the ends justifies the means blacks2k. The way I think about it is if you can pay for something that is going to make you happy every time you use it, regardless of how of a percentage of you income you make, then buy it. I mean that theory eventually is nullified because of bigger resposibilities like family etc. but if you have no one else depending on the money then go for it.

 

I'm just a scumbag welder but I really enjoy being able to make something out of nothing. I love watching all of the "building" and "fabricating" shows on T.V. It's not a glamorous job, but it pays enough for me to own a home, my S and a daily beater.

And like one of the previous posters said, the only thing I hate about my job is getting up early.

 

In NYC, the welders union members (basically welders)....make about $120 per hour. No, thats not a typo.

 

scumbag? i hope you were joking about that. Scumbags are the people on the side of the road with signs saying "need help, homeless, god bless" IMO.

 

Dude...if that's who you think the scumbags of the world are,.....you've got a ways to go.

 

I love my job. It is emotionally, intellectually, and finantially satisfying. It was a major pita to get here though!

 

no I really dont have a ways to go just because it is my belief that anyone and everyone can find a job, especially if they are standing on the side of the road holding up a sign they have the time to at least fill out a job application. If you say they are illiterate then how could they have written the sign that they are holding. Also I have witnessed a "homeless" person walking to their car, getting in, and driving off. I have worked in homeless shelters for Christmas/Thanksgiving and do I pity the people that are truly homeless, but I do not pity the people that do not try to get a job and think that by standing on the road, having people feel pity, and get donations day in and day out to live - those are the scumbags.

 

what do you do?

 

Well, you've clarified yourself and come a long ways.

 

Yes, I love my job too.