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.
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.
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!!!*
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.
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...
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!
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
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! 👍
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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.
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 :)
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
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for this man. You are the absolute best. I am currently working as a CW too get experience to be an apprentice and I've been worshipping your videos. I already applied to be an apprentice and as far as I know they like me, they just want more experience. Your videos are giving me confidence to move on to a bigger passion.
Preach on cleanliness! Just had the privilege of opening a new warehouse for my company and could not believe the lack of attention to detail some trades had when finishes started to go in! Sh!t happens, but respect the customer and what they are paying for! The electricians who did the work were professional and respectful and earned my repeat business for years to come!
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
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.
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
Watching these tips even though im not an apprentice been trying too get an electrician apprenticeship since i was 15 im 18 in july unfortunately there just isnt any in my area and where they are i just can get too them but i stay positive and i will get one this year! Love your videos
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!
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.
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!!
Hi, I'm a first year apprentice electrician from Scotland, and its a big thing over here to give co-workers favours, for example, if a co-worker can get something for you that you couldn't get yourself, you then owe him a favour back, this helps build good working relationships and a trust between each other as well as building the reputation that you are a good and honest worker
Great video thanks brother. Try not to eat the junk from the food truck. I broke two fingers at the same time. The part wouldn't come lose and it hurt when it did all at once. Just keep on going tape them up everything is good to go. I worked on heavy equipment. We did a lot of stuff in power plants and the static was bad. Just the static off the lines was enough to kill you almost everything we did work on had to be grounded even my own service truck. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again
All good points... Particularly the one about "cleanliness" or whatever you want to call it... Lately, I've seen some of the younger guys come into a nice place in ripped up jeans and with holes in their shirts, looking like they've been wearing the stuff for a month... Not that I don't wear my worn out stuff while working around the shop or the yard, and then eventually convert them to rags... But, come on man!!! We're in a hospital, or government building, or business, or wherever... Right? And then, there's the guys that are like the bull in the china shop... The ones who will cut a box in and not sweep or vacuum up the mess, or leave cutoffs of wire strewn all over the place... LOL! I'm off the clock now, I can be Sour Suzie or whoever now right?
Just got accepted into an elevator tech apprenticeship..hoping I can apply some of these to my new career. Never been in trades before, excited to learn
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.
I've been doing much of this my entire working career, but it's still solid advice and I like the presentation. What I don't like is a video that starts with TWO ads. I understand everybody is out to make a buck and it's getting harder and harder to do so on RUclips, but still. Thanks for doing what you do, but that third ad that popped up somewhere in the middle of the video sealed the deal. Bye.
Quiet often when I have to do a quick PVC glue job I do it over my steel toe. It gets my boot gluei but keeps the floor clean and customers happy. And besides helps keep the boots together lol
Leaving baggage at home very big tip! Tip vids are good for helpin people out for sure, trying to get back into cng tips again as time allows, info always great, and of course MTS does it frank fun style lol
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.
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.
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!
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?
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
Mike, thanks for all the tips. It's always good to have an idea of what to do. I have a question for you. How do you become an electrician? I'm from Michigan. I have no prior work experience, I just got my car fixed up and working. I just graduated this year. I don't have money for a trade school, but I want to become an apprentice to work and learn at the same time. The more I try to look into it, the more confused I get. Could you give me some advice? Maybe lay out some steps or something? This is something I really want to try and get into. So I'd appreciate some help. Thank you.
SwissSilverBD Nobody answered you...google your local IBEW. They usually take walk-in applications and may even do an interview at that time. They will start you down the path of a union electrician.
Thx you very much I think I do my best in my company, but I need to learn more what I mean I need to do extra job on the weekend so what is your recommendations?
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
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
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
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.
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!!!*
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.
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...
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
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.
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!
Positivity is key! Even when others have a case of the ass, Positivity can turn things around for everybody.
Tips for an apprentice:
talks about cars and wives
I love the subtle camera focus in and out as his hand dramatically explains something. The camera work is sublime.
Owner and Master Electrician since 2007.Great tips! Will make it a priority to show my new help both videos. Great job!
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.
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
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! 👍
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!
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.
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)
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
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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.
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 :)
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
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Been in the trade 3 years theses are the best tips iv heard from anyone,thanks mike
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.
Appreciate your good attitude...a rare thing, and absolutely right on!
Thanks for this man. You are the absolute best. I am currently working as a CW too get experience to be an apprentice and I've been worshipping your videos. I already applied to be an apprentice and as far as I know they like me, they just want more experience. Your videos are giving me confidence to move on to a bigger passion.
Also are you an indoor commercial wireman? Just a guess. Eventually I'm trying to get my journeymans for it.
Preach on cleanliness! Just had the privilege of opening a new warehouse for my company and could not believe the lack of attention to detail some trades had when finishes started to go in! Sh!t happens, but respect the customer and what they are paying for! The electricians who did the work were professional and respectful and earned my repeat business for years to come!
I wish I could hit that thumbs up button a couple more times. Great tips Mike.
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
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.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. Look out for you and the other guy!
And tell the guy when he's being stupid.
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
Watching these tips even though im not an apprentice been trying too get an electrician apprenticeship since i was 15 im 18 in july unfortunately there just isnt any in my area and where they are i just can get too them but i stay positive and i will get one this year! Love your videos
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 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!
Great advice Mike! I do need to stop eating at Chipotle so much, oh yea I had it again today.
keep a positive attitude and always be willing to help
Just that will take you far!
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.
take some nitrile gloves to work for when you install lights no need to wash hands :D
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!!
Thank you for the advice mike! I plan on going in to the electrical field in the summer when I graduate high school come June.
Very basic and very good foundation wisdom.
Super helpful, thanks Mike
Finnaly, a face reveal!
Great video. All great advice. Try to learn from the mistakes of other it hurts you a lot less.
Hi, I'm a first year apprentice electrician from Scotland, and its a big thing over here to give co-workers favours, for example, if a co-worker can get something for you that you couldn't get yourself, you then owe him a favour back, this helps build good working relationships and a trust between each other as well as building the reputation that you are a good and honest worker
Hahha in the IBEW the rule of thumb is just sneak into another crews area and steal stuff you need
@@Delta2-4Gaming all my tools are pretty much stolen. I use the money I save on liquor and weed
Great video thanks brother. Try not to eat the junk from the food truck. I broke two fingers at the same time. The part wouldn't come lose and it hurt when it did all at once. Just keep on going tape them up everything is good to go. I worked on heavy equipment. We did a lot of stuff in power plants and the static was bad. Just the static off the lines was enough to kill you almost everything we did work on had to be grounded even my own service truck. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again
All good points... Particularly the one about "cleanliness" or whatever you want to call it... Lately, I've seen some of the younger guys come into a nice place in ripped up jeans and with holes in their shirts, looking like they've been wearing the stuff for a month... Not that I don't wear my worn out stuff while working around the shop or the yard, and then eventually convert them to rags... But, come on man!!! We're in a hospital, or government building, or business, or wherever... Right? And then, there's the guys that are like the bull in the china shop... The ones who will cut a box in and not sweep or vacuum up the mess, or leave cutoffs of wire strewn all over the place... LOL! I'm off the clock now, I can be Sour Suzie or whoever now right?
Just got accepted into an elevator tech apprenticeship..hoping I can apply some of these to my new career. Never been in trades before, excited to learn
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.
nice vid man, looking forward to being an electrician and im seeing now what to expect and do as a greeney
Mike you should do videos on the material and what they do and how to recess them. Like low voltage to high voltage
I've been doing much of this my entire working career, but it's still solid advice and I like the presentation. What I don't like is a video that starts with TWO ads. I understand everybody is out to make a buck and it's getting harder and harder to do so on RUclips, but still. Thanks for doing what you do, but that third ad that popped up somewhere in the middle of the video sealed the deal. Bye.
A hand gave me some very wise advice today.
Tell the cutie in the intro I said hello for me, thanks.
Quiet often when I have to do a quick PVC glue job I do it over my steel toe. It gets my boot gluei but keeps the floor clean and customers happy. And besides helps keep the boots together lol
omg this is hilarious i was not prepared for part fucking 2 LOL you are making me love getting into the electrician trade
you skate too? got a few skaters in my local park that are electricians as well here in NY. a few local 3.
Leaving baggage at home very big tip! Tip vids are good for helpin people out for sure, trying to get back into cng tips again as time allows, info always great, and of course MTS does it frank fun style lol
Love the videos, wondered what you thought about the new “heavy duty”Klein stripper/lineman combo. Just recently purchased them and I’m loving them!
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.
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
Going from the army into the trades this seems like this will be a smooth transition and no morning PT! 🤣
good stuff Mike...applies to all the trades!
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.
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 got hit with 230V more than 10 times and with 400 from a capacitor once and I’m completely ok but much more careful 😂
All good tips Mike!!! Keep up the great videos. Electricians are #1! 😊
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?
I use an extra pair of gloves specifically for working with light fixtures
Gino Maurino like latex gloves ?
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
You are wonderful, soo wise
“A hoho and dingdong” nice choice of snacks xD
Thanks for the tips!
Mike, thanks for all the tips. It's always good to have an idea of what to do.
I have a question for you. How do you become an electrician? I'm from Michigan. I have no prior work experience, I just got my car fixed up and working. I just graduated this year. I don't have money for a trade school, but I want to become an apprentice to work and learn at the same time. The more I try to look into it, the more confused I get. Could you give me some advice? Maybe lay out some steps or something? This is something I really want to try and get into. So I'd appreciate some help. Thank you.
SwissSilverBD Nobody answered you...google your local IBEW. They usually take walk-in applications and may even do an interview at that time. They will start you down the path of a union electrician.
Common sense is only common to those who it's common to.
Common sense is not a common virtue.
However there are pros that shouldn't be in the trade, spot them off right away!
When putting in lighting always wear disposable gloves.
Thx you very much I think I do my best in my company, but I need to learn more what I mean I need to do extra job on the weekend so what is your recommendations?
Old video but still great video. You would be an awesome boss mate!!
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
Can you or do you have a video on carry-on tools for tsa?
who the fuck gives these a thumbs down? Thanks for the vids sparky.
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
Man these need to be orientation videos at every company lol
Anything on a warehouse floor will fuck with palletjacks.
Safety is supposed to be the 3rd video not the second. What are you some kind of safety Sally?