• ravhall@discuss.online
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    2 months ago

    Oh, don’t teach. There’s no money there—sadly.

    There’s good money in electricity. I’m sure a lot of your knowledge could translate to high voltage, and the path to that is relatively easy if there is a community college near you. Also, field technicians can make good money.

    If you’re in the US, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal program designed to help job seekers, including those looking to transition into new careers like green energy.

    You can find more info here: https://www.careeronestop.org/

    The WIOA program provides workforce development, training, and education services for individuals to gain in-demand skills, with a particular focus on industries with growth potential, such as green energy (solar, wind, energy efficiency, etc.). It serves a wide range of job seekers, including dislocated workers, underemployed workers, and those facing barriers to employment (e.g., veterans, low-income individuals).

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      2 months ago

      It’s actually more like assembly line work, but with some applied engineering knowledge because you’re sometimes needing to solder stuff, correct physical defects and program machines. At one point I was thinking to jump ship and become a licensed electrician, but it’s hard to make time to do that without a certain payout.

      My original issue was with the whole " food is cheaper than ever**" * only if you assume that everyone’s wages have uniformly gone up 50% in 10 years across the whole country

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        You may qualify for some financial assistance for the education process. Also, a lot of employers offer tuition reimbursement. It’s getting harder and harder to find skilled laborers, so don’t sell yourself short.