Looking forward to seeing some interesting jobs I haven’t really thought about. Bonus points if it’s an IT job.

  • rtxn@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Tech support for factory machines. I used to work in a fairly modern (in terms of products) factory, and the SMT assembly machines were positively archaic. Most were decades old by the time I quit, they all had their own quirks, and very few people who could troubleshoot them. The factory was shut down every weekend, and getting the machines to talk to each other and the server on Monday mornings was a ritual just short of praying to the Omnissiah.

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    4 months ago

    Trades. Become an electrician or a plumber or any number of other skilled contractor position. Financially you’ll be set for life.

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      4 months ago

      Helped change a water heater at my parents place. Got quoted 1k in labor. Took us a little less than 2 hrs of actual work to do it. Had to buy new flexible connectors and Teflon tape. Possible fire or water damage is no joke so i understand the hesitation to DIY, but the work is pretty straight forward.

      Trades are absolutely a viable option. There will always be a need.

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        The difference between what you did and what a licensed plumber will do is liability insurance. If you somehow accidentally broke a pipe or something, home owner insurance might decide you’re the one to foot the bill for repairs, flood damage included.

        It is totally worth it. That being said, I did the same thing a month ago.