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Hi all, wondering if I coud get some advice here. I'm 26 and only have a high school education. I did fairly good in school but never liked it so didn't go to college. I've found that's not very easy to find a good middle class wage with no skills past a high school diploma. I welded some in high school shop class and liked it, and now I'm looking at learning to weld as a method of learning a skilled trade and as a cheaper alternative to a university. Is welding a viable path?And if so, how big a safety issue are fumes?Thanks everyone.
Reply:Originally Posted by ILGuyIs welding a viable path?And if so, how big a safety issue are fumes?
Reply:Welding is a great career opportunity.  There are tons of different ways to go about it too.  Local employment ads are good, looking online is good too.  As far as fumes go, just hold your breath when you weld  :-)
Reply:welding   WORKS FOR ME -- i love it  i repair alum. and SS boat props some times get to play on the lake also. wleding can be a good trade but it takes practice  look into a welding  class. and have fun
Reply:or find a place that offers on the job training..like i did ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:It's been alearning experience for me the last 11 years. Great pay and something different all the time. Today, I'm still learning even after 11 years. It is also a career that can branch into other fields, such as for myself, structural engineering. I'm going to get my pipe certs. soon to work in the Gulf on an offshore rig. This career, once you learn and are certified, takes off once youve got field time.
Reply:It's great to hear this. Thanks for the input guys!