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    Trade certification and mechanical engineering degree.

    Alright mates, thats a little more like it. To Heckler, I understand now that you've explained a little deeper. I do agree with you in that respect. I know I could make 90 dollars an hour doing "shitty plumbing work" I know plumbers who do and make their own hours and have plenty of cash. I just...
  2. jplumber

    Trade certification and mechanical engineering degree.

    Wow, it's starting to sound like most of you aren't thrilled about your jobs. Suprise, suprise, neither am I. Being in a physical trade is geat when you're younger. Do you think you want that until you retire? You should see the shape of some men I work with who have been plumbing for 30 years...
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    Trade certification and mechanical engineering degree.

    I'm getting the idea. In response to Beggar's question, a trade is for life, and like it or not,it sticks with you in one form or another. I don't feel like I would be giving anything up, but moving forward into a new and more interesting realm. I am not the typical tradesman type. I also have a...
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    Trade certification and mechanical engineering degree.

    I am a licenced plumber from Ontario. I am seriously considering getting a mechanical engineering degree. Will employers find my 6 years of on the field pipefitting experience and certification an asset with a mech eng degree?

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