Amazing man nothing can replace trades soon AI is gonna take over those uni jobs while us tradesmen will still be working, 10 years from now everyone is gonna go for trades, your dad made you pick the right choice.
Going to school currently at my local community college to get my certificate in Electrical construction technology wish me lucky I’m bouta be 30 years old it’s never too late fellas the sooner the better though so I’d recommend getting into a trade asap
Im 29. Aircraft mechanic. Hate it, none the less, want to go down this route to learn a more applicable trade. Don’t care if I make shit pay at first. This trade will allow you to work anywhere. I’m just starting my research.
Don't let age stop you if you really want to do it. I'm 42, was losing my mind sitting behind a desk all day, so I took the leap and now I'm 6 mths into my 1st yr as an apprentice. I also know a 51 yr old who's going into her 5th yr. I do wish I would've started when I was younger, but I probably would've thrown away the opportunity. Everything happens at the right time. Thanks for the video, very motivating.
I appreciate this bc this is my worry. I’m late 30s and spent my time thus far being a mom. I’m tired of office politics and the instability of such a job. I’ve been thinking about which trade to go into and appreciate your perspective!
this comment should be pinned. Im 39 soon to be out of the military and i get depressed bc i feel like i wasted a 15 yr career and end up having nothing outside of the military.
@@justinstricklin7671 Thank you for your service! I'm walking away from a 25 yr career in computer design work, all been outsourced to overseas... Never again for my family.
Update!!! - 4+ months after posting this comment - I was accepted into my local's apprenticeship program and am officially a sister! I did it!!! Been working 2 weeks now, school starts in September. Best decision I ever ever made. Thank you Mad Electrician for the push your video gave me to give me and my kids a better life! Thank you thank you thank you⚡💪🥹 Wow wow wow. Cannot believe i randomly stumbled upon your video, it really is a sign! I'm 34, a single mom, starting my life over and have been heavily considering heading to my local IBEW to start this same journey. I'm very encouraged now, thank you so much for this!
do it i graduated from a trade high school for electrical engineering after highschool ,2020 and covid, i got depressed and my life went downhill i became and addict i now at 21 im clean 6 months and im going bacc to it u are not alone any size shape or form dont be discouraged!!
I'm going to turn 35 this year and have gone through something of an early midlife crisis. I feel the need to change careers to something I can actually find useful to humanity and fulfilling to me personally. I've always had family ambitions and the handsome pay really stands out to me. I just hope I'm not too old.
I got laid off from Tesla last month May 5th, 2024 after 3 years of hard work with no given notice. I was out of town working for them while this happened btw. I immediately enrolled into school to get my CDL’s because I didn’t want to just sit around and do nothing. My third week into school, the union finally called me back up after 2 years to see if I’m still interested in the program. Well I just finished my OSHA training on Sunday and I’m already starting my 5 year apprenticeship with IBEW Local 11. Long story short, never loose faith and never give up on what you want! Stay true to yourself, put god first and you’ll never loose.
Crazy dude. I was also apart of the May 5th layoffs after 7 years, literally just finished my OSHA training and getting everything ready to hopefully start with IBEW Local 401
@@dadxdude69 Reno Nevada? Nice man! Stick with it, absorb as much information as possible and never be afraid to ask questions in class and out in the field. No question is a dumb one. I’m only a few months into working everyday and I’ve learned so much already! Best decision I’ve ever made. Wish I would’ve joined fresh out of high school but it’s never too late my man. Best of luck!
I’ve been watching your videos for 3 years patiently trying to get into the IBEW and now I am 6 months into my apprenticeship. I can genuinely say that I love what I do!
@@Atomic419 I went to trade school for about 2 semesters but it didn’t help me at all. You do not need any experience. Figure out what the application process is for the local in your area and just apply online. It took me about a year and a half from when I applied to get in but it’s 100% worth it. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions I’d be more than happy to answer them.
@@steve-o5974 that’s very helpful. Thank you for your reply. Last I checked there is a 3 year waiting period to get into an electrician apprenticeship in my area. I live in Orange County, CA. Because the wait is so long, I’m thinking maybe I should consider trade school in the meantime. What do you think? I suppose I could always stop trade school if I get accepted into an apprenticeship. I just want to get into the field and 3 years is a long time to wait.
@@Atomic419 It won’t hurt to go to trade school in the mean time m but just make sure you don’t accumulate any unnecessary debt. I have to retake all the classes that I took in trade school as part of my apprenticeship now which sucks. The bright side is I have a leg up and I’m not stressed in the school side of the apprenticeship. I’m Local 11 in Los Angeles, if you don’t mind having to commute (which almost everyone has to do anyway) then you should definitely apply as it is a much bigger local and they take on more apprentices.
Oh and I forgot to mention, for local 11 if you get your certificate from a trade school then you start at 45% of the current JW rate as opposed to 40%.
Back when i was 19, someone came to do some electrical work at my home, and the electrician was talking to my dad and telling him that he could teach me if I ever wanted to but I denied it not knowing anything about it. I regret now not taking that opportunity. I have been thinking for a while now to go into school to be an electrician. Im 22 years old, and this video just convinced me even more to go for it. Plan on contacting the electrician to see if I could work for him. Rather, start now than be sorry later.
I was an Electricians Apprentice at age 18. Never been treated worse in my life, called ritard on daily basis. Was told they deserve my paycheck, told me to jump out of a moving truck, cursed at me, and everything you would expect that would run someone away. They can't find help now, I wonder why.
I do agree with your statements. The sooner you start the better it will be for your career. I started at 18 straight out of high school. Graduated the apprenticeship at 23. Dream big my friends, everything is achievable. Aspiring project manager here for non union
I’m 18 going to be going to job corps to get my HSD since I dropped out, I think electrician would be a good job for me. May I ask how much you make at your age?
@@HollowSpiriit rn 27 per hour as a temp worker while my employment probation period is over. When this is over and I get hired full time I’ll be at 33 per hour. Even at 27$p/hr with a 63 hour work week I make $1500 take home so at 33$p/hr it’ll be almost 2k a week take home
@@HighMyNameIsAngel first year was making 18 an hour and it went up only a dollar per year. I ended up at 22 for forth year. After graduating I got a raise to 26 then quit that company cause they didn’t want to pay me 30 which is what all my classmates got or close too. Left that company and joined another who hired me on 32
Just turned 30 in June and I’ve been panicking every day thinking I didn’t have hope for a career. I started seeing your vids and I’m trying to take it as a sign that it’s what I need to do. I don’t consider myself smart so college always intimidated me but learning on the job is reassuring to me that it’s fine not knowing.
On god bro as a machinist i cry big tears wishing I could even get into the high 30’s doesn’t matter how technical something is it’s about demand and being able to charge
Looking into getting into the apprenticing program after finishing up an Electronic Engineering Technology Degree. Local 48! Thank for you being such an awesome resource for those who are interested in becoming an electrician.
I’m 24 and sick of my dead end, $15 an hour warehouse job. I’m thinking about taking up an apprenticeship and i might go to ATL to seek one since I don’t know where to look out here in rural GA.
I have my GAN exam tomorrow! For local 11. I'm nervous. I've been studying the study guide for it 3 times from front to back for the past month. I'm nervous but excited at the same time and your videos helped me out a ton especially the video of you interviewing your brother. Thank you for calming me down.
I’m 32 years old about to start my apprenticeship.. I’ll be heading to Taylor Texas next Monday, for orientation. I’ll be working at a Samsung plant, starting off with cable tray & EMT conduit. I’m excited to learn the trade and eventually master it!
I’m 29 and thinking it’s a bit of a late start, but better late than never! How’s it going? I’m driving tractor trailers(CDL A) and the lifestyle of trucking is not for me. I’m thinking of taking the leap and going to school for electric
Ah man, I’m currently active duty in the Air Force and I get out next year in July when I’ll be moving to Portland and applying at Local 48!!! I am SOOOO SO SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the videos, they set us all up for success and they get me all giddy and excited for when I’m able to finally one day join IBEW
@@gunz3rker233Honestly I wish I went straight to the union or to a material handler position. The Air Force did a lot of great things for me but you could get into the trades much faster without it so long as you have good work ethic and a strong will to learn and grow
@@cam7211 Dang im just debating which route because i have been on the books for union for a year and a half and nothing yet. I have a year of electrical schooling finished, but no one wants to let me get work experience
I’m a non union journeyman went through the IEC ATLANTA and the pay for a foreman here is 35 an hour, I want to make 6 figures like the union guys but I don’t want to go through the union and still be working in the field. At this point in my carear I’m trying to make it to management. I will be taking construction management classes to get my way to the 6 figures
Hey there, I have my interview at IBEW 48 in a week and a half. I’m pretty nervous. I think it would be fun to get a video about all the different kinds of electrician work that you can focus on. Like how you’ve been in hospitals, others are at Intel or the Airport, etc.
I'm 32, with four degrees. I'm seriously considering this career shift due to the sheer corruption in my old field, and AI automation. I like working with my hands, and honest work that makes life better.
Get ready to be called a fucking retard, talked down to, treated like a piece of shit, expected to know things no one has shown you. Just my experience 18 years ago. Can't imagine it's roses now.
While I think our wages here at Local 48 are relatively great, electrical contractors are definitely are the ones that are making the most profit. I think that if you want to make that kind of money you should look into becoming an electrical contractor yourself. As you said, that's where the real money is at, though it's a lot of time, energy, and quite a bit of risk. Not sure that it's something I'm interested in doing myself.
@@SilverScarletSpider Thanks! I think I do too, it’s just I don’t really have the desire to do so. I’m pretty content with being a foreman for now, and this whole Mad Electrician thing has proven to be a worthwhile investment of my extra time. I think long term I’d rather have 9-5 (more like 6-2:30) be less stressful and spend the extra time building this out ⚡️
People say this all the time, “We should make more cause we do all the work while the boss does all the easy work”. Well I say If that were really the case then just start your own business. It’s not easy running a business and theres a huge amount of risk associated with it. It’s only fair that the one taking on all the risk and liability would make more money. Just a thought.
Grass is not greener. There is plus and minus to being the boss vs getting a steady paycheck. I think Stephan said it best, it's not for everyone. Think about it, you first have to e an electrician, the businessman side can't be taught as easily as the trade. Like I say, we're all good at the trade, but we tend to suck at business. I would argue I'm worse as an electrician and better at the business...lol
Topped out last spring out of LU 24. Best career decision I've ever made. Love showing your videos to the sparkies on jobs and I have taken a ton of your tips to apply in the field (Especially the measuring tape trick for kick 90s)
Hey!! Congratulations! That’s great to hear! I love that trick too and use it all the time. There will be many more tips like that from me in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment ⚡️
@@MadElectricianatleat 24 out of 33 on math, probably 80-90% on the reading. I have a little bit of a connection who knows all the heads of my local, good tiebreaker if i make it to the interview.
Why in the entire world have you been a journeyman that long…hell after 27 years the journey’s over. It’s time you become an inspector or retire or something
I’m 30 from NH, and going to my local IBEW union for my interview in a few days. Changing careers and starting from the bottom again is a bit nerve-wracking, but I think, by the end of it, it will be completely worth it.
You shouldn’t be complaining about $34/hr with a two year degree (4 year BSN and 2 year ADN both are RN). There are plenty of RN jobs paying more, if you need more, but it sounds like you’re not a nurse for the right reasons.
@@jux3283 Nope. ADN programs are through community college and is an RN. It is all that is required to take the NCLEX. If someone goes to a university it is a 4 year degree. Not sure what a LVN is unless you mean LPN or License Practical Nurse, that’s only 12-18 months, depending on the program. It’s not available through the university system.
@@jux3283 I replied to this a long time ago, but I see it was removed. I’m not wrong. A Nurse is an ADN or BSN. So a RN is a two year associate degree from community college. A BSN can be obtained from a four year school. Bozo!
@@ixpollife6279 Challenging at times and hard work, but a great experience that will give you a wonderful start to a great career. The brotherhood aspect is great. Friendships come quick.
"The constant change in environment will keep things interesting and exciting" this one line alone sold me. Ima start looking into an apprenticeship tomorrow lol thank you
Portland local here, my aptitude test at Local 48 is tomorrow and I've been studying like crazy. These videos are a big help and super inspiring. Struggling still with a little bit of Algebra 1 as it's been so long but I hope I can at least pass the test and get an interview!
I'm thinking about becoming one because technology is literally taking over the world so you'll always have job security and sense it pays so good millions of people are applying so most companies will practically never be sort handed
I always wanted to work in a trade, but through travel I worked in hospitality. Then I moved to Mexico for 12 years and worked as a teacher. Now, finally my family and I have moved to Australia, where I have begun my Cert II Electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship course. It is online, and as I am working full-time(as a slipway hand at a marina), and have a family, it is hard to find time to study. But seeing videos like this just make me that much more excited to get my Electrical career underway and every day I am just that little bit closer to making it happen!
Similar to you mate, recently have a job offer as a Maintenance for this company in Bay Area, Ca taking electrical classes and tryng to do on my spare time.
Hey, right on! You absolutely will become a JW, just gotta make it through the apprenticeship! In a lot of ways, the hardest part it just making it into the program. Congrats on making it in and wishing you the best of luck on all of your electrical endeavors ⚡️
I live in Maine, 28, currently work a white collar job. After watching your videos I’m definitely going to look into the IBEW in my area and see about doing an apprenticeship. ✊🏻
I’m 26, I have a masters degree in a media related field, and the job market for that is so selective and trying to get my foot in the door for it since I was 22 has beaten me up to the point where I’ve had enough. I’ve decided I want to use my brain in other ways, and that’s by taking up a trade! I recently moved to Canada from the UK so I’m starting fresh! Good luck to everyone aspiring to do a trade, and thank you for the insightful videos that provide advice for people like me who are new to the idea of trades!
Im a tower crane operator making around 145k at year, at the beginning I loved this job, I still love running the crane, but it is to stressful, a lot of hours i get home sometimes just to sleep and come back to work really early the next day , o lot of headaches having 10+ people calling and fighting for the crane, you don’t get to use the bathroom nor eat a peaceful lunch. As a 28 years old guy I have finally decided to move to a different career, (electrician apprentice) and start again in something im pretty sure I am going to enjoy. I was scared to start all over again because of bills, being a father of a little one and being a husband, but I know that is my way to freedom.
@@anaaleman4557 - Congrats on the new trajectory. There's a huge apartment building going up near me, and I always look out my bedroom window each morning thinking "Man it would be cool to be that crane operator". But every job has it's downsides for sure.
I have a question!!!! Are Union Electricians happy a lot of the time? Like do you have good times with your coworkers? I’m someone who is very focused on having a good work culture!
I appreciate your channel! You have a great way of explaining things 😊 Also, your benefits package alone is more than my current wage, and I pay for my insurance out of that wage. One of the many reasons I’m ready to become an apprentice at 38. If I could go back in time, I would have started right out of high school. I don’t subscribe to any UA-cam channels, but I’m subscribing to yours🎉
I’m 19 and heavily considering becoming one but it just feels like it will be way too complicated lol idk I just wasn’t great in hs. I just feel like there are so many things that I would never understand in the field
I’m working on getting an apprenticeship at 48 by getting an AAS in electrical apprenticeship tech from PCC. I hope it works cause I know that it’s really competitive. I’m trying to get my foot so I hope this is the right choice.
Right on! I think that's a really great move. As you said, Local 48 is very competitive, and anything extra that you can bring to the table to show that you're the most qualified candidate and best fit for the apprenticeship will go a long way towards helping you get accepted. Keep me posted as you're working your way through the application process and let me know if I can offer any assistance in any way. Thanks for watching! ⚡️
I'm 21, currently in trade school for electrical construction and doing residential electrical work on the side. I have an application into the union with my aptitude test in a couple weeks. There are ups and downs as with anything but it is a great trade 🤙
Thanks for this! I have wanted to be an electrician for a long time and I have an interview scheduled for an IBEW local 48 apprenticeship at the end of this month. Thanks for giving some insight on exactly what I'm hoping to be experiencing soon. Hopefully I see you around sometime!
Congratulations brother wish you the best, I’m currently looking into enrolling to a apprenticeship at ibew i spoke with someone and they said apps don’t go in until April. How long did it take you to get in after applying?
I’m a Millwright by trade. I have noticed most companies are looking for multi-craft trades. All my interviews I have had, has electrical stuff I was expected to know. I am adapting to the workforce. I’m 36 with 12 yrs Millwright experience. Still looking to learn each and every day!
Hey, right on! Good for you for wanting to get into this so early on! The earlier, for a lot of reasons, the better. You will most likely end up having an amazing pension by the time you retire. My advice to you is even if you don’t get accepted right away, if this is something you really want to do, keep trying and you’ll eventually get in. Hopefully you’ll make it in first try though! Thanks for watching and I wish you the best of luck in your electrical endeavors! ⚡️
heading into my aptitude test in about 20 minutes, i know i've prepped plenty for the math, but it's still been years since i graduated and enlisted as a reservist after a gap year. my MOS requires electrical theory knowledge for crying out loud and i'm STILL stressing haha
Appreciate this video as I attempt to get into the trade in my late 20’s! Could a following video be about your experience with lay offs in the union? Thanks man had to give this and multiple videos a thumbs up
I loved this video. I know what I’m going to suggest my children going to when they graduate. I went to eight years of school and my neighbor who does HVAC makes a fortune compared to me
Honestly, thank you so much for the info. Might get out of digital marketing because corporate life is BS to me & being around real people with good job security is what I want out of life.
i really want to start my journey and become an electrician but i am 31 and own a house with my partner. I simply can't afford to drop to an apprentice wage for 4+ years. it would be almost a quarter what i earn now and would cripple us. I don't really know what i can do...
I got the call for work placement here in ATL where it's $16/hr to start. I told them I can't afford to take that pay cut at the moment. The plan is to move back in with my mom so I won't have to worry about rent while I do my apprenticeship
Just started a personal training business 7 months ago and I’ve been struggling. One of my clients is a semi retired electrician and told me to get into an IBEW. I’ll be 35 this month
I am going to take this video as a good luck sign Stephen I have always loved to be a sparky I need a little time as I am adhd but I’m pumped for it 😃😃😃🕹️🕹️
Applied at 280. Kind of wishing I didn’t even get a degree because despite having it with a loyal work history and a good letter of recommendation, I didn’t rank so good. Currently having trouble finding work in an entry level position related to the trade. If I said I haven’t thought about giving up I’d be lying. My last ditch effort might be moving to a bigger metro area out of state to try something new and see if the markets better somewhere else.
I've been in the Union for a year now as an apprentice, and the biggest benefit in my opinion is having someone to fight for you and back you up when your employer is screwing you over in some way. There are many rules that protect us that the companies must follow. A quick call to the union hall can sort things out when those lines are being crossed.
I worked at an electrical distributor for 3 1/2 years and all the experiences and memories of it always come back to me…I was always curious and wanted to see them on the job. I sadly left for a corporate job paying more money and was miserable. I now feel it inside of me to do a trade. Certainly leaning on the electrical side for sure..
Was thinking about going to trade school and becoming an electrician, I don’t have much experience in the trades due to being 18 but I have been working since I’m 14 and have always loved hands on semi-independent work. Do you think this will make my journey into tech school tougher or is it more accessible early on?
I just started an apprenticeship program with a local small business. Not sure if this is what I want to do or not due to the risk factor. It’s a very dangerous job. But it does seem very interesting and I think if you’re very careful you’ll be fine.
just started my program and the total is 8k however I as a married man and a father got a pel grant that totaled 5k so dont forget to look for local grants of any kind!
I live in Western Kentucky and the local IBEW in Paducah is saying that once I graduate and become a journeyman the average pay is $50,000 to $60,000 per year... Way less than what you were saying... But still, worth it for me because it's twice what I'm earning now.
I am thinking about this or mechanical engineering. What do you think? I want to make good money and have a big family (7 kids). I want to be around at home so I don't want to work a lot. As senior year gets days closer, I am getting more and more nervous.
I’m 26, working as a merchandiser making $21, not bad but I know not anywhere near where I want to be ! This video helped me decide my career path thank you 🙏 how does someone begin ? Classes at community college ?
I looked into it for my local area. I guess my local IBEW isn’t one of the better locations because I can make more working in a factory than becoming an IBEW journeyman. Oh well. 🤷♂️
I don't know exactly where you live but i live in medina county and I applied to both 38 and 306 and have heard 306 is a garbage local. Local 38 is the way better choice if you have the option.
Second year electrician here from Manitoba, Canada.. demand and salary here, doesn’t seem to be that high here.. but those will vary with location I’ve learnt. I wish we hit those numbers. For example, in my province, journeyman construction Electricians make 43$ an hour not including benefits.
Already racked-up $50k in student debt and only a sophomore in college. To finish my degree I'm looking at another $40k and another 3+ years, at least. I can't justify that. It definitely isn't my first choice and not what I wanted for my life, but looking to get into trade school to become an electrician. Another reason I'm looking at switching my chosen career path is because of AI and it making it extremely difficult for entry-level candidates. Hoping it turns out ok and hoping I can find joy, peace, and meaning in it.
That’s actually what I was making when I first got into the apprenticeship. Is that for apprentices just starting out or later term apprentices? Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Jacksonville journeyman make $31 as of 10/21/2022. I'm sure it's higher now. Anyways I assume their union apprentices make half of what a journeyman makes. So non union wise they make the same as union. Total package vs your non union prevailing wage, I think union got you beat.
@@WabbyJ999 I am not part of a program I have a few electricians that Doing work at my house and $16 was there answer. And that was the. Same for hvac techs.
I'm looking at trades after the Army. I won't retire till 2031, but I want to continue working with my hands. The trades have really gotten my attention because it doesn't seem to require too much school. Work seems to be readily available and I love learning how to tinker with new things. I was initially going to school for IT, but I just hate working in an office too much and the idea of it is horrific.
I really wanted to become an electrician as part of my career change, however, unfortunately the weather here in the Southwest near Phoenix, has gotten to be brutal with most days in the summer going upwards of 116° for most days of the week. I thought to myself, I can't work in that kind of weather. I think people in the trades are starting to get hit really hard with the changes in our climate. A lot of people tell me that you get used to it, but I just don’t see how the heck that’s even possible. Maybe it’s more for the youngsters who can tolerate the heat. What say you?
Most companies have heat illness prevention policies in place. Especially in high climate states such as AZ. They have to abide by OSHA standards and regulations 👍
Right on! I think that’s the right attitude to have! I know people who have had to apply multiple times before finally getting in. It can take time and feel discouraging, but if this is something that you want for you and your future, you absolutely can make it happen ⚡️
I’m 46 and been applying to jobs for the past few years, but only getting few responses and no job offers. Apprenticeships are hard to find. I’ve basically been hired in an electrical apprenticeship program through Watson Electrical in NC. I take the drug test today and waiting for the background to be completed. The pay is low to start but I’m getting per diem. It’s a NC certified/approved and regulated program. After the 4 year apprenticeship I can enroll in Construction Management Training and become a Foreman, Supervisor, or Superintendent, which is where I’d like to be by the time I turn 50.
Appreciate all your videos. I live in Vancouver WA. So right across from you actually. I'm 31 and touching up on some math now. Where would you say i should go to apply for apprenticeship? Any recommendations appreciated!
I honestly wish I didn’t go to school for my electrical degree, the only job I could land was with my local school system only paying $16.84/hr. Pay sucks here in southeastern Kentucky. Theirs no unions in my area
I'm working on my math before I apply to your home local. I have 13 years in non union Telecom. I understand the math and everything but I suck without a calculator.
Shouldn't you be too busy for this kind of video given the current weather conditions in Portland? Jokes aside, thank you for the video. Very informative! :)
Well, I am a violin teacher and orchestra leader. You've probably heard me in soundtracks like Frozen, Iron Man 3, and lots more. But i decided to change careers. Im not going into electrician though, I am going into HVAC. I'm sure I can transfer the skills I learn from HVAC to electrician. The reason I decided to change is because I don't want to see another set of kids grow up, its heart breaking for me.
I know you said pay varies, but Portland Oregon #48 is the 18th highest paid area out of the ~300 IBEW locals, putting it around the top 5%. Here in Florida, the average IBEW pay is about 60K a year. I earn a little more than that here and am still struggling.
My dad made me become a electrician at 19 and now I’m 24 and this my second year making over 100k+ a year
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Amazing man nothing can replace trades soon AI is gonna take over those uni jobs while us tradesmen will still be working, 10 years from now everyone is gonna go for trades, your dad made you pick the right choice.
Going to school currently at my local community college to get my certificate in Electrical construction technology wish me lucky I’m bouta be 30 years old it’s never too late fellas the sooner the better though so I’d recommend getting into a trade asap
Aight millennial
@@s32cashier69 yessir
i'm almost 40 and considering getting into it lol
I'm bout to be 34 nd I'm considering it
Im 29. Aircraft mechanic. Hate it, none the less, want to go down this route to learn a more applicable trade. Don’t care if I make shit pay at first. This trade will allow you to work anywhere. I’m just starting my research.
Don't let age stop you if you really want to do it. I'm 42, was losing my mind sitting behind a desk all day, so I took the leap and now I'm 6 mths into my 1st yr as an apprentice. I also know a 51 yr old who's going into her 5th yr. I do wish I would've started when I was younger, but I probably would've thrown away the opportunity. Everything happens at the right time. Thanks for the video, very motivating.
Yeah I’m signing up for apprenticeship in my local unions here. I just hope I win the lottery and accepted to get in.
I appreciate this bc this is my worry. I’m late 30s and spent my time thus far being a mom. I’m tired of office politics and the instability of such a job. I’ve been thinking about which trade to go into and appreciate your perspective!
this comment should be pinned. Im 39 soon to be out of the military and i get depressed bc i feel like i wasted a 15 yr career and end up having nothing outside of the military.
45 here, my aptitude test in 2 weeks...
@@justinstricklin7671 Thank you for your service! I'm walking away from a 25 yr career in computer design work, all been outsourced to overseas... Never again for my family.
Update!!! - 4+ months after posting this comment - I was accepted into my local's apprenticeship program and am officially a sister! I did it!!! Been working 2 weeks now, school starts in September. Best decision I ever ever made. Thank you Mad Electrician for the push your video gave me to give me and my kids a better life! Thank you thank you thank you⚡💪🥹
Wow wow wow. Cannot believe i randomly stumbled upon your video, it really is a sign! I'm 34, a single mom, starting my life over and have been heavily considering heading to my local IBEW to start this same journey. I'm very encouraged now, thank you so much for this!
please do it! you got this
do it i graduated from a trade high school for electrical engineering after highschool ,2020 and covid, i got depressed and my life went downhill i became and addict i now at 21 im clean 6 months and im going bacc to it u are not alone any size shape or form dont be discouraged!!
@@dumbsocceradventures2621congratulations ❤❤❤keep going
Congratulations 🎉
Congrats 🎉 God bless you and your family keep pushing foward ‼️
I'm going to turn 35 this year and have gone through something of an early midlife crisis. I feel the need to change careers to something I can actually find useful to humanity and fulfilling to me personally. I've always had family ambitions and the handsome pay really stands out to me. I just hope I'm not too old.
Go for it! I'm the same age, but I'm also considering it. It's always good to get a new skill!
Are you me?
Me as well bro!
I got laid off from Tesla last month May 5th, 2024 after 3 years of hard work with no given notice. I was out of town working for them while this happened btw. I immediately enrolled into school to get my CDL’s because I didn’t want to just sit around and do nothing. My third week into school, the union finally called me back up after 2 years to see if I’m still interested in the program. Well I just finished my OSHA training on Sunday and I’m already starting my 5 year apprenticeship with IBEW Local 11. Long story short, never loose faith and never give up on what you want! Stay true to yourself, put god first and you’ll never loose.
Your story is super similar to mines lol got my CDLs and after 6 years I needed a career change
Crazy dude. I was also apart of the May 5th layoffs after 7 years, literally just finished my OSHA training and getting everything ready to hopefully start with IBEW Local 401
@@dadxdude69 Reno Nevada? Nice man! Stick with it, absorb as much information as possible and never be afraid to ask questions in class and out in the field. No question is a dumb one. I’m only a few months into working everyday and I’ve learned so much already! Best decision I’ve ever made. Wish I would’ve joined fresh out of high school but it’s never too late my man. Best of luck!
I’ve been watching your videos for 3 years patiently trying to get into the IBEW and now I am 6 months into my apprenticeship. I can genuinely say that I love what I do!
How did you go about doing this? Did you go to a trade school first?
@@Atomic419 I went to trade school for about 2 semesters but it didn’t help me at all. You do not need any experience. Figure out what the application process is for the local in your area and just apply online. It took me about a year and a half from when I applied to get in but it’s 100% worth it. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions I’d be more than happy to answer them.
@@steve-o5974 that’s very helpful. Thank you for your reply. Last I checked there is a 3 year waiting period to get into an electrician apprenticeship in my area. I live in Orange County, CA. Because the wait is so long, I’m thinking maybe I should consider trade school in the meantime. What do you think? I suppose I could always stop trade school if I get accepted into an apprenticeship. I just want to get into the field and 3 years is a long time to wait.
@@Atomic419 It won’t hurt to go to trade school in the mean time m but just make sure you don’t accumulate any unnecessary debt. I have to retake all the classes that I took in trade school as part of my apprenticeship now which sucks. The bright side is I have a leg up and I’m not stressed in the school side of the apprenticeship. I’m Local 11 in Los Angeles, if you don’t mind having to commute (which almost everyone has to do anyway) then you should definitely apply as it is a much bigger local and they take on more apprentices.
Oh and I forgot to mention, for local 11 if you get your certificate from a trade school then you start at 45% of the current JW rate as opposed to 40%.
Back when i was 19, someone came to do some electrical work at my home, and the electrician was talking to my dad and telling him that he could teach me if I ever wanted to but I denied it not knowing anything about it. I regret now not taking that opportunity. I have been thinking for a while now to go into school to be an electrician. Im 22 years old, and this video just convinced me even more to go for it. Plan on contacting the electrician to see if I could work for him. Rather, start now than be sorry later.
I wish you luck, have you contacted the electrician?
I was an Electricians Apprentice at age 18. Never been treated worse in my life, called ritard on daily basis. Was told they deserve my paycheck, told me to jump out of a moving truck, cursed at me, and everything you would expect that would run someone away.
They can't find help now, I wonder why.
Is 65 yrs old too old
I do agree with your statements. The sooner you start the better it will be for your career. I started at 18 straight out of high school. Graduated the apprenticeship at 23. Dream big my friends, everything is achievable. Aspiring project manager here for non union
I’m 18 going to be going to job corps to get my HSD since I dropped out, I think electrician would be a good job for me. May I ask how much you make at your age?
@@HollowSpiriit rn 27 per hour as a temp worker while my employment probation period is over. When this is over and I get hired full time I’ll be at 33 per hour. Even at 27$p/hr with a 63 hour work week I make $1500 take home so at 33$p/hr it’ll be almost 2k a week take home
how much was your apprenticeship rate?
@@HighMyNameIsAngel first year was making 18 an hour and it went up only a dollar per year. I ended up at 22 for forth year. After graduating I got a raise to 26 then quit that company cause they didn’t want to pay me 30 which is what all my classmates got or close too. Left that company and joined another who hired me on 32
I'm 19 now, but was considering becoming an apprentice. How did you start, and any advice? Thanks!
Just turned 30 in June and I’ve been panicking every day thinking I didn’t have hope for a career. I started seeing your vids and I’m trying to take it as a sign that it’s what I need to do. I don’t consider myself smart so college always intimidated me but learning on the job is reassuring to me that it’s fine not knowing.
I got offerred an apprenticeship, this video convinced me to agree.
Right on!! Congratulations my friend!!
$60 per hour!?! Bruh this alone just changed my career path alone, even if it was $30-$40 per hour; it’s still great!
On god bro as a machinist i cry big tears wishing I could even get into the high 30’s doesn’t matter how technical something is it’s about demand and being able to charge
Ive never broke 20 an hour working for other people ive made way more working my own jobs but wanting a good steady career to get into
Looking into getting into the apprenticing program after finishing up an Electronic Engineering Technology Degree. Local 48! Thank for you being such an awesome resource for those who are interested in becoming an electrician.
I’m 24 and sick of my dead end, $15 an hour warehouse job. I’m thinking about taking up an apprenticeship and i might go to ATL to seek one since I don’t know where to look out here in rural GA.
Do it bro. Change your life
I have my GAN exam tomorrow! For local 11. I'm nervous. I've been studying the study guide for it 3 times from front to back for the past month. I'm nervous but excited at the same time and your videos helped me out a ton especially the video of you interviewing your brother. Thank you for calming me down.
I’m 32 years old about to start my apprenticeship.. I’ll be heading to Taylor Texas next Monday, for orientation. I’ll be working at a Samsung plant, starting off with cable tray & EMT conduit. I’m excited to learn the trade and eventually master it!
I’m 29 and thinking it’s a bit of a late start, but better late than never! How’s it going? I’m driving tractor trailers(CDL A) and the lifestyle of trucking is not for me. I’m thinking of taking the leap and going to school for electric
@@HabituaILineStepper better late than never, keep your cdl renewed if it doesn't work out for you
Hows it going? Im 31 from htown my dad is a masters and contractors we expanding
Was literally going to ask and see when they're hiring today, this is definitely a sign. Your videos are very helpful so thank you.
Right on! You’re so very welcome! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Local 11 here! Almost done with my first year of apprenticeship
how’s it going so dar
Ah man, I’m currently active duty in the Air Force and I get out next year in July when I’ll be moving to Portland and applying at Local 48!!! I am SOOOO SO SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the videos, they set us all up for success and they get me all giddy and excited for when I’m able to finally one day join IBEW
would you say joining the Air Force is worth joining to get electrical experience if they end up giving me the MOS for electrical work
@@gunz3rker233Honestly I wish I went straight to the union or to a material handler position. The Air Force did a lot of great things for me but you could get into the trades much faster without it so long as you have good work ethic and a strong will to learn and grow
@@cam7211 Dang im just debating which route because i have been on the books for union for a year and a half and nothing yet. I have a year of electrical schooling finished, but no one wants to let me get work experience
I’m a non union journeyman went through the IEC ATLANTA and the pay for a foreman here is 35 an hour, I want to make 6 figures like the union guys but I don’t want to go through the union and still be working in the field. At this point in my carear I’m trying to make it to management. I will be taking construction management classes to get my way to the 6 figures
My goal for this year is to get into an electrician apprenticeship!
An awesome goal for sure! Wishing you the best of luck! Reach out if you need advice or anything ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️
Hey there, I have my interview at IBEW 48 in a week and a half. I’m pretty nervous. I think it would be fun to get a video about all the different kinds of electrician work that you can focus on. Like how you’ve been in hospitals, others are at Intel or the Airport, etc.
I'm 32, with four degrees. I'm seriously considering this career shift due to the sheer corruption in my old field, and AI automation. I like working with my hands, and honest work that makes life better.
Get ready to be called a fucking retard, talked down to, treated like a piece of shit, expected to know things no one has shown you. Just my experience 18 years ago. Can't imagine it's roses now.
We should be making more. We are the ones doing the hard work. Boss makes a dollar to my dime.
While I think our wages here at Local 48 are relatively great, electrical contractors are definitely are the ones that are making the most profit. I think that if you want to make that kind of money you should look into becoming an electrical contractor yourself. As you said, that's where the real money is at, though it's a lot of time, energy, and quite a bit of risk. Not sure that it's something I'm interested in doing myself.
@@MadElectrician I strongly believe that you have the grit and determination to do it.
@@SilverScarletSpider Thanks! I think I do too, it’s just I don’t really have the desire to do so. I’m pretty content with being a foreman for now, and this whole Mad Electrician thing has proven to be a worthwhile investment of my extra time. I think long term I’d rather have 9-5 (more like 6-2:30) be less stressful and spend the extra time building this out ⚡️
People say this all the time, “We should make more cause we do all the work while the boss does all the easy work”. Well I say If that were really the case then just start your own business. It’s not easy running a business and theres a huge amount of risk associated with it. It’s only fair that the one taking on all the risk and liability would make more money. Just a thought.
Grass is not greener. There is plus and minus to being the boss vs getting a steady paycheck. I think Stephan said it best, it's not for everyone. Think about it, you first have to e an electrician, the businessman side can't be taught as easily as the trade. Like I say, we're all good at the trade, but we tend to suck at business. I would argue I'm worse as an electrician and better at the business...lol
Topped out last spring out of LU 24. Best career decision I've ever made. Love showing your videos to the sparkies on jobs and I have taken a ton of your tips to apply in the field (Especially the measuring tape trick for kick 90s)
Hey!! Congratulations! That’s great to hear! I love that trick too and use it all the time. There will be many more tips like that from me in the future.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment ⚡️
Im 42 with 2 kids under 3. Took my test Friday, waiting to hear back. Local 236 Albany, NY.
Hey, right on!! How do you feel like you did on your test?
@@MadElectricianatleat 24 out of 33 on math, probably 80-90% on the reading. I have a little bit of a connection who knows all the heads of my local, good tiebreaker if i make it to the interview.
@MadElectrician passed the tast, now waiting for interview date
@@rzawistowski33update?
My dad started his school at 52 to get a license, he worked in trades for many years and he is self taught
Been a journeyman wireman over 27 years now going on my own.
Why in the entire world have you been a journeyman that long…hell after 27 years the journey’s over. It’s time you become an inspector or retire or something
@@CoffeeT-v5j To young to retire.I started early.
@@E-ticket562 teach…there’s many opportunities if those who are experienced would hire them and be a mentor
I’m 30 from NH, and going to my local IBEW union for my interview in a few days. Changing careers and starting from the bottom again is a bit nerve-wracking, but I think, by the end of it, it will be completely worth it.
I’m a Registered Nurse in the ICU making $34/ hr. Had I known this I would’ve learned a trade cause saving lives doesn’t pay at all
You shouldn’t be complaining about $34/hr with a two year degree (4 year BSN and 2 year ADN both are RN).
There are plenty of RN jobs paying more, if you need more, but it sounds like you’re not a nurse for the right reasons.
@@stumpbumpers Lol. RNs are 4 year degree careers. LVNs are 2 years.
@@jux3283 Nope. ADN programs are through community college and is an RN. It is all that is required to take the NCLEX. If someone goes to a university it is a 4 year degree. Not sure what a LVN is unless you mean LPN or License Practical Nurse, that’s only 12-18 months, depending on the program. It’s not available through the university system.
Neither does making military and aerospace part in machining shit pmo should have became an electrician as soon as I got done wit HS
@@jux3283 I replied to this a long time ago, but I see it was removed. I’m not wrong. A Nurse is an ADN or BSN. So a RN is a two year associate degree from community college. A BSN can be obtained from a four year school. Bozo!
currently at a tradeschool doing electrician it is so fun and love it!!
This video might have saved my life from stress and anxiety about the future…thank you ❤
I'm in my first year with Local 673. Thank you for all you do to guide people into this trade.
Hey, right on! Congrats on making it into the trade! You’re very welcome, and thank YOU for taking the time to watch my videos! ⚡️
Where is local 673? Also how do the numbers work. I've never asked?
@@The360Electrician North-East Ohio. Covering several counties.
How is it
@@ixpollife6279 Challenging at times and hard work, but a great experience that will give you a wonderful start to a great career. The brotherhood aspect is great. Friendships come quick.
"The constant change in environment will keep things interesting and exciting" this one line alone sold me. Ima start looking into an apprenticeship tomorrow lol thank you
Portland local here, my aptitude test at Local 48 is tomorrow and I've been studying like crazy. These videos are a big help and super inspiring. Struggling still with a little bit of Algebra 1 as it's been so long but I hope I can at least pass the test and get an interview!
So how’d you do on the test?
@@JJLD94shut up
How'd it go?
are aptittude test same here in Canada?
I'm thinking about becoming one because technology is literally taking over the world so you'll always have job security and sense it pays so good millions of people are applying so most companies will practically never be sort handed
You have convinced me, I'm going to make the switch and start applying!! 😤
I always wanted to work in a trade, but through travel I worked in hospitality. Then I moved to Mexico for 12 years and worked as a teacher. Now, finally my family and I have moved to Australia, where I have begun my Cert II Electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship course. It is online, and as I am working full-time(as a slipway hand at a marina), and have a family, it is hard to find time to study. But seeing videos like this just make me that much more excited to get my Electrical career underway and every day I am just that little bit closer to making it happen!
Similar to you mate, recently have a job offer as a Maintenance for this company in Bay Area, Ca taking electrical classes and tryng to do on my spare time.
Thanks to your videos I am 3 months into my apprenticeship in Local 606 and hope to become a JW
Hey, right on! You absolutely will become a JW, just gotta make it through the apprenticeship! In a lot of ways, the hardest part it just making it into the program. Congrats on making it in and wishing you the best of luck on all of your electrical endeavors ⚡️
I live in Maine, 28, currently work a white collar job. After watching your videos I’m definitely going to look into the IBEW in my area and see about doing an apprenticeship. ✊🏻
I’m 26, I have a masters degree in a media related field, and the job market for that is so selective and trying to get my foot in the door for it since I was 22 has beaten me up to the point where I’ve had enough. I’ve decided I want to use my brain in other ways, and that’s by taking up a trade! I recently moved to Canada from the UK so I’m starting fresh! Good luck to everyone aspiring to do a trade, and thank you for the insightful videos that provide advice for people like me who are new to the idea of trades!
Im a tower crane operator making around 145k at year, at the beginning I loved this job, I still love running the crane, but it is to stressful, a lot of hours i get home sometimes just to sleep and come back to work really early the next day , o lot of headaches having 10+ people calling and fighting for the crane, you don’t get to use the bathroom nor eat a peaceful lunch. As a 28 years old guy I have finally decided to move to a different career, (electrician apprentice) and start again in something im pretty sure I am going to enjoy. I was scared to start all over again because of bills, being a father of a little one and being a husband, but I know that is my way to freedom.
@@anaaleman4557 - Congrats on the new trajectory. There's a huge apartment building going up near me, and I always look out my bedroom window each morning thinking "Man it would be cool to be that crane operator". But every job has it's downsides for sure.
I have a question!!!! Are Union Electricians happy a lot of the time? Like do you have good times with your coworkers? I’m someone who is very focused on having a good work culture!
I appreciate your channel! You have a great way of explaining things 😊
Also, your benefits package alone is more than my current wage, and I pay for my insurance out of that wage. One of the many reasons I’m ready to become an apprentice at 38. If I could go back in time, I would have started right out of high school.
I don’t subscribe to any UA-cam channels, but I’m subscribing to yours🎉
Welp that was the cherry on top. I'm in.
I’m 19 and heavily considering becoming one but it just feels like it will be way too complicated lol idk I just wasn’t great in hs. I just feel like there are so many things that I would never understand in the field
I’m working on getting an apprenticeship at 48 by getting an AAS in electrical apprenticeship tech from PCC. I hope it works cause I know that it’s really competitive. I’m trying to get my foot so I hope this is the right choice.
Right on! I think that's a really great move. As you said, Local 48 is very competitive, and anything extra that you can bring to the table to show that you're the most qualified candidate and best fit for the apprenticeship will go a long way towards helping you get accepted. Keep me posted as you're working your way through the application process and let me know if I can offer any assistance in any way.
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
I'm 21, currently in trade school for electrical construction and doing residential electrical work on the side. I have an application into the union with my aptitude test in a couple weeks. There are ups and downs as with anything but it is a great trade 🤙
Going for it tired of working retail
Thanks for this! I have wanted to be an electrician for a long time and I have an interview scheduled for an IBEW local 48 apprenticeship at the end of this month. Thanks for giving some insight on exactly what I'm hoping to be experiencing soon. Hopefully I see you around sometime!
I applied at IBEW Local 1925. I took the test and got in at CW-3 level.
Congratulations brother wish you the best, I’m currently looking into enrolling to a apprenticeship at ibew i spoke with someone and they said apps don’t go in until April. How long did it take you to get in after applying?
@@DiamondeyeKennels I applied at local 1925. The gave me the test right there and I got rated as a CW Level 3.
I’m a Millwright by trade. I have noticed most companies are looking for multi-craft trades. All my interviews I have had, has electrical stuff I was expected to know. I am adapting to the workforce. I’m 36 with 12 yrs Millwright experience. Still looking to learn each and every day!
Bro allthough im in a different country your videos are truly inspiring and motivate me to become one!
Thank you man I am currently a senior in HS and just applied to my local union hope the whole process goes well and I get accepted
Hey, right on! Good for you for wanting to get into this so early on! The earlier, for a lot of reasons, the better. You will most likely end up having an amazing pension by the time you retire. My advice to you is even if you don’t get accepted right away, if this is something you really want to do, keep trying and you’ll eventually get in. Hopefully you’ll make it in first try though!
Thanks for watching and I wish you the best of luck in your electrical endeavors! ⚡️
heading into my aptitude test in about 20 minutes, i know i've prepped plenty for the math, but it's still been years since i graduated and enlisted as a reservist after a gap year. my MOS requires electrical theory knowledge for crying out loud and i'm STILL stressing haha
Appreciate this video as I attempt to get into the trade in my late 20’s! Could a following video be about your experience with lay offs in the union? Thanks man had to give this and multiple videos a thumbs up
I loved this video. I know what I’m going to suggest my children going to when they graduate. I went to eight years of school and my neighbor who does HVAC makes a fortune compared to me
8 lol sale them their degree back
Honestly, thank you so much for the info. Might get out of digital marketing because corporate life is BS to me & being around real people with good job security is what I want out of life.
i really want to start my journey and become an electrician but i am 31 and own a house with my partner. I simply can't afford to drop to an apprentice wage for 4+ years. it would be almost a quarter what i earn now and would cripple us. I don't really know what i can do...
I got the call for work placement here in ATL where it's $16/hr to start. I told them I can't afford to take that pay cut at the moment. The plan is to move back in with my mom so I won't have to worry about rent while I do my apprenticeship
Just started a personal training business 7 months ago and I’ve been struggling. One of my clients is a semi retired electrician and told me to get into an IBEW. I’ll be 35 this month
I am going to take this video as a good luck sign Stephen I have always loved to be a sparky I need a little time as I am adhd but I’m pumped for it 😃😃😃🕹️🕹️
I’ve got my interview with Local 48 on the 19th! Wish me luck 🎉
Applied at 280. Kind of wishing I didn’t even get a degree because despite having it with a loyal work history and a good letter of recommendation, I didn’t rank so good. Currently having trouble finding work in an entry level position related to the trade. If I said I haven’t thought about giving up I’d be lying. My last ditch effort might be moving to a bigger metro area out of state to try something new and see if the markets better somewhere else.
280 hasn’t had any work. I live in Corvallis and it’s been dry for months.
I've been in the Union for a year now as an apprentice, and the biggest benefit in my opinion is having someone to fight for you and back you up when your employer is screwing you over in some way. There are many rules that protect us that the companies must follow. A quick call to the union hall can sort things out when those lines are being crossed.
I worked at an electrical distributor for 3 1/2 years and all the experiences and memories of it always come back to me…I was always curious and wanted to see them on the job. I sadly left for a corporate job paying more money and was miserable. I now feel it inside of me to do a trade. Certainly leaning on the electrical side for sure..
Was thinking about going to trade school and becoming an electrician, I don’t have much experience in the trades due to being 18 but I have been working since I’m 14 and have always loved hands on semi-independent work. Do you think this will make my journey into tech school tougher or is it more accessible early on?
I'm actually applying for local 48 currently, just got out of the Navy as an electricans mate for 6 years.
I just started an apprenticeship program with a local small business. Not sure if this is what I want to do or not due to the risk factor. It’s a very dangerous job. But it does seem very interesting and I think if you’re very careful you’ll be fine.
Thanks for this vid. 23 and wanting to join the union this year.
Just applied this week and i have my aptitude test march 7th
pretty long wait, March 2025?
@@pine74 i just took it this march that passed on the 7th i passed and on april 25 i have my interview
@@murdavalemusic5918how’d it go??
just started my program and the total is 8k however I as a married man and a father got a pel grant that totaled 5k so dont forget to look for local grants of any kind!
I live in Western Kentucky and the local IBEW in Paducah is saying that once I graduate and become a journeyman the average pay is $50,000 to $60,000 per year... Way less than what you were saying... But still, worth it for me because it's twice what I'm earning now.
I am thinking about this or mechanical engineering. What do you think? I want to make good money and have a big family (7 kids). I want to be around at home so I don't want to work a lot. As senior year gets days closer, I am getting more and more nervous.
Just got my rank after my interview i was ranked #13 thanks for your videos they really helped cant wait to start on my new career
Aptitude test scheduled for later this month. Been studying up on math since I’ve been outta school for more than a decade. Wish me luck!
How’d it go? I passed and did the interview but they didn’t accept me. Hope you have better luck!
I’m 26, working as a merchandiser making $21, not bad but I know not anywhere near where I want to be ! This video helped me decide my career path thank you 🙏 how does someone begin ? Classes at community college ?
I looked into it for my local area. I guess my local IBEW isn’t one of the better locations because I can make more working in a factory than becoming an IBEW journeyman. Oh well. 🤷♂️
Man, that’s really unfortunate to hear. Which IBEW Local was that?
@@MadElectrician 306
@@davidroddini1512 Copy. Thanks for sharing!
I don't know exactly where you live but i live in medina county and I applied to both 38 and 306 and have heard 306 is a garbage local. Local 38 is the way better choice if you have the option.
Second year electrician here from Manitoba, Canada.. demand and salary here, doesn’t seem to be that high here.. but those will vary with location I’ve learnt. I wish we hit those numbers. For example, in my province, journeyman construction Electricians make 43$ an hour not including benefits.
Former military here, graduated college with the Gi Bill, been at white collar jobs. I need to work with my hands again….
Already racked-up $50k in student debt and only a sophomore in college. To finish my degree I'm looking at another $40k and another 3+ years, at least. I can't justify that. It definitely isn't my first choice and not what I wanted for my life, but looking to get into trade school to become an electrician. Another reason I'm looking at switching my chosen career path is because of AI and it making it extremely difficult for entry-level candidates. Hoping it turns out ok and hoping I can find joy, peace, and meaning in it.
such a great informational video! I live across the bridge and I want to start an apprenticeship but don't know which one I should go for!
Not in Florida though. Wages down here are crap for trades.
Here in Jacksonville the apprentice was making $16 hour. Non union of course
That’s actually what I was making when I first got into the apprenticeship. Is that for apprentices just starting out or later term apprentices?
Thanks for watching! ⚡️
i do not recall how long he had been an apprentice. His previous apprenticeship/job was paying him $14 hour. @@MadElectrician
Jacksonville journeyman make $31 as of 10/21/2022. I'm sure it's higher now. Anyways I assume their union apprentices make half of what a journeyman makes. So non union wise they make the same as union. Total package vs your non union prevailing wage, I think union got you beat.
What apprentice program are you apart of?
@@WabbyJ999 I am not part of a program I have a few electricians that
Doing work at my house and $16 was there answer. And that was the. Same for hvac techs.
It's usually 2 or 3 years for an apprentice. Also you make more money working for yourself as an electrician contractor
I'm looking at trades after the Army. I won't retire till 2031, but I want to continue working with my hands. The trades have really gotten my attention because it doesn't seem to require too much school. Work seems to be readily available and I love learning how to tinker with new things. I was initially going to school for IT, but I just hate working in an office too much and the idea of it is horrific.
This is the sign I've been looking for.
Foreman rate is 20% over JW scale in portland? That's wild. Its less in my local, only 10% over scale typically for potentially alot more headache.
It’s only 10% above scale here too. There’s days where it’s worth it, and there’s also definitely days where it’s not worth it 😅
I really wanted to become an electrician as part of my career change, however, unfortunately the weather here in the Southwest near Phoenix, has gotten to be brutal with most days in the summer going upwards of 116° for most days of the week. I thought to myself, I can't work in that kind of weather. I think people in the trades are starting to get hit really hard with the changes in our climate. A lot of people tell me that you get used to it, but I just don’t see how the heck that’s even possible. Maybe it’s more for the youngsters who can tolerate the heat. What say you?
From what I found, some people use a 100% pva cooling towels to keep cool. Keeps you cool about 20 degrees
Most companies have heat illness prevention policies in place. Especially in high climate states such as AZ.
They have to abide by OSHA standards and regulations 👍
@@santoscolmenero7828 Thank you for answering that, it cleared things up for me. All the best.
If there is a will, there is a way brother.
At 40+ y/o, I'm making a career change from the office world to labor field; and I'm very interested in electrical work
My 1st time applying to local 441 my application will expire in June 23 2024 i will definitely re apply until I get in.
Right on! I think that’s the right attitude to have! I know people who have had to apply multiple times before finally getting in. It can take time and feel discouraging, but if this is something that you want for you and your future, you absolutely can make it happen ⚡️
I’m 46 and been applying to jobs for the past few years, but only getting few responses and no job offers. Apprenticeships are hard to find. I’ve basically been hired in an electrical apprenticeship program through Watson Electrical in NC. I take the drug test today and waiting for the background to be completed. The pay is low to start but I’m getting per diem. It’s a NC certified/approved and regulated program. After the 4 year apprenticeship I can enroll in Construction Management Training and become a Foreman, Supervisor, or Superintendent, which is where I’d like to be by the time I turn 50.
Love your videos man! Very clear and concise and easy to understand ! Might consider the electrician route after this lol
Appreciate all your videos. I live in Vancouver WA. So right across from you actually. I'm 31 and touching up on some math now. Where would you say i should go to apply for apprenticeship? Any recommendations appreciated!
I honestly wish I didn’t go to school for my electrical degree, the only job I could land was with my local school system only paying $16.84/hr. Pay sucks here in southeastern Kentucky. Theirs no unions in my area
currently thinking of doing a 6 month accelarated program for 6k
Just got a scholarship.ive been in framing 9 plus and never went anywhere.so now 45 a female im doing this.
It's difficult getting into the IBEW, so be careful!
You can wait up to five years...
I'm working on my math before I apply to your home local. I have 13 years in non union Telecom. I understand the math and everything but I suck without a calculator.
Shouldn't you be too busy for this kind of video given the current weather conditions in Portland? Jokes aside, thank you for the video. Very informative! :)
Well, I am a violin teacher and orchestra leader. You've probably heard me in soundtracks like Frozen, Iron Man 3, and lots more. But i decided to change careers. Im not going into electrician though, I am going into HVAC. I'm sure I can transfer the skills I learn from HVAC to electrician. The reason I decided to change is because I don't want to see another set of kids grow up, its heart breaking for me.
Into the unknownnnnnnnnnnn ! I love Frozen 🥶
I know you said pay varies, but Portland Oregon #48 is the 18th highest paid area out of the ~300 IBEW locals, putting it around the top 5%. Here in Florida, the average IBEW pay is about 60K a year. I earn a little more than that here and am still struggling.