On the tools ,in the field is the best training the best field guide that apprentice's will ever have... because as Journeyman been there done that! However we can't fix stupid! Sometimes we deal with stupid! It's a liability for everyone, the crew the company and the one working next to you! Great video! They need to watch you! Keep on keeping on! 👍
THE LUNCH TIP IS SO IMPORTANT! I just started working as a helper and the guys I work with go out to lunch often, but there have been a few days I have banked on going out to lunch and we just didn't have time to. Missing lunch is literally the worst thing for performance on a job site.
Im an apprentice who doesnt have a lot of knowledge about the hands on needs like running cables, locating locations to cut out for outlet installations etc nor the tools needed for this I have a good grasp of the theory aspects like adjustment and correction factors, lighting load calculations, OCPD rating and its relation to the branch circuit rating, service entry conductors, ohms and kerchoffs law, calculating pipe and conduit measurements, box fill calculation, splicing and wiring loads, reading architectural and electrical plans specs. and notations and more. Can you provide tips on improving my hands on abilities? I work for a small installation company that requires long conduit running and I always seem to run the conduit in a way that damages the armor on the bx, have a hard time installing the needed boxes in areas that are ackward to manuver in without having to make extra and unnecessary damage, finding the right tools and bolts to accomplish such, just plain terrible in the installation component which gives the impression that I am a hindrance. Any advice on improving these abilities? I mean I didnt sighn up to be a construction worker or is that something that I should've anticipated? By the way you've earned a subscriber please put out more videos...
You need a job? Wish to God I could find about 10 of you around here? No one I hire seems to give a shit about anything besides lunch and their check on friday.
When I first started in the IBEW someone told me “it doesn’t matter what you’re asked to do, you’re still getting paid $55/hr to do it. If you’re asked to push a broom, be happy that you’re making $55/hr to sweep shit up.” Very good advice I always think about when I get asked to do dumb shit.
Also: *CARHARTT TWILL WORK SHIRTS* will be the best money you've ever spent on a workshirt. They're pretty cheap as far as Carhartt goes and the first one I bought 5 years ago is still in fantastic shape despite gravel, oil, dirt, grease, wires, scrap metal, and more than a few other scuffs scrapes and abrasions. *best money I've ever spent on work shirts, period.* I have 3 short sleeves and one long sleeve, given 3 brand new short sleeves away to friends and coworkers, who all now swear by them. *BOOTS AND GOOD SOCKS, FOR FUCK SAKES, BUY ONCE CRY ONCE!!!* Red Wing makes No-Questions-Asked, lifetime guaranteed socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. Red Wing 2412 are the absolute pinnacle and with a few pairs of socs, that $350.00 honestly buys you a group of angels giving you foot rubs every day I swear.... highly rated for electrical work, too. Maybe it's because I owned cheap boots for a long time, but I've worn these 2412's as my ONLY SHOE from November to May so far and they're incredible. I beat the absolute shit out of them too and they hold up. Every panel and part and sole is replaceable, toes can be capped and recapped, so this is the last boot I'll need until I get at least my journeyman license if not longer. Really though if you have leather boots, it's absolutely worth getting them conditioned once a month or so. TL;DR: "Buy Once, Cry Once." Carhartt makes affordable work shirts that are tough as nails, and Red Wing makes NQA lifetime guarantee socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. The Red Wing 2412 Supersole 2.0 is the last boot you will need and they'll outlast any other boot in their class and damn comfortable. *Take care of your damn feet you'll be on em a long damn time!!!*
joshua gossett, hey buddy. I myself am working on getting in the trade. Just study hard on your theory, it will help out a lot in the future. Dont ever give up 😊
@Ben Martinez Even then it's a scam. back in the 50's, automotive companies such as GM would allow for apprentice engineers. Yes, that was a thing back then. It's all a bunch of greed and bloodsucking caused by the boomers who felt they were worth more than they actually were.
I know this is a year later but was just curious if you were still looking to become a electrician.. If so Contact your local IBEW to see if they'll accept you into their apprenticeship program upon graduation from high school.. while Unions may not be for everyone they do provide great education through their apprenticeship programs and should help with state licensing after you are reach journeyman status.
I'm not an electrician, but I've been zapped more than once. I think one of the most important thing anyone can do, is look out for the new guy. Been in the oilfield since '85. Rather than say don't do this, or don't stand there. Explain why not. Educate the new guy. Cell phones piss me off. Snapchat, instagram, facebook, twitter, ect... Fawk off with the phones at work. Pay attention to your job.
Even if you can't educate the guy, instruct them to educate themselves. They need to understand what they are dealing with, and respect it. There are thousands of videos out there explaining electricity or pretty much anything an electrician needs to know, I can't stress enough to watch videos. The more you learn and know, the more valuable you become.
@@bobdarker519 you always worked? I know there's always something to be cleaned but in my experience working in kitchens and managing restaurants the guys need to play around every now and then.
Im kind of on the other end here... Every time I've been "the new guy," I've wanted to *learn* about what I'm dealing with. Not even in relation to a new job necessarily, but any task new to me. One thing I've come to realize -when you understand the concepts behind something, you work with it more easily and properly. It makes you more valuable.
Dude I’ve been a journeyman for 5 years and your advice still helps to get refreshed on how to make my job better, keep it up man! Hopefully people are taking your words seriously, all good!
@@jmx318 Journeyman electrician is what's between Apprentice and Master. Apprentice is where you learn what to do, Journeyman is where you know what to do, Master is where you mastered what to do. Or at least that's what their levels should be, might need some air quotes in there around "Know" or "Mastered" depending on the person.
Your on the right track, there are tons of electronics videos on line that explain concpets start at one end and work your way through, I recommenf afromod
El Twix only if you don't realise it's the same thing, not everyone is domestic mate. Learning about Capacitors=electronics but you need to understand it to know about powerfactor in electrical installations.
@@lolilovecomments yes STUDY ELECTRONICS, im 52 and was the first class to have to go through the 5 year program With the IBEW I was 23 then and ELECTRONICS AND SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS WAS YOUR CURRICULUM IN THE 4TH YEAR and it was almost the entire 4th year on electronic components and solid state microchips ...it is probably more intense now we are talking about 1990, 1991...THIS IS IF YOU WANT TO GO UNION AND WANT YOUR JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION....NONUNION SCHOOL IS PROBABLY STILL 4 YEARS WITHOUT ELECTRONICS....AND YOU STILL GET STATE ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION WITH BOTH ...THAT CHOICE IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL
I always clean as I go so that way i don't have that much 2 clean up at the end of the day..if I'm stripping ill slide a box frm plug 2 plug bx, switch bx isn't that hard but it's kind of annoying sometimes being an apprentice clean g ur own shit thn here cones the journeyman just throws there wire insulation frm wire on floor thn ur expected 2clean it up...i think that'bullshit....if I can do it y can't he...
80% of the guys I work with don't bring lunch. All health and money aside, that presents an irresponsible appearance. I like bringing my lunch so I don't have to make a decision where to go, and I can just sit and relax and not worry about being back on time.
So many guys in the trade are fat and out of shape due to eating unhealthy everyday. It looks awful for your appearance as well. I'm the guy that brings chicken and rice, or protein powder for a shake. I get shit for it, but fuck em.
Bill Cervantes yeah, it’s messy, smells and itches. And not very fun in the winter. I’m hoping at some point in a couple years to find a different trade.
Man I love these apprentice videos, I’ve been in the trade for 9 months now and I love it. I’ve been with the same journeyman for the past three months and these videos have helped me so much get more involved and concentrated on what will make me better. I feel more confident since I’ve been picking my journeyman’s brain like you advised and my tool collection is growing! Please keep these coming brotha!
Get Backups for the tools you use most frequently. Always look/be busy. Best way to prevent unnecessary trouble. If your superior tells you how much you need of some stuff, always pack in a bit more. Don't be too submissive around assholes. Be polite, do what you're told tho. BRING TISSUES! You can never have enough tissues. If you know what you have to carry into the site, grab the heaviest shit you can find and get it in there. Grab a snack once in a while to keep the mood up. Gonna add more stuff if something comes to mind. I'm still an apprentice myself, but all this stuff made my life just a tiny bit easier.
With ladders, pay attention to center of gravity. I once was moving a somewhat heavy box off a shelf at work and the (6 ft)ladder tipped over, so i fell on my ass and almost chipped a tooth because of it. Saw stars afterward.
We always hat cotton gloves for working on light fixtures and those soundproof ceeiling panels that get dirty with whatever you try to do. Myself I am a machinist now for many years and I see a lot of apprentices go trough our shop - And one of my main gripes is: Mobile phone. I dont care if you take it out from time to time, but dont be superglued to the screen. We have a very lax regulation for phones in the shop (none) which is nice, but some people just abuse it. Agree on bringing lunch - We have a cafeteria in our company, but it is relatively expensive. Way more expensive than bringing your own food along.
Chicken and rice all day every day for lunch. Switch it up with different veggies and stuff. Cook it once lunch all week. Chicken and rice are both cheap and light
I am 29 years old. Do you think that's to old to become an electrician? And after developing a good standard of safety practice how hard is it to simply avoid being electrocuted? Lastly, can taking the extra time to go to school first cut down on the apprenticeship time? I like your videos. It's cool what you're doing. Thank you!
Absolutely not. I know many people that entered the field after they were 40. And its still better than their desk jobs. Just make sure you will end up making more not less!
Just started my electrician apprenticeship at sait in Calgary this week and it’s been so much fun learning but also overwhelming and your videos have given me the motivation to study lots lol so thank you very much :)
Sound advice, especially the keeping your fingertips off new walls/equip. I always carry a sweat rag hanging out of my pocket which doubles to clean off grungy fingerprints when you forget how dirty your hands are. Oh and what was your partners name? Can’t have a new face in your videos with a proper introduction. I think it looks like a Samantha!
Currently dealing with a boss who doesn’t take safety in any sort of serious manner wants me to stand on the very top of ladders etc. any advice? He thinks my safety mindset are holding me back.
Matthew tell him to to fuck himself and find a new company. You’re life isn’t worth losing or getting injured cause your boss wants to make money by being unsafe
Dude! Been in the trade over 25 years I appreciate your insights because shit... Been poked by everything your talk about being positive is excellent that's what we need more of on the job site "great attitude" excellent excellent video!
Got to talk with a master electrician a couple weeks ago. Runs his own crew and loved the apprenticeship experience. He started from scratch at 38 years old. As long as you are fairly fit and follow the tips, 34 isn’t too late. I’m 37, changing careers and just got to the top of the list at the local Electrical training center and am very excited about getting into this trade. Just eat right and work out a bit.
Speaking of 120v can kill you, there was an electrcian ( i believe it was in Connecticut) he was a little older and little over weight, but he squeezed between 2 copper pipes or metal of some sort to work on a 24v tranformer and bc he was sweaty, older, not in the best physical shape the 24v killed him when he grabbed the wire. Being squeezed between the pipes and sweaty the voltage or amperage went right thru his heart and knocked it out of whack and he had a heart attack. Thanx for the videos
Good advice for anyone young or old. Bring your lunch and your drinks is the best thing a person can do for themselves and their wallet. Besides saving a ton money. Besides being a better option than eating out all the time. It encourages the development good habits like planning, preparing, organization and the discipline to see it done every day. All habits that will impact all aspects of your life.
Everyone's got their own problems. They're not responsible for yours, and they're at work to make money and afford to take care of most of them, or, to escape them. Learn, work, stay off your fucking phones.
Damn I’d give all of these tips to people who want to come into the army too. Don’t be a bitch, don’t waste your money, don’t be fuckin dirty, have fucking common sense, and stop complaining all the time. Although I can’t stop the soldiers from drinking whenever they get a chance
You sound like you've got a handle on things, so I'll probably never see you on my job sites haha seems like it anyway everyone is green lately. Be good!
I'm interviewing tomorrow for an apprenticeship with a huge electrical company, I come from a mechanical background and I know there is tons of stuff I can learn in this field I'm hoping it will be a challenge and be more engaging if I'm allways learning something, these videos are great, I have allways collected all the tools I can and upgrade them constantly, that's just the mechanic in me. I am hoping for the best outcome and am confident.. cheers
I'm 16 and I started my vocational electrical class this year and today I got bit and there's a small burn on my finger you can barely see it but it hurts like hell
Hey bud, i so agree with the safety aspect and the clean hands. Check, double check, and triple check. I constanty get on my boss for not being carful enough on live 120. For every 3 times i tell him to be careful, i here ouch or pop. He is super clean on the jobsite though. Also he almost always buys lunch, i guess thats why i want to keep him safe, free food lol. Cheers.
Great video, glad you touched on cleanliness and cleaning after yourself. So many people out there, in trades or elsewhere, that have no regard for keeping other people's homes/businesses clean, and cleaning up their mess after themselves. I hate seeing wire stripping remnants laying around after a job.
Love all your videos. I'm starting out as an electrician and these tips help out a lot. In both videos it's tips that are kind of obvious once you know about them, but pointing them out makes me think "oh shit, that is really important, i should keep that in mind".
You're pretty awesome Mike. I appreciate your videos and info. Our son is 16 and we're prepping him for the workforce since he still doesn't know what he wants to do, but we're pushing him out there.
I'm in a trade school to become an electrician and I'll be sure to keep these tips in mind for my apprenticeship. Helpful tips and great, thanks man :D
So far my first two days have been amazing and I've already learned so much. I've been doing trim work, so doing the breaker, receptacles, etc etc. Tomorrow I do my first rough in day!
Good luck. I am currently waiting for my test which will get me the interview. Is the test anything to worry about if i just graduated and was always listening at school. As and Bs.
Retired medical professional myself. I like this kid...would hire him to do about anything. Conscientiousness + intelligence are the two most reliable predictors of success.
Hi I’m a 15 year old girl and I’m about to start in the electric trade at votec and I’m a litt scared of how dangerous it is and I was wondering if u could make a safety video and talk about most important safety tips
Hey I'm 22 and looking to get into the trade possibly through Union this upcoming year, im from California and im not a huge pot head but i am a fan of the herb every now and then, i plan on stopping to smoke cause im expecting drug tests but im wondering how often can I expect them or will I be in trouble if i happen to smoke on random occasions and are they blood/urine test?
When your wearing your company logo your representing them whether your on the clock or not. They gave us all nice gray sweatshirts with the company logo with our Christmas bonus, and one guy that works for the company got destroyed on his 21st at a club and showed his ass and tried to fight a bouncer and got thrown out of the club, and the club manager called our company owner and they guy about got fired over it cause his actions made the company look like a joke
To add to the bringing a lunch part, definitely try to eat healthier and avoid fast food. It sounds bad, but the majority of experienced electricians I see are out of shape and have alot of body fat on them. You can just tell from the fast food they eat daily over the years, it catches up to them. Eat healthy, work smarter not harder, and try to stay at it with the gym.
Wow this is refreshing to hear this kind of advice from a young person. As someone who is over 50 there are not many employees like you my friend. I have a feeling your employer is a lucky guy.
I'm currently 16 years old and in my 3rd year of high school but unfortunately I messed up alot and I'm really behind on credits. So I plan on getting my GED instead of diploma due to how far behind I am. After i get my GED I plan on going to my community college and learn this trade. Is there any advice you could give me to help be the best apprentice possible (such as the things that are essential to this career) please and thank you!
I've been in Facility Maintenance for over 10 years and do a LOT of electrical repairs. Now I'm in Electrician school to be a certified electrician, and there's a shit ton of stuff that I never even heard about. You don't realize how much MATH is involved. And DEFINITELY pack a lunch!!
Go into the Electrical. trade. Its a fun trade. I enjoy it very much but it is not very lucrative. Too much competition and too many people are in the trade now as it is. But I enjoy watching my work in action after I get it done. I don't just do it for the money.
One of first things I was told from my journeyman (besides keep your mouth shut.) is the importance of labeling your tools change the handle to something recognisable, engrave your ininitials, anything permanent to mark it as yours. Also don't lend your tools, people will steal your tools especially if they are expensive like say kleins for example.
the junk food tip is key. not sure why men in almost all the trades working with thier hands are drawn to putting garbage in their bodies and having zero concept of basic health. Where did this whole low impulse control attitude get so ingrained among those in the trades?
Dude, how'd you get Jennifer Lopez to do the intro to your video?
Taco flavored kissssssses for my ben!!!
Broooo 😂😂😂😂
Tacos tacos Burrito burrito 🌯
Joel H. Ha South Park jokes
Numatic Hades01 I still sing that song till this day
On the tools ,in the field is the best training the best field guide that apprentice's will ever have... because as Journeyman been there done that! However we can't fix stupid! Sometimes we deal with stupid! It's a liability for everyone, the crew the company and the one working next to you! Great video! They need to watch you! Keep on keeping on! 👍
THE LUNCH TIP IS SO IMPORTANT! I just started working as a helper and the guys I work with go out to lunch often, but there have been a few days I have banked on going out to lunch and we just didn't have time to. Missing lunch is literally the worst thing for performance on a job site.
There is always time for lunch....besides its the law
Thank you, I found both of these videos helpful. Especially since I’m considering becoming an electrician myself
Im an apprentice who doesnt have a lot of knowledge about the hands on needs like running cables, locating locations to cut out for outlet installations etc nor the tools needed for this I have a good grasp of the theory aspects like adjustment and correction factors, lighting load calculations, OCPD rating and its relation to the branch circuit rating, service entry conductors, ohms and kerchoffs law, calculating pipe and conduit measurements, box fill calculation, splicing and wiring loads, reading architectural and electrical plans specs. and notations and more. Can you provide tips on improving my hands on abilities? I work for a small installation company that requires long conduit running and I always seem to run the conduit in a way that damages the armor on the bx, have a hard time installing the needed boxes in areas that are ackward to manuver in without having to make extra and unnecessary damage, finding the right tools and bolts to accomplish such, just plain terrible in the installation component which gives the impression that I am a hindrance. Any advice on improving these abilities? I mean I didnt sighn up to be a construction worker or is that something that I should've anticipated? By the way you've earned a subscriber please put out more videos...
“A hoho and dingdong” nice choice of snacks xD
Great vid man keep it up
DO WE HAVE any recommended healthy sandwiches?
Talk to the hand....
You need a job? Wish to God I could find about 10 of you around here? No one I hire seems to give a shit about anything besides lunch and their check on friday.
When I first started in the IBEW someone told me “it doesn’t matter what you’re asked to do, you’re still getting paid $55/hr to do it. If you’re asked to push a broom, be happy that you’re making $55/hr to sweep shit up.” Very good advice I always think about when I get asked to do dumb shit.
san2cci14 I used to love going to work on sundays for double time (non union) and getting told to clean out and organize the material trailer
San2cci what local are you at?
Union members pay for their own wages
wtf you dont get paid 55/hr when you start XD
@@someperson2500 most I seen someone get paid here is 40 s hour they get a van and the company pay for they gas
Seriously the food thing is HUGE...
*BUY BULK NUTS AND SUCH* it's cheap and lots of good energy.
Also: *CARHARTT TWILL WORK SHIRTS* will be the best money you've ever spent on a workshirt. They're pretty cheap as far as Carhartt goes and the first one I bought 5 years ago is still in fantastic shape despite gravel, oil, dirt, grease, wires, scrap metal, and more than a few other scuffs scrapes and abrasions. *best money I've ever spent on work shirts, period.* I have 3 short sleeves and one long sleeve, given 3 brand new short sleeves away to friends and coworkers, who all now swear by them.
*BOOTS AND GOOD SOCKS, FOR FUCK SAKES, BUY ONCE CRY ONCE!!!* Red Wing makes No-Questions-Asked, lifetime guaranteed socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. Red Wing 2412 are the absolute pinnacle and with a few pairs of socs, that $350.00 honestly buys you a group of angels giving you foot rubs every day I swear.... highly rated for electrical work, too.
Maybe it's because I owned cheap boots for a long time, but I've worn these 2412's as my ONLY SHOE from November to May so far and they're incredible. I beat the absolute shit out of them too and they hold up. Every panel and part and sole is replaceable, toes can be capped and recapped, so this is the last boot I'll need until I get at least my journeyman license if not longer. Really though if you have leather boots, it's absolutely worth getting them conditioned once a month or so.
TL;DR: "Buy Once, Cry Once." Carhartt makes affordable work shirts that are tough as nails, and Red Wing makes NQA lifetime guarantee socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. The Red Wing 2412 Supersole 2.0 is the last boot you will need and they'll outlast any other boot in their class and damn comfortable. *Take care of your damn feet you'll be on em a long damn time!!!*
Tips for an apprentice:
talks about cars and wives
I am 16 and don't know much about this stuff and these videos are really helpful cuz I hope to be an electrician and it helps me know what to expect
joshua gossett yo same this stuff is cool
joshua gossett, hey buddy. I myself am working on getting in the trade. Just study hard on your theory, it will help out a lot in the future. Dont ever give up 😊
Glad to hear you don't want to go to college; it's a massive waste of money these days.
@Ben Martinez Even then it's a scam. back in the 50's, automotive companies such as GM would allow for apprentice engineers. Yes, that was a thing back then. It's all a bunch of greed and bloodsucking caused by the boomers who felt they were worth more than they actually were.
I know this is a year later but was just curious if you were still looking to become a electrician..
If so Contact your local IBEW to see if they'll accept you into their apprenticeship program upon graduation from high school.. while Unions may not be for everyone they do provide great education through their apprenticeship programs and should help with state licensing after you are reach journeyman status.
I'm not an electrician, but I've been zapped more than once. I think one of the most important thing anyone can do, is look out for the new guy. Been in the oilfield since '85. Rather than say don't do this, or don't stand there. Explain why not. Educate the new guy. Cell phones piss me off. Snapchat, instagram, facebook, twitter, ect... Fawk off with the phones at work. Pay attention to your job.
Even if you can't educate the guy, instruct them to educate themselves. They need to understand what they are dealing with, and respect it. There are thousands of videos out there explaining electricity or pretty much anything an electrician needs to know, I can't stress enough to watch videos. The more you learn and know, the more valuable you become.
@@bobdarker519 you always worked? I know there's always something to be cleaned but in my experience working in kitchens and managing restaurants the guys need to play around every now and then.
Im kind of on the other end here... Every time I've been "the new guy," I've wanted to *learn* about what I'm dealing with. Not even in relation to a new job necessarily, but any task new to me. One thing I've come to realize -when you understand the concepts behind something, you work with it more easily and properly. It makes you more valuable.
Dude I’ve been a journeyman for 5 years and your advice still helps to get refreshed on how to make my job better, keep it up man! Hopefully people are taking your words seriously, all good!
Travis Collings what’s a journeyman
@@jmx318 Journeyman electrician is what's between Apprentice and Master. Apprentice is where you learn what to do, Journeyman is where you know what to do, Master is where you mastered what to do. Or at least that's what their levels should be, might need some air quotes in there around "Know" or "Mastered" depending on the person.
Can you do a list about best ways to learn theory and become a well rounded electrician?
Tyler Storm go to school,read, research on Google for an answer you are curious.
Your on the right track, there are tons of electronics videos on line that explain concpets start at one end and work your way through, I recommenf afromod
Lachlan Mackay electronics videos for electrical trade? You're not making sense...
El Twix only if you don't realise it's the same thing, not everyone is domestic mate. Learning about Capacitors=electronics but you need to understand it to know about powerfactor in electrical installations.
@@lolilovecomments yes STUDY ELECTRONICS, im 52 and was the first class to have to go through the 5 year program With the IBEW I was 23 then and ELECTRONICS AND SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS WAS YOUR CURRICULUM IN THE 4TH YEAR and it was almost the entire 4th year on electronic components and solid state microchips ...it is probably more intense now we are talking about 1990, 1991...THIS IS IF YOU WANT TO GO UNION AND WANT YOUR JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION....NONUNION SCHOOL IS PROBABLY STILL 4 YEARS WITHOUT ELECTRONICS....AND YOU STILL GET STATE ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION WITH BOTH ...THAT CHOICE IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL
Positivity is key! Even when others have a case of the ass, Positivity can turn things around for everybody.
Your talk about the cleanliness specifically on personal note and with regards installed fixtures is a testament of your professionalism. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
M Mikee whaoh, don't get carried away now. Haha
I always clean as I go so that way i don't have that much 2 clean up at the end of the day..if I'm stripping ill slide a box frm plug 2 plug bx, switch bx isn't that hard but it's kind of annoying sometimes being an apprentice clean g ur own shit thn here cones the journeyman just throws there wire insulation frm wire on floor thn ur expected 2clean it up...i think that'bullshit....if I can do it y can't he...
I saw “Choose Your Attitude” spray painted on a loading dock wall years ago . I try to take that good advice when I start felling pissy.
take some nitrile gloves to work for when you install lights no need to wash hands :D
80% of the guys I work with don't bring lunch. All health and money aside, that presents an irresponsible appearance. I like bringing my lunch so I don't have to make a decision where to go, and I can just sit and relax and not worry about being back on time.
My work says we can't leave the job site in the middle of the day, so I bring lunch anyways haha
Bring your own lunch because you can't get a pimento cheese sandwich at any restaurant ;)
some people relax by leaving the jobsite for a bit.
So many guys in the trade are fat and out of shape due to eating unhealthy everyday. It looks awful for your appearance as well. I'm the guy that brings chicken and rice, or protein powder for a shake. I get shit for it, but fuck em.
My company gave me shirts 4 years ago. I have since lost 50 lbs and the shirts are worn as hell. Still trying to get new shirts. 😂😂😂
NoNoLabs holy crap 4 years!
I feel your exact pain...HR is working on it
I’m not an electrician, I’m in Fiberglass but I still love your videos!
Shiloh Savino im sorry but fiberglass sucks.
Well to be honest it kind of does suck. Lol
Shiloh Savino haha dont get me wrong i respect the profession i just hate dealing with the stuff
Bill Cervantes yeah, it’s messy, smells and itches. And not very fun in the winter. I’m hoping at some point in a couple years to find a different trade.
I love you girl
Finnaly, a face reveal!
Man I love these apprentice videos, I’ve been in the trade for 9 months now and I love it. I’ve been with the same journeyman for the past three months and these videos have helped me so much get more involved and concentrated on what will make me better. I feel more confident since I’ve been picking my journeyman’s brain like you advised and my tool collection is growing! Please keep these coming brotha!
Tell the cutie in the intro I said hello for me, thanks.
Hint: A box of baby wipes. Clean as you go. (they do have an order to them)
Yea, working in a finish trade, sometimes when it is still dirty, you have to be creative. We all carried them on one job.
Get Backups for the tools you use most frequently.
Always look/be busy. Best way to prevent unnecessary trouble.
If your superior tells you how much you need of some stuff, always pack in a bit more.
Don't be too submissive around assholes. Be polite, do what you're told tho.
BRING TISSUES! You can never have enough tissues.
If you know what you have to carry into the site, grab the heaviest shit you can find and get it in there.
Grab a snack once in a while to keep the mood up.
Gonna add more stuff if something comes to mind.
I'm still an apprentice myself, but all this stuff made my life just a tiny bit easier.
Safety is supposed to be the 3rd video not the second. What are you some kind of safety Sally?
With ladders, pay attention to center of gravity. I once was moving a somewhat heavy box off a shelf at work and the (6 ft)ladder tipped over, so i fell on my ass and almost chipped a tooth because of it. Saw stars afterward.
However there are pros that shouldn't be in the trade, spot them off right away!
We always hat cotton gloves for working on light fixtures and those
soundproof ceeiling panels that get dirty with whatever you try to do.
Myself I am a machinist now for many years and I see a lot of apprentices go trough our shop - And one of my main gripes is: Mobile phone. I dont care if you take it out from time to time, but dont be superglued to the screen. We have a very lax regulation for phones in the shop (none) which is nice, but some people just abuse it.
Agree on bringing lunch - We have a cafeteria in our company, but it is relatively expensive. Way more expensive than bringing your own food along.
Damn, the cell phone is a good one (as I'm on my phone at work lol, I have a few minutes though)
Chicken and rice all day every day for lunch. Switch it up with different veggies and stuff. Cook it once lunch all week. Chicken and rice are both cheap and light
who the fuck gives these a thumbs down? Thanks for the vids sparky.
I am 29 years old. Do you think that's to old to become an electrician? And after developing a good standard of safety practice how hard is it to simply avoid being electrocuted? Lastly, can taking the extra time to go to school first cut down on the apprenticeship time? I like your videos. It's cool what you're doing. Thank you!
Absolutely not. I know many people that entered the field after they were 40. And its still better than their desk jobs. Just make sure you will end up making more not less!
Thanks for the wisdom ! Definitely woke me up little! I’m 2nd year and this video made me realize what I need to work on a little more.
I asked a co worker one time how she's happy all the time, she said it's because she chooses to be happy. That was some of the best advice.
you skate too? got a few skaters in my local park that are electricians as well here in NY. a few local 3.
I got hit with 230V more than 10 times and with 400 from a capacitor once and I’m completely ok but much more careful 😂
I don't have a positive attitude i have a hateful attitude, when I go to a job I wanna destroy that dam place
have a positive attitude that you will destroy shit to no return!
Common sense is only common to those who it's common to.
Common sense is not a common virtue.
Great advice Mike! I do need to stop eating at Chipotle so much, oh yea I had it again today.
My boss would’ve had me scrub the pvc glue off the concrete out of principal
Just started my electrician apprenticeship at sait in Calgary this week and it’s been so much fun learning but also overwhelming and your videos have given me the motivation to study lots lol so thank you very much :)
Sound advice, especially the keeping your fingertips off new walls/equip. I always carry a sweat rag hanging out of my pocket which doubles to clean off grungy fingerprints when you forget how dirty your hands are. Oh and what was your partners name? Can’t have a new face in your videos with a proper introduction. I think it looks like a Samantha!
I ment apprentice
Currently dealing with a boss who doesn’t take safety in any sort of serious manner wants me to stand on the very top of ladders etc. any advice? He thinks my safety mindset are holding me back.
Matthew tell him to to fuck himself and find a new company. You’re life isn’t worth losing or getting injured cause your boss wants to make money by being unsafe
Dude! Been in the trade over 25 years I appreciate your insights because shit... Been poked by everything your talk about being positive is excellent that's what we need more of on the job site "great attitude" excellent excellent video!
I wish I could hit that thumbs up button a couple more times. Great tips Mike.
Do you guys think 34 is too old to join electricians apprenticeship?
Got to talk with a master electrician a couple weeks ago. Runs his own crew and loved the apprenticeship experience. He started from scratch at 38 years old. As long as you are fairly fit and follow the tips, 34 isn’t too late. I’m 37, changing careers and just got to the top of the list at the local Electrical training center and am very excited about getting into this trade.
Just eat right and work out a bit.
I'm in Electrician school now at 36
Speaking of 120v can kill you, there was an electrcian ( i believe it was in Connecticut) he was a little older and little over weight, but he squeezed between 2 copper pipes or metal of some sort to work on a 24v tranformer and bc he was sweaty, older, not in the best physical shape the 24v killed him when he grabbed the wire. Being squeezed between the pipes and sweaty the voltage or amperage went right thru his heart and knocked it out of whack and he had a heart attack. Thanx for the videos
Slayer T-Shirts x'D
Good advice for anyone young or old. Bring your lunch and your drinks is the best thing a person can do for themselves and their wallet. Besides saving a ton money. Besides being a better option than eating out all the time. It encourages the development good habits like planning, preparing, organization and the discipline to see it done every day. All habits that will impact all aspects of your life.
Everyone's got their own problems. They're not responsible for yours, and they're at work to make money and afford to take care of most of them, or, to escape them. Learn, work, stay off your fucking phones.
Damn I’d give all of these tips to people who want to come into the army too. Don’t be a bitch, don’t waste your money, don’t be fuckin dirty, have fucking common sense, and stop complaining all the time.
Although I can’t stop the soldiers from drinking whenever they get a chance
You sound like you've got a handle on things, so I'll probably never see you on my job sites haha seems like it anyway everyone is green lately. Be good!
I'm interviewing tomorrow for an apprenticeship with a huge electrical company, I come from a mechanical background and I know there is tons of stuff I can learn in this field I'm hoping it will be a challenge and be more engaging if I'm allways learning something, these videos are great, I have allways collected all the tools I can and upgrade them constantly, that's just the mechanic in me. I am hoping for the best outcome and am confident.. cheers
I'm 16 and I started my vocational electrical class this year and today I got bit and there's a small burn on my finger you can barely see it but it hurts like hell
Owner and Master Electrician since 2007.Great tips! Will make it a priority to show my new help both videos. Great job!
Anything on a warehouse floor will fuck with palletjacks.
Hey bud, i so agree with the safety aspect and the clean hands. Check, double check, and triple check. I constanty get on my boss for not being carful enough on live 120. For every 3 times i tell him to be careful, i here ouch or pop. He is super clean on the jobsite though. Also he almost always buys lunch, i guess thats why i want to keep him safe, free food lol. Cheers.
Great video, glad you touched on cleanliness and cleaning after yourself. So many people out there, in trades or elsewhere, that have no regard for keeping other people's homes/businesses clean, and cleaning up their mess after themselves. I hate seeing wire stripping remnants laying around after a job.
When putting in lighting always wear disposable gloves.
Dang. 2:24 you got me
Is that your girlfriend????
Love all your videos. I'm starting out as an electrician and these tips help out a lot. In both videos it's tips that are kind of obvious once you know about them, but pointing them out makes me think "oh shit, that is really important, i should keep that in mind".
I love the subtle camera focus in and out as his hand dramatically explains something. The camera work is sublime.
You're pretty awesome Mike. I appreciate your videos and info. Our son is 16 and we're prepping him for the workforce since he still doesn't know what he wants to do, but we're pushing him out there.
Amen, Brother!
=-Kev (Licenced Carpenter)
I'm in a trade school to become an electrician and I'll be sure to keep these tips in mind for my apprenticeship. Helpful tips and great, thanks man :D
Thank you for these two videos... because my my electrician apprenticeship starts Monday morning!
Gingie Plays good luck!!!
So far my first two days have been amazing and I've already learned so much. I've been doing trim work, so doing the breaker, receptacles, etc etc. Tomorrow I do my first rough in day!
Good luck. I am currently waiting for my test which will get me the interview. Is the test anything to worry about if i just graduated and was always listening at school. As and Bs.
Super helpful, thanks Mike
Jennifer Lopez is triggering me bro😏
Will apprenticeships help get you jobs or is that on your own?
I’m about to get into the felid and I’m really nervous on what I’m going to have to do and what I’m going understand
juan lopez be new, be humble and learn. You’ll always know more than the day before.
Don’t be a sour sandy!!!
Safety is everyone's responsibility. Look out for you and the other guy!
And tell the guy when he's being stupid.
Mike should be a therapist.
Mike should take the broom out of his ass!
Antonio Salerno i agree he’s so sweet and uplifting 😘
good stuff Mike...applies to all the trades!
I’m a surgeon, and I am not in this field. But, you are clearly a smart person with good advice who will continue to get far in life.
Retired medical professional myself. I like this kid...would hire him to do about anything. Conscientiousness + intelligence are the two most reliable predictors of success.
Love u buddy
Hi I’m a 15 year old girl and I’m about to start in the electric trade at votec and I’m a litt scared of how dangerous it is and I was wondering if u could make a safety video and talk about most important safety tips
Thank you
Hey I'm 22 and looking to get into the trade possibly through Union this upcoming year, im from California and im not a huge pot head but i am a fan of the herb every now and then, i plan on stopping to smoke cause im expecting drug tests but im wondering how often can I expect them or will I be in trouble if i happen to smoke on random occasions and are they blood/urine test?
When your wearing your company logo your representing them whether your on the clock or not. They gave us all nice gray sweatshirts with the company logo with our Christmas bonus, and one guy that works for the company got destroyed on his 21st at a club and showed his ass and tried to fight a bouncer and got thrown out of the club, and the club manager called our company owner and they guy about got fired over it cause his actions made the company look like a joke
To add to the bringing a lunch part, definitely try to eat healthier and avoid fast food. It sounds bad, but the majority of experienced electricians I see are out of shape and have alot of body fat on them. You can just tell from the fast food they eat daily over the years, it catches up to them. Eat healthy, work smarter not harder, and try to stay at it with the gym.
lol
keep a positive attitude and always be willing to help
Just that will take you far!
Wow this is refreshing to hear this kind of advice from a young person. As someone who is over 50 there are not many employees like you my friend. I have a feeling your employer is a lucky guy.
I'm currently 16 years old and in my 3rd year of high school but unfortunately I messed up alot and I'm really behind on credits. So I plan on getting my GED instead of diploma due to how far behind I am. After i get my GED I plan on going to my community college and learn this trade. Is there any advice you could give me to help be the best apprentice possible (such as the things that are essential to this career) please and thank you!
I've been in Facility Maintenance for over 10 years and do a LOT of electrical repairs. Now I'm in Electrician school to be a certified electrician, and there's a shit ton of stuff that I never even heard about. You don't realize how much MATH is involved. And DEFINITELY pack a lunch!!
omg this is hilarious i was not prepared for part fucking 2 LOL you are making me love getting into the electrician trade
Going from the army into the trades this seems like this will be a smooth transition and no morning PT! 🤣
im to young to work on a jobsite, but if im working on anything like metal working, I try to live by the motto, everything is hot, sharp or dirty
Mike you should be a therapist ... someone already commented this...
Go into the Electrical. trade. Its a fun trade. I enjoy it very much but it is not very lucrative. Too much competition and too many people are in the trade now as it is. But I enjoy watching my work in action after I get it done. I don't just do it for the money.
I want to be an electrician should I go college or apprenticeship ? Thanks
One of first things I was told from my journeyman (besides keep your mouth shut.) is the importance of labeling your tools change the handle to something recognisable, engrave your ininitials, anything permanent to mark it as yours. Also don't lend your tools, people will steal your tools especially if they are expensive like say kleins for example.
the junk food tip is key. not sure why men in almost all the trades working with thier hands are drawn to putting garbage in their bodies and having zero concept of basic health. Where did this whole low impulse control attitude get so ingrained among those in the trades?