I'm a Gen Z welder. This job kills your body, but I'm earning $2,000 a week and getting ripped doing it.

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:03

A composite image of Elizabeth holding a cat and Elizabeth welding. — Elizabeth is a welder based in Alberta, who chose to go into a trade job over a corporate role.
Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a Gen Z welder who chose a career in the trades over going to college.
She says being a welder not only pays well but is great for getting physically fit.
She and her partner live in a roof tent in Alberta, allowing them to fulfill their dream of working and living outdoors.

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Elizabeth, 23, who opted for a career in welding instead of going to college. She lives and works in Alberta, Canada. She wishes to keep her last name anonymous, but Business Insider has verified her identity and employment.