currently live in NS but intend to move back to Alberta. highschool graduate that lives on my families farm where i get to drive tractors and bulldozers. currently work for asplundh as a groundie but dont wanna do it forever. i rly like the "get in the truck, drive around, go all over" aspect that my current job has. ive also looked at community college, and heavy equipment operator but i dont think it makes enough money to support what i want (have my own house on my own land) so im sort of stumped.

How do you currently decide if a job's worth taking? Do you do the math or go by gut?

I been told by my mechanics I need to get faster and better with my cuts and drilling. ( also that I need to get stronger ). I need to do quick precision cuts with a porta-band and sawzall unsupported on unistrut, gutters, and conduit. And drilling on those as well. I also need to get faster at cutting and grooving 1.5ft diameter pipe. ( my first time the groover angled and bent the edge in. ) It’s typically short cuts on 1ft - 4ft. I’m assuming part of it is my grip strength is subpar I’ve also started eating and lifting more. Though my ribs have started seizing on both sides throughout the day.

Hey everyone,
I'm a 17-year-old male who recently moved to the
UK from the US with a GED. I'm completely sold on pursuing a career in plumbing—| love hands-on work and want to build a solid, high-earning trade skill.
The challenge is that I have a strict 1-year timeline before I have to move out on my own.
Right now, I don't have a car, and I'm trying to figure out the most realistic starting line. I'm looking to get established and build experience here in the UK, but I might not settle down here permanently.
A few questions I'd love advice on:
1. Where do I actually find an apprenticeship? Do I apply through government sites, local colleges, or cold-call local plumbing companies?
2. Financial priorities: What should I put my money toward first over the next year (e.g., driving lessons, tools, specific courses)?
3. Trade reality check: What should I physically and mentally prepare for when starting out as an apprentice in the UK?
4. Equivalency: Does having a GED slow me down in the UK, or do employers mostly look at work ethic and basic math/English tests?
Anything advice would be great just wondering what to look forward to in adult hood