It just doesn't make sense as a career because of the regulation. You can become a software engineer, get paid more, with less strain on your body, in far less

It just doesn't make sense as a career because of the regulation. You can become a software engineer, get paid more, with less strain on your body, in far less time without any hours or licensing requirements. I have several books on electricity and electrical work, have an interest in it, but why would I ever take the pay downgrade or recommend this path to someone else? The trades are going to have to start paying more and reducing regulation.