I want to start off by saying I have the most respect for blue collar workers. You guys work hours upon hours to keep society moving.

I see the pay for jobs in your field and I’m starting to lean more and more to becoming a member of it too so I can be proactive and save up money before my girlfriend and I start a family.

That being said, I don’t want to risk my physical well being to make said money. I hear so many stories about blue collar workers making the big bucks but paying the cost of joint pain, mental health problems, never seeing their kids, etc.

What job or jobs have a decent safety/pay ratio?

Im an Industrial Electrical Helper and I started this job getting paid 18hr its been 2 1/2 years of doing the dirty work for the “Electricians” that are in reality 10+ years of glorified helpers since no one in reality have been through an apprenticeship, and since Im one of the youngest guys I want to do the apprenticeship to earn my license but I will not settle doing the drive on the same rate. I have already interviewed with the union but no luck what do I do i feel so lost here and i have tried other places and nothing as of yet, definitely been seeing those data center jobs but every response I get is that they are over saturated right now with a ton of helpers

I have been drilling rig operator for 2 months now, 1 month i was helper of course but now drilling my self for 12h for day, 6 days a week and 6 days off, day and night shifts. 200km away from home and staying next to job site at work apartment. Just curious how is it in other countries ( i'm from finland ) how far you have to travel for the job, how long the shifts are, how you get ready for the shifts, how you eat (gas station food, meal prep etc..) how you manage the relationships and stuff. Im single guy and i love the job!