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Zoe
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Louisville, Kentucky
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What is it like in carpentry?
Does carpentry take long to learn? Is there room for promotion? Where's carpentry jobs in Louisville Ky that have a great reputation, pay and motivation?
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Robert Kohn
remodeling general contractor
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Methuen, Massachusetts
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Zoe,
Carpentry does take time to learn correctly. The good thing is you can learn on the job or in a trade school 1st.
I do NOT know about Louisville KY job info but that can be done online by going to the city hall's web page of carpentry association (or anything like that) to find more about job interest and stats. Here is what I told another student along with his question. I hope this helps!
What is the life of carpentry?
How hard is carpentry, is it worth it and how was your experience? what do I need to great a good carpentry job? is the carpentry industry stressful? what do you need
Carpentry is labor so if you like to do lift or build things that require weight this is for you.
It is worth it for me as I like to build and work with my hands.
To get a good job, I'm guessing you mean pay. You must learn somewhere. I'm more of a visual learner than a book learner so I worked with carpenter’s 1st. I then read books and watched videos, watched carpenters at job sites, worked for companies and now work for myself. If I were to do it again, I would have gone to a trade school and learn every aspect of carpentry from the best procedures to running a business. I am self-taught but running my own business is definitely more stressful and if I had the schooling, I probably would be making more money (but I do make a good living) I do what I know and enjoy it. I love wearing all the hats needed to run a successful business, everything from taking the initial call, scheduling the appointments, figuring out the quote (labor, materials, taxes, delivery, debris removal, profit. etc.), doing the work, quality control and collecting the money.
I would do some or all of the following...
1. Answer these questions... Do you like to work with your hands? Do you like to work in different places, instead of one? Do you like to work inside and out? Do you want to do the same thing every day or do you like to mix it up? Do you like to wear dressy clothes or are jeans and a T-shirt more your style?
2. Go to a job site (big or small commercial) or wait by a contractor’s van and ask if you could watch them at a residential site or maybe even work for free as a laborer or just a sweeper. See what it is like.
3. If that is too bold for you, see if there is a trade high school and ask to have someone give you a tour. Watch what it is like in the shop class building something.
4. Go on You Tube and call up different types of carpentry. window installation or replacement, framing, finish work or even cabinet building. These are just a few areas to explore.
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Bob
Carpentry does take time to learn correctly. The good thing is you can learn on the job or in a trade school 1st.
I do NOT know about Louisville KY job info but that can be done online by going to the city hall's web page of carpentry association (or anything like that) to find more about job interest and stats. Here is what I told another student along with his question. I hope this helps!
What is the life of carpentry?
How hard is carpentry, is it worth it and how was your experience? what do I need to great a good carpentry job? is the carpentry industry stressful? what do you need
Carpentry is labor so if you like to do lift or build things that require weight this is for you.
It is worth it for me as I like to build and work with my hands.
To get a good job, I'm guessing you mean pay. You must learn somewhere. I'm more of a visual learner than a book learner so I worked with carpenter’s 1st. I then read books and watched videos, watched carpenters at job sites, worked for companies and now work for myself. If I were to do it again, I would have gone to a trade school and learn every aspect of carpentry from the best procedures to running a business. I am self-taught but running my own business is definitely more stressful and if I had the schooling, I probably would be making more money (but I do make a good living) I do what I know and enjoy it. I love wearing all the hats needed to run a successful business, everything from taking the initial call, scheduling the appointments, figuring out the quote (labor, materials, taxes, delivery, debris removal, profit. etc.), doing the work, quality control and collecting the money.
I would do some or all of the following...
1. Answer these questions... Do you like to work with your hands? Do you like to work in different places, instead of one? Do you like to work inside and out? Do you want to do the same thing every day or do you like to mix it up? Do you like to wear dressy clothes or are jeans and a T-shirt more your style?
2. Go to a job site (big or small commercial) or wait by a contractor’s van and ask if you could watch them at a residential site or maybe even work for free as a laborer or just a sweeper. See what it is like.
3. If that is too bold for you, see if there is a trade high school and ask to have someone give you a tour. Watch what it is like in the shop class building something.
4. Go on You Tube and call up different types of carpentry. window installation or replacement, framing, finish work or even cabinet building. These are just a few areas to explore.
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Bob
Todd B
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Todd’s Answer
Definitely consider exploring an apprenticeship program with your local union. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) operates across the country, so chances are there's a training center not too far from you. It's a great opportunity worth seizing!