Brian Evans Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hey guys I am not sure where to put this if this is not the place please move it to the correct place. My problem is with where I want to go with my life in regard to jobs. I have been preparing to work in law enforcement for several years and have been expecting to do that for longer. However I have been looking into getting a job as a blacksmith because I love working with metal so much. I may have an opportunity to be a spring blacksmith, the problem is it is several years of training. After the guy who trains me retires I would be the only one that can do this job for the rest of my career. I want to know what you guys would do. Confucius said "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I age incredible respect for LI. So I may be predudice. Forging springs will probably make you more $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherViking Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 If you can support yourself on a career doing something you're passionate about, go for it! Would likely be less dangerous and a less stressful working life too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Evans Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 37 minutes ago, JustAnotherBiker said: Would likely be less dangerous and a less stressful working life too. That is true but I wouldn't be able to leave after 25 years with a state pension if I worked as s spring blacksmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stephens Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Brian, 25 years ago, I quit my job and turned my "hobby", blacksmithing, into my occupation. I've worked for others, but for the last 13 years have only worked for myself. Never missed a meal, always paid my bills on time, been much happier. I'm not taking the credit, I've had a lot of help and support over the years. But blacksmithing can be a profession. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi Brian, I retired after 29 years in law enforcement in 2013. I would be hard pressed to go into the profession again given today's anti LEO climate. Don't get me wrong it's an honorable profession and the pension is good (as a rule) and I loved the job. I've also been smithing for about as long but as a hobby. If I had chosen that path as a blacksmith, I would have made sure to start my own IRA to take care of the money when I could no longer work. I'm 75 now and still swinging the hammer. Good luck in whatever path you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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