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submitted 2 days ago by Grumpy404@lemmy.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I turned 20 a couple of weeks ago but yet i have no skills that i would consider useful, im not even sure to with my life or what degree to study?

I just want to know what i should be doing or learning at my age that is helpful for me and people close to me. does it matter?

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[-] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 11 points 2 days ago

If you end up owning a home (or have parents that own one and won't be able to manage in their old age), general home maintenance and repair skills can save a fuck ton of money. Things like learning how to do drywall repair or replacement, fixing pipe leaks, or framing (if you're feeling a little extra) can go a long way. I learned electrical as well, but I'm hesitant to recommend this one unless you know what you're doing (you can burn down your house, or worse, die).

I did a bathroom remodel that would have cost a fortune to have contractors come in, as it required drywall, plumbing, and electrical. Labor costs have skyrocked in my area, it probably would've cost me over $15k if I hired out. In the end, I probably paid a few thousand dollars along with a large portion of my hairline.

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