Electrician Work Life Balance - All Work No Play?
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2023
- Do electricians have any free time after work?
What does a work life balance look like as an electrician?
In this video I answer that question from one of my viewers.
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The work life balance is amazing! I have been on a 4 10 schedule for my entire apprenticeship so far. We work Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm. The 3 day weekends are great and it's nice always having holidays off and being able to take extra time off whenever I need to.
Hey Jon! Thanks for watching bro!
I completely spaced talking about holidays, so thanks for bringing that up! That’s huge!! ⚡️
Man I just went from 6 - 10s to 4 - 10s lol what a difference😂 it’s nice to stack some cash on overtime now and then but I’m one of the guys that enjoys my free time. Cheers brother
I can attest to working 4 10 schedule as a non-blue collar working in the electronics industry, its a blessing to get that extra day to relax or to get something done that would've been hard to do on the weekend
Where are you located? Having a hard time finding apprentice positions with this schedule
I’m 3 months in to my apprenticeship and can’t be happier with the decision to start this career
Hey what state are you located in? I’m planning on applying in April wiht no real experience. The thing I’m worried about most is the lay offs and dead periods. Anything like that happened to you?
Broooo I want to be there already 😩.
@@Js-ht2ug I’m actually in Ottawa,Canada but I basically had zero experience and in Ottawa we are lucky it’s a city that is growing very quickly so there’s no lack of jobs . There are a lot of travellers that comme to Ottawa from places like Toronto and Niagara just to name a few
@@Js-ht2ug once you’re an apprentice with the Union they won’t lay you off you’ll be set
I’m a 4th year apprentice at local 58 Detroit and this is the best career I could’ve asked for. I have complete and total freedom to take off whenever I need! And weekends are ALWAYS optional! Mad love from Detroit my fellow brother 💪
Hey! Just got accepted into the local 58 Detroit. Currently work in a different trade as a project manager but I am definitely thinking I want to accept this opportunity. How was the pay for the first two years? I only ask because I do have a condo mortgage and trying to really think things through. I have enough saved to cover almost 2 years of the mortgage worth (1150 a month). Thank you in advance Man
Are you an inside electrician? I want to apply to local 58 too but they seem to only have residential open.
Hey broski I know its a little late but would you say it was a difficult career? Im starting school for it
I'm 46 and currently working, studying for the aptitude test, and saving as much as I possibly can so that if/when I'm accepted into apprentice program, the pay cut going in won't feel so extreme and I'll still be able to cover my living expenses without having to land a second job. I'm older, of course, but in a situation kind of like your brother was -- making a decent wage at my current job (I've been here 8 years!), but knowing this isn't really my ideal career, and that the pay cut I'll face upon entry into the IBEW is only a temporary hurdle. It will require sacrifices, like anything meaningful, but your channel (and John's) have convinced me that it's totally worth it! Thank you for all you do. It truly has been an inspiration and an invaluable resource. Glad Local 48 and Providence are treating you right. You've earned it!
🔥I just passed the aptitude test! Awaiting the interview, hoping to start this spring/summer. I need a work-life/balance!!
Was it hard
the schedule is great it's from 6-2:30. I can go to work early and come home to, work out, go to church, and study. IBEW local 26 all the way !!!!
Hi. 2nd year apprentice, half way through year 2. Gotta say I love the work (most of the time) and while school is somewhat stressful, with the pay, combined with the work itself and benefits and all other areas, I love this career choice and feel conformable and safe with it. Only wish I'd gotten into it earlier
Nice bro how old where you when you got into it?
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I've been doing non union solar for 11 years. I think I want to go union this video makes me feel way better about it. I have a kid and a wife I very much consider more important than anything in the world.
Can you make a video about vacation week progression, amount of sick days, and amount of personal days a year?
Thank you for these videos. My first day as an apprentice was today and i will start my 4 year program in a couple months! You helped me figure out what direction i want to go.
Hey! Right on!! So stoked to hear that. I appreciate you watching my videos and I’m happy that they’ve helped offer some guidance! ⚡️
What state? What was your educational? (approx)
This video is right on time, I was just wondering this yesterday. Just started with an electric company this week, and come May when school starts I should be accepted into the apprenticeship. 8 1/2 hours/day on top of 3 hours school twice a week I'm thinking of going to be rough, because you also have to study about 8 hours a week.
Just wanted to say I'm glad I found your channel! Your videos has helped give me confidence in finally jumping ship and recently passing my test and finishing my interview ranked well!! Now is the waiting game for the call. Thank you for the tips, tricks, and videos to calm my nerves!
I have been watching your videos for awhile, now almost 2 years into my apprenticeship, awesome content 🔥 love being an electrician
Hey, awesome man!! I appreciate it!
Stoked to hear that! ⚡️
@@MadElectriciansuper stoked to have ur videos to look at back when I was getting into my apprenticeship , was all really useful
Great video! I’m currently working sales and have been offered to start an O2 electrician apprenticeship. 02 looks like the way to go!
Don't really mind long hours. The money would be nice as I come from nothing. Going to be pushing myself hard to be able to graduate and get in and soon as possible.
I’m working private sector with my brother and law rn. Pay is alright. Benefits are non existent but the hours are great. 7:30 to 2 generally and I get paid the full 8 hours. But I don’t get the benefit of schooling or even a solid job high paying job down the line. Union is where it’s at. Hoping to join u guys soon studying for my test in April
I wake up around 4am-4:20am. Leave around 4:30am. Start work at 6am with my best friend (Mad Electrician), do electrical thangs all day, and get home around 3:30pm. In my free time I enjoy a hot shower, cooking dinner, making my own youtube videos, then watching better edited youtube videos and gaming streams. I go to bed around 8pm-11:30pm. Occasionally fix my 34 year old Toyota Camry when it breaks again. Living my best life every day!
Why does this feel like a Tinder profile? LOL!
Mannnnn 😂😂😂
I was expecting “I like long walks on the beach and enjoying a glass of wine while watching my favorite soap opera after a long day”. I do feel like I know you on a more personal level now though.
@@aaronmadrosen4267 hahahaha :)
Great video Stephen!
Awesome video! Loved it
Thanks Rey! ⚡️
I love your life! lol thanks for the inspiration.
Totally agree about switching from a salary position. So much more time and less pressure. Just work hard for your 40 and do homework for a weekly class. Looking forward to journeyman life $$. Only 6 months in.
100%! The journeyman life definitely doesn’t suck! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
7000 hours in 4 years 3 years perfect school attendance. Inflammation from an electrical burn and a bundle of RMC to the back ended my career before graduation. Here's a warning I was given by an old spark at a Boston pub who had a conduit runners injury, 'don't let them let you defeat yourself'. I sort of miss giving the best a run for they're money. I worked with wrestlers that got tired before I did hahaha. Not anymore though. What is the proper pace eh?
love your videos, super helpful advice and info! aspriring electrician myself and i was glad to hear that there's a good work life balance, but i've heard other folks say the opposite, do you know if it depends on your job/location/experience or any other factors?
Interested in the part about starting school-- when you passed the interview, did you start working soon after, and then started classes at a later date?
Hey Stephen, After Binge watching all your Videos several times over. I've gained the Vibe that your A Man of Faith, do you feel like the Opportunity as a Union Electrician in the IBEW has been a blessing to your Life and has gotten you closer to God? Thanks a bunch for the motivation, I'm pursuing the IBEW currently and am almost finished with my algebra to gain the Credit needed to apply.
Do you have to travel out of state for jobs? What’s the travel like and do you have to travel?
Anywhwre in Dallas Texas that has the 5-1 or 6 -2:30 shift? 7 to 3:30 blows
Hey man what are some good things to study or videos to watch before the IBEW boot camp? What kind of labs will i be performing?
I just had my interview at local 477 in San Bernardino asked if I was ready to commute to Blythe 😬 2.5 hour drive. He said we stay in a hotel Monday-Friday then come back to SB for school on Saturdays and have Sunday off… every week for 5 years! Is that true or just a scare tactic lol
Could you get PTO as an apprentice?
Im in Dallas thinking about going to union hall local 20 ibew and try to get in as a 1st year apprentice because i keep striking out with companies not hiring me because of no verifiable previous electrician experience I was a cable technician for a year so i have experience striping wires and crimping wires and climbing up extension ladders solving problems in people's homes grounding running all kinds of wiring, using conduit and got hired by a service company for hvac plumbing electrical in Irving and was told to cut down trees on property and clean up the shop and bathrooms never once getting in a company work truck to learn anything just told to clean up this and that for basically minimum wage instead of $1600 every 2 weeks for $20hr I have temporary apprentice license from tdlr
Great perspective. Also where could I comp that hat from??
Thanks man!
It’s from World of Electricians! ⚡️
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I’ve got a question that I really need an answer to… so I just got into IBEW 716 as an apprentice which I’m very excited for, but I had a vacation plan with my girlfriend for a full week in July. Would I be able to get a week off for that as an apprentice? How do I go about doing that?
If you have to move locals or states while an apprentice how does that work? Is it difficult?
Will be starting soon? I'm in school for 14 month. Getting my certification in osha ,forklift etc. Wish I started this after high school.
I have been watching your videos and I want to become an electrician. I live in Georgia, near Atlanta, so if any apprentice sees this, and works nearby, please feel free to comment back.
How do you start the schooling ?? please i need help !
Do you think that this is feasible for someone that has a three year old and six month baby? My partner passed his exam and wants to do an apprenticeship. Do you think that it will be too time consuming with children this young?
Bro I’m currently working for OEG too! That’s so crazy!
Hey! That’s awesome! In Oregon? Which job site?
@@MadElectrician unfortunately, no. I don’t live in oregon. However, they recently expanded in arizona and currently working on an intel site!
I got 4 more months till I graduate high school and I been doing research about becoming an electrician do you have any tips to start this career
Me: Taking notes for when ChatGPT takes away my tech job
Hey I have a quick question. I am junior in high school thinking about being an electrican even though I go to my high school magnet program for plumbing. I heard construction layoffs can happen after a finished job. What kind of side work is available or how often is a layoff at your union. I wanted to know this type stuff before I fully committed to the trade
That depends where you live. For example if you live in a City or Big City you might be able to get more work than living in an average size town.
Also the Weather affects a lot of labor jobs, they're put on Hold if it's raining, snowing, ect.
You can apply for Unemployment Benefits if you get laid off, you can also place yourself on a Ready To Work list.
I live in CA and we're currently getting affected by the weather, meaning labor jobs are still on Hold, ex Construction, farming (Field Work) where they're expecting Rainy days the following week or weeks.
Hope this helps.
Local 342. Still technically in my first year, its been about 7 months still with no work. They say work should be coming up and we should doing 6 10’s
im a level 1 electrician and I've been working for 6 months so far. I have a question related to the experience part of working. im currently doing high rise and after doing slab for 2 months I got moved up to the rough in crew. at the start I thought this was mazing because I can actually touch some wires, but after talking to some of my other work buddies who do commercial and residential there talking about how much they learning about motors and how easy it is for them to use the code book, which I personally struggle with. do residential and commercial electricians learn more faster due to all the different and un predictable jobs they do? or is what im doing better? please let me know because im considering switching once I get my car license ( I just turned 18 btw) thanks!
Wish I was 18 going in to this. I’m 40 wanting to be an electrician.
I know you said you studied on khan academy which math did you study on there?
Worried about my social life. I can get up early no problem but only if im on bed crazy early. Does anyone work less than 40hrs a week or at night?
I'm worried I'm twenty-six and I've only worked retail I'm afraid I'll get turned down for lack of experience
Dont worry dude. I started as an apprentice at 27 with no previous experience in the field. Just be willing to learn, listen, and work hard. The company will value you, if ya work on those 3 things everyday.
@@SteezyDonJuan thanks brother your words give me a bit more comfort! Is there any other advice you think you can help or that you personally feel helped you?
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How hard is it realistically to get in IBEW with no job relevant job experience
very very hard
IBEW is great not for minority especially in NYC local 3
You can be a reliable electrician with all certifications you get laid off after 6 months or when they finish using you!!!
Basically is who you know or blow not what you know
I work 10 hours for five days as an electrician
Don't think you should compare a pretty terrible job at atnt. Sounds like you had to cover an understaffed store with crap pay. Yeah sounds like terrible work life balance that doesn't mean getting up for work at 3am is great either.
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@@MadElectrician Is it possible to move your hour like do 4 10s instead in case you don’t want to miss work and want a third day? Do most employers not do that
6months in to my apprenticeship. (non union) have no life. just constant travel.. everyone i work with just complains about not making enough money.. foreman is a dick. who wants to be buddy buddy instead of being professional. getting my license and getting the fuck out of there lol cant wait till all the old pain in the ass dudes are out of the trades.. all they do is make the new guys feel like shit.
Also, as an apprentice/journeyman working under a COLLECTIVE BARGAINING agreement you are NOT eligible for PTO, paid holidays or state mandated sick days.
In the Ibew if you don’t show up , you don’t get paid.
You became a foreman so quickly because you are wyt.