Welder Made $5,000/Week in Hawaii

Most people save for years to vacation in Hawaii. Grayson Dales got paid to go.

A 2019 Kentucky Welding Institute graduate, Grayson shares what it's really like working on Oahu—from earning more than $5,000 per week to surfing after work, snorkeling, exploring the island, and traveling the country as a professional welder. Along the way, he talks about managing money, investing for the future, avoiding unnecessary debt, and why the skilled trades have opened doors he never imagined.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Working as a welder in Hawaii
- What industrial shutdown and refinery work is really like
- Making $5,000+ per week
- Surfing, snorkeling, and exploring Oahu after work
- Traveling the country through the skilled trades
- Investing instead of overspending
- Building a career that offers both freedom and opportunity

If you're considering a career in welding or wondering where the trades can take you, this episode gives you a firsthand look at what's possible.

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