I didn’t go to a technical college, but I got a job as a Carpenter’s helper when I was right out of high school about 15 years ago. I watched closely and learned everything I could and was a lead carpenter in a couple years. I now have my own business. If you get a tool belt and basic carpenters Tools, you can get hired on as a Carpenter’s helper for $15 or $16 an hour with no experience. If you are motivated to get better you’ll be making 20 to 25 in a few years. Unfortunately, unless you start your own business, residential carpenters usually max out around $35 an hour. Subcontracting is really the way to go if you are willing to get your licensing. No matter what kind of sub contracting, whether it be widows, gutters, decks, fences, etc, you can easily make six figures
I didn’t go to a technical college, but I got a job as a Carpenter’s helper when I was right out of high school about 15 years ago. I watched closely and learned everything I could and was a lead carpenter in a couple years. I now have my own business. If you get a tool belt and basic carpenters Tools, you can get hired on as a Carpenter’s helper for $15 or $16 an hour with no experience. If you are motivated to get better you’ll be making 20 to 25 in a few years. Unfortunately, unless you start your own business, residential carpenters usually max out around $35 an hour. Subcontracting is really the way to go if you are willing to get your licensing. No matter what kind of sub contracting, whether it be widows, gutters, decks, fences, etc, you can easily make six figures
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