[ClearCase_guy]

Underwater welding — there’s a handy skill.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

I almost got into that 30 years ago, wish to hell I did I could have been retired by now.

[mylife]

I set on that path over 32 years ago.
You get rich or dead.
I got neither.

[21twelve]

“Underwater welding — there’s a handy skill.”

The welder I use finally closed up his shop. Is having shoulder surgery and it would be a year before he could work again. But - he is an older guy.

He will still take his once-a-year (sometimes twice!) safari to Africa.

I didn’t pry, but in conversation it came up that after the Navy he went into underwater welding. I was surprised he was still welding at his age. But you could tell he enjoyed the specialized work that he did.

“Yeah - it pays for the cartridges.”

[98ZJ USMC]

Underwater welding — there’s a handy skill.

Very big money.

If you're financially disciplined and don't mind travel, you can work for 15 years and never have to work again.