5 Things To Consider Before Becoming An Electrician
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Thanks Shaggy
my pleasure
Should’ve said welcome scooby
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😅😅😅😂😂😂😂 why you had to call him shaggy! I'm on the floor brother😂! But he's telling the absolute truth!
Work is not always steady in construction though!
I'd just like to throw in a bit of my perspective too: I found that when I was doing construction and working to be an electrician that you weren't just working a 8 hour day. Depending on the job site, your commute could be an hour away both directions, add 2hrs to your day. If I factored in the time I'd have to wake up in the morning to get to work on time, the commute, preparing my clothes and gear every night before work, meal prep and other things, it truly felt like my days were more like 12-14hrs. Plus that meant I'd have to wait for the weekend to grocery shop and do chores to maintain a clean home, it felt like I didn't even have a full weekend for myself. This may not resonate with some folks that read it, but the time spent getting ready for your job the next day IS work. One last bit of advice, do not work for a company that only pays you if you're on site, that's exploitation. If you are required to show up to the shop to load materials before going to the jobsite, that's labor and you demand you get paid for it. Get paid for every minute you do something for your employer. Thanks for uploading this video!
This was my man's exact perspective when I met him, the commute, meal prep, preparing work clothes, maintaining a clean home, laundry, grocery shopping, it adds up!! He's been a commercial electrician for 16 years now. Everyone wants to live in the Inland Empire and has to commute to the surrounding cities for work. I could not agree with you more Sebastian. Just know there are people just like you out there, working hard shouldn't come at a price.
@@Matt-bz8te The difference is if you're in a service job, or any job that requires you to attend a single location rarely relocating to new sites you can rent/buy closer to the site but for a lot of electricians, plumbers and construction jobs they have to travel extended distances. That can leave less time and energy for meal prep, cleaning, laundry or social life. But the pays decent and factors this in, at least in my country.
Isn't that just being an adult? Cooking and commute to work are things you need to do at any job, 8 hours or work,1 hour of lunch, 2 hours of commute, when you get home you take a shower and eat whatever you cooked the day before or cook something new if you have nothing, but that's with any job you will have, I don't know you age but I'm 30 and that's everywhere, when you are an adult you get up at around 6:30, get to work at 8 and get home at 6pm, then you have around 4 hours to yourself and you go to bed, your free time is on weekends, also I recommend you order food online and have your supermaket deliver it, I have been doing that for over a year and it saves time plus you can buy things with discount more easily. Even if you are busy if you think about it you still have 20 free hours during the work days and the whole day free during the weekend, you still have time to do stuff if you know how to make it count.
haha
no most adult jobs you show up to work and if you are expected to travel you get paid extra. Keep getting scammed
"It really gets to you after a wire...i mean while." LOL Classic electrician word jumble. 2:10
haha
Abe Alexander hahahahaha 😂
Just finished my 2nd week in construction as an apprentice. All I get to do is drill metallic boxes for switches and receptacles. Is it boring? Yes. Do I want to do something more challenging? Yes. Will I complain to my bosses who are actually nice? No.
Just got to be patient for them to teach me more cool stuff
yeah it'll get better and easier
Hey man, it could always be worse. Imagine sitting in a cubicle all day.
@@iMarimbaFTW Now that would be a nightmare.
i'd have to try it before i judged it
The Coffee Nut are you onto more interesting stuff?
The cool part about the electrical industry is there are SO many more sides to the industry than a construction site. I worked construction through my years of apprenticeship, working as a journeyman and then as a foreman. I eventually moved into the maintenance side for a large school district where we maintain and repair these systems from 21kv down to 120. I think industrial maintenance is a much funner side of the industry and it pays the same. You get to solve problems all day rather than new installation. On a side note, never let anybody treat you like garbage. That is not a requirement of being an electrician (or any job) and allowing someone to make you feel worthless will follow you to every job.
thanks for the info! appreciate it! 🔥🔥🔥
Well said, and thanks for the input. I recently picked up an apprenticeship and they treated me like shit the first day, and continue to. They told me a couple pointers at the beginning and then made fun of me for not knowing anything, despite never doing that work in my life. Word is the company lost 15 people a few months back, now that fact just ties everything into a shitty bow.
I'm sorry to hear that, and i've been there! you should leave and d another place asap :) Wish you the best!
@@DailyElectrician Thanks kind stranger i will keep moving forward
im scared of gettign shocked.
Holy shit it's shaggy
lolz
Zoinks
Pass the weed
never smoked
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As a second generation sparky who spent 50 years in this great trade can give you a few tips. Never enter a job just for possible high pay. Work at something that challenges you and find rewarding. Never cut corners. Be on time, though family must come first you must be available to stay late on emergencies and yes work weekends. I have worked every holiday at least 10 times each due to planned shutdowns, switch gear replacement, fired etc. Purchase quality tools and keep your PPE clean and have rubber gloves inspected, tested & date stamped every 6 months. Never sell your soul or be a whore by securing an electrical permit for anybody. Keep up with all codes. Had a best friend beg me to get his brother a permit for a pizza shop he wired. Told him nope. Not today oy any day. 6 months later placed burnt down from an electrical fire and I would have been sued big time.
I hired a local electrician to do the wiring in my basement and he showed me how to wire the lights and outlets once I got the drywall up and finished. Got to know him pretty well because we have mutual friends and the same interests and hobbies. He called me a couple days ago and out of the blue offers me a job with the electrical service company he manages. Obviously I'd have to go to trade school while working for them but he said if I did well in trade school the company would reimburse me for the school once I'm done. Itll be a total career change for me as I currently drive a truck but I'm really considering it. Once I become licensed he said pay is 35-48 an hr, I'll get a company van and all power tools are purchased by the company. Currently making 25 an hr so I'm going to try to negotiate for that while going to school. I live in southern Indiana which doesn't require a license but some of the local municipalities in the area in which they do jobs do require a license so the company and it's electricians are licensed in KY which is just a few miles drive.
awesome!
Did you take the job? If so, how’s it working out? If not, why not and how’s that working?
I'm a failed Computer Science kid, went into it to attempt to make my Father proud. Now I'm looking into becoming a Tradesman for Aircraft Mechanic, Electrician or HAVC. I know for sure these careers are not easy but they are not impossible either, I just need to apply myself and do good work. I am trying to get into an apprenticeship as Trade school seems too expensive at the moment.
u got this bro
Trade school is garbage anyway. Unless you have the time/money to put yourself through that, just try to find a union or non-union apprenticeship program!
Dude we are in the same EXACT boat.
you guys can do it ❤️
@@blackpilled_taurean7056 nice! I just got an apprenticeship at a local company i Start next week
I’m a young electrician (28 yrs old been doing it 8 yrs) the best thing you can do is shop a good pay rate with diffrent contractors. Also apply at your local union and get in right away.
hey, I am 17 right now and I have no experience and will the ibew accept me? Ofcourse this is after i graduate.
Ess Killz I heard u apply at a local union take a test ..Math included(if pass ) , then get interviewed
@@jayjay2167 okay thanks :)
not at all
Ess Killz although I’m 22 I had no experience and I got accepted. It’s a process but don’t be afraid to jump in
Most of the things you’ve mentioned apply to just about all trade jobs buddy. I’ve been working in the trades for nearly 30 years and running my own HVAC and home maintenance company for the last 15. From grounds and facilities maintenance, carpentry, painting, electrical to sales. All in all I’ve worked for and with good people and bad people. I’ve worked in good conditions and bad conditions. Not that you asked, but the best advice I could give is to know your craft, be confident and decisive, respect everyone on the job (even if they don’t reciprocate!), own up to mistakes, and work hard till the job is done. Everything else will take care of itself. You do that and before you know it you’ll be the go to guy on the job site. God bless!
Should i be an hvac tech?
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How much u make that’s my goal to have a company like yours I’m 18 and going to try and being towards a career as an electrician
if you want to zestooo
Your first name is Bull because what you're saying should be taken with a grain of salt. Frankly, Mr. Bull, what you're saying is bullshit. You sound like a guy who "had a really good mentor" or "grew up doing this with your Dad/Uncle." You don't sound like a guy who started from the Ground up doing commercial electric work in a busy city, like say, New York City.
#3. For me, any job is more about the people and not the actual work. I've heard some people say that being a part of a union instead of working for someone is better as in, get more money and less likely to be treated like shit. Considering becoming an electrician.
I am an electrician and i dont regret it. Yes it is tough, but if you want to learn as much as possible and being able to help yourself out of almost every trouble, do it!
What kind of electrician are you?
@@basiclove2489 a good one. Electrical installations, comissioning, maintaining, field service, solving maulfunctions
@@stalinspfeife9499 I mean like I want to try residential electrician is that a major you specified in?
@@basiclove2489 i've started as an appretice for electrical installations, i assume as a residetial electrician it could be the same. You will learn all the basics about electricity. I have started like that. After my graduation i've specified in fire detecting panels/devices. If you are not qualified you should apply as an apprentice so you can graduate. But as a helper/trainee without degree you will stay in this position forever, you'll need the degree in future. after that you can specify how you want where you want. But as a residential electrician its not a bad start at all. Straight from scratch. How much do you know about buildings? What is your profession
@@stalinspfeife9499 I know nothing tbh I’ve worked at a different field but this was something that caught my attention but didn’t know anyone that went down that path
I completely feel you on the bad work environment part. I’m currently 18 years old and I’ve been framing for my dads company for 3 or 4 years now and no matter what I did he’s always put me down. If I made a a screw up I wouldn’t here the end of it and just constantly get called retarded and dumb (by my own father) and it would get brought home with me (as I live with my dad) and if I don’t understand something and ask questions he says “figure it out or calls me stupid” he’s just constantly making me feel dumb and it made me lose all motivation. I just don’t feel appreciated even tho I feel I should be shown some appreciation as I am the one driving the tools to work everyday and throughout my whole time working for him I have never missed a day even when he was out of town. I just recently quit because I couldn’t take it anymore and I’m staying at my moms house trying to get into apprenticing in electrical! But I know I will enjoy it! I’ve been studying it/ looking into it a lot and I’m excited to get a opportunity! Thank you for the video just thought I’d share my story
I'm sorry working with your dad was so rough. I'm glad you finally took action and decided to do something that interests you. I wish you the best of luck!
dang im so sorry that sounds like it was really hard. im proud you left and are pursuing another choice. I wish you success and happiness ❤️ thanks so much for sharing. keep me posted of your progress 🙏🏼
Mylesmc Cunningham,same,my dad always makes me feel negative and make me feel unmotivated and calls me stupid or retarted when I don’t do something right,even if it’s the first time doing it.
That hell with that fucking asshole. Thats not ur father. He just got lucky one night. To hell with him. Similar w my pops. U dont need to he put down Aby ur own family. FOH
U got this man. U can do it.
He’s teaching you young how mean the world is and how to be tough, better sooner then later to have tough skin. Not saying disrespect is good but let’s say tough love. Don’t listen to these guys talking about “fuck that guy you don’t need him”. Your dad will always be your dad that will never change. You’ll know when your older. Shit I’m only 21 but felt the same. Time heals all
Thanks for the vid CorvetteKid, keep it up! I like the down to earth approach...and as you hinted at, there are those of us who actually prefer not to hear profanity all day. I've been an electrician for eight years, and definitely some job sites where the crude language and cursing is present. But as an electrician there is lots of work when you are by yourself, and work that is not on the bigger jobs where the cursing and negativity is more prevalent. Ultimately what matters more in a job is who do you work with and who do you answer to. Find a good boss and you're likely to find good co-workers too.
Appreciate the comment, for sure! Coworkers/Leaders make a world of difference, either good or bad lol
Looking into it because it doesnt seem too hard to get started and people are making 100k+ 😳 but im not good with heights i was wondering as an electricion will i be on tall buildings often or in high up areas?
really just depends on who you work for
Yeah, it does depend on the type of work, but usually jobs in any sector involve some work to install lights and other electrical higher up. The other question is how scared of heights? If climbing an 8’ ladder or being on a lift 20’ up is too much it would be hard to make it as an electrician. But some fears can be overcome too : )
@@anthonyeisses1266 yeah like i would be fine on top of like a normal house a 2 story house would be too much for me to just be on top of but being on around a 20 feet on a roof id most likely be scared but on a lift i think i would be fine maybe a little spooked
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It really helps people like me out who need to figure out what theyre gonna do for a living
Glad you found it useful! :)
It's a trade if you're gonna have a problem with people cussing dont go into any trade
hence the video about this.
@ben Collins fuck up
@@marcmedrano7753?
Hahhahaha so true
OR its a fucking work environment so need to be a fucking professional!!!!!
You forgot to mention that it takes 8000 hours or 4 years if you work 40 hrs a week to get the actual electrician license so you'll be an apprentice for 4 years or maybe 3 if you do a lot of OT and even if you go to trade school you still have to be an apprentice for a few years as well, you'll just go in knowing more than someone starting from scratch
Most motivating video I’ve seen today, kept it simple & went straight to the point. Ty Brother.
Awesome, happy to hear that ☺️ Thanks!
2:10 "definitely gets to you after a wire...I mean while " those flashbacks tho 😳
Starting out as an apprentice is rough at first, especially when you know nothing at all. Hopefully you get to work with good journeyman electricians and great contractors. It can be a great career choice.
It's hard to not get injuries, they make you do manual labour
Forgotten sloth, obviously it’s a mans job not some little bitches job
1:58 sounds like working in a kitchen lol I’ve been cooking for 4 years now
I’ve been a kitchen porter and don’t like it. I was thinking this though.
So basically if your sensitive don’t do it 25 n hour I really don’t give a shit what they say pay me lol 😭😭😂😂😂
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Pretty much lol I like it tho it’s better then my retail gig I had 3 years ago
@@nateguerra319 how’d you start?
I just started my new apprenticeship for an electrician on Monday and all I do is clean and bring stuff in and out of sights
nice, easy money
How did you start your apprenticeship and where? Pls
Thanks for the info man. Much appreciated
you're welcome :) thanks for watching
I had that problem with asshole journeyman for a year. As soon as I found a opportunity I left. Don't let one idiot ruin a great career.
agreed!
really thinking about becoming a apprentice my dad has been electrician for 20yrs and makes almost $40 a hr. ive been working on cars for almost 2 years and it’s killing my love for cars and i can’t stand flat rate pay. Might leave being a mechanic as a hobby
I'm thinking about trade school for a 7 month electrician program. Is it a good idea before I become an apprentice? Or can I jump straight to it, although I know nothing about the field currently.
If you are good at math then becoming an electrician would be easy for you. If you are terrible at math or don’t like math then I would look into another career.
you can jump straight in without trade school
Great video bro, i expected all of these and ready👍👍👍🙏🏼🙏🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼
Thanks! Appreciate it ☺️ Glad you liked it.
Would you rather be an electrical engineer or electrician? Also who do you think makes more?
Engineer for sure makes more, but it requires a bachelors
dont know what they do so i couldnt tell you. also dont know their salaries. sorry i cant really help on this one
You need to do calculus its very very math heavy for engineering. You better be top 5 in math at your school. They usually design large installations that trades people later build. They can also be in utilities, product testing and development or other things
Pepe silvia this name keeps comin up, i got boxes full of pepe, i go up to carols office and i say CAROL
hey man so i'm graduating this year from high school i don't know anything that has to do with Electrical i wanna be an electrician because of the money ..i'm planning of going to a trade school when i graduate so i can start learning.
What are some tips you can give me?
First I would say don't do it for the money, but see if you like it and then continue if you do. I have 3 videos in mind that might help you, let me know if they help. Wish you the best!
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TheCorvetteKid thanks man I will check them out for sure
The ideal electrician is a person who loves physical work but would rather do mental work someone who is good with tools as well as math as well with a shovel. Brains and grit. Hyper is a plus.
Gets to you after a “wire” I can tell you been doing this a while! 😂💪🏾
Hi guy some one please tell me the different between home depot 2 gauge thhn copper wire and Lowes wire. They both made by southwire but why does lowe list it can only carry max 110 amp while home depot listed on their site 125 amp max. If I don't remember wrong, I think in store even said 130 amp. I plan to run 25-28 feet inside conduit over head inside garrage ceiling. 125 circuit breaker box. Thanks
This sounds like heaven to me
join and enjoy :)
Have u done it
the best thing about being a electrician is
1. free coke
2. free milk
3. and free coke
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“Let’s go ahead & get started before I waste another 48 seconds” 😂🤣
Your good bro made my day lmfaoo
hahaha happy to hear 😂❤️🙌🏼
Hey man I’m considering going to school to be an electrician is there anything I should freshen up on before hand it would most likely be union thank you
What’s the best trade to get in overall?? And is being an electrician the equivalent of the Air Force for the military?
I'm not sure to both of those questions, do whatever job makes you happy :)
I'm 30 quit my carpenter job I been doing for 9 years, they treat you like a nobody pay stays the same very low... I know nothing of an electrician trade my math is also bad, can I still get accepted in? I've always wanted to do it plus pay seems great.
Thanks for the tips and I would gladly give up autobody maintenance for electrical maintenance. I need the knowledge of an electrician so I can live off the grid with renewable energy.
So basically, I am on a quest for knowledge.
Truly appreciate it my dude🤙🏽
my pleasure ☺️
I put my application for apprenticeship in but it can take up to 6 months until they even decide weather to accept you or not.
any thoughts on what I can be doing to be productive pre apprenticeship or training.
Any books to read or something?
pre knowledge doesnt hurt but i wouldnt say its required or needed. videos can help a lot, and ive been making a playlist full of beginner videos if youre interested.
no books come to mind for reading except the nec code book.
I don't know if the comment section is still active but I was wondering what the better trades into would be (by the way where I live in rural America the average nice house is like 45 thousand so this is good money where I live)
its just personal preference. i dont know everyones wages or id tell you.
Thanks for this vid. I strongly agree 👍
Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏🏼
Do you travel a lot as a career? I heard electrians drive up too 100 miles sometimes in order to work and seem to be driving 20-50 miles daily I assume. Is this true ?
i've never travelled much, but occasionally have. it's pretty normal to drive 10-20 miles to a jobsite. hope this helps :)
@@DailyElectricianare you driving your personal car or a company vehicle?
@BigWalka personal currently
What if companies/individuals don’t get back with you? I’m interested in being an electrician but haven’t gotten any responses to my inquiries
Change yourself ir company
Not sure to either become a eletrican or plumber. Im not really good at math so should i lean more towards becoming a plumber
your choice, do what you wanna do most. worst case switch to the other.
Give electrical work a try first. You will have to use math in both but you can get help with math. I believe electricians will have a better job outlook years from now.
It can be really tedious a lot lol
yeah just depends on your mood too haha
Most jobs are.
Also FIND OUT WHAT CODE IS BEFORE JOINING. I’m 3 months in and this is just way to hard of a course. I wish I took a job where it’s same thing every time this is too complicated
Not sure if this comment section is still active 4 years later lol, but quick question. I am 17 years old in high school looking to become an electrician. I’m currently going into my second year of this program called Monroe2boces in western ny that teaches a lot of aspect of residential and commercial electrical work. So I will have good experience coming out of high school. My question is, how will this affect the requirements for getting in with the union or another company? Will I have to go to another trade school?
Each states requirements are different but most likely you will have to go to another school to get your license but your schooling might look good on a resume
They usually "fix" the lines when they don't need to which usually causes the wifi to go down
Im getting out of the army soon i was wonder should i try to go to a trade school or just look around and try to land an apprenticeship? I havent been seeing many apprenticeship options available got any tips to find them?
Try to do a electrician or another trade course while doing a job part time,if u do that you can get qualified and they will hook your up with a job the course or you can ask a online agency they will Teach you the theory and get into complete practical work I decided to change into a course instead of a trade school because less fees same qualification at age 18 I started without prior knowledge of electrican work now I am 19 doing my practical assessment I went that route on my way to work experience and the a job
no tips to find them but just search online probably, definitly suggest an apprentiship over a trade school.
I did the same thing when I got out of the marines. I bought books and made it a point to read a chapter a night while on my last deployment. It took me a month to land a job as a helper when I got out. 6 years later I had a contractors license.
I haven't gotten into an apprenticeship yet, but I'm in the interview phase, should I have the tools before I interview or after?
After, they might them all to you for free anyways.
I’m in HVAC right now but hate it I think I might go to trade school for electrician, what route did you take did u go to school or just find a helper position?
What do you hate about it?
i was told to go to school by my employer after 4 days, so i did.
TheCorvetteKid which school did you go to?
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I went into an apprenticeship program in Minnesota. Make sure you pick the side you want. Here I had 2 options, 1. Low voltage, or 2. Med/high voltage. It matters for pay and how and where you work. Low voltage is safe and less physically strenuous, so typically it pays less. Go union if you have the option, union has great benefits. Plus as a union member, the journey electricians training you, will be expecting you to be paying their benefits when they retire. That’s how the brothhood works. It’s not perfect, but if you add up cost vs rewards between trade and college, you will have to side with the trades.
I’m in trade school for electrical construction, and I can agree with the people swearing part cause it’s true
i wouldnt lie to ya :)
Thats literally any job unless you work in an office building. Any other job people curse like they get paid to do it
@@user-mg4jn8rg8q right I work in housekeeping rn doing bitch work which sucks ass and the maintenance guy is my boss and he uses "fucking" in every sentence.
Thanks for the video man was very informative
glad to help :)
I’m an electrician apprentice. Don’t know who he worked for but what he passed on is garbage.
cool story
I’m about to go to a data center do you know what electricians normally at data centers and I’m not license or an apprentice I’m basically a helper a R6 residential wireman
Hey really I enjoy your video I'm 26 out of the military, this stuff looks interesting and just wondering how hard is it to learn?
shouldnt be too hard, practice makes progress :)
It’s easy just don’t be afraid to make mistakes but ask questions if you’re not sure
agreed!
Take A calculator and divide 480 volts by 1.732 and you come up with 277 volts. Not hard at all.
Every hot wire is 180 degrees out of phase excluding the grounded conductor.
10 years as an oilfield electrician. You sound precious.
thanks ☺️
Take your oilfield bravado and shove it!
i'm currently doing a pre-app. my problem is i currently don't have a license. That's my main problem. I hate myself for not having gotten it ages ago like most people. I'm 19 and finished year 12 last year. I really don't know where i'm going in life..... I'm worried about committing and putting in a bunch of effort into something i might not be good at or even enjoy at all.
gotta take a chance sometime on something, wish you success in whatever you choose.
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Any update???
I’m 5’5” and somewhat small. I know there aren’t very many females in trades in general. But are there any small women? I’m not afraid of manual labor. I’ve been interested in electrical for a couple years.
yeah when i was in trade school b4 rona, we had a girl in my class that was small and was graduating she got a job and the fact that shes a women makes her a better candidate on paper
how small? size shouldnt matter :)
TheCorvetteKid 5’5” , athletic build
you'd do fine :)
TheCorvetteKid I’m battling myself only cause I am contracted to teach the rest of the school year. Also my wife worries that safety depends on other people not fucking up. So plumbing and welding are the next options.
Great video man 👍🏽
Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
I’m 16 and definitely going for being a electrician. Thanks 🙏🏽
I'm 17 and will graduate this year. Looking forward to start my apprenticeship right after getting my diploma.
nice guys!
@@ejcleopard9843 imma do the same thing, good luck on your journey 🤝
bro me too idk if I wanna be a plumber or electrician tho
I’m 15 and I wanna be an electrician for some reason because I just find it appealing and I’m trying to find more about it
nice! hope my channel can help :)
Hey Boss what about traveling do good paying elect. Jobs do most require you to travel?
Answered in todays video! :)
Thank you for the insight
happy to help :)
What about the commute, I live in Dallas and have A Master Electrician license. DFW is A huge metroplex. You have to drive to the jobsite under construction. I have been on projects 50 miles away in the same metroplex with rush hour traffic to and from work. Work 8.5 hours 2 to 3 hours commute each way not getting paid. Turns into A 15 hour day with no overtime pay. They pay you 30 to 34 per hour, but after you add your time commuting it comes out to minimum wage. DON"T DO IT. Go to college and get A rewarding job.
Construction trades aren't for pussies
Hey man what school did you go to? im moving back to oregon in a few months and really want to become an electrician.
I just journeyed out n am having a hell of a time finding a job that pays right. Possiblity it's because it's November, end of the year but idk. What a pain in the ass.... Coming from southern California
dang, sorry to hear that :(
I really like this guy!
yo im a senior in hs bout to graduate i plan on going to trade school to be a electrician i hv no knowledge on anything in trade school im just researching but i dont know about being a electrician and being treated like shit 50% of the time. if u could maybe give me a couple references on what to go to trade school for please!
Any update on how it's going? Really curious how it all turned out
I didn't go to trade school so I can't help you out on that one, sorry. Sorry for the late reply. Try to find an apprentiship and avoid a trade school if possible :)
@@crazycrookerr damn man 11 months ago i said that and im in community college rn it sucks but idk what to do i kinda want to get into computer science or somethin easier but still kinda clueless :/
@@sllothy damn ok. what happened to the electrician idea ? I myself am in 3rd year of college with a degree that ill get me no where so no idea what to do atm lol
@@crazycrookerr i dont know im not really interested in that im starting to get into cars a lot so maybe ill go into that field of some sort later because its something i enjoy other than pointless school
Is there a lot of Math involved with being a Electrician? I’m 16 and pretty bad at Math. Could I still get away being successful still?
lol is there a lot of maths? On the job not so much but in school its all about math's and physics.
Just during school there is some involved and just basic math at work 🙂 If you can pass school then you'll be fine in the field 🤘🏻
@@DailyElectrician but what about the wiring aspect of it I'm decent with math algebra/algebra 2 not good with science at all and not sure on technical stuff that'll have me confused for hours
One quick idea maybe think about a video about funny story’s
yeah thought about that before, ill try to do one sometime if i an make a list
This past July I got into a drag out fight with my foreman. It was glorious, I got the dude on the ground and choked him out until he submitted. Never talked shit to me again, that’s for sure:)
Sure you did, bud
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And you both got fired? Or no? Cause assault at work aint cool neiher is verbal abuse
It's so hard just trying to find ANY apprenticeship in Australia, I was set on starting an Electrician Apprenticeship but seems like so is everyone else and i still have no offers so i think i will look into Plumbing to
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How long have you been trying.
Mohamed Ishak couple weeks now
@@domanater480 I.m in Melbourne starting now to look for
Do most most electrical companies drug tests? And what kind of test do they normally use ?
Yes they do, it's just a typical urine drug test. If you're a druggee you an always use fake urine with the heating pad.
Great video very true I'm an apprentice electrician
Hey man thanks for great info but a quick question I am 17 and I am just starting to look for apprentice how did you find it’s hard for me to find thanks
my boss told me about the apprentiship school close by and i applied.
Associated Builders and Contractors.
By heavy objects do you mean heavy long thick wires?
Likely, because that's one thing my electrician teacher told my class. Lifting conduit of various sizes especially if you work in Industrial like he did. Or even large feeder cables which are eventually downsized in residential units.
Lift up heavy ass rolls of wire and shit. Carrying a 12 ft lader around, along with all your tools on your side. Thats what he means
theres many different things it could be. rolls of massive wire, heavy ladders, giant disconnects, panels and such, tools, etc
Bad attitudes are contagious. Have nothing or as little as possible to do with these people. Too many people put up with this, until they are effected.
agreed!
Unless they're the boss, I ALWAYS shove it back into their face
Thanks helped alot
Number 3 is on point
Thanks! :)
all 5 things described my entire job in the military
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I’m terrified. I graduated from my electrical course at Moraine like 2 months ago with high honors and shit but this is just scary. There’s still SO fucking much I don’t understand/know and I don’t think I have the memory for it cause I forget things too easily. I want to be dependable and a good worker but I don’t think I’m even good enough at it to start. Idk this is serious work in my eyes and I don’t know if I’m qualified.
Bro im trying to figure out what the fuck to do with my life but my memory is soooo shit :(. Tired of manual labor jobs in factories and warehouses but idk if I can hack it doing anything else :(
87Fox same shit here dude. Been working in retail for 5 years and I don’t know where I’m going
mmm Im about to start my career in this field and after reading your comment I totally see my future self writing a similar comment somewhere else.... but fuck it, I'll do it until I get fried to a crisp! lol
just gotta take the leap. being afraid will get you no where in life. better to try and fail then not try at all. not saying you will fail but you dont know unless you try :)
Are you already working in the field? And how are you doing now? The residential part seems simple to me but we’re getting into motors and PLC and I’m kind shitting myself. I get REALLY good grades, I float 95-98 on all my classes but I literally forget so much I learned. My memory isn’t the best either and my code book can’t take anymore sticky notes. Please tell me it’s gets better when you’re in the field.
Where do you find a apprentice I don’t know where to find one
through an apprentiship program
Would you say the heavy lifting is too much for women? Or would it be manageable?
Definitely manageable
@@DailyElectrician thank you! 😊
anytime :)
The most I'd have to lift alone was about 70 lbs jack hammer. When it comes to the wacker I need help. I've mostly done underground, my advice is not to do too well with the heavy lifting, so you don't get stuck there like me. Be efficient, but don't over do it and hurt yourself. Good luck.
Sorry I laughed at “It gets to you after a wire”
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Do i need to be really good in english? English is my 2nd language and i'm persuing to have an Electrician job? Do I choorse TAFE pathway for year 11? or should i go to university?and what subjects do i need to study for electrician. pls help
i mean better english is always nice and helpful. im sure there are electrical companies that speak in different languages. find an apprentiship, thats all you need.
The internet will teach you how to do the work... but practice makes perfect.
If it wasn't for me wanting to do stuff with my hands I'd probably become electrical engineer which I'm better at doing but hey what you going to do about it
Taking an electrician course right now
nice! congrats!!
THERES NO PEPE SILVIA
I’m thinking about it but am 43, is that too old?
Thanks..
I am 53 and I am a fourth year IBEW Apprentice. So, no you are never too old if you have the drive and motivation.
Agreed, never too old. Had a coworker starting in his 60's and another guy I worked with started at 45. Never too late.
Mark Altamirano ohh that’s very inspirational, thanks for sharing. If you don’t mind me asking, did you do the Cert II in Electrotechnology to find employment? What are your thoughts in doing it for a mature age apprenticeship? Thanks
@@markaltamirano4640 did the pay increase after each year
I’m getting a 10 percent raise every year until I become a journeyman, or over 4 dollars an hour raise every year. You have to work at least 1800 hrs. in a year and pass your classes tests but that is easy.
I’m a young kid right now I’m 13 but I’m curious do I need to go to college, I want to be electrician because I like hands on work and also seems more like something I would like to do, but wondering do I need college if so how long and what do I need to study?
It’s good work if you get with the right company but honestly as someone whose been doing this and enjoys it. Go to college be an engineer. Trades will wear your body down. You’ll be home laying in bed after work and your body will ache. You enjoy the work but if you enjoy hard labor like me. It will wear your body down fast. I’ve been working 15 hour days all week finally I’m off for two days. But seriously. I know folks say go to college and it’s like eh. Nah. But seriously it’s all I can do not to beg you. Go to school. Be the book work you’ll live a better life
agreed
you dont need to go to college first :)
hey i was wondering if i went to become an apprenticeship for 5 years to become an electrician (journeyman ) after i’m done and i get a certificate will i be able to get a job after i’m done with the 5 years and i get my certificate or would i have to attend a trade school or college to continue this career?
you work and go to school at the same time, you wont have to find a job because you'll already have one :) the apprentiship is a school in itself
TheCorvetteKid oh really i had no idea i’m very new to this im a senior in highschool currently and want to become an electrician but was very confused :) considering i seen various people say that they went to an apprenticeship and then went to a trade for some reason here’s the apprenticeship i’ll be applying for www.ibew595.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=254085&page=Apprenticeships mind having a look and letting me know if it’s good ?
TheCorvetteKid wait so once i finish the actual apprenticeship and get my certificate as a journeyman i won’t have to apply anywhere else i’ll already have my job? basically
yep
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1) Every work has shitty bosses
2) if you choose houses/ residential you will only work inside
3) Almost Every construction job require heavy lifting
4) Almost every job requires you to do shitty jobs no else wants to do.
🤔 Not sure why this video is titled "DON'T BE AN ELECTRICIAN ".
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How hard is it to learn a job like this? I’m 17 and thinking of going into a trade job after school.
not too bad, alot to wrap your mind around at first if your totally new to it all but over time it becomes second nature :) everyone has to start somewhere tho and theres no shame in that.
Saw his face then the 1st comment said thanks shaggy.....im watching this ish !!
You should keep these commentary videos going
Thanks! I'll try to make more.