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I really value family, health, and money. what jobs or career paths align with these values?

I like construction and mechanic work

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Liam just did you a solid and gave you a masterclass in life prep! Here is what I'd recommend after overseeing public works projects for 25+ years as a consultant for various agencies (cities, airports, railways, etc.). I would definitely recommend working on the construction side as an operator of special equipment, such as a crane operator. The pay is quite good, you get great benefits (vacation, medical, retirement savings) and equipment operators don't take the physical beating that other construction workers do. When you're young you may not feel it, but 20 years down the line your body will definitely be feeling the wear and tear. If you work on public works projects (bridges, airports, train stations, freeways, roadways, water infrastructure) you are entitled to a pre-determined minimum wage in some states under the Davis Bacon Act. You can research prevailing wage for more information. Also, typically construction work starts early in the morning, so you can expect your hours to be 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM which is good for avoiding rush hour traffic. Get in contact with your local labor union to pursue more information about how to get started as an apprentice, which is a way to break into this line of work and get on the job training. The construction field will always be around and I don't anticipate the physical building operations to be offloaded to AI/autonomous equipment anytime soon.
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