Since we all know where everyones from

Arthur

I'm 62

Started firing boilers in 57 casually then full time in 60 got my 1st class stationary steam engine cert in 63 then ran a turbine for a few months until I got bored with sitting reading a book most of the time and started in the trade of heating installations in 64,got my advanced trade in HVAC 72,Got my Gasfitters certificate in 77 and started my own business and been doing Mechanical services ever since. Mostly low pressure hot water radiator installation with Hot Air furnace both gas and oil installation and servicing. Our work involves fixing/installing domestic stoves/heaters/DHWC/school heating/toilet ventilation/commercial boilers etc etc.
Married 72 she died 88 remarried 93 Have 2 kids a married daughter 30yrs and son 28yrs old, alas no grandkids yet although my new wife has 4 (but they call me granddad

chuck shaw

40 yrs old

I started in this trade shortly after getting a degree in Culinary Arts. Helping a friend of my Dad's 2 days a week. I was making more in those two days, then a full week cooking. I had school loans to think about, and thought it might be nice to get those off my back. I took a few breaks from the trade, due to layoffs, and a desired to serve my country (Navy). I got my Journeyman's lic in 1995, my masters in 97. I have been in buisness since 96. A total of about 15 yrs in the trade.

Chuck

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harvey

I try not to think about it

But I turned 50 last summer and have been in the HVAC trade since 1971. Radiant work for about 6 years. We're in the west suburbs of Chicago. I've got four kids, one is 47 , one grandson and one in the oven. Harvey

Jim Walls_2

45 years young

Started the long and winding road in this business in March 1978, I have not always liked my job, but I love my career choice. Travelled quite a-bit in the 80's, had the pleasure of working with many talented people & the good fortune of working with some not so talented, that's correct, not only learned what to do but also what not to do(and sometimes I actually remember the difference :-)). This experience of working in many areas of the country also helped open my mind and shed light on the "because we have always done it this way " mind set. Which reminds me I'am overdue to change the bulb up there,the areas been kind of dim lately :-)

Unknown

50 years young

and many, many grey hairs to show for my 31 years in the business. My kids swear they had nothing to do with the hair thing!

Glenn Stanton

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Jim Davis

All of us over 50 have a right to be senile, grumpy and dirty old men. 32 years, or is that 30 yea's & 2 ears. Has anyone seen my ears?

Arthur

Since we all need to know

Jim.
Absolutely especially the grumpy and dirty. You are on my wave length I can see that. Count me in, now were is my glasses.anyone seen my glasses. help.

Brian

How old / How long

Went to college in '80 for HVAC eng. technology.I couldn't find related work during my one work term so I helped out our local plumber and never looked back.Been doing radiant for about 8 years now and in this area that makes me an old man.I'm looking foward to the day that I can take the Plumbing off Dobbyn Plumbing & Heating.I'm 42 and still kicking butt and taking names.

Brian

Dana

I'm 47. Started in the business in 72. Have had both knees worked on, 2 hernia's, 5 lower back surgeries. Still going strong, when I can get my shoes on in the morning. Still love the challenges of solving problems for customers. I especialy enjoy the heat side. Fortunately, I don't work in the field to much anymore and when I do I usually just direct traffic, so to speak.