Think long term: learn the tools, then move toward controls, estimating, inspection, teaching, or supervision. The trade can be the foundation, not the final job forever.
What trade is easiest on the body long term?
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I want to work with my hands, but I am also thinking about what my knees and back will feel like when I am 50. Which trades are better if you want to last?
AI Summary
Replies point to electrical, instrumentation, controls, estimating, inspection, and service work as possible long-term paths, while noting every trade still requires body care.
Answers & Discussion
No trade is easy on the body if you ignore safety. Electrical service work seems easier than roofing or concrete, but kneeling, ladders, and awkward spaces still add up.
I wish someone told me to treat my body like equipment. Good boots, knee pads, lifting properly, and not trying to be a hero make a difference.
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