{"id":225006,"date":"2025-03-23T18:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T18:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/?p=96954"},"modified":"2025-03-23T18:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T18:48:31","slug":"4-ways-a-career-in-the-trades-can-enhance-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/03\/23\/4-ways-a-career-in-the-trades-can-enhance-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways a Career in the Trades Can Enhance Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you miserable wearing formal wear to work and working in a stuffy office building?<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the reasons the<\/span> Great Resignation<\/span><\/a> \u2014 a pandemic-era phenomenon \u2014 took flight is that people just got fed up. Whether because of a lack of work-life balance, toxic workplaces, too little pay, or a lack of appreciation from higher-ups, people resigned in great numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the Great Resignation is now done, that doesn\u2019t mean everyone\u2019s happy at work. Far from it. Some people work to live. In other words, they punch a clock simply because they need a place to live, food to eat, and the creature comforts of life. But making money and enjoying life are mutually exclusive concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n

A previous report indicated that almost<\/span> 30% of full-time workers<\/span><\/a> were likely to quit last year. If you\u2019re sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and want a career change, it pays to see what the trades have to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider these four reasons why a trade job can enhance your life if where you\u2019re at now isn\u2019t cutting it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. High Earning Potential<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    According to Talent.com, the average salary for a skilled trade professional in the U.S. is $49,573 annually. Entry level positions begin at $39,550 annually, while experienced people can make<\/span> as much as $76,773<\/span><\/a>. Glassdor.com, meanwhile, says a commercial electrician can make up to<\/span> $81,000 annually<\/span><\/a>, and a plumber can bring in $80,000 annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll find competitive wages if you pursue a skilled trade, and you won\u2019t have to worry about the financial burden of student loan debt. Money isn\u2019t everything, but a job you love that offers a competitive salary with plenty of growth potential can put you in the right frame of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Job Security<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Yet another way a job in the trades can help make you more content is by providing job security. If you fear losing your job because of layoffs, stress will be your constant companion. You\u2019ll worry about getting a pink slip, applying for employment insurance, and struggling to find work.<\/span><\/p>\n

      But the demand for skilled workers in the trades means job security. If you\u2019re in a trade niche with labor shortages, your job stability odds will increase. Job security is one way a trade job can enhance your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Faster Entry into the Workforce<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Not everyone wants to spend years studying to earn a degree \u2014 especially if a trade will take a fraction of the time and money. That means you\u2019ll be in the workforce, making a living in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Consider, too, that going to trade school means you can apply for apprenticeships. You\u2019ll learn and get paid during your apprenticeships, and you\u2019ll be ready to get a job in your chosen field in short order.<\/span><\/p>\n

        If you fancy getting an education and starting your career without a long wait, you can also consider<\/span> certifications that take a day or less<\/span><\/a> and can be completed online. One such option is a forklift operator certification. Who\u2019s got the time to spend four years in a classroom, after all?<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Hands-On Work<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Let\u2019s face it. Some people are happier when they can work with their hands. So, if that describes you, a job in the trades can enhance your life. You won\u2019t drag your feet when it\u2019s time to get up in the morning and head to work. It\u2019ll be more of a pleasure and less of an inconvenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Trades require many skills like problem-solving and strategic decision-making. Going this route will help you think \u2014 and work \u2014 outside the office cubicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Now you know some ways a career in the trades can enhance your life. If you\u2019ve never considered going that route, it makes sense to ask yourself whether a skilled trades job is the right move.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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