Yeah my schooling was affordable it was the lo payment the reason i took long paying it off ill look into it because im almost done with this payment yeah it took awhile because i have other debt but thats life im working on it
A friend of mine was a welder making garbage dumpsters, boring job, no future, poor pay , shaky company. He got a job with a small steel company, much better pay, retirement plan, health benefits, more interesting work. Look around for other job opportunities, a good welder can make decent money
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My main concern for someone thinking of entering that profession is the possible adverse health effects from breathing welding fumes. I wonder if there are any studies comparing a welderās expected life-length & overall health vs other occupations?
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Yes, Johnstown has a metro area and even has a symphony. However, before the OP considers moving, I recommend that he evaluate how much he likes snow.
Iām a retired self employed mechanic who DIY;d my way into the business beginning when points and drum brakes were SOP. And 20 years ago my best mechanic earned $50,000/year here in the poorest paying state in the country. Iāll just ditto those who suggest you find a good public school to be a mechanic or search for a job where your skills are appreciated.
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Iām always amazed how easy it is to find brake and ignition replacement parts for my 50+ year old truck. Youād think it would be next to impossible, but thereās often half dozen different choices a the parts store, and more than that on-line. .
Old pickups (pre 1965) are selling today for exponentially more than their new price.
I think about this all the time thatās another reason why im looking in to other careers
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Cause automotive oils/fluids, brake cleaners, carbon monoxide, carb cleaners, batteryās etc etc etc are all good for youā¦ 
The are still a lot of old mechanics out thereā¦ Aches and pains is what gets most of usā¦ lol
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I hear what youāre saying but i can only go off my trade and im not looking to argue with anyone im just here to learn
Just a general commentā¦ Any worthwhile career requires training/education/skill development to begin and will continue to require additional training/education/skill development throughout your career.
The skills necessary to work as a Master Mechanic today are obvious but have you fully explored and developed the skills necessary wo work as a Master/Technical Welder?
My point is that practically every entry level job becomes boring, repetitive and poorly compensated but with additional training and experience that can change.
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