Career change
As mentioned above im looking to switch careers as a 33 year old Male. Ive been feeling out the market on multiple trades, nothing is off the table right now. It seems like alot of trades have become "oversaturated" as many people on here have been saying. Any tradesman/ journeyman on here with advice? Any of you notice a need for apprentices in your line of work? I understand im going to be takimg a massive pay cut for years until i gain the experince. I'll provide a little info about what I Currently do below.
I work in the mining industry. To be exact im a Diamond Driller (exploration surface driller / wireline core driller). Ive been in the drilling industry for almost 12 years now. Away from home anywhere from 4-8 weeks at a time. During those weeks away we work 12-14hr days (depending on the season) 7 days a week , for weeks straight. So im no stranger to long consecutive days of work. I make great money working 6 months a year, home the other 6. However having a little one and being away for long periods of time is hard on my wife and myself. I have friends who are welders , electricians and plumbers. However they dont live in Alberta. So an apprenticeship beneath them isn't possible unless we move.
I just want to thank anyone who took the time to read my short story. And Any advice/ directions is much appreciated