In demand fields with real growth?

[Salty]

Hardly ever get a tip.

I know, that's my point. An electrician put outlets in my garage. Left drywall dust all over my loading bench and didn't sweep it up. No tip.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Hardly ever get a tip.

I've gotta say I've never even considered tipping a service tech. It has never occurred to me. I guess if they brought and served me food and drinks I might change my mind though.

 

[red_zr24x4]

You also don't get a tip when you leave. Ask me how I know.

Doing gas work in Amish country the women bring us fresh cookies and coffee

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Doing gas work in Amish country the women bring us fresh cookies and coffee

That's how it should be everywhere. I think the Bible even says that. But alas, it is not.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Warm snickerdoodles and fresh coffee is hard to beat on a cool morning
Had an old Mennonite woman tell me, "I was going to make you guys some cookies but I didn't want to bother you ".... I told her if she made us cookies it wouldn't be a bother
Next day we got cookies

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Warm snickerdoodles and fresh coffee is hard to beat on a cool morning
Had an old Mennonite woman tell me, "I was going to make you guys some cookies but I didn't want to bother you ".... I told her if she made us cookies it wouldn't be a bother
Next day we got cookies

Nobody brings me cookies and coffee... *kicks rocks*

 

[red_zr24x4]

Nobody brings me cookies and coffee... *kicks rocks*

If you would have shared the ham....

 

[DoggyDaddy]

If you would have shared the ham....

Damn ham...

 

[KG1]

Damn ham...

Bam a lam.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Bam a lam.

Whoa Black Betty...

 

[KG1]

Whoa Black Betty...

Ham a lam...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Ham a lam...

Black Betty had a child.

 

[KG1]

Black Betty had a child.

The damn child ate the ham...

 

[BoilerWes]

Late to the thread…not sure if anyone has mentioned but Nursing should be on your list.

 

[MindfulMan]

Bam-A Lam !

 

[Cynical]

I went to Ivy tech to learn hvac.
When I was hired I was told to do myself a favor and forget it all.

On the job training was far more valuable than ivy tech.

Our plumbers get sent to school to get their license.

All the trades have their ups and downs and blah blah. One good thing about being an electrician is you are not expected to use a broom or vacuum. EVER.

Shots fired.

Uh yeah, about electricians never using a broom. I can’t tell you how many times the homeowner etc says don’t worry about ,it I’ll get it. I reply, if my boss finds out I didn’t clean up my mess I’ll get skinned. Shot absorbed, lol.

 

[Brandon]

I've gotta say I've never even considered tipping a service tech. It has never occurred to me. I guess if they brought and served me food and drinks I might change my mind though.

If you ever have to call us and I get sent out, I'll raid your fridge and bring you a drink before I leave

 

[cbhausen]

If you can do the brake work, you can save some money ordering parts from rockauto.com

<quote>
the suv we actually drive is getting ready to need all new rotors + pads which will run around another 1k,
</quote>

That’s no ****. I did a four-wheel brake job for 250 bucks. Pads and rotors.

 

[cbhausen]

Hardly ever get a tip.

When I was single I fixed the neighbor lady’s garbage disposal and get VERY nice “thank you”. Does that count?

Maybe I should have become a plumber?

 

[Dean C.]

Battery plant in Kokomo will be hiring a boat load of people soon and are already hiring management.