Alright, let’s dive in to the advantages and disadvantages of employed in construction. This list isn’t comprehensive, because it’s going to be different for each and every person.
But hopefully this list will help you understand many of the advantages, and potential disadvantages, to employed in the skilled trades.
There’s good job security.
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a major shortage of skilled personnel in the trades. Everyone from residential contractors to commercial construction companies want for young people that are willing to learn, and work hard. In fact, there are projections that job openings and the need for skilled employees will still grow.
Obviously none folks can predict the near future, but one thing is for sure: at present, there are many paying jobs available in the trades right now, and that doesn’t seem to be to be going away anytime soon. Visit :Dulam (PTY) Ltd
You’re providing a real solution to a real human need.
Call us old fashioned, but we believe there’s something to be said for doing good, honest work. Construction is sort of the unsung hero in our culture. Skilled tradesman build the places we work in, the homes we live and play in, the roads we commute on, and even more.
Earn a good living.
Another advantage to working in construction is the potential salary you can generate. Now, it’s important to understand that pay varies depending on where you reside, what trade you’re in, how many years of experience you have, of course, if it’s residential or commercial work. All those factors play into how much you can earn.
However, in general, many trades enable you to earn $50,000 or even more after you have enough experience. If you own your own business, work for a successful company, or serve in a management/supervisor role, you can earn even more. In addition in most cases, overtime pay is available.
It’s easy to enter and get started.
Another advantage to working in construction is that for many trades, it’s easy to enter the trade and start a career – with minimal experience. For many trades, you can start as a laborer, work hard, learn the trade over a few years, and progress in your skills, position and salary. Many contractors in trades like carpentry, remodeling, and even more, are looking for folks that are hard working and willing to learn. Here’s a few skilled trades jobs you can get without the experience at all. Not many other career options allow you to enter without a degree or formal training, start getting paid, and work towards you up to the position you want.
Generally speaking, you don’t need to get into debt for a college degree.
One of the biggest advantages for teenagers planning to enter the trades is that (for many trades) you don’t need a school degree, and can miss the whole student education loans and student debt problem. Some trades do require formal training, usually an apprenticeship in the Union, or certification from a trade or technical school. However, many trades enable you to enter as a laborer – where you can learn face to face and work your way up after that.
You get to build something tangible.
In the West, more and more businesses operate online, plus more jobs are reduced to focusing on a computer. Even though there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, many younger people are desiring more tangible work: attempting to create something they can touch, feel, and use. Construction work permits you to build something tangible, and begin to see the direct consequence of your work. Many positions in tech don’t allow the same.
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