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   veff :trash: (veff@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 13-Mar-2024 11:47:07 JST veff :trash:

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   I am SO glad I didn't go into tech

   it was pushed so hard on me as a kid when everyone saw that as the future but I saw everyone 4-5 years older than me getting degrees in the field and realized it would be oversaturated by the time I got out there.

   Thanks, past me, for calling the shots so early.
   
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     veff :trash: (veff@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 13-Mar-2024 11:47:05 JST veff :trash:

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     • John Rando

     @john_rando @PraxisOfEvil Yeah, I've advocated this mindset for a while. Everyone translates "trades" to plumbers and electricians, but they don't consider elevator repairmen, building safety inspectors, solar installation technicians, crop dusters, locksmiths, and even dentists could maybe fall under this umbrella.

     Others also don't realize that certain careers build multiple trades that translate into other jobs. Air mechanics have to learn electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics and some HVAC which can take you anywhere from automotives to construction to roller coaster repairman.

     It's a big world, and paychecks doesn't just come from a singular company. Salary also isn't determined by prestige, but rather supply/demand, and the goal is to find the perfect amount of demand with as little supply.

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     John Rando (john_rando@poa.st)'s status on Wednesday, 13-Mar-2024 11:47:06 JST John Rando

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     @veff @PraxisOfEvil I think another major factor in the market is the massive importation of foreign scabs via H1B. It doesn't matter that they can't code for shit, (((management))) DGAF.

     Another thing going on is when people went into tech, they pretty much went massively for computer/internet based fields. Some of the more niche, hardware rich tech fields, like industrial automation and controls, seem to still be doing OK, at least from my limited experience. I was able to break into it with just my strong background in electronics from another industry.

     The best general advice I can give for young guys is stay away from the job paths with a high profile. If everyone knows about it, and everyone is going for it, you're gonna have a hard time. Even if you adopt it early enough you might end up like that old guy with years of experience but can't find a job. Look for the jobs no one talks about, cannot be outsourced and don't require extensive college to get into. Ideally, get a job that develops a skill set that translates well to a diverse set of career paths. That way if you hit a wall you can change paths without having to learn a whole new skill set.

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