I assume you're talking about entering an apprenticeship program with the Operating Engineers. I don't know much about the Ohio program, but I know that the one here in Michigan is highly regarded and difficult to get into. I can't think of anything bad to say about a program where you can learn a skill that can give you a lifetime of employment, and where they'll pay you while you go to school. And nobody says you have to stay in the union the rest of your life--you might just decide to start your own business.
I imagine that the union keeps a waiting list for guys who want in the program, and will notify you when they are taking applications. For that reason, you should get your name on the list immediately, because they probably only take applications every year or two. Just because you apply doesn't mean you'll be accepted, and just because you're accepted doesn't mean you can't change your mind.
If someone wants to discourage you from entering the program, ask them if they'll give you the same deal: Paid, on-the-job training for a career that pays well.
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