Im watching this at 15 years old not knowing what to do after high school but always thought of a trade because I like to work with my hands . I will become the best plumber I can be and start my own business

@buildgates381

3 ай бұрын

Good luck brother. I’m 31 and now trying to figure out what trade to get into

@spidey7572

2 ай бұрын

Good luck🙏🏻

@Brandon-mh3pv

2 ай бұрын

@@buildgates381 How’s that going! I’m 27 and wanting something new. I want to go back to school to learn a trade. I have zero experience but want to learn something that’s going to benefit me

@Bilbus7

Ай бұрын

Start by unclogging your shitter at home

@curiouscat3384

Ай бұрын

Good for you! Do you mean you don't want to hide in your room coding video games? Keep researching and maybe when you're 16 you could get apprentice job as a helper, or even work at a plumbing parts store. Just find ways to start learning now and get a head start on your adult professional career.

I'm in HVAC, and when I started I couldn't even work a wrench correctly. I worked so hard and concentrated on being the best technician I possibly could be, and I have reaped many benefits bc of it. Never lose your hunger in no matter what you do

@theworldbegoinup3289

Жыл бұрын

I wanna get into Hvac would you consider Commercial or residential Hvac Technican?

@Saintaholik

Жыл бұрын

@@theworldbegoinup3289 I would definitely recomend to start off with residential. Commercial is something you usually get I to once you got some years under your belt, bc it's a lot more to it, and everything is a lot bigger. Tbh becoming an HVAC tech was the best decision I ever made in my life. I love what I do, and it pays really well

@theworldbegoinup3289

Жыл бұрын

@@Saintaholik Thank for replying to me I really do appreciate it I was also wondering if you become a residential how can you become a commercial hvac would u have to go to back to school to learn or does the company you work for teach?

@Saintaholik

Жыл бұрын

@@theworldbegoinup3289 it really depends on the company and their type of workload. Some company's do 95% residential, with maybe 1 technician that does commercial. Some company's do 50/50, and some do nothing but commercial. Here's a tip, if you want to do HVAC, some company's will hire guys with no experience so they can train them up themselves, but if you don't have any company's that hire guys with 0 experience there is school in little Rock Arkansas called UTA. They throw about 3 semesters worth of knowledge and lab into 3 weeks. You go to class Monday-Friday for 10 hours a day (6 hrs lab- 4 hrs class time) land they offer all your certifications. By the time you leave you'll know pretty much all the basics, and you will have your EPA, and Nate certifications. P.S. Your very Welcome man anytime brother. The industry is begging for up and coming HVAC techs Edit: most companies want you to have some experience before you ever start doing commercial work. So you could always get some residential experience and the go job hunting for a company that does commercial, or you could get lucky and try to find a company that does commercial and they are willing to train you

@jeffshackleford3152

Жыл бұрын

@@Saintaholik define pays well? In what area? How much travel? How many hours per week?

Got a union apprenticeship interview on the 23rd, wish me luck lads

@shaundonovan2193

3 жыл бұрын

Good Move. Don't quit.

@nickbryant2318

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@CourierFromFONv

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck bro! I have one with UA local 562 on August 3rd

@noirloo3159

3 жыл бұрын

Goodluck! You'll do great

@xavierbuscato9427

2 жыл бұрын

@@CourierFromFONv is that In Missouri.

Construction specifically grading and utilities. Started as a laborer after dropping out of college. When I was 20. Now at 26 I am s project superintendent, overseeing multiple projects. Within our scope as a grading and utility such as storm and sewer. Listen, learn and don’t leave until the job is done. Also grow thick skin and you will be successful!

@daboss3763

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 22 no job what's the best way

@ForeverAGh0st

3 жыл бұрын

@@daboss3763 Figure out what trade you want to do first and if you want to do service or new construction. Then from there you go about applying union or non union(local contractors). I'd advise learning a bit about each trade you can before deciding on one. I'm the same age coming up on 4 years into plumbing and have enjoyed it so far. Theres a lot to learn but always good resources on the internet like roger wakefield and got2learn, etc. Goodluck!

@mysterydpt4663

Жыл бұрын

@@ForeverAGh0st as a plumber do you do a lot of heavy lifting day to day ? Do you ever have to carry 90 lbs water heaters or boilers

@jeffshackleford3152

Жыл бұрын

@@daboss3763 go to school, get good grades, get a good job. Otherwise, we f you want to be in the trades, realize the only people getting paid well are the people who don't do the work.

@bondpit8750

9 ай бұрын

⁠@@jeffshackleford3152Is that so? Sounds like you don’t like that a company’s owner, (more responsibilities , more risk, lots of expenses that you don’t see, or aren’t aware of) can make more than an individual trade worker? Basically, the same rules that apply to most any business organization, large or small, but yeah I get it, some people are better off as an employee, no matter what they choose to do. To each their own, according to their own ambitions and abilities. There is honor in all honest work.

My buddy owns a welding company and I swear to God the man prints money

I'm 38 now. Started with a plumbing company at 15. Been a plumber ever since. Love the job. Hate the smell. Was actually going to start taking classes for electrical and hvac as well. Never hurts to learn and never to late to do it.

@Rob-ng9fo

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a plumber for about a month now, I learned how to deal with the smells already 🤣

@TonyCampbellOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rob-ng9fo oh. You learn to deal with it but never come to like them lol. A month? Got some fun times in store for ya haha

@justinthyme2666

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 38 and thinking of starting in plumbing. Am I crazy?

@reminiscence5561

Жыл бұрын

How do I get started?

@Userqvcqt

Жыл бұрын

Haha, their shi* is your bread and butter.

Started as a grunt for a company about a week ago to start a 1st year apprenticeship after 3 months. Only 18 years old and loving it! Worked kitchens for 4 years up until now and makes me appreciate it even more. Appreciate your videos! Makes me feel a a tiny bit like I know what I’m talking about. Excited to become a journeyman.

I literally just jummeed into the HVAC trade 4 years ago. I literally knew nothing, I didn't even know the difference between a boiler and a furnace! 😂

@Joe-dw7xu

Жыл бұрын

Was it Easy also was it worth it ? I’m 17 looking for my future opinions

@Keegeth

Жыл бұрын

@@Joe-dw7xu I like it most of the time. I do a lot of service and they feeling you get after getting someones heat working again is a good feeling. You get mad tips too. But it's a vast trade to work in because it's a mix of plumbing and electric. So yah, just make sure you get in an apprenticeship when you start at a new job. Recommend pipe fitter and refrigerant

@xCaPz

Жыл бұрын

How do you just jump into it? Did you go to trade school? Did you know an HVAC technician who let you work with him for experience?

@mysterydpt4663

Жыл бұрын

@@Keegeth do you do a lot of heavy lifting ? As in do you carry anything over 50-70 lbs on a day to day basis or is it that on rare occasions ? Would you say hvac techs carry more heavy weight than plumbers do on the job or is it the other way around ?

I'm in Refrigeration & High end Kitchen Appliance Repair(I didn't even know this was a thing before I got into the trade) I love it.

I started as a laborer with my mason contractor stepfather at 14 during summer. We also did concrete work. Just learned from him year after year and finally became a master mason. Bought him out when he retired and now the kids do it as I retired. My advice is just ask if someone needs a laborer and work hard and ask questions. I trained a lot of people but also fired a lot. We love to help those who see their future in the trade.

These tips also help with journalism. I'm a journalist looking to leave for a trade because I live in Canada and Canada is very trade dependant. I didn't realize just how much we rely on the trades here in Canada until COVID happened. Wanting to be the best is definitely motivation, and I'd like to be one of the best electricians when I'm done rehabilitating an injury that I got at a non-trade job. I figure, if I'm going to be in pain all the time, I might as well be helping build others up.

@tylerlorence6209

5 ай бұрын

You got it brotha

The trades did not work out for me so I became a teacher. I still like doing trade projects though. I also like to advocate for the trades in the classes I teach. (My legs are messed up)

@Makneuro07

Жыл бұрын

@@xCaPz his legs

Just found this channel a few days ago, and had been thinking about looking into different jobs. I think Roger read my thoughts

Myself, started with landscaping out of and during high school, got into commercial paint 1 year after high school, loved drywall learned drywall became skilled at drywall made lots of money on drywall, started to like hvac learned some didn't get to use it much for money, started to like plumbing learned plumbing now work in plumbing on top of drywall make good money on plumbing and drywall. Only plumber and drywall in one step ive heard of yet, customers love it and they will pay for the convenience!

You also need to watch out for supervisors that want to make your life miserable. Guys who scream or yell at you for doing exactly what they told you to do. There’s no shortage of Narcissistic bosses who want to take their frustrations out on someone. If you find yourself in this position, find someone who isn’t this way to work for.

@cazu2479

11 ай бұрын

Facts

Learned a lot from this but still deciding what trade I want to get into.

Hey Roger! I've been binging your channel for weeks now, I'm starting a career in commercial plumbing/pipefitting and love to learn. Thanks so much

@RogerWakefield

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

"The best trade is the one you love...." this might be the best quote ever!! I changed trades and I love my new one. I am a hydrovac operator with a professional drivers license and I love it!

@Ram-rm2gz

Ай бұрын

How did you get into that?

This is amazing!!! So awesome!!!

You are the man Roger

Thanks For Sharing This Video

Thank you very much. I recommend this video

Thank you Mr. Wakefield!

Currently 2 years in to open shop carpentry/general contracting

Get your mind around that try to be the very best. thank you

18 got into an hvac company in Manhattan, im with a pipe fitter it’s awesome for now but i will move to plumbing new construction when i get a few more certifications

@guutenks2498

Жыл бұрын

bruh im also in nyc. Where should i even start to get into this?

@edwardmontalvo3751

Жыл бұрын

@@guutenks2498 call big companies and tell them you want to be a helper, get your f60 g60 first so you can get more pay

Awesome informational video Roger, thanks for sharing !!😎 👍

@RogerWakefield

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Got an apprenticeship with an electrician and I start the 2nd 💪🏻

@BlueCollarBoom

3 жыл бұрын

That's my birthday and I'm so glad to share it with you!!

@koofinmed3325

Жыл бұрын

How’s its going just to ask?

@poloprints8598

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

Just started my sprinkler fitting apprenticeship

Hey roger I'm currently in the military but I want to start learning about plumbing. you explained it perfectly in other videos about the problem solving and the help you can offer people, and that inspires me so much and I want to say you inspire me so much to become someone great in the plumbing community. From learning swear words with my dad to me wanting to make a successful career out of this trade. I wanted to ask is there anything I can do in my last year of service that can help me kick butt when I take my first step into plumbing, I'm only 19 but it seems like such a perfect time. keep it up man i love your videos.

@kingjohn3480

Жыл бұрын

Yea dude, do plumbing look into your local union when you get of the military. I'm 27 I wish I did when I was your age instead of college.

11 yrs in hvac, 8 yrs as a journeyman and taking my contractor test next month. I would recommend starting in installs even if you plan on being a service tech or even sales. I hated it but I'm so happy I did.

@granthoover9045

Жыл бұрын

Wait, why did you hate it???

@tominator028

4 ай бұрын

@@granthoover9045Installs can be a ginormous pain in the ass especially as a beginner in HVAC. There’s a big learning curve to HVAC but once it start to get dialed in, it starts to become routine work. The hardest learning curve about HVAC is diagnosis. Learning based off the issues with the system, knowing what the issue is. Installs are a pain because it’s a lot of heavy lifting, getting in cramped and uncomfortable spaces and learning the difference connections.

Good advise, thank you

@RogerWakefield

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I love your vids question when recently had a water leak to the line going to the house that was leaking 100 hundred bucks of leak got fixed but now theirs no water pressure of cold water in the bathroom hot works find we think when we fixed the leak it got good pressure that something in the cooper line came loose or leaked but we go under the house and had no sines of a leak once the line get full pressure is good for a few minutes someone suggested theirs a clogged line a week we had muddy water what else could it be

Im 16 Im have my mind set on going to uti for automotive mechanics. Although I don't particularly know if I like hands on work what I do know is it's temporary and I want a mechanics job and then move on to a manager in which I won't need to put in all the hands on work. Make a nice calm 6 figures

How do I learn what would be right for me though? I would need to do it hands on, and at that point I already went in kinda deep in order to get said job to get hands on experience...

Geez im like the only machinist here *crickets*. I actually work for a design and building firm programming joinery cnc machines. Its really interesting seeing the prospectives of the construction guys vs the design side (the structural design lead is a construction guy so kudos to the company there) and both of them to the machinability of the designs. Especially with software designed without machinists in mind. Theres a whole lot of great collaboration with us all learning each others language so to speak. But, they still make fun of me for using terms like chip load and cutting parameters. Then they get grumpy when i kept asking at the beginning if the tenon was the innie or the outie😁

TRUE!!

I talked to a guy who said blazers apparently make a lot of money, cutting glass, etc. has anyone done this before? What’s the work like?

I'm getting a job doing security fencing, is that considered a trade job? There is a very clear path moving up in this company.

My dad's an English teacher and has said if he had it to do over again he would have learned a trade. I wish my back was up for learning a trade

One thing I want to say is as far as listening people for the most part listen to respond when we need to listen to understand

Hi Roger i am switching hole house over to aquapex cold expsion.. For the manifolds what would you go with for a 2 bathroom single story no basement garage install location

@daboss3763

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 22 no job what do you Recommend

@johnschroeder2190

3 жыл бұрын

@@daboss3763 Hi. depends on what you like. Many paths. You can take. If you like working with. Wood and building stuff then carpentry but if you like working with water. Plumbing. Many things in plumbing. From repair remodeling to new home. Install Then you got electricity. If you like that. Then try this path

I wanna get Into the excavation/site work side of construction and just landed a spot with a good sized company. I would like to go union in the future. Is the apprenticeship the smart way or what are the other ways in?

@calisurfin

3 ай бұрын

Entry level trade jobs are fine but if your looking for stability in the future consider going for an apprenticeship.

Can you guys help me ?…so I went to trade school for hvac and right after I graduated I got a job as a building technician with these apartments and I get a free apartment also but I want to get into the hvac field really bad like just doing straight residential or commercial but idk if I should leave this job I have at the moment

@nikefellow946

Жыл бұрын

This job I have is not hard but I want to do hvac work to the point I’m learning something new everyday and maybe start my own business

Love your videos. Question for anyone who can answer it. Being in Texas it gets extremely hot, does anyone have advice on trades that have less heat exposure? Or alternatively, how do you deal with the extreme heat, besides the obvious proper hydration? I am always amazed at the hard work being done in construction, while I am melting just stepping outside. I am capable and enjoy manual labor, but dealing with extreme heat makes it difficult for me to consider a career in the trades. Surely, I'm not alone.

@teddytheoz4225

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds bad but you can adapt to the heat. Get good clothes, breathable material. Electrolyte powders in water, wear a big hat, there are shorts and long sleeves that are good for this. I have a towel with ice packs in it to wraps around my neck. Helps a lot. Just try out new stuff you haven't before.

@jeffreydavis2578

Жыл бұрын

Long loose fitting clothes

@jeffshackleford3152

Жыл бұрын

Drink lots of water, wear those dry fit polos. Soak your shirt in water every once in a while. Honestly I can't really tell you much other than that, because I haven't worked outside in years. I am/ was an interior finish carpenter, I became very good at that because I knew I didn't want to be outside.

Which trade do you think requires the most math? Please advice. I like math and I am good at it.

@Killerrob-rn3os

Жыл бұрын

Cnc and welding

Do any of yall think that its a good idea to get an accounting/finance degree to help start a small business

@eduardoguadarrama375

2 жыл бұрын

I would say part time associates in accounting. Not a bachelors

I’m an electrician currently working solar, kind of want to transfer into residential service but at the same time solar is exploding in my area right now so there is plenty of money to be made. Not sure what I want to do right now lol

@bigbird799

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely would stick with solar for a year or two more build up the savings account then go for residential, try it out and if it doesn’t work out so well you’ll have the savings to lean on

I’m ready to change my life I’m tired of working lousy jobs that don’t get me anywhere I wanna live better

@someonehasmyname

Жыл бұрын

i feel you, i’ll be 20 in february and i’m still working at walgreens, i’d much rather work my way into a trade and have something to be proud of as opposed to watching my life go by doing nothing with it… i hope everything goes well for you in the future🤝

@calisurfin

3 ай бұрын

24 and starting to get into the trades after graduating college. Never too late to restart your life and make a change. We all got this.

Do you know Tim Martin !!?? He’s my boss such a small world I watch you !

Just got an offer to be a helper for the commercial refrigeration trade Thoughts on refrigeration?

@zachbartlett2829

3 жыл бұрын

GREAT money. Be be prepared to work crazy hours. Having to wake up at 2am because a freezer went down and you better be able to fix it, or there goes your job

@beerbeforebreakfast

3 жыл бұрын

That's a juicy one. I'd jump on it in a second. But that's what would be cool for me.

roger wakefield = best plumbing KZreadr

I'm 26 yrs old, never a handy man but I'm interested in pursuing tradesman career. I've been in an office for too long, it pays enough (for now), pretty comfortable work condition, with benefits however it's soul killing. I don't want to work or see myself getting old in a Corporate world. Should I just continue to climb the corporate ladder, go for a few vacations then grow old. Or pursue tradesman where it's demanding yet fulfilling?

@RogerWakefield

7 ай бұрын

That's entirely up to you...we all want something different in life..Personally I like working with my hands and being in the trades...it's not for everyone

@Samson2323

7 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield yeah, just makes me think if I am too old and late to start working on a trade.

@RogerWakefield

7 ай бұрын

You're never too old...I know a few plumbers that just got in...they are in their mid 50's

@Samson2323

7 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield thank you for that sir, appreciate it.

I may need to get out of public service and go into trades

But HOW do you get INTO them?

They never tell you how hard it is to even get into trades.

trade school is the way to go. Having thick skin is a must.

@DavidMonge

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by thick skin?

@constupatedtomuch

4 ай бұрын

@@DavidMongebe tough when shit gets rough rather you working in a physical demanding position or you struggling finding someone to work under you gotta be tough and determined.

i think that you have made this video about 100 times already

I have no idea what to do here in San Diego for a trade 🙃

@calisurfin

3 ай бұрын

Try carpentry, hvac, or electrician. If you can’t get into a union you can get experience in an entry level grunt position like HVAC or Electrician assistant. I’d recommend finding an entry level job because most trades require 2-4 years so give it a try before you jump in.

Just got my plumbing apprenticeship license a few days ago!!

@thesavage4444

Жыл бұрын

How’s it going now?

@zandy9984

Жыл бұрын

@@thesavage4444 not bad. Pay could be better for my situation but I’m surviving just fine

@MrEveryThang

13 күн бұрын

@@zandy9984how long did it take?

Still waiting on that margarita 🍹

plumbing new contruction in idaho

We have the same last name

Who else thought this was a livestream

Swimming pool construction

If your trade requires a college degree call some companies and a lot of them will actually send you to college for free.

Local 645 Laborers Union (journeyman)👷🏻‍♂️✊🏻

i make damn near $500,000 a month with my ditch digging business. No skills. No boss.

@EricCampbellUAV

2 жыл бұрын

i’m not an expert at anything at all but make 6 million annually

@EricCampbellUAV

2 жыл бұрын

i’m going to start a handyman business so as to employ by buddy Slingblade

@EricCampbellUAV

2 жыл бұрын

so he can get some more of them mashed taters

Aye 1st like

@Yahya_Bored

3 жыл бұрын

i was the first cuz i liked before commented

@Yahya_Bored

3 жыл бұрын

and i got a pic

Plus you will have a bad back, knees or hips when ur 40

elevator technicians are paid well because it is highly dangerous. Not worth it. Other than that they all pay nearly the same.

first

9th comment 😎

I’m a Honda/acura master technician. Been in the auto trade for the last 10 years. Obviously the auto field is completely different than other trades due to the flat rate pay and not needing a license or anything to work on cars. The industry is going down the toilet and I’ve maxed out my pay, have shit benefits and am now struggling to make over 70k a year due to lack of work and warranty jobs (which don’t pay shit). I’m almost 30. Do you think it’s too late to start another trade? And for anyone thinking about being an auto tech DON’t DO IT!

@luisongopr26

4 ай бұрын

what are your thoughts on power generator technician?

Why did the thumbnail look like a bald mustached Dan Akroyd?

hey roger, i'm a moron and-well, that's pretty much it. just wanted to tell you that right up front as opposed to making it obvious through my comment as seen below:

i run a multimillion dollar company for plumbing at the age of 16….

Learn a trade with #FingerRespect Do I use this tool? ... Ummhummmm No?... This one? ... Uhuhmmm Not those... this? .... UhmmmHumm Wow... this is going to take a while

how to get into the trades...luck or contacts

@RogerWakefield

4 ай бұрын

maybe the union...residential service...not so much

@handlesrstupid123

4 ай бұрын

@@RogerWakefield ah yes being underpaid and overworked sounds much better