss]

I know 2nd year sparky apprentices that make more the 875 a week haha. im a 3rd year sparky and earn that with a little over time.

[ParkwayDrv]

what trades do u do?

Im a boilermaker/welder

[sam1]

ur pay????????

[ParkwayDrv]

***k geeze do u think 18 years old is to late to start an appprenticeship 2 years agoo i was a laboroer for a plumber and i really enjoyed it

Nah man, you should be able to find one, i know heaps of people that haven't started an apprenticeship till way into there 20's

[soop]

Clearly it depends on the trade.

Don't touch anything automotive with a 10ft barge poll and you're set

[Darren_L]

yeah car mechanic is a dead end job, unless you supplement your income with home jobs
diesel fitters can do well though, especially if they work for the mines.
A mate of mine used to work for Cat, he did some big hours but made a fortune

[Jonnii]

im an apprentice cabinet maker so im slowly climbing the ranks. There is big money to be made out there if you do it the right way

[f1tzy]

825 a week? i hope he is only working 2 days of the week for that

[ethann]

I'm 19 and get $30 an hour as an operator.
About 60 hours a week.

[soop]

I'm 19 and get $30 an hour as an operator.
About 60 hours a week.

Owner operator?

[Jonnii]

I'm 19 and get $30 an hour as an operator.
About 60 hours a week.

wow 60 hours thats a long week. An operator of what?

[ethann]

Drive big 19ton Tractor/Mulchers.
Greenies love me lol.

[Chilly]

I know 2nd year sparky apprentices that make more the 875 a week haha. im a 3rd year sparky and earn that with a little over time.

Hmm maybe i should look into that

[soop]

Everyone is thinking about money.

Not how much a prick of job it is lol.

[Chilly]

Everyone is thinking about money.

Not how much a prick of job it is lol.

Well they say money can't buy happiness....but i'd sure be happier with more money.