What Does a Carpenter Actually Do?
Thomas Rehm, a second-generation master carpenter, knew early on that he would take over his parents‘ business. For him, carpentry is one of the most versatile professions there is. He enjoys the freedom to work creatively and flexibly. But the job also has its downsides.
Rehm appreciates the variety in his daily work, which ranges from customer contact to planning and installation. No two jobs are the same, and that’s exactly what makes the profession so exciting for him. “Every week there’s a new project, new places, new people,” he says. Being self employed, he has the freedom to use his own ideas when running his business. But he is also aware of the growing challenges: “The physical strain is increasing, and good staff are becoming increasingly difficult to find.” Despite these challenges, his conclusion remains: “I would do it again.”
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How do you become a carpenter?
The official job title is “Tischler,” a German trade roughly equivalent to what is called a carpenter or joiner in English. The terms carpenter and joiner are generally used to refer to the same profession, and there is typically no meaningful difference between the activities associated with these roles. Training for this occupation usually involves a three-year dual vocational program, meaning that part of the training takes place in a company and the other part at a vocational school.According to an evaluation by the career portal Stepstone , carpenters earn an average of €34,200 per year. The salary range is between €29,400 and €39,900.
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Marlon Bohnwagner
Marlon Bohnwagner, born in 2003 in a small town in the Rhön region, combines creative storytelling with technical expertise. From an early age, he captured family celebrations on camera and made his first short films with his family. At the age of twelve, he began developing his own video games—and discovered his fascination with technology. During his voluntary social year, he worked in a professional magazine editorial office, where he took on social media management. This allowed him to continuously develop his creative and technical skills.
Emelie Rehm
Emelie Rehm, born in 2005 and raised in Nüsttal, Hesse, loved being on stage as a child. Over time, her interest shifted behind the camera, and she discovered her joy in creatively implementing her own ideas. At school, she also developed a particular enthusiasm for technology and science because it allowed her to design and develop things herself. Today, she combines her technical interest and creative flair in a targeted way—for example, in media production, where she brings creative ideas to life in form and motion.