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Why I Skipped College to Be an HVAC Tech

Why I Skipped College to Be an HVAC Tech

When I was in elementary and middle school, my teachers encouraged students to become doctors, lawyers, professors, architects—all the academic-intensive professions. They sold me on studying engineering. I’ve always liked building things with my hands, not sitting in an office developing plans or considering theories. So I decided to become an HVAC technician. I do what I love—and I’ve found that I can make a more than livable wage.