5 Things to Know BEFORE You Become a PLUMBING APPRENTICE
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- 5 Things to Know BEFORE You Become a PLUMBING APPRENTICE //
When you're seriously considering becoming a plumbing apprentice, you have a TON of questions. That's perfectly acceptable. I had a lot of questions too when I was becoming an apprentice plumber.
So in this video, I'm going to tell you 5 things you need to know before you become a plumbing apprentice. These tips will help you in your plumbing career early on and might even help you decide if you even want to become a plumbing apprentice.
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25 and started my apprenticeship on july 15th. I left a laboring position making between 60k-70k a year.... but it was not a career. I bit the bullet and took a position that is less than half what I was making. All because I knew I need a career not a job. If anyone else is in the same boat, it's ok to start over and work your way back up again. Good luck to all those starting their career in the plumbing industry. I currently live alone with my dog but I know in the long run, that future house, future new vehicle, and future life will be worth it.
Just became a 4th year apprentice this month. Started when I was 25 as well. It flys by man and before you know it’ll you’re making that money! Learn what you can and run with it
@@frankyhernandez4038 thanks for the wise words brotha!
I’ve been thinking of getting in to plumbing union for a long time. I’m 46 now I believe I can do it but my with my age I’m not sure how the union would feel about that. I’m in Pennsylvania I know there is a local in Philadelphia and also one in Maryland.
same boat as you except a little older but left a labour job that paid around 60-65k/year and it took me many years of moving up the ladder to foreman position to earn that when it will take me only 3 years to make more than that in commercial plumbing. We'll see how it goes, I can always go back to university and get my bachelor's degree if it doesn't work out.
Don't forget the wife. Love my boy
Plumbing maybe a hard job but what’s even harder is not being able to support yourself or your family. I will get down and dirty for a better future
Well said brotha.
Great way to look at it bro
Amen
Facts
@@hunterhedwall2220 true
I became a plumbing apprentice at 31 in Houston Texas. I have good days and I have bad days but overall I come home feeling accomplished.
Hi Ray, how is it treating you? Just turned 28 and I'm considering it. Burned-out from my desk job and I want that feeling of working hard and coming home feeling accomplished.
Yo I’m 29 thinking of a career change
I’m 31 and just applied to an apprenticeship in my area. I am a machine operator presently.
I'm 31 years old over here in New Zealand and I am considering a career change and taking up a plumbing apprenticeship.
Thats what its about, liking what you're doing.
I'm a 38 year old woman who has spent my entire life trapped behind a desk in an office job and I am eager to start an apprenticeship in the trades and work with my brain AND my hands. I'm a bit worried that it's "too late"' but I think it might be worth it!
It’s never to late. If you want to learn it’s a great opportunity! I love it.
Funny. I’m 37 and I hate my office job. I’m thinking of getting into the trades. How are things working out?
I remember reading something along the lines of “you don’t want to get that certification because you’re already 35 and by the time you’re done, you’ll be 40. The crazy thing is whether you get it or not, you’ll still be 40.”
Don’t let life pass you up! Get in front of it. Best of luck to you
@@jt8294 im 37 and feeling the same way
@@Financierpro1 are you doing anything about it?
I’m 21 and have been doing retail and sales for 2-3 years now. I saw a plumbing apprentice job listing on indeed and got curious. I’ve always been curious about doing a trade/manual labor job because once I get into doing manual labor, I do enjoy it. I’ll definitely be watching more from this channel to see if plumbing is something I should look into! All I know is I want a good career that isn’t a desk job. It’s too boring to sit on your butt all day haha!
I'm in the position right now haha.
same position lmao, but i got a job as a general labour for a flat roofing company. Plan on doing plumbing next
Hey y’all, 16 and in tradeschool to be a plumber/pipefitter, I took the initiative to look at where everyone else was going and I just went the opposite way. Proud to be learning this intuitive trade. God bless all of you!
Good luck bro and God bless you!
How where you able to find a trade school
@@shikingu2231 All i had to do was search up the trade school in my county and then boom, i was enrolled
Cheers brother, I’m in my first year of my apprenticeship, feel great about it!! Good luck on your journey
Not even hating. Genuinely wish someone told me this: it is the most awful trade. Stay away, be electrician instead
This has helped me decide on a career in plumbing. Thank you Roger for you insightful videos on the craft and I love that you give back this way! This was a good deciding factor for me. Once again thank you very much!
I have been plumbing in knoxville tn for 25 yrs. I like every word you tell everyone. Thank you. I have fwd your videos to my apprentices
I'm still a pre-apprentice and they haven't accepted me as a full apprentice but thank you for making this video. I needed to hear it.
As a 29 year old woman I started as an apprentice at the end of this May. It feels great to finally know what I want to work with and I learn new things everyday. I have no experience whatsoever in this business so it's hell of a ride with a lot of information. But it's really fun!
Did you go to school for it first or just dove in based on your experience ?
Fantastic video. Thank you so much for the pep talk.
I am a 4th year apprentice who is getting closer to the goal of becoming licensed but this job can wear on you sometimes, especially if your company doesnt even give you breaks most times. Lol
I need that final push of motivation to finish my race and you just helped big time. Thanks so much.
I do side jobs all the time and I know that when I have the freedom and power to choose my own path, it wont be as grueling and back breaking on my body.
I appreciate everything Ive gone though and experienced, but we are overworked at my company, no question.
Anyways enough bitching out of me! I subscribed for sure. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks man, this really helped me alot. I'm a senior and I'm about to graduate and I actually have an apprenticeship with a plumbing business and you've actually taught me a few more things I should know.
I've never known what I could do as far as a career until my friend mentioned plumbing. Now I'm quite interested in it but don't know where to start. I appreciate watching your tips and will take the study approach seriously.
I’m applying myself for my apprenticeship. Aiming for Master plumber. I just graduated trade school for HVAC and I’m EPA certified. I’ve been working as a plumber while going to school.This guy helped me a lot so far understanding a lil better of what I’m working on. Very helpful when your in a pinch
Wow. I’m not looking to be a plumber but you just added SO MUCH VALUE!!! by teaching us how you used the study guide! Brilliant!
I’m getting ready to start building a house from a shipping container I’m going to be doing it all myself! I come from a background of construction/electrical but didn’t know much on plumbing but your videos have been a life saver and a back saver as well lol
I didnt notice you made a playlist on how to become a plumber, Im about to binge watch that and take notes. Great intro and info by the way!
I hope you enjoy it!
@@RogerWakefield link plz..thanks... 💪💪u the mannn!!!
where are you at now?
28 years old, starting my first day as a pre-apprentice plumber today. I got here watching your videos Roger, keep them up! 😊
Iv been looking into being a plumbers apprentice for awhile now and your videos really helped me get over my fears and anxiety of starting a new career I'm move to the dallas area in a couple months and hope to get an apprenticeship and start my new career thank you
16 years commercial plumbing/pipefitting. Hands down my favorite part of my job is piping or re-piping large mechanical rooms.
Hi Jason,
If you are a plumber in one state, can you move to any state and immediately start work? Or are plumbing licenses requirements different for each state?
As a Boiler Tech I can appreciate this keep up the good work!
I’m 37 I started plumbing at 18 full time. I can take my skills to pay the bills everywhere. Just watch learn and ask questions. When my helper brings me a tool I don’t need I’m still happy because at the very least he’s trying. Then I show him why I don’t need that tool.
I just turned 18 years old and I'm just starting my heating and maintenance course im so excited to get into the plumbing scene as my father has 35 years+ in the job and I can't wait to take over and be like him!
16 and im in the second year, found your chanel about a month ago, very helpful indeed. Thanks roger!
Your tips are great. You seem like a very educated humble man and i greatly appreciate and respect that. Was in the health care field for 16 years love it. However im ready for a career change just want to start on something else and learn a new trade. Thank you
I am 35 and just started apprenticeship in plumbing and heating. I love it and if your in Alaska call Boiler man. They are the best. Super knowledgeable and beautiful work. I have been in the construction field since I was 13 and I hold 3 journeymen qualifications and I wish I would have learned it first. I am so happy with plumbing. Here in Alaska we don't plunge toilets lol or pump septics lmfao. Lol 8 hours hahaha we work 5-10s. Lower 48 is so lazy. I am taking your advice on studying now for journeymen test. Thank you for your tips, I am subscribing
I'm 25 and started my apprenticeship with the local 68 this year. I'm officially going to work this upcoming Monday. I'm extremely nervous since I've never done any work like this before, but I'm also anxious as hell to learn the craft. Wish me luck and thanks for spreading some knowledge.
How’d you do?
Any updates
2 months later I’m now working on a construction site building dorms at a university. When I first started at the shop I had no idea what I would be in for on site, but I’ve completely adapted. My journeyman and I make such a great team, it’s gotten to the point I know what he wants to do before he even says anything. He doesn’t just use me as a mule, but he teaches me everything step by step. Scariest thing so far was hanging a 8’ stick of 10” cast iron pipe 30’ in the air on a swaying scissor lift lol. He moves pretty fast but has no problem when I have questions, or don’t understand right away, he actually likes how honest I am about where I’m at. I love it and can’t wait to see how much more skilled I will become in the future.
@@tonynomanners2704 hard
Hey man I’m thinking on joining local 68 this upcoming year. Any tips? How’s it going?
I just started plumbing 3/4 months ago and I’m liking it. just started doing automatically what you said , bring tools and think ahead for stuff around the job so we can advance faster. Great
Work , and got my toilet on the second month , I’m fighting a faucet these days. But boy oh boy being Florida plumber means outside resident sewer jobs are tough swamp ass time.
I work in plumbing supply! Meaning, a major supply warehouse. And these are good tips for EVERYONE! Not just the trades! Thank you Roger!
I am starting an apprenticeship in the next two weeks. I'm 24. I wish I would of done it years ago. I have been a machinist for the past 5 years and I'm just done with it. I want something more engaging and something that truly makes a difference. I love utilities and plumbing is really intriguing me. Thanks for the tips. I know I'll love doing this already.
I'm 36. I made a whole bunch of fails in life thinking I was "too good" (and even "not smart enough") to do this kind of work. I am a residential maintenance man in Ohio. My state doesn't require me to be licensed, but I have so much to learn. This channel is a godsend. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
I love the videos they motive me and always boost my adrenaline to learn more and always focus I started working for a plumbing company at 19 so definitely is a great career to do especially if you love it you will learn it trust me.
I love to watch these shows of yours. I am 28 and want to make something out of my life and start to learn plumping. To make better living for myself.
hey roger every day I keep on wishing to become a plumbing apprentice i'm going to buy the guide and do as you say thanks for these videos!!
Michael Steel check out my latest video...
Thank you. I been a pre apprentice for almost a year now. I’m about to get my apprenticeship and always looking to improve!
UPDATE OF NOV 2021
I’m currently a second year apprentice. Will be a third in June. Let me say, it goes fast! STUDY! I feel like I started yesterday. But things are starting to click for me. It’s definitely a challenging trade at times but very rewarding! I’ll update again in a few years.
@@BrouilletteLuke hey my man! I’m looking to joining the local 68 soon. Any tips? What should I study? What type of work do you usually do in the field? Thanks!
Hello Roger, I totally agree that we need to study study study in any of our careers, I'm living in Sydney atm, and I just get my PR,
Becoming a plumber is not just that idea come from my mind, Ive been thinking doing plumbing as my career for a while ，
Im looking for apprenticeship those days,
It's my first time to watch your video, but great and lots helps for these people, thanks very much！ subscribed！
37 and I’m 6 weeks into my apprenticeship! I absolutely love how challenging it is!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Been a heavy equipment guy I want to become a plumber. I'm your age how do you like it so far?
Did you have to go to school for any plumbing program or were you able to land it based on experience ? Congrats though !
I’m 36 and been in printing all my life. Its going nowhere. Have an interview tomorrow at a plumbing and heating company. I need this in my life. Glad to see others my age taking a chance at something better. Congrats!
@@blaze-uz6or I’m one year in, still love it! It’s still a challenge and everyday there’s something new to learn with the right people
@@f.k7213 I did not go to school for plumbing, my fiancé knows a guy that runs a company and asked if I could work for them……worked out well so far!
Currently in sales but have been interested in plumbing for a year now so I’m finally going to make the change. I’m applying for an apprentice from UA union in Sacramento, Ca. I’m so glad you mentioned you didn’t know anything when you started, I’ve been hesitant because I have zero background knowledge in the field but this has inspired me to go all in and start learning all I can.
I love your videos! Thank you soo much for posting these! I’m a first year apprentice, 7 months in...I love it..but being a female is tough because I have to work harder than my male peers to prove I’m an equal. Your videos help teach me more, so I stay on top of things. I can’t wait to see what the future holds! I love my new career, and I started at 37 years old! Haha
That's awesome! I'm thinking about going into plumbing as well. How was the experience getting the apprenticeship?
Is schooling for plumbing hard???
Hey there ! I’m looking at becoming a plumbing apprentice , really enjoy your videos !
Hey Roger awesome video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I’m joining an engineering department at my local hospital as a maintenance mechanic working with the plumbers. As it is an entry level job, I will be assisting them specifically. I’m mechanically inclined and have the basic knowledge but I’d like to ask if you have a video or any recommendations to how I can learn all the types of tools and materials that they use so I can get a head start on getting accumulated.
During my interview I was asked what certain tools were but they were the easy ones like wrenches, drills, and saws, but I also was asked to perform soldering copper pipe and threading pipe, which I’ve never done before but after they showed me once, I tried it and succeeded fairly well for my first times. That’s where I don’t know much about the tools and was hoping you can point me in an direction to learn and build more confidence when handling that work. Thanks again hope to hear back from you!!
I like what I heard when he was turning the 10 steps about plumbing and go beginner Palmer and I'll My Hangout my I am a registered plumber I did every year at North Tech and I'm still wanting to learn more in this trade
Hi Roger. I’m getting out of the military after a 20 years, and I want to start a new career in plumbing. It’s right my alley. My job in the Coast Guard, dealt with numerous plumbing projects and I loved it.
Did you end up doing it? I'm thinking about joining the Air Force and/or becoming a plumber, but I don't know which path to choose or if it would be ideal to do both at once.
Hey what is basic stuff I should know I start an apprenticeship tomorrow I told them I have experience but idk anything
I need to pay off some medical bills first but I plan on starting my apprenticeship in 2-3 years. I'll definitely save up for the study guide and continue watching plumbing work so I'm more knowledgeable when I go in.
My dad had a very successful plumbing shop in SoCalif, new construction only, mostly tract homes....1,000's and 1,000's of them. I worked summers while in grade school. At 20 yrs old, second year apprentice, I was running jobs. 99% of what I learned was on the job working with older, experienced guys. I did custom houses on the side (by myself) on weekends. Went into business for myself in 2008.....it's been very good to me..... financially independent...been semi-retired at 58.
Great video Roger ! 👍🏼
Im 25 gonna be 26.. felt like i had no idea what i was doing or headed. Got offered a plumber apprenticeship opportunity and am excited to learn something that will always be needed to help people and service them. Thanks for the video boss man.
How are things goin with plumbing man?
I’m 25 as well and got offered a plumbers apprenticeship! I have been in trades for a while but more of a master of none jack of all trades
How has the 2 years treated you? Tomorrow is my first day
Hey what is basic stuff I should know I start an apprenticeship tomorrow I told them I have experience idk anything
@@omarsalcido8891gotta love people who comment then don’t reply to people asking questions lol
Great info! Just sent this to my son who's 20 and seriously interested in this, so your site is a fantastic resource!! Unfortunately, the trades were not encouraged or taught at his high school, so thank you for encouraging these kids!
Yeah, in my high school back then, they mostly evangelized going to college than the trades. I was literally the only one in my english class that rose my hand that I was gonna do trades, everyone else rose their hand for college.
I’m 26 and started my apprentice program a lot to learn but loving it soo far👍🏽👍🏽
I was an apprentice for one year I was working for a second generation Family Plumbing Company I left for personal issues. It's been 3 years now and I really want to get back into plumbing your right about being in the Attic being hot tight spots beneath the house crawling through spiders and who knows what other things down there digging trenches I had other jobs after but I never make the same money as I did as a plumber Apprentice my goal for 2020 is to go back to my trade and make that my career for the rest of my life.
Starting my plumbing job today! This really motivated me so thank you!
Grizzly Freight good luck! I hope it works out well for you! Where are you located?
@@RogerWakefield thank you so much Roger! I am located in Los Angeles, CA
Grizzly Freight how is it?
@@grizzlyfreight4237 how is it?
Did you just go and apply somewhere or did you know someone who knew someone.
Great advice, well appreciated
I was a plumbers apprentice before I enlisted. Definitely miss it, good people hard work!
I'm stuck between plumbing and electrician. Going to do alot of research but I like the thought of getting dirty leaning towards plumbing I'm excited!!! Thanks for the help!!
krayZdays me too bro!!!!
krayZdays what have you decided? Do you need good grades to do both?
I’m 22 and I’ve been a plumbing apprentice for 6 months. It was the best decision I’ve made thus far.
How have you been picking up on the trade? Currently researching a trade to pursue
@@babyfaceajay98 I just got an apprenticeship (I haven't started it though). I'm not sure of all the reasons I chose it, but they'd probably include that I like the whole system of it; it almost reminds me of a labyrinth, with all sorts of connections and ends, and always certain pieces and features that can perplex me and I can learn about (old parts not used anymore, maybe).
Maybe it's my Asperger's?
I also like the physical aspects, as I like to keep active and I hope it'll keep me in shape.
These are great tips, your a pretty knowledgeable on what an apprentice should expect and learn quick.
I'm 32 and trying to become an apprentice and eventually a journeyman. Thank you for this channel and info!
I'm 19 and one month into my commercial plumbing apprenticeship. I've used this first month just to get a good feel for it and see if this is something I'd really like to do. I've loved it so far now I'm really gonna step up and be in the zone.
How’s that going for you now?
MID 30s- Was comfortably successful and Covid devastated my career path. Asked my buddy that I dropped out of highschool with for a plumbing sponsorship (he started his 8 years ago and is a union Forman now)
I start in January.
I"m a Master carpenter and do turn key homes and I know what you said on how to learn is the way to do it... thinking a head is exactly what i did to move up and also understand what the propose of what was been done .... I enjoyed your video.
22 from Texas, I'm in college to become a graphic and website designer, but I'm not learning much and I'm thinking about switching gears. Thanks for opening my eyes to other opportunitys.
"We get paid to play in the mud".
Me: LMAO "mud"... Riiiiight.
I’m 21 and I’m staring my apprenticeship next two weeks . . I’m gonna hustle hard to be a master just like you
How is it going ?
@@glock1inthetop45 He probably left
Good luck to you.!!👍🏻🇨🇦
Are you alive bro?
@@MichaelDeLaRosa yessir what’s up
This is one of the best/straightforward channels out there 🙌
Great video! Thanks for the information, you’re real kind for making these videos, mister Wakefield.
The Calm Man, thank you! I'm glad you like them
I’m 27 years old and I’m thinking about becoming a plumber. Not gonna lie, I’m thinking about the paycheck more than the actual job, which is probably the wrong approach. I’m gonna watch more of this guy’s videos to see if I’m really intrigued
Great video
That applies to every job
God bless you !!!
Thank you. God bless you too!
2nd year carpenter’s apprentice. You brought up a good point to start studying for the journeyman exam now. I will jouneyout as a union carpenter but have been looking to kill 2 birds with one stone and work under a master plumber on the weekends.
Thanks for sharing this advice
19 and start my plumbing apprenticeship next month. Super excited to finally move on and make a career for myself
I know this is an old post but I start my apprenticeship in 5 days and I’m very excited and nervous! I’ll be watching all of your videos to be as successful as possible
So, how is it going?
Left my sales and customer service rep job to learn a new trade in plumbing... was offered a plumbing apprenticeship and I start on Tuesday the 25th.. I hope and pray that I can be the plumber that you are one day and I will make sure I take advantage of any opportunities that come my way 🤞🏾
You still in the trade??
Thanks Roger!! Fantastic information and experience you pass on. Will forward to my son n law trying to figure out what he wants to do.
If your son is interested I am hosting a FREE online masterclass this Saturday explaining how to get a job in the trades reserve a spot here www.therichtradesmanmasterclass.com/optin16735821946281675717555355
Thanks for the help Roger
Been a commercial apprentice for 2 & a half months. Everything you said is so accurate to my experience thus far and I hope any future people starting this career watches this in their first week or before starting
Zack Ruddick I wish everyone getting into the trades would watch this. It can completely make a difference in how well they can do! Where are you located?
Arizona
I’m a CDL driver, tired of the road and ready for something that I can use as an outlet for my creativity and I’ve always been fascinated by pipes and getting water from point A to point B. I’m great with my hands and I’m a master problem solver. I feel like I could really excel in an industry like Plumbing and I’m going for my apprenticeship next week. Up here in Oregon as well as many other places, there’s a high demand for labor since nobody wants to work, and a company here is offering apprenticeships starting at $20/h with ten steps, the final step ending at about $50/h. The way I see it, if you’re looking to get into a new trade, there couldn’t be a better time than now to start.
I’m looking forward to exploring and absorbing the rest of your content.
I also think it’s interesting that I found this specific video, while halfway across the country, when Austin, Texas is my home.
Cheers
Greetings, I’m a CDL driver too. I’m looking to get out of a truck and I have an interview for an apprenticeship on Monday.
Have you made the switch?
I'm not trying to be a plumber. I just want to know as much as I can about my house so when I do need to fix something I won't be starting from zero. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for the knowledge.
Thank you EJ! Hope you stick around
Great advice for any trade ,try to think ahead , great advice for life . Be the guy they know they can count on , don’t wine , do your best all the time . Soon you will be on the top.
Throughly Motivated I Need It N My Life 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love how easy is makes it sound !
Randall Tadlock if you work hard at it, it is easy...
Great video. Apprentice here, and thinking ahead I think will help me.
I am from the UK and I am 20 years old. i have studied games and animation for 2 years and graphic design for 2 years at college, now i am in my first year of university studying graphic and media design but I just don't enjoy it. i have always had plumbing in my mind and i would say i would like to do it but i always backed off. after reading more into plumbing and watch several videos including your's, i am really intrigued to get onto a plumbing course and start an apprenticeship. I am eager to get into it and I am excited. i plan onto starting this plumbing apprenticeship September so from now till then i plan to do loads of research and study ahead of it. any sort of info or tips would be much appreciated. great vids btw keep them up :).
Hey Roger just started watching some of your videos. What is the specific study guide thats best to get? I'm really interested in learning plumbing and I'd like to get that head start.
I'm 18. Start my apprentice tomorrow and haven't done an ounce of work remotely close to this. Wish me luck
Good Luck! YOU GOT THIS
@@RogerWakefield went surprisingly well! Deckwork is no joke but I kept my composure despite being crazy nervous
@@Gtthacore how’s it going for you now?
29 and start as an apprentice next week , thank you so much for the content and wish me luck ✌🏼
Tbh my dad is a plumber but he never knew how to encourage me to be like him but you made me think about it thx man
Started my apprenticeship a week ago at the age of 22. I'm loving it. I think I've found my huckleberry for what I want to do day an night. 🤙
Congrats man I just turned 28 3 days ago and I need a new career, I was considering welding but maybe plumbing ?
I've been a real estate agent the last 2 years, and have found it really difficult to find clients that don't bail on you at the last minute. I didn't make much money at all over 2 years, about $14,000 total. I'm looking to get into something where I have a guaranteed paycheck. I heard plumbers can make good money and I like working with my hands. It's always nerve racking jumping into a new career, but I think I'm going to give it a try. I will probably start by buying that book.
There's good money in it for sure, I'm a drain tech I don't have my journeymans plumbing licence yet but I already make 40k a year just going around clearing drains. Get with a service company not just a new installation plumbing company you'll learn a lot just from servicing and understand why plumbing codes are the way they are.
I appreciate your videos , I have learned a lot from them . I’m having to do my own plumbing and repair. I want to learn everything that I can to become very good at all the obstacles I face , Thanks
You can do it! There's plenty of videos out there to learn anything and everything
Absolutely excellent advice. For any trade or really anything in life. Very good video thank you.
Nathan are you in the trades?
Yessir. Have worked in residential primarily for the past few years with a brief stint in manufacturing and production.
Currently working mostly in Roofing and just recently started rewiring and plumbing my own house. Your videos have helped me immensely.
Thanks for your insight!
SmileyBdos thanks for commenting. Does it help?
Roger Wakefield Yes, it really does! I’ve been watching a lot of your videos for the last few months and they’ve been helping me prepare for my plumbing career
29 years old, the 26 of this month I'll be starting my pre-apprenticeship. Is going to be though (because of the language) but I'm going to do my best and more. Thanks for your videos.
29 as well thinking about doing the same
@@ut07 Do it! :)
I’m 17 and I’m about to start my plumbing apprenticeship in a few weeks thank you for your support and tips!
I’m also 17 how did you start it?
24 and started my apprenticeship this week, thanks for the study guide Roger!
Dope brah I’m starting mine tomorrow!! Right here in ORANGE, CA
Mr Wakefield I recently started my plumbing apprenticeship tell me am I making the right decision as I'm in South Africa 🇿🇦 and by the looks of things plumbers don't get paid much here so maybe if you can advise me,,as my fear is I don't want to take on something that won't put food on the table....thanks for the awesome video sir🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’m 19 & I just had my online interview for a plumbing apprenticeship yesterday, I’ll be getting the results in two weeks on how I did & I’ll have to wait for a company to pick me up if I passed the Interview. Really hope I made the cut & looking forward to it!
Got dispatched to a local company in my area that I’ve been trying to get in for about 4 months now, been working in the field for 2 weeks now & I’ve gone to my first class already!
Thanks for the great advice i am 15 and looking to find an apprenticeship in plumbing as I really like the hands-on work much rather than school and think it would be a great opportunity for m to progress in my career path.
Great talk for the youth of America sir. The trades are a great way to go, there is good money in it and you will always have work. Thank you for the video.
I’m 28 and I’m 2 years through my plumbing apprenticeship, it’s great seeing these videos thanks very much
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I started plumbing at 15. At 19, I’ve left the trade and went to college. Any job has it’s up and downs. Great trade to know. Hardest part for me was the customers.
hey man, i'm about the same age looking to do this... any tips?
When starting are there any written tests? Or you just do the 4 year apprenticeship then you become a professional plumber?
Roger you a real G keep up the good work !!
Going in on Monday to interview for an apprenticeship. Before moving states recently, I was a journeyman HVAC installer and worked in the industry for 4 years. Appreciate the tips, albeit they were right in line with what made me successful in my previous trade(s). The ability to assess need is bar none one of the best attributes a helper can have, aside from being hard working and ambitious. I moved up from a 2nd apprentice to 1st apprentice in HVAC after 1 month based on those characteristics. They said I pretty much broke a record as far as that goes but just trying to reiterate the importance of your tips. Time to deflate this seemingly big head and start at the bottom and work my way up again! It will be fun getting down and dirty again.
Why are you moving out of the hvac industry?
@@camaroman101 I’m back in hvac after I applied, interviewed and hired in the same day. Was simply looking into learning another trade though. We’re a mechanical company though, so it’s a little bit of everything.