FUCK UNION. Buncha lazy pussys

Im an automation technician, done everything from installing new lights, sockets and fuses or what ever the fuck they're called in english, to programming PLC's and making scada pictures. Honestly the best tip I ever got was to question everything, if you ever wonder why something is the way it is, or why something works the way it does, find out, and if you cant, ask someone.

If you end up working somewhere like a factory then get to know the whole process there inside-out, it will make your job a lot easier when something stops working.

But yeah, question everything, even your sexuality.

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I would say do it. You can make decent money and worst case even if you don't like it long term, always good to have a skill to fall back on.

That said I am not an electrician.

Being self employed is the absolute best. Sounds like a great plan. Iv known electricians who mark up materials to the max and make so much money plus those kind of jobs you dont have to get dressed up and party all you want at lunch and make excuses and ski whenever you want and pick weird hours and crank music. It's the best.

I am a maintenance manager at a large plant, I have 13 full time mechanics at which 4 of them are electricians. The electricians/PLC techs make a whole lot more money than just the standard plant mechanic. If you have a nack for electronics(car audio, TV's, stereos) and arent color blind(which still wont stop you, just more challenging) I def recommend going into this line of work. Its not easy, its not clean, it consists of being out in the cold when things are broken, crawling around in the dirt and muck of things. Coworkers are going to be assholes(it is construction) the Fucking New Guy will always be grunt, be given the hardest jobs just to test you. If you can withstand all the abuse through your apprenticeship and get your card, more power to you! The union electricians here in our local range from about $32-$68, lead man wages are more if you go into that. Again, if you can handle the BS that goes along with it(Like joining a fraternity) I say do it! Hope this helps and doesn't confuse you any more. Let me know if you have any questions, be happy to help.

Skilled trade is severely undersold these days.

Teachers always said if you don’t go to college your gonna become a construction worker.

No one told me you could be making $25 an hour if you good at hanging drywall when your 19.

I’m a journeyman electrician and a 10 year member of the IBEW. I’m currently doing a maintenance gig in oil & gas and loving it. All I can say dude is finish your apprenticeship and get your ticket, don’t even think twice. I’m making $48/h and on a 14 days on/14 off schedule allowing plenty of time to ski, bike, or travel.

peace

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50KalSkilled trade is severely undersold these days.

Teachers always said if you don’t go to college your gonna become a construction worker.

No one told me you could be making $25 an hour if you good at hanging drywall when your 19.

It's ridiculous. I wish we had better options in those areas and more knowledge about what was offered. I swapped HS and didn't really know the few programs we had. Funny how hard college was pushed. I didn't learn a trade in HS but I'm glad I didn't go to college/have mad loans.

Have a bunch of friends going back into/moving into trades. If you're down, def a spot where there are jobs and you can for sure earn a decent living.

Trade school > undergraduate degree

DirtYStylETrade school > undergraduate degree

6th year to be here. You're probably right.

MJHarris156th year to be here. You're probably right.

Well at least you know you can pursue higher education if you want. Get a PHD or something big. I just didn’t want to be a doctor and the rest of the jobs are mostly office jobs.

Just imo

After two years of sitting at a desk staring at a computer... GET ME OUT

DirtYStylEWell at least you know you can pursue higher education if you want. Get a PHD or something big. I just didn’t want to be a doctor and the rest of the jobs are mostly office jobs.

Just imo

After two years of sitting at a desk staring at a computer... GET ME OUT

I'm a double major in Finance and Economics who hates school... do I want a desk job? nope. Am I terrified to be a real adult after graduation? yup. Probably just gonna continue to hate my life and decided to try for a PHD in econ. Its either that or I go do search and rescue or something...

MJHarris15I'm a double major in Finance and Economics who hates school... do I want a desk job? nope. Am I terrified to be a real adult after graduation? yup. Probably just gonna continue to hate my life and decided to try for a PHD in econ. Its either that or I go do search and rescue or something...

Dude. Sounds like you better do search and rescue or else in 20 years you’re going to need search and rescue to find your sole.

evaroniDude. Sounds like you better do search and rescue or else in 20 years you’re going to need search and rescue to find your sole.

That's what it's lookin like right now, Coast Guard or Forest Rangers

Marine engineer officer here. Since Im usually the only engineer with electrical training, I tend to be responsible for electrical machinery. I love the risk factor, the patience and the extensive troubleshooting abilities of the job.

The math is quite heavy, but the job is great. I recommend getting into it.

20 year master electrician here. The first few years are going to be tough and possibly boring, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm in heavy industrial maintenance. I personally prefer industrial, more interesting dealing with big motors, VFD's and PLC's. I also do side jobs for extra cash when I have the time, basements, shops etc.

Rusticles20 year master electrician here. The first few years are going to be tough and possibly boring, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm in heavy industrial maintenance. I personally prefer industrial, more interesting dealing with big motors, VFD's and PLC's. I also do side jobs for extra cash when I have the time, basements, shops etc.

What PLC's have u been working with?

PhenomicWhat PLC's have u been working with?

Allen Bradley mostly.many years ago used to play with Scadapack.

MJHarris15I'm a double major in Finance and Economics who hates school... do I want a desk job? nope. Am I terrified to be a real adult after graduation? yup. Probably just gonna continue to hate my life and decided to try for a PHD in econ. Its either that or I go do search and rescue or something...

5Y ago... I was a double major in finance and statistics.... In consulting now, those textbook skills will not translate into the real world.

first_rodeo5Y ago... I was a double major in finance and statistics.... In consulting now, those textbook skills will not translate into the real world.

Dude I believe it, that's pretty much all I've been told while in college. I feel like meeting with professors and talking about their experiences has been much more beneficial, and way more fun.

DirtYStylETrade school > undergraduate degree

This exact thought has gone through my brain at least once a day since graduating last May and still looking for work.

SegsxiI dont get on NS too often but when I do Its usually counterproductive. I decided to make this thread to see if there are any other nsers out there who are electricians and have experiences, tips, tricks, and advice to share!

Me, I am looking forward to becoming a union apprentice with my local IBEW and learning all of the things that electricians and electrical engineers do. I figure this is a more lucrative path for me than college, as I have been working as a contracter at a home security firm for the past 2 years. I work closely with journeyman and master electricians who have their own established businesses and are raking in more money than my young self would know what to do with. They have convinced me that I should do the apprenticeship and honestly it has me pretty stoked. I hope that I get in.

Always join the union, it's the best thing you can do to secure your job, survival, health, and future.

BitcoinAlways join the union, it's the best thing you can do to secure your job, survival, health, and future.

I gotta second this, I work for a large corporation that is non union and were still taken care of really well, but it is very sad to see our industry struggling and because of it our contract companies are turning non union and loosing power and strength costing employees.

I'm an environmental engineer that designs wastewater and water plants so I am very familiar with vfd's, plc's ect. The electricians make more money than I do with my engineering degree.. Become an electrician, especially if you're a weird fuck, you'll fit right in with the rest of the electricians.

Thanks for all the words of encouragement and advice peeps.

Heres an update between the time I made this post and now I was able to start the application process for an inside program, they were really stoked to see that I was applying.

This month on the 21st I will be taking a test to get the NCR (national career readiness) Certificate which is what I'll need before they consider placing me on a job. I've been studying every day for the test and fingers are crossed that they put me on this program because that would be an actual good move on my life, Id like the idea of learning this kind of skill that will come in handy even If there is nuclear fallout.

SegsxiThanks for all the words of encouragement and advice peeps.

Heres an update between the time I made this post and now I was able to start the application process for an inside program, they were really stoked to see that I was applying.

This month on the 21st I will be taking a test to get the NCR (national career readiness) Certificate which is what I'll need before they consider placing me on a job. I've been studying every day for the test and fingers are crossed that they put me on this program because that would be an actual good move on my life, Id like the idea of learning this kind of skill that will come in handy even If there is nuclear fallout.

Fingers are crossed for ya!! Good luck and good decision!

Don’t fall through the ceiling when you’re wiring through the attic.

If you have an opportunity to get into IBEW you should take it. $$$