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When considering career choices it would be advisable to choose a career that provides a service that is essential to the public. One such occupation is plumbing. At some time or other, whether they are homeowners or tenants, most people find themselves in need of a plumber. So in terms of job security it is a great choice.
The plumbing business has unfortunately been plagued by the existence of rogue plumbers who do not abide by approved regulatory standards. These plumbers tend to generate more problems than they fix, ripping off the public at the same time. Regulations are in place so that plumbing engineers can do their jobs safely and correctly, however there will always be scam plumbers who will take short cuts and may endanger their clients with their shoddy work.
Plumbing is a skilled trade and an important one as plumbers work with drinking water systems, heating pipes and drainage of waste pipes not to mention carrying out mundane tasks such as unblocking sinks. In these days of hi-tech occupations you may scoff at the idea of becoming a plumber. Did you know that Albert Einstein once remarked “If I had my life to live over again, I would be a plumber”? I’m not sure in what context the great man made this comment, but the fact remains that plumbing as a vocation is much sought after today.
In an increasingly competitive and frustrating job market, it seems that many young people have forgotten about the service and repair industries and the sidelined role of an apprentice. It is assumed that getting a degree is the be all and end all and if you don’t have one you will be stuck in a dead end job with no prospects and little pay. What many of today’s younger generation fail to realise is that the service industry is alive and well, full of excellent opportunities to find jobs that are interesting, challenging, and well-paid. A plumbing service is usually run by a certified plumber or a master plumber. Quite often it appears that plumbing work is boring and monotonous, however, a plumbing engineer is a highly skilled and trained individual with an extensive knowledge of pipes, fixtures, heating systems and building foundations.
One thing to consider is what type of plumber do you want to be? There are many plumbing opportunities available in a wide variety of business areas. Also this is not just a male preserve as many women are taking up the trade. For instance, plumbers can be found working within large construction companies, on new builds, as government contractors and in national plumbing companies.
A career in plumbing will not only be challenging but also rewarding, both financially and in terms of job satisfaction and one thing you can be sure of is that you will always be in demand. If you decide to follow this path you will realize that a career in plumbing is a skilled and ultimately rewarding vocation and I am sure you will not regret your choice.