whats a good job?

[honda4life72]

i am 14 right now and have a whiel to decide but i want to start taking classes at school in the feild i want to work in ..i want a good paying job thats not to hard ot find a employer and is hands on ....needs to pay good cuz i want alot of stuff lol:eek2:

i was also think about being a mechenist or owning my own motorcylce shop and quads of corse and building motors and stuff

[honda920]

Lawn maintenance.

[450robot]

Originally posted by honda4life72
i am 14 right now and have a whiel to decide but i want to start taking classes at school in the feild i want to work in ..i want a good paying job thats not to hard ot find a employer and is hands on ....needs to pay good cuz i want alot of stuff lol:eek2:

i was also think about being a mechenist or owning my own motorcylce shop and quads of corse and building motors and stuff

we cant tell you what you want to do in life... like they say "do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life"

but if your looking into being a machinist, take some CADD classes, and bulk up on mathmatical course

if your gonna start a business, take some econ, and finances classes

[honda4life72]

i just want some good ideas not for you to tell me to do this .....

[nickmelll]

stripper:chinese:

[HB416EX]

***deleted***:rolleyes:

[87250rxrider]

if you like math and science, and lots of money, be a doctor. i'm a freshman in college right now and am a biochem engineer hoping the get into med school after i complete the 4 years to get my bachelors, and then another 2 years for a masters. its a lot of work, and requires top notch grades, but the world will always need doctors, and they are always in high demand. i plan to become an anesthesiologist... i'm not just doing it for the money. i enjoy biology, and most sciences, as well as most maths, plus, i'm in the hospital getting surgery all the time, so i figure it would be a perfect job for me.

Female Anatomy Inspector....:devil:
Sell crack like the baby from Killin' them softly (dave chappelle)

get a pimp...:D

idk man, do what you love doing

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Theres no such thing..

[PolarisRider06]

a good job is a job that pays at least minimum wage, has flexible hours, is close to home and is a generally enjoyable work environment.

i used to be stuck on the fact of work at a powersports dealership or welding shop or performance shop or anywhere that involved cars or motors or anything and that i would never work at a grociery store.... well you eventually realize that you need to just get a job wherever so that you can have gas money and some cash on the side and a month ago i finally gave in and i got a job at a grociery store. its not the greatest place to work but it is money and my hours are flexible and the people are fun to work with. so i can enjoy it while i'm working but i still have plenty of time to go out and look for a better paying job with more hours and i still have money to run around and go to the casino or go to monster truck shows or ride my quad or whatever else i want to do.

[honda4life72]

Originally posted by nickmelll
stripper:chinese:
no u got it backwards i want a good paying job so i can hir strippers :rolleyes:

Originally posted by MX MaNiAc 06
Theres no such thing..
Yeah their is! there are plenty of good jobs...

[F-16Guy]

The Air Force can be a lot of fun at times, and it really does open a lot of doors, as cliche as that sounds. After four years of active duty, I got out and joined the reserves. Now I'm a full time federal employee doing what I did on active duty. My pay grade is WG-10, which, depending on location, starts at about $20/hr., plus awesome benefits, tons of vacation and sick leave, and free vacation (leave) set aside just for military duty. I leave for Key West, Florida next month for my two-week annual tour, and I'll be on military leave from my federal job, so I'll be collecting two pay checks plus per diem (an extra $65 a day)!! Pretty hard to beat, IMO.

[DieselBoy]

Millwright, Plumber (plumbers crack definately an asset), electrician (GOOD MONEY), framer (O.K. money), welder (damn good money- if your good), LOTS of stuff out there, explore your options. it all comes down to what you enjoy doing. I've worked in landscaping a while and I can honestly tell you it becomes repetitive, the hours are long and they pay isn't that great. A career in one of the above is generally quite decent money, even if it's just for starting out. It all depends what sparks your plug.

[honda4life72]

i love ot make stuff ...and works on stuff thats why i was thinkign a machenists...but theres not may jobs for them are there?

[DieselBoy]

Definately look in to tool & die, lots of good pay and very rewarding work!

[LTZ400rider]

judging by the way you spell, i would something that requires math

[400exrider99]

a job that you dont mind going to everyday

[rbgnwa45]

A government job (Canada anyways), you get a better pension after 4 years. Do something with a mix of something you love doing already, and something that can actually BE a job. I like playing video games, but I'm sure I'm not going to get paid for it. Some people do, though. Grandmas Boy :D

[Toadz400]

Do good in school and learn how to spell, employers will like that and you'll have an easier time making it through college and getting hired. Business don't like to hire people that talk like Monkeyboy...

[fasterblaster09]

Im be a chiropractiic(sp?). anyone know what they make a year? what about dif. doctors?

chiropractors makes very good money...i would guess 70K a year is average? but that requires alot fo college...i make decent money doing poured walls but you have to be atleast 18...its just simple math and moving pannels around...if u can do simple addition and subtraction u can do what i do

[honda4life72]

i know how to spell i just can't type good ..computers isn't my strong point

[honda4life72]

i know how to spell i just can't type good ..computers isn't my strong point

[Bill Fuller]

Anything with communications. I T work pays very well. If you like hands on you can go from one end to the other in this industry. You can start as a cable installer and move up into the I T field in no time if you aply yourself.

[Stevie-D]

i know how to spell i just can't type good ..computers isn't my strong point

replace isn't with aren't and you're good to go:D "computers" being a plural noun, needs a plural verb to accompany it. "isn't" is a singular verb, whereas "aren't" is a plural verb. you could also change "computers" to "a computer", which would allow you to use "isn't".


ahh... just busting on ya man:blah:




damn...forget this carpentry bull****...i should've become an english teacher!!!:chinese:

[AbnMP13]

Originally posted by F-16Guy
The Air Force can be a lot of fun at times, and it really does open a lot of doors, as cliche as that sounds.

I gotta agree with F-16 guy, I've been in the Army for 16 years and love it. My wife had two c-sections and all it cost me was $25 each. Plus it's paying 100% of my college tuition, even books. Anything you can do in the civilian world you can do in the Military. Plus if you decide to get out you get Military preference when you apply for jobs on the outside.

[honda4life72]

i was also thinking about goign into the marines or the navy ...but ....u know i got maybe 3 years left to decid but i like to be ready early ...no last mintue stuff

[AbnMP13]

I have one sister that is full time active national guard, the other one done 5 years in the Navy, both are/were married to other service members. The three of us were all in the first Gulf War.

Just don't rule out the service, it's much like a regular job once you get out of boot camp. Not gonna lie, boot camp sux but it don't last forever. I was a Drill Sergeant for three years at Fort LeonardWood, MO.

[Joe400ex]

Do what u like best

[Eddiesanders250]

fire fighter.......
anybody here a firefighter how do you like it??

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by honda920
Lawn maintenance.


x2, as long as u own the business. ive been goin strong since i was 12 with it, now im 16, have bough a dirtbike, a 400ex and 300ex (the qauds i bought brand new), a comercial mower...and as of now, i have no payments on anything at all. but only if u own the business, cuz therwise u will only be getting around $7 - $9 per hr...starting wage.

[450ERRRRRR!]

The finest profession in the world.
An AIRBORNE INFANTRY MAN.
Your only young once, do something to tell your grand kids about.
What other job lets you look rag heads in the eye and kill them for your Country.
I was one for 4 years right out of high school, but the Terrorist were just getting started. Like others on here I'm now set up with a Government job and getting ready to retire from here. When I was your age I all ways wanted a Motorcycle or ATV but parents couldnt afford them. Now I'm reliving my youth and have 5 ATV's. I'm thinking about going to ATV mechinces(sp) school. Do something I enjoy. Dont listen to your sissy friends about getting killed in the military. You stand a better chance getting dieing from car wreck, overdose,homicide,heart attack just to mention afew.

[Quad18star]

Get into the SKILLED TRADES .... it's where the money is at and where there is going to be TONS of jobs in the near future .

Baby Boomers are retiring ... everyone in school right now is taking either business or electronics /computers ... hardly anyone wants to work with their hands anymore .

As it was mentioned , Electricians and Plumbers at going to be top in the skilled trades . It's not uncommon for Plumbers or Electricians to make $45 an hour , plus benefits ... that's not including overtime which is usually time and a half or double time and half .... $90 an hour doesn't sound too bad now does it ??

Maybe look into Industrial Millwright Mechanic ... basically a jack-of-all-trades . If you like wrenching , welding , building things etc , than this might be a career path for you also . Again , not uncommon to see $30 an hour .

I've applied to some colleges , my selections were Electrician , Plumbing , Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic .... just waiting on a reply now !!!!

[Northernrider]

Originally posted by Quad18star
Get into the SKILLED TRADES .... it's where the money is at and where there is going to be TONS of jobs in the near future .

Baby Boomers are retiring ... everyone in school right now is taking either business or electronics /computers ... hardly anyone wants to work with their hands anymore .

As it was mentioned , Electricians and Plumbers at going to be top in the skilled trades . It's not uncommon for Plumbers or Electricians to make $45 an hour , plus benefits ... that's not including overtime which is usually time and a half or double time and half .... $90 an hour doesn't sound too bad now does it ??

Maybe look into Industrial Millwright Mechanic ... basically a jack-of-all-trades . If you like wrenching , welding , building things etc , than this might be a career path for you also . Again , not uncommon to see $30 an hour .

I've applied to some colleges , my selections were Electrician , Plumbing , Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic .... just waiting on a reply now !!!!


Good luck with the future Greg, you are right on the money with your coments!!

[honda250xrider]

look into the economy around you, some framers, eletricians, plumber, heavy equipment, mechanics do not make jack in some areas just be aware of what and where you plan on doing any of these jobs at some areas pay good some don't pay you chit

[AbnMP13]

Originally posted by 450ERRRRRR!
The finest profession in the world.
An AIRBORNE INFANTRY MAN.


Who else pays you extra money monthly to jump out of airplanes?

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by Northernrider
Good luck with the future Greg, you are right on the money with your coments!!

Thanks a lot . I've had such a hard time deciding what to do it's been rattling my brain . I just don't want to jump into something that I'm not going to like , like I did with Civil Engineering .

Honda4Life72 ... like a few others have said , make sure whatever career you pick is available in your area unless of course you plan on moving . My area is all mining and mining related industries , so Millwrights , Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Industrial Electricians are always in HIGH demand . Plumbing well there's just a shortage and will always be employment as long as pipes are used .

Also with the Millwright , you can go into virtually any major company and there will be a need for Millwrights . HDEMs in my area , if they don't get on with a mining company , can find employment in the logging industry . Industrial Electricians are employed in all major plants also .

[honda4life72]

can u explain what millwright is? i have a rough idead but never explained to me waht it really makes up of..... i don't mind moving or anythign

[Quad18star]

Originally posted by honda4life72
can u explain what millwright is? i have a rough idead but never explained to me waht it really makes up of..... i don't mind moving or anythign

"A Millwright is a tradesperson who installs, maintains and repairs stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment by interpreting drawings, performing layouts and assembling parts until they are in perfect working order.

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics work in a variety of industries, and can pursue complementary training and develop additional skills in steel fabrication, welding, machining, electronics, hydraulics or pneumatics.

Typical industries that employ millwrights:
Aerospace
Mining & Forest Products
Automobile Assembly & Supply
Nuclear & Fossil Power Stations
Breweries
Pharmaceutical
Food & Food Processing
Pulp & Paper
Mechanical Construction
Steel Production
Metal Fabrication
Wholesale Trading "

There's just a brief overview .

I have a few friends that took this 2 year program at different colleges . They all got their welding tickets , but from college to college you may study different aspects . Some colleges put a lot of emphasis on Fluid Power ( hydraulics ) while others was machining ... but they all received good background and knowledge to help keep a plant running .

Right now I got 2 buddies out west in Alberta that work in a shop as millwrights ... their day consists of repairing machinery that is used in the pipelines . 2 other friends that stayed here in town are working for the mines repairing everything from jacklegs to crushers . Then there's a couple down in the southern part of our province that work at a Food Processing plant ( chocolate bar factory) and another that works for Honda on one of their assembly lines for cars in Alliston Ontario .

ALL of them are making VERY GOOD money , pension plans , medical coverage , prescription coverage , eye coverage ,etc . Most are unionized so there is great job security for them .

Like most other trades , you have to put in your time as an apprentice in order to receive your journeysman papers ... but atleast you get paid while your learning . Here in Ontario , a first year apprentice earns 40% of a journeysman's wages ... by the 4th year you're making 90% ( it's the law ) . Most apprenticeships are 5 years .