If you think welding is a guy thing, think again. Women went into the shipyard to do the work when men went off to war. And if the hard work involves welding, Ernest believes it may pay off in more ways than one. First, you can work anywhere. Fields include aerospace and defense, automotive, ship and bridge building, skyscraper construction and sculpting.
Positions range from welder or technician to engineer, inspector or artist.
Second, your income can be limited only by your credentials, qualifications and willingness to learn. You can't stop learning. To this professional project manager, welders deserve the same respect as surgeons. And contrary to misconceptions, welders can even match the salary of a surgeon. As for the future of the business, Ernest uses only superlatives.