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Skilled Labor Shortage is Extensive
 Musing About The Skilled Trades Shortage Being Extensive Researching the skilled trades shortage (one of the realms I constantly live in), I came across this nugget in Forbes: “Industry leaders must proactively tackle this crisis … Read the rest
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Budgeting 101
The Budgeting Series We begin this particular post with a scary word for some: budgeting. For one reason or another, budgeting seems to be a terrifying subject for many to discuss – and it really shouldn’t … Read the rest
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Do you need a college degree to get a good job?
**Updated for 2023** I grew up during a time when people used to toss around the mantra, “You have to go to college to get a good job.” I wouldn’t be surprised if it were still tossed around today. … Read the rest
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2022 Goals – May Review
If you are new to this website, this year I have set up some goals for 2022 and they are: Be more intentional Write more Max out our Roth IRAs Research other means of income Compartmentalize for long term goals… Read the rest
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The skilled trades – where an emerging generation and technology intersect
Let me start this article with a question: why is the average age of the skilled trade worker around 55 years old? Every place (facility and company) I’ve visited over the years I usually have a conversation about average age, … Read the rest
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Why you should always pursue excellence
**Updated for 2023** What does it mean to pursue excellence? Moreover, how do you even define excellence? After all, where we start matters. This post is a sister to another post up here – talent vs. tenacity – which is … Read the rest
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Vacations & time off – be sure to use/enjoy them
***Updated for 2024*** As part of what I’ve called The Wealth Series, I think vacations and time off are important to your enjoyment and health. The human body isn’t meant to continuously work; rest is a vital part of your … Read the rest
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Education Vs. Experience Part 1: Which Is More Valuable?
***Updated for 2024*** *NOTE: This is Part 1 of a series on education vs experience.* For years now, there has been an argument brewing on this website and the various posts which adorn it. It is true that I have … Read the rest
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Right to Work part 3: Safety
*Note: This is part 3 in a mini series on right to work.* For this post, we are going to examine some of the claims made regarding the correlation between right to work and worker safety. More specifically, I want … Read the rest
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The 4 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
The Leadership Series NOTE: This article is part 2 of a series on Leadership here at The Wealthy Ironworker Leadership, Management, and The Skilled Trades The 4 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Leadership and The … Read the rest
