For those that asked look into process technology... Get your degree and get into a plant. Union plants are better (no layoffs, way better benefits) but the corporate owned ones are going to top out better.
Its alot safer than you'd think. There are rules, regulations, and permits for every single thing that goes on...and the money is fuckin stupid.
I work 6 months out of a year with two weeks vacay. I only work 2 weeks out of a month. Thats 5 months of work a year and 60k...easily 6 figs once i top out in 3 years. Shit im sittin on my ass watching t.v as we type, easiest job i ever had.
Dont let yourself get wrapped up in that american dream shit is all im sayin... Dreams are dreams for a reason. Good luck.