I just hit 1 year as an apprentice electrician, looking to start a business someday as well. Awesome that you’re doing this channel bro, I appreciate your openness about your journey.
@@therealcoach3434 Congratulations Jack on hitting your 1 year mark that’s a huge accomplishment! Yes sir just sharing my journey and showing people it’s great opportunities working in the trade.. Taking it one day at a time Brother, We Got This!🙏🏽
I just found your content and I love it so much man. I’m in high school and I’m not to sure what I wanna do and this is one of my interests and the more I watch the more I am invested in it. Thank you man
Thank you Brother, I’m glad you enjoy the content & it gives you a little insight on what to expect if you decide to go the electrical route. If you choose to do it I believe you can make a great career out of it or even open your own business. But definitely enjoy your time in high school because it goes by way too fast! Thanks again for the support!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thank you man, and hey who knows maybe I’ll work for you if you decide to make your own business, I do landscaping so I’m used to digging so I can dig some trenches for you someday if I do pursue this career path! Much love man
Good stuff man, the wrong trench story is hilarious! I been a sparky for 20 years and in buisness 14 of them and listening to your story brought back a lot memories. I recently started a you tube channel and talk a lot about my perspective as a buisness owner now. Stick with it and it will pay off! Keep grinding man 👊🏼
Fabian I appreciate it Brother, Digging the wrong trench I will never forget it.😂 Congratulations on your journey and owning your own Business that’s my Goal, God willing.. I’ll definitely check it your channel, Thanks again for the support, One Day at a time..🙏🏽
Congratulations Brother, Enjoy the journey it’s all gone be worth it! Let me know how it is with the Union I’ve heard nothing but great things about it!👍🏽
Im in my 2nd year working as an electrical apprentice for General Motors. Troubleshooting is the name of the game here. I don't dig trenches, and I don't work out in the elements, but there are some days that I am filthy head to toe after hopping out of a CNC machine. We deal with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, ladder logic, communications, and much more. The list seems endless. When i started, I thought that it would be more so what you have been experiencing as far as the type of work. It seems similar and different it many ways. I appreciate you sharing and keep up the great work.
@@tension-ie5ik That’s amazing Brother! Congrats on your Journey you’ll be getting your Journeyman license in a few years..🙏🏽 I definitely want to get better at Troubleshooting but it’s a process I’ll get there one day. It seems really cool everything that yall do. I appreciate the support & Keep Grinding Brother!👍🏽
I salute you brother. I'm a Journeyman out of Centex IEC here in Austin Texas for almost 8 years. I love the trade and I feel everything you saying about health and being in shape for life and the field of being an electrician, lol. Peace and keep pushing
I really appreciate it Brother, Praying one day to be where you are. Definitely have to stay in shape it’s a must..😂 Thanks for the support again Brother!🙏🏽
@@augustinesoko888 Thank you Augustine I appreciate it Brother, Congratulations on your new journey, take it day by day and trust the process! You Got This..👍🏽
As people we should celebrate ourselves before anyone else does! I just took a test for an apprenticeship program, I failed and I’m saving all my money, using YT and going back in may.
Youre grandmas very proud of you and will continue watching over you through out youre journey. Just gave my 2 weeks notice and very eager to learn my new career 😊
Congrats on your 1 year man! You’ve been making great content so keep it up. I’m hoping I can get into my trade school May 1 when they open registration because I’m trying to get out of my current toxic job and make something better for myself and your videos are definitely motivation for me seeing your life change for the better.
Thank you Shawn! You’re going to get into the trade school, stop worrying & keep believing it’s all going to work out.. I’ll hit you up in May 1st so you can tell me the good news! Keep your head up & Thanks as always for the support!🙏🏽👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman unfortunately no, the school closed registration because they have too many people in the course already. Next registration is August. Not letting it get me down though just life saying prepare more.
It’s interesting, being in HVAC there’s a lot of facets, you learn ALOT about low voltage controls and all of that, how to solder and braze, and a whole lot of other stuff. I’ve noticed a bunch of guys I come across in HVAC also were electricians and/or plumbers before, or HVAC techs making the jump to plumbing, being a sparky, building operating engineer, or actual building cuz there’s no on call in that lol. Learn about generic controls, (big one) transformers, and low voltage theory, 3 phase stuff and it’s theory, plumbing, soldering and brazing, welding, don’t forget playing with puzzles or things that really challenge your thinking capabilities. If I can go back, I would have kept up with my puzzles and quick reacting video games. One big tip: keep your financials in check!!! You will make good money, keep it in control so you can retire, forward thinking and all that.
I really appreciate all of the Advice & Support Brother! I’ve definitely been learning about the Low Voltage, it’s so much information. Definitely the focus is Electrical but Hopefully this year I can learn a lot more in HVAC & Generators and keep getting better! Thanks again for the support!🙏🏽
I'm 33 thinking about taking this buyout at a good company but wasn't going anywhere felt stuck. Think this cld change my future and give me something to be proud of.
@@MidTennOfficail I think that would be great, starting off the pay is going to be rough but the more you learn & develop your skills hopefully it will get better. You Got It Brother..🙏🏽
Congrats on your fitness journey! It’s been a battle for me too but definitely working in construction gets you back on track. And I feel you on going under houses, smelling cat piss, and getting sand in your eyes when stapling. lol. Im right there with you. Year one!
I appreciate it Brother it’s been a long Journey, our health is our wealth.🙏🏽💪🏽 I really do hate going under people house don’t forget about the spiders & ants..😂 Thanks again Brother!🙏🏽
My man! Already inspired by this! I got my first job to start “day 1” for me this month! Heading to start hiring paperwork tomorrow & feel completely in the dark about what to expect (it’s a whole new world for me… the trade… working for a union, etc). You got me wanting to use my marketing skills to document the journey too! Hope year 2 is going just as well! 💚🙌🙌
@@CoachSeanColeman How you doing Sean! Congrats on your new journey, happy for you man.. I was nervous also when I first started but if you go in open minded & willing to learn it will all be fine.. You will have some adversity just keep pushing! Definitely document your journey you’ll inspire & give people a better insight on what it’s like to be an electrician. You Got This Brother!👍🏽
As always I appreciate it Brother! That’s a big accomplishment for you got to celebrate all the work you put it. Keep Grinding I see you! One day at a time!🙏🏽🎉
Owner of an electrical company offered me an opportunity at my current job as a showroom consultant. I’ve been researching already before this interaction but it feels to good to be true 😂 I’m stuck in information paralysis rn. I updated my resume and just have to send it to him
Respect the hustle man! Appreciate all the info you share. I’m thinking about getting into the trade sometime soon. I heard you mention you got the job through IEC. I’m wondering how does that work ?
@@pedrocastillo2822 Appreciate it Brother! The IEC is where I applied too and they have your application in a pool were electrical companies and contractors can decide to hire you. I think I should make a video about I get a lot of people asking me about it! Thanks for support again!
Glad you said tht about your health . Guys in the trades have the worst health habbits and if your weak minded and not focus you will adopt those same bad habits 💪🏾🧠
Thank you for your content. I’m waiting on my card to come in the mail to start calling nearby companies. How much do you make as a 1st year apprentice in Texas? I know union is found online but what about non union? Trying to get an idea if I should also get a part time along with the apprenticeship programs. Thanks!
@@amotif2287 Appreciate the support Brother, That’s exciting hopefully your card comes in soon! Honestly it depends on where your working but I’ve heard first year apprentices making $14-18 hour. I know it’s a little different working with Union. Hopefully all works out for you, You Got This!👍🏽
@@zakmo9455 Stay strong Brother, I definitely understand where you’re coming from about the discouraged. Keep applying and even show up to a few companies face to face and introduce yourself.. You Got This Brother!🙏🏽
@@kyledeng9681 Thanks for the support! I currently work non union, I was hired with no experience & I’m not in any program. I’ll try to make a video about how to become an electrical apprentice hopefully it’s helpful!..👍🏽
Hey man, Im a high school senior and want some advice. I am thinking about either being an electrician and eventually start my own business or go to college and major in computer science. Not sure which one I want to really do. College would put me in to debt but I have a big chance of getting a high paying job after it. Being an electrician apprentice would let me earn money while I learn and save up money living with my parents and eventually moving out. What do you think would be a better route?
Thanks for reaching out! Sounds like you have some big decisions to make.. Honestly I don’t see a problem with either one, if you go the college route I would try to do community college the first 2 years and possibly apply for scholarships to finish your last 2 years at a university while getting your degree to have as little debt as possible. Or you can go the apprentice route and maybe take a few online classes while you’re in your apprenticeship to still get your degree. If you feel like your parents are willing to work with you & you’re focused on what your doing I don’t think either one is a bad choice.. You Got This Brother!👍🏽
Hey man I’m interested in the electric work but i always hear guys in any trade say they usally don’t have time for anything due to long hours but in this field do you usally have free time to hit the gym because I enjoy working out n I don’t wanna be that big guy on a job site😂
I feel you Brother, Honestly you have to make time for it. I definitely think you can do it because your health is the most important thing, finding the Balance is the hard thing..👍🏽
I’m working on doing an Electrical Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree at my local community college, would you say that this will help me do what you’ve been doing for a living? I don’t have any companies around me that are willing to train me as an apprentice unless I have experience and credentials and the college route seems to be the only route for me right now. Do you think this is worth it? I just wanna do what will work for me and my family.
@@Kal-El207 I would say since you’ve committed yourself to school I would finish what you started, you already have some electrical knowledge on your side so I would use that to my advantage. I would also look into the IBEW & your local electrical companies I would show up face to face & introduce yourself I think that would be better. You Got This Brother & Happy New Year’s!🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman I don’t have any electrical knowledge at all lol. I do have some plumbing but plumbing where I live is impossible to do so electrical is easy to access through this community college. I haven’t started yet but once I do, I’ll stick to it. Thank you very much for responding brother. Good luck on your journey. The grind don’t stop for us. Happy New Year to you as well.
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Na you good fam. I gotta wait till classes start in spring and all that. But it’s all love. I appreciate the effort you put into your videos to help people like me. This could actually be a good video you could make speaking on the difference between the path you took and what a path in college could look like for someone like myself. Just a thought. I subbed btw, I’ll be here watching your channel.
how does the test for the apprenticeship look like ? I’m worried about the math portion . Would it still be able to get into the apprenticeship if i failed the math portion but passed the rest of the test ?
I’m not sure, I didn’t have to do any of that when I started my apprenticeship. I’m thinking if you get on at a union or IBEW they might make you take a test. Sorry Brother but I’m not sure..
No sir it was know schooling for me they just hired me with no experience & I’m learning my code book at home and at the shop.. Hope that helps some!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Hey brother I seen you said you have your, HVAC license was that given to you by the job? I’m currently in college for Instrumentation & Electrical. Wondering if they offer anything with instrumentation
@ My company does HVAC work, so I took it upon myself to get my HVAC apprentice license from TDLR because I’ve been learning a few things whenever it’s slow on the electrical side.. Just want to give myself to opportunity to succeed.. I think instrumentation sounds like you will be working on the electrical Industrial side..
Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend❤
Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!
Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend
Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!
Thank you @TheApprenticeToJourneyman for The information it was really helpful and it helped me to pick out a strategy to how to take on this new journey. Thank you so much, brother.🙏🏾🙏🏾
I just stumbled upon your RUclips channel today. I dug your content man! I just completed my first year in March as well so I'm able to relate to this video. Dude what's your IG so I can follow your journey?
I really appreciate it, Congratulations on completing your first year that’s a huge accomplishment! No IG my man just RUclips. Thanks again for the support!👍🏽
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Your Grandmother is extremely proud and she continues to walk and guide you now as a angel/ancestor!!! 😊
Thank you Tanysha, I know she is..🙏🏽🥹
I just hit 1 year as an apprentice electrician, looking to start a business someday as well. Awesome that you’re doing this channel bro, I appreciate your openness about your journey.
@@therealcoach3434 Congratulations Jack on hitting your 1 year mark that’s a huge accomplishment! Yes sir just sharing my journey and showing people it’s great opportunities working in the trade.. Taking it one day at a time Brother, We Got This!🙏🏽
I just found your content and I love it so much man. I’m in high school and I’m not to sure what I wanna do and this is one of my interests and the more I watch the more I am invested in it. Thank you man
Thank you Brother, I’m glad you enjoy the content & it gives you a little insight on what to expect if you decide to go the electrical route. If you choose to do it I believe you can make a great career out of it or even open your own business. But definitely enjoy your time in high school because it goes by way too fast! Thanks again for the support!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thank you man, and hey who knows maybe I’ll work for you if you decide to make your own business, I do landscaping so I’m used to digging so I can dig some trenches for you someday if I do pursue this career path! Much love man
Congratulations on your journey can’t wait to see videos of the second year on. My best wishes for you.
Thank you Brother I really appreciate it. Can’t wait, One day at a time..🙏🏽
Good stuff man, the wrong trench story is hilarious! I been a sparky for 20 years and in buisness 14 of them and listening to your story brought back a lot memories. I recently started a you tube channel and talk a lot about my perspective as a buisness owner now. Stick with it and it will pay off! Keep grinding man 👊🏼
Fabian I appreciate it Brother, Digging the wrong trench I will never forget it.😂 Congratulations on your journey and owning your own Business that’s my Goal, God willing.. I’ll definitely check it your channel, Thanks again for the support, One Day at a time..🙏🏽
Thank you for the updates! I just turned in my union application so I’m about to begin my journey!
Congratulations Brother, Enjoy the journey it’s all gone be worth it! Let me know how it is with the Union I’ve heard nothing but great things about it!👍🏽
Im in my 2nd year working as an electrical apprentice for General Motors. Troubleshooting is the name of the game here. I don't dig trenches, and I don't work out in the elements, but there are some days that I am filthy head to toe after hopping out of a CNC machine. We deal with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, ladder logic, communications, and much more. The list seems endless. When i started, I thought that it would be more so what you have been experiencing as far as the type of work. It seems similar and different it many ways. I appreciate you sharing and keep up the great work.
@@tension-ie5ik That’s amazing Brother! Congrats on your Journey you’ll be getting your Journeyman license in a few years..🙏🏽 I definitely want to get better at Troubleshooting but it’s a process I’ll get there one day. It seems really cool everything that yall do. I appreciate the support & Keep Grinding Brother!👍🏽
I salute you brother. I'm a Journeyman out of Centex IEC here in Austin Texas for almost 8 years. I love the trade and I feel everything you saying about health and being in shape for life and the field of being an electrician, lol. Peace and keep pushing
I really appreciate it Brother, Praying one day to be where you are. Definitely have to stay in shape it’s a must..😂
Thanks for the support again Brother!🙏🏽
God bless you brother, I’m about to start trade school in February for electrician. I appreciate yo content.
@@augustinesoko888 Thank you Augustine I appreciate it Brother, Congratulations on your new journey, take it day by day and trust the process!
You Got This..👍🏽
As people we should celebrate ourselves before anyone else does! I just took a test for an apprenticeship program, I failed and I’m saving all my money, using YT and going back in may.
@@deeezzzz001 You are absolutely correct Brother, Glad your staying positive keep grinding & you will pass. You Got This!👍🏽
Youre grandmas very proud of you and will continue watching over you through out youre journey. Just gave my 2 weeks notice and very eager to learn my new career 😊
@@silverstacking3083 I know she is Brother, Just trying to make her proud.. Thanks for the support & Congrats on your new journey!👍🏽
Congrats to you man hard work pays off.
@@deeezzzz001 Thanks Brother, One Day At A Time..🙏🏽
Congratulations on your success .Keep doing what your doing .
@@shawnwaterssw Thank you Shawn I appreciate it.. One day at a time!🙏🏽
Yes sirrrr!! One thing about life, it's full of lessons!!
Yes Sir! Appreciate it Brother!🙏🏽
Congrats on your 1 year man! You’ve been making great content so keep it up. I’m hoping I can get into my trade school May 1 when they open registration because I’m trying to get out of my current toxic job and make something better for myself and your videos are definitely motivation for me seeing your life change for the better.
Thank you Shawn! You’re going to get into the trade school, stop worrying & keep believing it’s all going to work out.. I’ll hit you up in May 1st so you can tell me the good news! Keep your head up & Thanks as always for the support!🙏🏽👍🏽
Shawn How did the Trade School Go, Did you get in?🙏🏽👀
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman unfortunately no, the school closed registration because they have too many people in the course already. Next registration is August. Not letting it get me down though just life saying prepare more.
@@Shawnston37 I understand Keep Believing & Stay Focused your time coming..🙏🏽
It’s interesting, being in HVAC there’s a lot of facets, you learn ALOT about low voltage controls and all of that, how to solder and braze, and a whole lot of other stuff. I’ve noticed a bunch of guys I come across in HVAC also were electricians and/or plumbers before, or HVAC techs making the jump to plumbing, being a sparky, building operating engineer, or actual building cuz there’s no on call in that lol. Learn about generic controls, (big one) transformers, and low voltage theory, 3 phase stuff and it’s theory, plumbing, soldering and brazing, welding, don’t forget playing with puzzles or things that really challenge your thinking capabilities. If I can go back, I would have kept up with my puzzles and quick reacting video games. One big tip: keep your financials in check!!! You will make good money, keep it in control so you can retire, forward thinking and all that.
I really appreciate all of the Advice & Support Brother! I’ve definitely been learning about the Low Voltage, it’s so much information. Definitely the focus is Electrical but Hopefully this year I can learn a lot more in HVAC & Generators and keep getting better! Thanks again for the support!🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing this video. I’m starting electrical tech and graduate next year. After I’m going to apprenticeship for electrician!
Congratulations Brother! That’s amazing Enjoy the journey..🙏🏽
Just passed my aptitude and I wish I could tell my grandma in person she also passed and it definitely is weird without her I feel you on that.
Congratulations Brother so happy for you man! So Sorry to hear about your grandmother try to keep your head up & Keep making her proud..🙏🏽
May the Lord bless you brother im looking at being electrician apprentice. Peace be with you brother🙇♂️❤️love from the Uk❤️
I really appreciate it Brother, Always keeping him first..🙏🏽 Let me know how the journey goes!👍🏽
I'm 33 thinking about taking this buyout at a good company but wasn't going anywhere felt stuck. Think this cld change my future and give me something to be proud of.
@@MidTennOfficail I think that would be great, starting off the pay is going to be rough but the more you learn & develop your skills hopefully it will get better. You Got It Brother..🙏🏽
Beautiful story bro i am a month in and loving it 😎❤️
@@fleqse I appreciate it Brother, Enjoy the journey & take it one day at a time!👍🏽
Keep up the great work son. Luv ya and I'm proud of you.
As Always Thank You & Love You..🙏🏽
Congrats on your fitness journey! It’s been a battle for me too but definitely working in construction gets you back on track. And I feel you on going under houses, smelling cat piss, and getting sand in your eyes when stapling. lol. Im right there with you. Year one!
I appreciate it Brother it’s been a long Journey, our health is our wealth.🙏🏽💪🏽
I really do hate going under people house don’t forget about the spiders & ants..😂
Thanks again Brother!🙏🏽
I am proud of you keep pushing brother for Me I Ama maintenance tech for at a 360 units building hopefully see where my purpose is at .
You Got It Brother, I’m definitely enjoying the journey. How is it being a maintenance tech? Thanks for the support!🙏🏽
My man! Already inspired by this! I got my first job to start “day 1” for me this month! Heading to start hiring paperwork tomorrow & feel completely in the dark about what to expect (it’s a whole new world for me… the trade… working for a union, etc). You got me wanting to use my marketing skills to document the journey too! Hope year 2 is going just as well! 💚🙌🙌
@@CoachSeanColeman How you doing Sean! Congrats on your new journey, happy for you man.. I was nervous also when I first started but if you go in open minded & willing to learn it will all be fine.. You will have some adversity just keep pushing! Definitely document your journey you’ll inspire & give people a better insight on what it’s like to be an electrician. You Got This Brother!👍🏽
Congrats bro !! and great video I’m coming up on my first year as well
As always I appreciate it Brother! That’s a big accomplishment for you got to celebrate all the work you put it.
Keep Grinding I see you! One day at a time!🙏🏽🎉
Owner of an electrical company offered me an opportunity at my current job as a showroom consultant. I’ve been researching already before this interaction but it feels to good to be true 😂 I’m stuck in information paralysis rn. I updated my resume and just have to send it to him
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Give it a shot, but I’ll definitely ask a few more questions before/If you decide to leave your job..👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman for sure. I don’t want to jump into a horrible company
I totally understand because there alot of them out there.. Take your time with it.👍🏽
@@sweetkwaku123update?
Congrats!!! The journey continues!!!!🎉🎉
One Day At A Time..🙏🏽
Congratulations bro 🎉
Thanks Brother!👍🏽
Respect the hustle man! Appreciate all the info you share. I’m thinking about getting into the trade sometime soon. I heard you mention you got the job through IEC. I’m wondering how does that work ?
@@pedrocastillo2822 Appreciate it Brother! The IEC is where I applied too and they have your application in a pool were electrical companies and contractors can decide to hire you. I think I should make a video about I get a lot of people asking me about it! Thanks for support again!
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman got it. Appreciate the info. Yeah that would be great if you can do that
@@pedrocastillo2822 I Got You!👍🏽
Following you from Liberia
Thanks Brother!👍🏽
Glad you said tht about your health . Guys in the trades have the worst health habbits and if your weak minded and not focus you will adopt those same bad habits 💪🏾🧠
@@TexasMade33 You’re absolutely right Brother! Trying my hardest to stay in the best shape possible, God Willing..🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman keep going brother it gets better. 4th yr apprentice Local 60 here in San Antonio TX 💪🏾✊🏾
@@TexasMade33 Yes sir I appreciate it Brother!👍🏽
Salute. Keep pushing.
Thanks Brother!👍🏽
Thank you for your content. I’m waiting on my card to come in the mail to start calling nearby companies. How much do you make as a 1st year apprentice in Texas? I know union is found online but what about non union? Trying to get an idea if I should also get a part time along with the apprenticeship programs. Thanks!
@@amotif2287 Appreciate the support Brother, That’s exciting hopefully your card comes in soon! Honestly it depends on where your working but I’ve heard first year apprentices making $14-18 hour. I know it’s a little different working with Union. Hopefully all works out for you, You Got This!👍🏽
Thanks so much for the good job
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aye bro keep goin
@@The_CrowShow Appreciate the support!🤝🏽
Dude you give me hope but I applied at iec and multiple places but none are hiring. Kinda getting discouraged.
@@zakmo9455 Stay strong Brother, I definitely understand where you’re coming from about the discouraged. Keep applying and even show up to a few companies face to face and introduce yourself.. You Got This Brother!🙏🏽
@ thank you sir. Really wanna get the heck out of retail and make a career for myself
@@zakmo9455 🙏🏽
Thanks for the videos! What kind of electrician are you. Inside , residential, etc?
@@BarXaMFitness Thanks for the support Brother, Mostly Residential & some Commercial!
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman awesome…. I just had my internet interviews 2 days ago 🤞
@@BarXaMFitness God willing you get it Brother!🙏🏽
Thanks for sharing. Do you mind sharing how to become an electrical apprenticeship? Are you in any program?
@@kyledeng9681 Thanks for the support! I currently work non union, I was hired with no experience & I’m not in any program. I’ll try to make a video about how to become an electrical apprentice hopefully it’s helpful!..👍🏽
My grandma passed away august 2nd and I didn’t find out till august 9th
@@canhedu I’m sorry to hear that Brother, keep trying to make her proud & try your hardest to take one day at a time..🙏🏽
Hey man, Im a high school senior and want some advice. I am thinking about either being an electrician and eventually start my own business or go to college and major in computer science. Not sure which one I want to really do. College would put me in to debt but I have a big chance of getting a high paying job after it. Being an electrician apprentice would let me earn money while I learn and save up money living with my parents and eventually moving out. What do you think would be a better route?
Thanks for reaching out! Sounds like you have some big decisions to make.. Honestly I don’t see a problem with either one, if you go the college route I would try to do community college the first 2 years and possibly apply for scholarships to finish your last 2 years at a university while getting your degree to have as little debt as possible. Or you can go the apprentice route and maybe take a few online classes while you’re in your apprenticeship to still get your degree. If you feel like your parents are willing to work with you & you’re focused on what your doing I don’t think either one is a bad choice.. You Got This Brother!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thank you sir! Really have been stressed about it all and this helped
One day at a time Brother..🙏🏽
I’m in highschool thinking about this and wondering if it’s a good decision
I would look into it, you’re young no need to stress about it.. But it wouldn’t hurt I think it would be a good option for you!👍🏽
Hey man I’m interested in the electric work but i always hear guys in any trade say they usally don’t have time for anything due to long hours but in this field do you usally have free time to hit the gym because I enjoy working out n I don’t wanna be that big guy on a job site😂
Going union youll pretty much stick with 40s unless you want more.
I feel you Brother, Honestly you have to make time for it. I definitely think you can do it because your health is the most important thing, finding the Balance is the hard thing..👍🏽
I’m working on doing an Electrical Technology/Technician Associate’s Degree at my local community college, would you say that this will help me do what you’ve been doing for a living? I don’t have any companies around me that are willing to train me as an apprentice unless I have experience and credentials and the college route seems to be the only route for me right now. Do you think this is worth it? I just wanna do what will work for me and my family.
@@Kal-El207 I would say since you’ve committed yourself to school I would finish what you started, you already have some electrical knowledge on your side so I would use that to my advantage. I would also look into the IBEW & your local electrical companies I would show up face to face & introduce yourself I think that would be better. You Got This Brother & Happy New Year’s!🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman I don’t have any electrical knowledge at all lol. I do have some plumbing but plumbing where I live is impossible to do so electrical is easy to access through this community college. I haven’t started yet but once I do, I’ll stick to it. Thank you very much for responding brother. Good luck on your journey. The grind don’t stop for us. Happy New Year to you as well.
@ My apologies Brother I read that wrong, I thought you were already doing the electrical classes..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Na you good fam. I gotta wait till classes start in spring and all that. But it’s all love. I appreciate the effort you put into your videos to help people like me. This could actually be a good video you could make speaking on the difference between the path you took and what a path in college could look like for someone like myself. Just a thought. I subbed btw, I’ll be here watching your channel.
@ I appreciate the idea I think that would be great, I’ll do some research & hopefully share that with you guys! Thanks again for the support..👍🏽
how does the test for the apprenticeship look like ? I’m worried about the math portion . Would it still be able to get into the apprenticeship if i failed the math portion but passed the rest of the test ?
I’m not sure, I didn’t have to do any of that when I started my apprenticeship. I’m thinking if you get on at a union or IBEW they might make you take a test. Sorry Brother but I’m not sure..
how old were you when you started
I was 30 years old!👍🏽
Did you have to complete any schooling before you started or does your company pay for it?
No sir it was know schooling for me they just hired me with no experience & I’m learning my code book at home and at the shop.. Hope that helps some!👍🏽
What part of Texas are you in?
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How was pay in the first year?
@@dylanmckinney7295 Dylan pay was tough the first year not gone lie to you.. It better each year, Keep learning..🙏🏽
How old are you man? Im turning 30 next week & looking to begin my journey
I’m 31 Brother! Happy Birthday hope you enjoy your day.. Definitely think about it, it’s a lot of opportunity in the electrical field. You Got This!🙏🏽
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@@Savage22223 It’s the truth Brother!😂
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Hey brother I seen you said you have your, HVAC license was that given to you by the job? I’m currently in college for Instrumentation & Electrical. Wondering if they offer anything with instrumentation
@ My company does HVAC work, so I took it upon myself to get my HVAC apprentice license from TDLR because I’ve been learning a few things whenever it’s slow on the electrical side.. Just want to give myself to opportunity to succeed.. I think instrumentation sounds like you will be working on the electrical Industrial side..
Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend❤
Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!
Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend
Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!
It’s definitely ur phone , loud n clear here
@@alternativejeff1847 👍🏽
Stop buying cheap phones dude!! And correct your Grammar, cause it was a litle bit difficult for me to read that.
Thank you @TheApprenticeToJourneyman for The information it was really helpful and it helped me to pick out a strategy to how to take on this new journey. Thank you so much, brother.🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@isaiahjohnson2126 Your Welcome Isaiah, Glad some of it was helpful for you.. Thank you for the support & Good Luck to you on your journey..🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman also i hope you the best and pray god keep you and your family blessed also keep guiding you on your journey🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@isaiahjohnson2126 Thank You Brother, I Definitely Need It..🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman no problem brother I’m just respecting your consistency and focus. God bless you.
I just stumbled upon your RUclips channel today. I dug your content man! I just completed my first year in March as well so I'm able to relate to this video. Dude what's your IG so I can follow your journey?
I really appreciate it, Congratulations on completing your first year that’s a huge accomplishment! No IG my man just RUclips. Thanks again for the support!👍🏽