Is autobody and collision repair a good career?
Based on job security, pay, benefits, day-to-day tasks, etc. I've heard that it is terrible for your health regardless of PPE, but I've also heard that as long as you wear your PPE you will be fine. This trade grabbed my interest because of the art aspect of it, as well as being able to make damaged cars look good as new. I thought this job would be cool but in general I've heard far more negative responses to this question than positive, so I'm feeling kind of hopeless. Honestly I just want to be happy and fuffiled with whatever career I pick, see the results of my work, and live comfortably enough for myself to get by while still having some money saved for activities/future plans. I would love to include art in my job, but that Is seemingly becoming less and less possible the more I look into the trades. I could go into this, try it, and I could always change career paths down the line if I don't like it, but I'd rather avoid making the wrong decision in the first place, especially with the cost of trade school. I am feeling very lost. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Posted Aug 8, 2025, 9:11 PM UTC