I have family in the trades (electric & plumbing) - but I would love to hear from anyone who works in advanced manufacturing, automation, or other specializatio

I have family in the trades (electric & plumbing) - but I would love to hear from anyone who works in advanced manufacturing, automation, or other specializations about their career path and field growth/career longevity. I am considering a career change. I went into k12 education due to the mission, but I'm burning out on the time/emotional investment in relation to the compensation.