- Location
- NYC/Long Island
I was an automotive mechanic until I could get into college and I used that to pay for my college. During college I took some random, poopty paying job that paid $35k salary doing BIM coordination in Manhattan. I had no interest in that industry, I had to pay $300 a month for the train, went to school full time, and commuted 2 hours round trip on the train. It sucked, but I worked hard for that $35k and that salary increased really fast. I doubled it in less than 2 years and found my way into designing electrical systems. I learned some skills that were in high demand and kept jumping jobs and asking for more money. Eventually I was making enough money that I stopped going to college. I didn't fall into that "follow your passion" and instead I was an opportunist. Now I pour my money into things that are my passion. Next stop is working from "home" which is where ever I choose that to be.
Other people my age are doing well working union jobs in NYC. My brother just got into the elevator union and is busting his ass. And that job will exceed my job's pay really soon. The difference is he will have to work very hard for that money. Sometimes I wonder if I should be in the elevator union too. $150k+ after OT? Sign me up.
Other people my age are doing well working union jobs in NYC. My brother just got into the elevator union and is busting his ass. And that job will exceed my job's pay really soon. The difference is he will have to work very hard for that money. Sometimes I wonder if I should be in the elevator union too. $150k+ after OT? Sign me up.