Flatbrimmer
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Obviously I don’t want to leave. I worked for a company for 10 years until he got found dead and then what…. Starting over constantly. Can’t get above water and wages have actually gone DOWN even in just the last year. I know because I’ve been transitioning new jobs then and now. Journeyman positions went from 50+ to 35/hr most places and it’s all Spanish speakers now; happy to work for half my wage. I’d love to move to Townsend or Clyde park or somewhere else but I ain’t saving shit for a future compared to what I would where the cost of living is better and skilled tradesman aren’t crawling under every granola bar and coffee cup.Honest question, not trolling at all. Have you found it easier to make money in the trades in the valley since 2020?
I have, and based on what I’m paying the few subs I use they have too. My observation is what I pay for labor has outpaced rent increases, as significant as they have been.
I’m very aware of how far behind the curve people who didn’t get into real estate previously are around here (and don’t like it even if it somewhat favors me), but I personally see plenty of opportunity in the trades, specifically for people willing to be a bit creative and entrepreneurial.
Higher cost of living areas have lots of challenges, but lots of opportunity for people who can figure out how to do business there.
If you decide to make a move, I get that, and wish you the best. It’d be very hard for me to leave the mountain west, but that’s admittedly quite personal.