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The benefits of the skilled trades
What exactly are the benefits of working in the skilled trades? Are there actual benefits to being a skilled tradesman? After all, doesn’t the stigma that those who work with their hands are somehow less intelligent have a ring … Read the rest
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Conversations with Tradesmen – HVAC
I’m going to start a new category called “Conversations with Tradesmen” where I do primarily just that: I have conversations with tradesmen of all different crafts and discuss the pros and cons of their trade, location, work, etc. I find … Read the rest
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Higher Education? – Book Review
***Updated for 2023*** I discovered The Math Myth and Other STEM Delusions by Andrew Hacker doing some research for something else entirely. I quickly ordered the book, read it in short order, underlined so many portions my pencil complained … Read the rest
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Talent vs. Tenacity – which is better?
Talent vs. Tenacity Over the years I have come across some of the most talented individuals with varying interests. Nascent talent, whether latent in an individual or at work conscientiously, is a gift many do not have. Indeed, I can … Read the rest
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College – is it worth it?
As stated elsewhere, I have been an Ironworker for over 16 years now and I am here to say it has been a good living. In fact, we are a single income family with my wife staying home and raising … Read the rest
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Let’s talk Retirement Saving
OK, let’s look at retirement savings. As I’ve stated elsewhere, I’ve got some through the power of negotiation and I know many others do too. When I began looking into them I wondered why annuities were chosen over a 401k … Read the rest
