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[regor]

Check the jobs section and do a little research about us. PM me if you're interested and I can point you in the right direction.

We have a location in Anaheim, close to Yorba Linda, as well as jobs throughout the country.

I started in 1998 as a way to help pay for college and never left. It's a common theme from many of the employees.

www.sunstateequip.com

I'm renting a lift from you Saturday, small world. :thumbup:

OP Kid, get into a public sector union, I hear the pension is AWESOME!

 

[Icky]

Trophy Husband.

Did you have to take her last name

 

[Motoxxxloak]

I have always preferred to use my mouth versus my brawn...

You sound exactly like my ex? You know Katie?!? Haha

 

[Motoxxxloak]

I agree with a lot of guys on the trades. Specially in the LA area right now. I know most trades are seriously hurting right now since they lost a lot of guys during the recession and are scrambling to get more guys.

I'm in the refrigeration industry which is a little more specialized than just HVAC. Some guys like it more, like me, some prefer HVAC. Mt. SAC and Cypress college have pretty good HVAC programs that can get you into the industry pretty easily and pretty cheap being as it is a JC.

My grandparents owned a company (Martin Mechanical). Always wanted to work there but never wanted to make that drive to Anaheim. My uncle is high up with Couts. Seems like a field id be interested in.

 

[BHC Vic]

Yes but you must start at $8 an hour and load trucks for year also....

U could be a small sort sorter like me [emoji3]

 

[Bobby V]

I'm renting a lift from you Saturday, small world. :thumbup:

OP Kid, get into a public sector union, I hear the pension is AWESOME!

Good job Tard.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I'm in the EMS part of refer. Good trade to be in but I hate the work and on call schedule.

My on call schedule is pretty nice. But, I have a pretty unique situation here. I really love the mix of large DX and the computer controls.

My grandparents owned a company (Martin Mechanical). Always wanted to work there but never wanted to make that drive to Anaheim. My uncle is high up with Couts. Seems like a field id be interested in.

If you're truly mechanical and computer savy, it's a real good trade to be in. And it ain't going anywhere anytime soon. Everybody always needs food kept cold.

 

[JRS1939]

My on call schedule is pretty nice. But, I have a pretty unique situation here. I really love the mix of large DX and the computer controls.

If you're truly mechanical and computer savy, it's a real good trade to be in. And it ain't going anywhere anytime soon. Everybody always needs food kept cold.

I did a lot of work for Greg Hurr in Vegas a couple years back. Great guy to work for....

 

[Gelcoater]

Just curious to see what some of you guys do and if theres any openings out there. Im 23, live in yorba linda and have absolutely no idea what i want to do and it stresses me out everyday. Im currently doing deliveries for a small company and have hit the end of the road with it. Any guidance or input would be great, thanks guys
-Nick

If you can learn to think inside out and work upside down,be part chemist,part mind reader,part counterfeiter,part engineer,part weatherman,part salesman,part spray gun mechanic,aren't color blind and a completely grouchy ass you could be a gelcoater.:thumbup:

 

[Icky]

If you can learn to think inside out and work upside down,be part chemist,part mind reader,part counterfeiter,part engineer,part weatherman,part salesman,part spray gun mechanic,aren't color blind and a completely grouchy ass you could be a gelcoater.:thumbup:

I'm only missing a few of those, but it sounds stress free sign me up:thumbup:

 

[Gelcoater]

I'm only missing a few of those, but it sounds stress free sign me up:thumbup:

I've seen your posts here,Icky.
You're no where near grouchy enough for this gig.:cool

 

[Moneypit]

Do whatever it takes to get on with the RAILROAD.... Clean toilets if you have to as long as you get your foot in the door.... I think it's the only industry with their own retirement, no social security payments, and railroad retirement is quite possibly the best in the country... (politicians have it better but they're all crooked..)
Ray

 

[bobbytheboozer]

Bobby, I'm quite interested in this field. Can you send me more information? Might want to try something new lol

I will gather up some more information later today and send it over either tonight or tomorrow after i get off work. Its really interesting what goes into making water safe to drink.

 

[JRider]

I work for General Motors as a Robotics Engineer/Programmer. I work with skilled trades all the time, I highly recommend the trades fields. GM is having difficulty hiring electricians at the moment, as there is a trades shortage nation wide. The more technical you are and the more you develop the better off you will be...meaning technical education helps.

Or just find a sugar mamma

 

[copterzach]

Join the coast guard ?
Also if you have no ties holding you down. I would go venture out of your area or even state to look for opportunities , if that is any interest.


Stay away from any kind of farm or ranch work. [emoji107][emoji107]. Especially milk. You will end up like me and you don't want that [emoji202]

What's wrong with farm and ranch work? I spend a lot of time looking at the greasy end of a cow!

 

[Big B Hova]

Carpenters Union in booming right now. 1st period apprentice is close to 13 or 14 bucks an hour right now. Been with the carpenters for almost 11 years now:thumbup: The company I'm running work for has every carpenter in SoCal working at the moment. Like the good old days!

 

[cicchetti_24]

^^^^this!

I know a few people that took this route. It's a cash cow! Lots of money, lots of overtime and lots of travel.

I sit behind a desk. Spend most of my day not working but I like what I do. I handle workers comp claims. I make a lot of money, but every other Friday, Uncle Sam shows me just how big his dick is. He doesn't like people like me (not married, no house, no kids, no write off's, etc) so taxes on the check are a bitch!

I'm only 25 and kind of fell into this job. Prior to, I worked at Petsmart. Went from cashier to stocker to lead to manager to other manager. Hit the end of the line when they wouldn't move me up any further.

I go where the money is. Seems to work good for me!

I am in the same boat as Moto, but I work as a finance director for a small motorcycle finance company (working on expanding into other states). I like what I do and fell into this job as well. I make good $$ and tomorrow uncle sam is gonna show me his.... But because I'm now divorced no kids no properties I get taken to the woodshed, but I understand that.

I'm 35 but I really wouldn't recommend going into the financial field it can be very volatile and very demanding depending on the company you work for.

My suggestion is to follow your passion and see if there is a career in that field, if not well trade school is a great option!

Good luck

 

[BHC Vic]

Carpenters Union in booming right now. 1st period apprentice is close to 13 or 14 bucks an hour right now. Been with the carpenters for almost 11 years now:thumbup: The company I'm running work for has every carpenter in SoCal working at the moment. Like the good old days!

I think our 1st staggers start at 15+ [emoji106]

 

[Bpracing1127]

I am 30 with a hs education and some college. I work in the aerospace field making electrical cable for planes and some medical devices. I am a materials manager here started in purchasing. I am comfortable with how much I make which is more than all my friends with degrees. In fact by best friend and I dont have them and we make the most out of our group of friends. My advice cut the party shit out now put your head down and focus yyou will have a house when your 30. The biggest problem I see with young people is they think they are entiteled (your not) and the socialize too much at work just do your job and you will be fine. Oh and make sure youcan critical think. I find that skill the hardest to find in people these days.

 

[copterzach]

I am 30 with a hs education and some college. I work in the aerospace field making electrical cable for planes and some medical devices. I am a materials manager here started in purchasing. I am comfortable with how much I make which is more than all my friends with degrees. In fact by best friend and I dont have them and we make the most out of our group of friends. My advice cut the party shit out now put your head down and focus yyou will have a house when your 30. The biggest problem I see with young people is they think they are entiteled (your not) and the socialize too much at work just do your job and you will be fine. Oh and make sure youcan critical think. I find that skill the hardest to find in people these days.

Very true. I say find what makes you happy. You are young enough to try a few different things. Do it all. Buy a piece of dirt somewhere. You can live there and be buried there. Good thing about a piece of dirt is that they are not making any more of it.

 

[Motoxxxloak]

When I was a little younger than you, 20-21, I looked into the CHP (California Highway Patrol) & did my best, at that time, to land a career with them. Unfortunately for me, I was young & it didn't work out, but that is a great long term career with an excellent retirement. It's just something for you to possibly look into & consider. If you're interested, you should fill just out an application now because it's a rather lengthy process, with a lot of competition.

At 23, you have plenty of time bud & at least you're currently working now.

This was my "dream job" since I was a kid. Well actually, SB Sheriff. But still. But as I got older, I made a few dumb decisions (no felonies) that always thought would hinder me and kept me from ever applying to find out.

 

[Motoxxxloak]

I am 30 with a hs education and some college. I work in the aerospace field making electrical cable for planes and some medical devices. I am a materials manager here started in purchasing. I am comfortable with how much I make which is more than all my friends with degrees. In fact by best friend and I dont have them and we make the most out of our group of friends. My advice cut the party shit out now put your head down and focus yyou will have a house when your 30. The biggest problem I see with young people is they think they are entiteled (your not) and the socialize too much at work just do your job and you will be fine. Oh and make sure youcan critical think. I find that skill the hardest to find in people these days.

Same here. I am 25 with HS and some college; Not even an Associates. I make more than all of my friends. I did the same. Cut MOST of the partying out and went straight to work. I was working full time and going to school full time. Put me in a decent position now. Whatever you do, make sure you start contributing to your 401k!!! I started at 21 and as long as nothing happens then I will be set when I am older.

Critical thinking/thinking on your feet is a must. I see every day here at work, issues come up and people don't know what to do when something not in the "book" happens! Good luck to you!

 

[Big B Hova]

I think our 1st staggers start at 15+ [emoji106]

Damn! I didn't make 15 bucks an hour till I was 3rd stage apprentice!

It's not an easy trade but I've made a good living off of it! $43.40 an hour foreman rate now!

 

[Riverbound]

Same here. I am 25 with HS and some college; Not even an Associates. I make more than all of my friends. I did the same. Cut MOST of the partying out and went straight to work. I was working full time and going to school full time. Put me in a decent position now. Whatever you do, make sure you start contributing to your 401k!!! I started at 21 and as long as nothing happens then I will be set when I am older.

Critical thinking/thinking on your feet is a must. I see every day here at work, issues come up and people don't know what to do when something not in the "book" happens! Good luck to you!

The downside of not having any formal education is although right now you're making more than most people in your age group, you eventually will hit a ceiling where you can't put progress any further due to the fact that you don't have any formal education. I was in your same shoes except for I decided to go get my bachelors in business management while I was working a full-time job. Although it did take me much longer than the standard for years I do have one and all the experience of work.

 

[Deja_Vu]

I went to a trade school also. I couldn't see myself spending 4 years in school.
Learned to do Drafting and Design with CAD. I get to design some pretty cool products, from rocket engines to unmanned aircraft.
You can work directly for a company or be a temp and make better hourly rate with time and a half OT with per diem. Thats how you make the cash.
You can get jobs all over the country for a little as 3 months for up to several years.

ITT is probably the front runner for this trade these days.
http://www2.itt-tech.edu/bing/programs/prog.cfm?tag=ddt

Good site to look at for contract CAD jobs. Get an ideal of what you can do and how much they pay.
http://www.cjhunter.com/jobs/contract/CAD/search.html

Yes but you must start at $8 an hour and load trucks for year also....

My daughter's b/f works at UPS in San Marcos distribution center loading trucks. He recently became a union steward also.
He can load 4 semis in a 6 hour shift. He makes the older guys look bad

 

[Mr. C]

At 23, you still have time to make something of yourself. If you don't have any interest in going to real school, then maybe learn a trade. A lot of my high school buddies went to lineman school and are making good money. There is decent money in HVAC, Plumbing and other trades as well. That is the direction I would go if I was you.

I would definitely look into lineman work in socal, I have a 30 year old friend working for Edison making 125k+

^^^^this!

I know a few people that took this route. It's a cash cow! Lots of money, lots of overtime and lots of travel.

To the OP. I really like the trade school idea(if you find something you like to do).


My son 23 finished lineman school 2-3 months ago. He did pass up a couple out of state jobs and luckily for him it paid off, he got hired on at the Torrance yard. He is now at Edison for the month training. He started training on Monday and already is working this weekend both days i believe.
He is hearing of people that made upwards of 150K being a groundsman with all the OT if you want it.

 

[BHC Vic]

Damn! I didn't make 15 bucks an hour till I was 3rd stage apprentice!

It's not an easy trade but I've made a good living off of it! $43.40 an hour foreman rate now!

Just starting to enjoy it [emoji3]

 

[cicchetti_24]

The downside of not having any formal education is although right now you're making more than most people in your age group, you eventually will hit a ceiling where you can't put progress any further due to the fact that you don't have any formal education. I was in your same shoes except for I decided to go get my bachelors in business management while I was working a full-time job. Although it did take me much longer than the standard for years I do have one and all the experience of work.

This.... I am going to finish my degree

 

[Motoxxxloak]

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Just starting to enjoy it [emoji3]

Not bad for one days worth of work!!

 

[Mays351]

Thanks guys for all the advice, I appreciate it

 

[shintoooo]

Thanks guys for all the advice, I appreciate it

Is going back to school something you're thinking of or are you looking for a trade?

 

[Mays351]

Is going back to school something you're thinking of or are you looking for a trade?

Deffinitely not the school type but have considered a trade school, just having a hard time finding what Im interested in...I worked for a buddy's dad a few years back framing houses and pretty much hated that

 

[Big B Hova]

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Just starting to enjoy it [emoji3]

Hey your making .45 cents more than me!

 

[JRS1939]

Hey your making .45 cents more than me!

Probably cause it's you're. [emoji23]

 

[LomitaBob]

I am 33 and work for the Food Services Division of Los Angeles Unified School District. I started here 6 years ago making $13.76 per hour. I busted ass and I will clear just under 65k for the year this year. Most big School districts offer great Benefits, ours are 100% paid by the district. so monthly I pay 0 out of pocket for medical, dental, and vision. we only pay the regular co pay at the doctor. if you were to consider the cost of the benefits plus my pay its a really good job for a 33 year old guy with no college! we get 2 weeks Va-cay every and 6 sick days. this is based on 204 days of work. I work 12 months so I end up with like 12-13 sick days and over 3 weeks vacation a year. We are union and most of our tradesmen don't do shit! they take 4 hours to do a 5 min job.

If I stick it out here I will be eligible for retirement at 56!

check out www.lausdjobs.org we are always hiring

also www.edjoin.org - you can search most school districts in the country. a school district job is about the most cush job you can find next to being a Longshoreman!!

 

[Tooms22]

I'm 27 and I recently passed the bar here in CA. It's a huge relief but now I'm looking at student loans that are equivalent to an awesome house in Havasu. In my position, you look forward to the pay at 35-40+.

A few things I would consider If I was you:
1) Do you like school?
2) Do you like more sales/marketing/management or some type of trade where you do more tangible work?
3) Can you be your own boss?

If you don't like school, a trade would probably be a solid. I sometimes look back and wish I got into plumbing or HVAC right out of high school. I think that it would have worked out for me because I think I can be my own boss. In addition, you don't start your career in major debt. I've always like building and working on things as well.

On the other hand, if you can't be your own boss, sales can be amazing. Plenty of corporate sales people and managers are salaried around 6 figures with the opportunity to bonus. But sales is also a skill you have to learn and requires you to be very social. If you want to really up the investment... you go to grad school. Then you're forced to make more money to pay back the gubment for your expensive ass school.

With my minimal experience, I agree with most of the posts. Put your head down and work hard. It'll pay off, especially if you find something you like.

 

[PVHCA]

I'm 27 and I recently passed the bar here in CA. It's a huge relief but now I'm looking at student loans that are equivalent to an awesome house in Havasu. In my position, you look forward to the pay at 35-40+.

A few things I would consider If I was you:
1) Do you like school?
2) Do you like more sales/marketing/management or some type of trade where you do more tangible work?
3) Can you be your own boss?

If you don't like school, a trade would probably be a solid. I sometimes look back and wish I got into plumbing or HVAC right out of high school. I think that it would have worked out for me because I think I can be my own boss. In addition, you don't start your career in major debt. I've always like building and working on things as well.

On the other hand, if you can't be your own boss, sales can be amazing. Plenty of corporate sales people and managers are salaried around 6 figures with the opportunity to bonus. But sales is also a skill you have to learn and requires you to be very social. If you want to really up the investment... you go to grad school. Then you're forced to make more money to pay back the gubment for your expensive ass school.

With my minimal experience, I agree with most of the posts. Put your head down and work hard. It'll pay off, especially if you find something you like.

Congrats, well done. This is the path my son is on except for the large student loans, he'll kick ass on the LSATS and should receive huge money for his education through scholarships. My nephew received $165K on his $180K education from The Boyd School of Law at UNLV, other colleges offered him large $$$ but not as much as UNLV.

 

[Tooms22]

Congrats, well done. This is the path my son is on except for the large student loans, he'll kick ass on the LSATS and should receive huge money for his education through scholarships. My nephew received $165K on his $180K education from The Boyd School of Law at UNLV, other colleges offered him large $$$ but not as much as UNLV.

Thank you. That's definitely the way to do. I had a small scholarship but it didn't make much of a dent. Beware that some of the schools will take away scholarships if you are not at a certain percentile of the class. A smaller scholarship with no risk of revocation may be a better choice.

I don't encourage or deter people from taking the law route. I just stress that people make sure they're fully invested and know everything the process is going to throw at them. At the end of the day... It's all about showing for the big dance (The CA Bar).

 

[PVHCA]

Thank you. That's definitely the way to do. I had a small scholarship but it didn't make much of a dent. Beware that some of the schools will take away scholarships if you are not at a certain percentile of the class. A smaller scholarship with no risk of revocation may be a better choice.

I don't encourage or deter people from taking the law route. I just stress that people make sure they're fully invested and know everything the process is going to throw at them. At the end of the day... It's all about showing for the big dance (The CA Bar).

My nephew is a graduate of UNLV, he was the Chief of the Student Council, their all-time winningest debater and interned with Harry Reid(LOL), so he's well known at UNLV, I understand your explanation and hope for the best for my son's experience, we'll see, he's quite smart and very set on his course in life.

 

[Tooms22]

My nephew is a graduate of UNLV, he was the Chief of the Student Council, their all-time winningest debater and interned with Harry Reid(LOL), so he's well known at UNLV, I understand your explanation and hope for the best for my son's experience, we'll see, he's quite smart and very set on his course in life.

Sounds like your nephew killed it and your son has a great mentor for his career path!

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Deffinitely not the school type but have considered a trade school, just having a hard time finding what Im interested in...I worked for a buddy's dad a few years back framing houses and pretty much hated that

I'm with ya about the framing stuff. Working with wood in just about anyway doesn't work for me. I think you'll be able to get some better guidance if you were able to say what your interests are. Like, do you like working on cars/boats/bikes? Do you like understanding how things work? Do you like creating physical objects/structures? Do you like to create artistic type things? Etc....

 

[Mays351]

I'm with ya about the framing stuff. Working with wood in just about anyway doesn't work for me. I think you'll be able to get some better guidance if you were able to say what your interests are. Like, do you like working on cars/boats/bikes? Do you like understanding how things work? Do you like creating physical objects/structures? Do you like to create artistic type things? Etc....

i definitely liking making stuff, i have a creative mind and thats kinda where i was thinking about going the graphic design route a while back but just wasnt to sure about it

 

[pronstar]

i definitely liking making stuff, i have a creative mind and thats kinda where i was thinking about going the graphic design route a while back but just wasnt to sure about it

Did you see my post about advertising?
At our agency alone, we have at least 30 art directors and graphic designers...

These aren't jobs you can just jump into, but you can make a very good living at it if you're willing to put the work into it.

Best thing about a large agency, is that the clients have a lot of money to spend, so you get to do the coolest shit possible, award-winning things, and stuff that's never been done before.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

We are union and most of our tradesmen don't do shit! they take 4 hours to do a 5 min job.

If I stick it out here I will be eligible for retirement at 56!

Seriously??

 

[BHC Vic]

Seriously??

Now I get where the union dislike comes from [emoji57]

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Seriously??

Live better! Work Union!

 

[milkmoney]

What's wrong with farm and ranch work? I spend a lot of time looking at the greasy end of a cow!

Nothing wrong with it. Jus making a funny [emoji202]

 

[Bobby V]

Now I get where the union dislike comes from [emoji57]

Yep. I turned 55 in July with 33 years in and could have retired then. Think I will take it year by year now.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

i definitely liking making stuff, i have a creative mind and thats kinda where i was thinking about going the graphic design route a while back but just wasnt to sure about it

For those 2 criteria, I'd suggest a CAD type job. 3D drafting for construction is getting to be pretty big and I wouldn't be surprised if it's darn near standard practice within the next couple years. I did all of the plans for my dad's commercial HVAC company down south for a few years and it really hits both of those points really well. I'd definitely recommend that to you. And schooling for it is pretty simple and cheap since a lot of JC's offer classes on it.

 

[riverroyal]

To the op. In a union carpenter and I do pretty good and enjoy what I do. My Union is looking for guys as well as a couple others. Commercial construction seems to be booming. I just put in a call today to get my little brother on. Not sure this is what I wanted for him but at 24 the clock is running out. It's 30 years to retire and no one wants to hang drywall when they are 60. I'm 27 and stated the trade when I was 20. Where did the time go?!!

but...to be honest if you going to go with a union trades / construction life pick something else. Union carpenters rarely make it to full retirement, they just don't. Then at 40 your scrambling to stay working.
If you put in your time as carpenter and make it to foreman you have a chance, but the reality is there are only so many foreman positions. So as you get older you are trying to compete with guys in their 20s, you just can do it.

Pipefitter, steamfitters, sheet metal, fire protection, electrical. If you don't have a connection it can be a tough start.

Here is what I would do if I started over again, get in a union here, construction. Finish the schooling which is paid for by the union. Then get the fuck out of California. Travel to another union where the wages will be slightly less, but the cost of living is wayyyy less. UA piping union you can travel anywhere and work. There are open calls for welders all over the country right now. That wont end. You can get in your truck today and head to a 7-10s job all over the place. Once you get hooked up with the right guys you stay.

or DJ at a strip club. all you need is a Mac and head phones