In my case, yes, fire sprinklers. I don't install but I have a license that allows me to if I wanted to. I work more on the design and consulting side.
I can see why that would be lucrative. Is there a professional association that limits numbers in your field? Or is there just a lack of interest in pursuing it?
There are no limitations really. Our industry can't find enough people to get all the work done. I think the worker shortage is due mostly to unawareness of the trade.
It's because it is a thankless job competing with Mexicans. I did fire alarms for awhile. Not saying you're an asshole, but every FAL tech I worked for was real big piece of shit scum bag. The people I worked for, and with, doing Fire Alarms were DUI-ists, druggies, illegal Mexicans, methheads, felons, and retards. Every company treated me like shit, promised me the world, then fired me as soon as the project was over. No matter how hard I tried, no matter how much I stuck my neck out, no matter how much I tried to be humble and learn, every company treated me like shit. Plus fire alarm is the same shit over and over and over, eventually it gets super boring. Kudos for you for being a good FAL tech. If you're on this website, that's probably a good sign.
What kind of training or qualification is required?
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