Thanks everyone... I'm going to try and get into it!

Thank you for the response. The fortunate thing is this... I can afford to start over. We have no children and no debt. We have a steady income and an emergency fund. When I say start at the bottom I mean, I've not used a welder. I would like to get into metal fabrication and read being a welder is ...

Hello, Found this forum while searching the possibility of becoming a professional welder/metal fabricator. Admittedly I'd like some direct feedback versus what I've read from other posters. My name is Craig. I'm 44. Trying for a career change. I'm not looking to get rich, just earn a simple living ...