This woman is doing important things and I had to go but 10 mins in she’s on her stuff. This is a great interview
@unkorichie2029
3 ай бұрын
My career working on Boilers and instrumentation allowed me to retire by 48! 16 years in the Navy, 15 years in the trade.🤙🏽
@TheTradeTalks2.0
3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!
@AlexNH56
4 ай бұрын
Hvac or carpenter is definitely calling my name once I finish my degree. 2 more years and I can’t wait!
@TheTradeTalks2.0
4 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Those are both solid routes, good luck to you brother 😎
@AlexNH56
4 ай бұрын
@Reviewer-qr5gr the degree is a personal goal something I personally want to do. Plus it’s free. So I want to knock it out. It’s construction related. But I’ve been learning that Im not an officer I’m a grunt. I’d rather go out and bust it for a couple years or till I get tired of it I can always go back to the degree and chill after 50 if I want
@Jake-uc8mb
2 ай бұрын
You do not need to sit in a classroom to be successful
@AlexNH56
2 ай бұрын
@@Jake-uc8mb I know it’s a personal goal for the parents and it’s free
@sparky_murph
2 ай бұрын
I have to say the best decision I have ever made was to become a Journeyman Electrician. I jumped ship and went into the Electrical field after leaving the software/tech industry years ago. I have a bachelor, and master degree in MIS, and what I used to do, became very unfulfilling. I took that knowledge and put it to work in PLC Automation/Electrician. By far doing this, is so much fun. Everyday is like playtime. Actually seeing everything I either create, fix and or make better than it once was, is very satisfying. Being in tech, isn’t worth it anymore, stress is high, turnover is very high, and most of what you do, has either been done or is only around for a very short time. So nothing long lasting. Being an Electrician is just amazing.
@jeffshackleford3152
Ай бұрын
Well now we know you are dumb.
@ddfelder2
4 ай бұрын
“Look, the trades are ESSENTIAL people…” Facts. 💯💯💯
@Flycatcher31415
3 ай бұрын
I am so touched by this interview. I am a female special education teacher who left, for the same reasons, and I want to transition into the trades. This has given me the courage I need to take the leap!
@jennigriffin3115
2 ай бұрын
Anti women attitudes are very real. Setting women up for failure/injury is very real.
@Flycatcher31415
2 ай бұрын
May you tell me more? Does this happen a lot in the trades?
@FleetWashTX
14 күн бұрын
I’m a former staples driver. I delivered pkgs to that trade school. I may have met this lady. Pretty cool!
@joeaubert7224
Ай бұрын
I wish the trade school I went to took us around campus to different mechanical/electrical rooms. Showed us the different products and techniques used in the real world. Every building was probably done in a different decade by a different tradesman. Then we could talk about what was done right, and wrong and how it could have been done right. All while staying on campus. Just a missed opportunity that could've helped.
@kevinrodriguez4340
4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I joined the Army Reserve as a 91C, (HVAC tech) and am now using my EPA license to install A/C units for a civilian company, and work on getting my bachelors. Appreciate your commentary on the trades!
@TheTradeTalks2.0
4 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Thank you for service, sir!
@millenialmemoirs
25 күн бұрын
That’s awesome 👏 I spent 4 years as a grunt in the marines 2009-2013 then spent 8 years bumbling around in different odd jobs until I decided to learn hvac 4 years ago. Love this trade and making great money, working on starting my own service business in a couple years.
@nevinkuser9892
3 ай бұрын
Megan is just what the trades needed. Even if she only inspires 100 people that's still a huge change for one person to accomplish! Proud of her as an American. USA 💪🏼. Why didn't you ask her what kind of car she drives? That's very interesting to me 😂.
@catztruck929
2 ай бұрын
Because she came from highland park. Those people have more money than u will ever see. They “train” people to perform work they wouldn’t do if hell freezes over. Something about trade school and Highland park I can’t sign on to.
@nevinkuser9892
Ай бұрын
@@catztruck929I don't know anything about that.
@ckordiolis
2 ай бұрын
Great interview Roger! Thank you!
@TheTradeTalks2.0
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@millenialmemoirs
25 күн бұрын
Most technicians don’t know how to listen to people. I worked sales for years after leaving the Marines in 2013 and been doing dedicated hvac service and sales for two years and on track to make 115k this year. You have to LISTEN to people to build value.
@TheTradeTalks2.0
25 күн бұрын
Amen!
@Jake-uc8mb
2 ай бұрын
A trades shortage is already here, has been for a while
@jeffshackleford3152
Ай бұрын
Well the pay shortage hasn't gone away. As soon as they pay me as much as I get as an estimator, I will put the tool belt back on. Until then, fuck em...
@lifeinthepnw9424
Ай бұрын
10 year steamfitter going septic pumping 💪
@rodhonco5681
3 ай бұрын
It is already here. People are quitting everywhere.
@ssrlabs
4 ай бұрын
I’m stuck between hvac and electrical I love the work of both but I just had a baby and I’m not sure which one will help me and support my family and I faster any help? Or suggestion if you were in my shoes?
@TheTradeTalks2.0
4 ай бұрын
Which one can you see yourself not only doing long term, but also that you are more interested in. Which one will compel you to always keep learning? Either may eventually allow you to start your own company. But what is more possible for you personally?
@markhoffman
3 ай бұрын
I suggest you get your electrical trade, then get the HVAC.
@FabianFloresElectrified
3 ай бұрын
If you want to start a buisness I would learn Hvac! And that’s coming from a 15 Yr electrical contractor
@jeffshackleford3152
Ай бұрын
@@FabianFloresElectrifiedwhat are the odds the HVAC guy would say the same about electrical?
@mreega4812
3 ай бұрын
Reserves as hvac! Why didn't i know about this when i joined
@rzawistowski33
3 ай бұрын
I'm 42 and have an interview with my local IBEW at the end of next month, oddly my biggest concern is what to wear for the interview. Ive never been a suit guy so i feel disingenuous to show up in a suit especially since the one i got doesn’t fit well. Im kinda thinking i should dress how i expect the foreman on a site to dress. Compsite toe shoes or boots, jeans and either a button down or solid color T shirt/long sleeve shirt(temperature appropriate). All fairly new and clean. I dont wanna be an electrician forever, my goal is to become a master, then possibly a supervisor and/or start my own company.
@pecan11
3 ай бұрын
Man just dress neatly and be clean and no suits
@sweetsteven217
3 ай бұрын
I’ve been in IBEW since 2009. Just go neat but not with ripped cloths. You aren’t going for a desk job 😁
@patrickroragen1059
2 ай бұрын
Since 06 here.. nothing to fear but fear itself
@patrickroragen1059
2 ай бұрын
I went in hungover 🙃
@griffinmead934
Ай бұрын
I wore a nice set of blue jeans, button down shirt and a suit jacket. I think a nice button down shirt and a nice pair of jeans and speak well. I was ranked #2 after my interview
@pv7651
2 ай бұрын
Has anyone gone through a ForgeNow program? Any reviews?
@gregsandifer2398
3 ай бұрын
All for it .....but 7 weeks?
@Jake-uc8mb
2 ай бұрын
"You do not need to sit in a classroom to be successful "
@milkysmokes2093
4 ай бұрын
Trades people are special but they aren’t all first responders. Alot of the situation brought up in this video could be resolved with proper home maintenance and calling proper trades workers out to service your home before it becomes a dire situation. You could say the same thing about car mechanics but unfortunately they are still being under paid and undervalued
@user-su1zt9qc5d
3 ай бұрын
Paying $2hr more for a person in a suit is code for "I dont know how to properly vet and value new employees"🤣🤣 There's nothing that'll make your seasoned skilled tech walk on you faster than hiring in some random D'bag for more $$ than you're paying them because they dress flashy.
@TheTradeTalks2.0
3 ай бұрын
I would love to find people that take pride in themselves. I think if they will take time to dress to impress, they will take time to learn to do things the right way…
@smokeeatercam6832
3 ай бұрын
😂 next time granny is having a stroke I’ll call the true first responders the HVAC folks😂😂😂
@soccerscrub0922
3 ай бұрын
“HVAC guys are first responders” lmao
@catztruck929
2 ай бұрын
I’m from Dallas and can see Karen calling her HVAC failure an emergency requiring first responders. Highland park is where some of the most wealthiest people in Texas live. Heck , some of very wealthy people in America live there. As if her baby was the first ever to be without some AC for a few hours.
@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm
Ай бұрын
💪❤
@DaOriginalMurdah
3 ай бұрын
I'm in the trades and they pay sucks. Unless you're self employed or union its the worst decision
@unkorichie2029
3 ай бұрын
Depends on the market. Big cities pay big money. As a boiler and instrumentation tech, I never had complaints about my salary. $100-$120k is common.
@griffinmead934
Ай бұрын
The money is out there man you gotta find it. I am a maintenance technician working on CNC machines making $38.50/hr
@griffinmead934
Ай бұрын
Non union btw
@lakersfankb2486
Ай бұрын
7 weeks lol
@djchaisson
3 ай бұрын
7 weeks….. sorry it takes years to get good at communicating and professional development.
@larrytheplumber9851
4 ай бұрын
All on board 👌
@pecan11
3 ай бұрын
Really? Gd I get sick of ppl complaining about education and yet they know NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING. You are wrong. Many areas r educating trades and high schools around the country have programs. DONT ASSUME! And tho trades r important I get really sick of u all acting like u r everything! I see plenty of lousy tradesmen and poorly done work. Agree on NEVER STOP LEARNING but u all need to stop downing college and ppl who work hard to get degrees. They r NEEDED too!
@realSamAndrew
3 ай бұрын
Who are you ranting to?
@Respect.The.Grind..
3 ай бұрын
Shut up nerd
@officermcdankins591
3 ай бұрын
College degrees and the debt that come with them is crippling a good portion of the country. There’s a huge difference between going to school to get certified to do a job and going to school to get a degree just to say you have one.
@pecan11
3 ай бұрын
@@realSamAndrew the ppl who r speaking in the gd video
@mariovillicana6290
3 ай бұрын
Why does this guy have pens in his shirt lol
@bradley9212
3 ай бұрын
Why are you worried about him having pens in his shirt? What they're discussing is more important.
@mariovillicana6290
3 ай бұрын
@@bradley9212 i worry about what i want bud
@SM_8506
Ай бұрын
This is nothing more than a money grab spitting out technicians at a high rate who don’t really know a lot. She is no different than any other desk jockey that thinks they are so smart and can make everything more efficient by cutting corners and teaching less. Even the way she looks at him, the eyes, those are the corporate BS lasers, they are literally just reciting points to sell amongst the word salad.
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