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Something I posted on Reddit: "I would argue that this is very stupid advice and it enables people that really don't want to study hard. An educated workforce

Something I posted on Reddit: "I would argue that this is very stupid advice and it enables people that really don't want to study hard. An educated workforce is of crucial importance, be it an educated welder, lawyer or engineer. Educated people find it easier to adapt to new economic needs and it's far easier for an engineer to do a welder's work than a welder to do an engineer's work. And yes, I'm an engineer and wouldn't even blink if I had to get my hands dirty. There's also the part where educated people have a more fulfilling life, grater freedom, more options, broader intellectual horizons. I see a lot of people around me that decry the lack of good tradesmen.On the other hand, my dad is a great electrician and can't get a decent, comfortably paid job. You know why? Because the need isn't there, because brains are more productive than brawn."

sliverstorm 12y ago
So you, engineer, could become a great welder at the drop of a hat, because you are educated and typical welders are not? From paying visits to the department, my local community college's welding program is basically a 2-year education on metallurgy. I don't consider the people coming out of that program "uneducated" in the slightest.
- Washuu 12y ago
  I am a software engineer and weld as a necessary component to other hobbies. I have easily spent a weeks worth of classes self studying to even be able to do it decently. Types of welding gases, processes, and safe material handling is just a small part of it.
taivare 12y ago
In order for the so called engineer , to assume the responsibilities of a well trained , competent welder the engineer would have to have excellent hand eye coordination , and excellent kinesthetic awareness in the weld zone, this trait is what should persuade a candidate further , its what separates the top from the rest , and even a person of lower intelligence should discover if they have this trait. Having spent 1500 hrs in welding school you could tell the few who were gifted kinesthetically , and its just easier for them, they are welding in the zone or zen, its god gifted but still requires practice.

sliverstorm 12y ago

So you, engineer, could become a great welder at the drop of a hat, because you are educated and typical welders are not? From paying visits to the department, my local community college's welding program is basically a 2-year education on metallurgy. I don't consider the people coming out of that program "uneducated" in the slightest.

Washuu 12y ago
I am a software engineer and weld as a necessary component to other hobbies. I have easily spent a weeks worth of classes self studying to even be able to do it decently. Types of welding gases, processes, and safe material handling is just a small part of it.

taivare 12y ago

In order for the so called engineer , to assume the responsibilities of a well trained , competent welder the engineer would have to have excellent hand eye coordination , and excellent kinesthetic awareness in the weld zone, this trait is what should persuade a candidate further , its what separates the top from the rest , and even a person of lower intelligence should discover if they have this trait. Having spent 1500 hrs in welding school you could tell the few who were gifted kinesthetically , and its just easier for them, they are welding in the zone or zen, its god gifted but still requires practice.