Finding a trade later in life

[ötzi]

I know a guy who makes a living with his Border Collie, he gets paid to have the dog chase geese away from golf courses, parks, a bunch of different places. It's a situation where everybody's happy. Well except the geese.

[MakersTeleMark]

https://coloradosun.com/2023/03/14/f...-construction/

[Timberridge]

Also dealing with peoples bad attitudes is a big negative. He says lesbians are the worst of the lot.

Did they ever try to invite him over for tea?

[Mazderati]

Well I'm sure a bumfuck West Virginia exterminator is right up to speed on lesbians.

lol

[mcski]

I know a guy who makes a living with his Border Collie, he gets paid to have the dog chase geese away from golf courses, parks, a bunch of different places. It's a situation where everybody's happy. Well except the geese.

I’d like to hear more about this! My kid just got a border collie and needs a job lol

[dan_pdx]

We always used the same electrician when we lived in Portland, a master electrician who was about the same age as me. I've definitely thought his job looked pretty great a few times, but then on one project he had to spend most of a day in the attic in the summer. That would be tough in your 50s and beyond.

[old goat]

I can't believe no one has suggested dental school yet. This place is really slipping.

Our plumber worked his first summer of dental school as a plumber's assistant. He quit school and made a career of it.

[yeahman]

A buddy of mine who is an exterminator said to never get a mattress delivered, go get it yourself. People get rid of mattresses because of bugs. The delivery dudes throw the old mattresses in the back of the truck with the new mattresses they're delivering. Instant bedbugs.

I knew if I read this entire thread I'd find at least one worthwhile piece of advice.

[Aldo]

Our plumber worked his first summer of dental school as a plumber's assistant. He quit school and made a career of it.

conversely

My dentist used to own a body shop - he’s a true craftsman and can fabricate quite well. He’s got my teeth in pretty decent shape. No easy task…

Luckily he’s got a nice collection of old cars, that I work on / we do quite a nice barter routine.

[Timberridge]

I’d like to hear more about this! My kid just got a border collie and needs a job lol

My dog likes to eat goose shit, so maybe they can team up and clear the park of geese and their shit at the same time.

conversely

My dentist used to own a body shop - he’s a true craftsman and can fabricate quite well. He’s got my teeth in pretty decent shape. No easy task…

Luckily he’s got a nice collection of old cars, that I work on / we do quite a nice barter routine.

How long does Bondo last on a tooth?

[El Chupacabra]

How long does Bondo last on a tooth?

His dentist is a professional, not some shade tree mechanic.

It's JB Weld.

[Nobody Famous]

Surprised no one has suggested CDL and professional truck driving. You can be a local, regional or otr/long distance driver.

Regional and long distance are where the money-making opportunities are. From what I hear talking to construction/heavy haulers the regional drivers are constantly getting poached by other trucking companies, and the companies are willing to accommodate routes, work days/shifts, nights away from home, etc.

[Aldo]

His dentist is a professional, not some shade tree mechanic.

It's JB Weld.

Thank you. I have standards you know.

[skiballs]

https://coloradosun.com/2023/03/14/f...-construction/

Sweet, hope this means I get the trade school job I bid a couple months ago.


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[altacoup]

I made the transition to electrician in late 30s. Work as a ski area electrician. Besides the first month of the season, when gremlins from not running stuff for 6 months pops up, I probably get more ski time than any ski patroller. Better pay by a long shot to. Plus if I’m ever sick of it, those papers mean even bigger money somewhere else. Every time I go back to Oregon to visit family/friends I get multiple job offers for 60/hr starting rate.

[fatnslow]

Did they ever try to invite him over for tea?

They asked for his number for emergencies.

[fastfred]

ok folks everyone has given out good solid advice pro and con
but ya'll missed the boat that any midlife crisis forty something should really do muther fuckers

walk away just walk away
be one of those people who suffers amnesia
jump on a greyhound with nothing on you but maybe a couple bucks and a jacket
arrive in any ski town out west and start over
ditch the family the kids the responsiblity the job the house and all the crap that will drag a guy down in life
live in the woods for the summer get a job, hell you don't need no id or documents to get a job just show up and cash will flow
find a pad to live in by fall

make up some story about your life, keep it simple stick to the facts, the more hey I was a tech bro corporate banker and gave it all up cause I saw the light on a mushroom trip last spring will definatly let you fit in

the nice thing about ski towns is no one will question your bullshit story you will be accepted as you are

had a neighbor many many years ago who was milking the nypd pension fund on disability until one of those news showes caught up with him as he was skiing and tear assing around on his snowmobiles

get busted just throw down the I got hit in the head at gore and can't remember what happened afterwards

[BC13]

I did not read through all the responses in this thread I saw a couple of options (maritime route, and Master Electrician) mentioned.

As Iceman mentioned, the ship yards are desperate to hire and welders are making dammed good money. I've been told the naval yard in San Diego is paying nearly 150 K to welders and still cannot find them.

Elevator operators union is a great option if you are near a city. The guys who maintain and repair elevators make over 100K a year after their apprenticeship. Nobody knows about the career.



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[Hopeless Sinner]

Start a business advocating for special ed kids in nearby districts, perhaps building it up for a couple years so you can quit your current job.

[Core Shot]

Start a business advocating for special ed kids in nearby districts, perhaps building it up for a couple years so you can quit your current job.

Hey now. That’s way too on point.
I thought we were just having fun. Now you make it all wheelhouse consultancy shit.

[frorider]

Well I'm sure a bumfuck West Virginia exterminator is right up to speed on lesbians.

A buddy of mine who is an exterminator said to never get a mattress delivered, go get it yourself. People get rid of mattresses because of bugs. The delivery dudes throw the old mattresses in the back of the truck with the new mattresses they're delivering. Instant bedbugs.

Any mattress I’ve bought has been wrapped and sealed in thick plastic. Bedbugs would struggle to get in there yeah?

[whipski]

I have a dentist friend. People ask why I don't go to him, and my answer is I don't want him finding a Wiegele trip in my mouth.

Fuckijng Brilliant!

[Timberridge]

Start a doggie daycare business. Place nearby rented out an Covid casualty restaurant space near a commuter train station, threw down some turf on the inside and former outside dining area, put some toys in there, and charges $250/week to watch your dog for 8 hrs. They have a 2yr waiting list for one of their 10 dog spots.
I'd bet if they raised their rate $100/wk and shrunk the waitlist down, they'd still have 10 dogs.

[BmillsSkier]

I know a guy who makes a living with his Border Collie, he gets paid to have the dog chase geese away from golf courses, parks, a bunch of different places. It's a situation where everybody's happy. Well except the geese.

My parent's club used a guy with Border Collies to control Canada Geese on the course and its lakes. Fantastic to watch and made my Canada Goose-hating Dad so proud when I got a Border Collie of my own.

That BC would shred every goose he could get his paws on if I let him. His great grand nephew on the other hand is afraid of the Muscovy ducks at the neighborhood pond, but will clear every last Canada Goose in seconds. Wicked fast.

Anyway, get a good BC, go find some geese, profit.

Did they ever try to invite him over for tea?

They asked for his number for emergencies.

Bwah.

[steff]

Geese certainly do like a good chase