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[–] 8 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

Lots of AI-proof trades that pay well. HVAC, welding, plumbing, mechanics, etc.

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  • [–] 7 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 child)

    HVAC starting wage of $18.00 in 2026? (quick search)

    So, like 80s minimum wage ($6.00 an hour then is $18 an hour today). I made that at Qwik Stop. I'm not joking.

    I'm sorry kids I am older and know I could barely make it in 80s and you have it so much worse.

    I had to eat packets of ramen for years, always had roommates, couldn't afford a car or pet. I'm really sorry

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  • [–] 2 points 1 hour ago

    A plumber's salary bought me a house at 27 and now less than 10 years later I have enough savings to buy another if I wanted to. Of all my friends the only people who own the house they live in are the ones working in trades. Every single one of them with an office job is renting and doesn't even own a car.

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