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Old 02-23-2013, 04:51 PM   #158
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What are they doing? I'm a steel guy, and have 17 years experience. Supposedly good at it, at least thats all I've ever been told. I make about what your beginners make. I've been looking for a new job, but I'm so specialized in one trade that it seems to be a detriment.

Let me know when you're hiring again.
Microstation drafting for a utility. It's a pretty easy gig. And it's crazy how much they make compared to non-union private drafters. Based on what I've seen, go to any utility and with a lot of experience you're probably looking at a 40% raise plus more time off, plus a pension, plus a small (2k-ish) bonus at the end of the year.

You're in the Okanagan, aren't you? I wouldn't be surprised if your skill set would be considered transferrable to someone like Terasin or BC Hydro.
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