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[HVAC SuperTech]

I am an HVAC service tech and I wouldnt do anything else. Well, except build custom hot rods or muscle cars for somelike the late Boyd coddington, or Chip Foose. But, ahem, I digress. I know that the HVAC field is going gangbusters. I have been doing it for over 5 years now. almost 6. we had ads in the paper for people wanting jobs in our field, service, install, gas piping, generator install, residential add on and replacement. EVERY one that came in for an interview wanted a install job. No one inquired about service. If you wanna make good money and like using your brain, like I do, got for the service tech job. its always challenging, and always in need of people that can do service. Helps to know it cause oyu never know whos gonna see you out and inquire about working on the side. Thats BIG money, no taxes, and all profit for your labor. I got bored doing installs cause it was the smae thing all the time, hang duct, set units, hang duct, set units. In service its always changing, every job is different. Oh, and if you know it in AZ, then you will know it NC, DC, or any other state. Just my opinion.

[Diesel Freak]

IMO the military is a great choice! They pay for ALL the training! Great benefits and retirement plan. No,,,,,,I'm not in the military....but wish I had now!
Look into State/City work!!
BTW.....both your choices are in great demand.......Tools will pay it's dues and hard on the body when ya get to be an ole man like myself. I had several injuries as Heavy Equipment Tech and eventually lost my Career over cracked vertebra.
Good Luck in your search!

[W31_2008]

I am went to ASU, i have my EE. I moved to Boise to work at Micron. I was laid off. Now I do finance in a dealership. My first year selling I did more than I did as EE.
My point is roll with it
GOOD LUCK!
My wife is a doctor and I make more than her now... I hope that changes so I can quit and just play

Oh ya on the western side of colorado oil and gas is huge... Thet start at 80k and I have a customer who is 13 years in the biz and made 400k last year. Yesterday he bought a shelby but he has 2 2008 F350s and one for his wife.

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Last edited by W31_2008 : 03-13-2008 at 10:15 AM.

[pimp status]

I don't really want to do the millitary stuff, it sounds like a good deal though. one thing about the AC work is climbing around in the attics in the middle of the summer. I would like to have a good job that I can retire from and chill or slow down a little.


Thanks alot for all the replys!!

[Firemanbill]

Originally Posted by pimp status

I don't really want to do the millitary stuff, it sounds like a good deal though. one thing about the AC work is climbing around in the attics in the middle of the summer. I would like to have a good job that I can retire from and chill or slow down a little.


Thanks alot for all the replys!!

Well it's not for everyone ya know... don't worry though. Somebody else will do it for ya.