I’m a sparky.
Similarly to
@tobbogonist I came from a completely different field. I realised I didn’t have the drive/talent for my dream job and started my electrical apprenticeship in my early 20’s. Although I fucking hate it some days, I have never regretted getting my ticket. I work in a pretty specialised field these days but have done a bit of everything. As many others have said, there are plenty of paths to take once you are qualified. I’ve since done my contractors licence and had a go working for myself, got data licences, worked with automation, controls and safety equipment, even went back and studied electrical engineering.
Apprentice wages really aren’t that bad these days, compared to when I started anyway (seven whole dollars an hour
) especially if you can get a gig with anyone paying EBA rates.
If you're thinking about it, maybe it's worth enrolling in a certificate 1 - pre-apprenticeship (if they are still around). I did one a long time ago, but I don't remember it being a particularly big commitment or very expensive. That should give you a better idea of what to expect and will make you a more attractive hire.