Starting your own company will exponentially increase your learning. You will be the journeyman, foreman, superintendent, estimator, project manager, bookkeeper, salesman, etc. Gain as much experience as you can, but don't hesitate to start your own company. Every year you wait to start your own company, you are just another year older and another year behind. You will experience more personal growth venturing out on your own. Keep up the good work. You are doing great!
This woman be shitting on the union when most non union companies I've worked with have no pension and don't fight for you in terms of being fired. I'll support union over non union any day of the week. Also her mentioning about how the union sends you far away. I worked at a non union shop that would send people from southern Ontario all the way to thunder bay which is like a 12 hour drive away from there family. So don't spew that nonsense..
Only union folks that give fake info on non-union work are those that never been non-union. I’m currently union elevators, started out non-union elevators. Union is better. By far.
Thanks for sharing. Some thoughts for all y'all: 1. 90%+ Merino wool socks are year-round comfort. They are just as warm when wet and naturally prevent foot odor. (As an experiment, I wore a pair inside my heavy workboots for two weeks while doing hard labour in the middle of a sweltering summer and, while they ended up so full of salt that they could stand on their own, my feet never got uncomfortable nor did the socks smell bad at all.) 2. If you can keep your torso at above 85F/30C, your brain won't start closing blood vessels in your extremities to keep your core warm enough. A good electric vest will, therefore, keep your fingers and toes warm and nimble even in the worst cold. They are *_hella_* expensive, but an excellent investment if you have to do fine work at -30. 3. Until you can afford an electric vest, pick up some Zippo/Hakkin/Peacock 'catalytic hand warmers'. They catalyse lighter fluid--i.e. without a flame--and will stay *very* warm for up to 30 hours. (You can also get USB hand warmers, but I would make sure to get a known brand rather than a random one of unknown quality.) 4. To help keep you cool in hot places, unless you invest in an active cooling vest/etc., you can't do better than a 100% PVA cooling towel like the Ergodyne Chill-Its 6602. *MAKE SURE EITHER THE INFO OR A COMMENT SAYS THAT THE TOWL GETS STIFF WHEN DRY!* That is how you can know that it is actually 100% PVA. A band wrapped around your neck will keep you cool for at least a couple of hours, and you only need to keep it wet for it to keep working better than you could possibly imagine. They aren't at all expensive and I have one that is almost ten years old and still going. 5. On the subject of tools, find out what the best brands are, then hit every single pawn shop/flea market/auction/estate sale/etc. you can find as often as you can. I've picked up $150 top-quality tools for $5 from a bin because the pawn shop owner didn't know what they were really worth. (...and well-worn tools in an well-worn belt/pouch/etc. will give people the impression that you've been around a while.) Only buy cheap crap until you've saved up for the very best in the world, then treat it like the treasure that it is; protect your tools like a dragon protects its horde and they will serve you well for the rest of your life. 6. The larger and older a power hierarchy is, the more corrupt and tyrannical it will become. ...and the current crop of unions are very, very large and very, very old. Act accordingly. You have been warned. 7. At the end of the day, the only thing you can be assured to have no matter what happens is your personal honour and--to a lesser extent--your reputation. You need to guard your honour with your _life_ and your reputation almost as hard. (While *NOBODY* but you can damage your honour, your reputation can be utterly _destroyed_ by others.) Everything you do needs to be done to the very best of your ability, even as you seek to increase that ability. 8. Don't worry about doing something fast, no matter how much someone--including yourself--might be riding you; speed and efficiency will come with time, practice, and understanding, so, first and foremost, focus on getting it right. After all, if you screw up because you are trying to please someone else or just get it done as quickly as possible, won't fixing it take even *MORE* time? 9. Be financially responsible. Just because you start making serious coin doesn't mean you should spend it as fast as you can. Sit down with a financial advisor and start investing in your future. (How much do you want to be receiving in pension every month once you retire? You need to have solid enough investments that you can pull that much from the _interest_ of those mutual funds/etc. without touching the principle. That is the only way to be sure that you can have enough of an income for the ten to thirty years of life you can expect to have after you retire.) 10. Prioritize what is _really_ important in life: family. Putting career before family may seem more fulfilling and exciting, but it really bites you in the end, as that path often leads to dying alone and lonely. (This is *_ESPECIALLY_* important for women; extensive studies have shown that half of Western women at age thirty are childless, half of them remain so, and *ninety percent* of those one in four women end up regretting it. While men can have children at pretty much any age, a woman's ability to bear children starts to nosedive even before she reaches thirty and almost flatlines by forty. As well, medical complications start to add up, steadily increasing the chances of a miscarriage. This is serious, ladies! Listen to the lonely old women before taking advice from the young party girls and 'boss babes' who have very little life experience.) That being said, there are *many* careers--like electician--that can be flexibly run from the home, so you can be there for your family as they need you. I hope that this helps y'all.
Regarding point #10, I cant speak for labor laws in Canada, but some places allow dependent minors to work at a family owned business. Teaching your kids good skills in a trade is NEVER wasted time, and having the part time help can increase profits on some jobs. Handing over the keys of a business to the next generation can be very satisfying. I worked for my father as a youth and went on to be self employed in the same trade.
Ah, thank you for the comprehensive guide to life, Professor Practicality. Let's dive into each nugget of wisdom with bated breath: Merino wool socks, the superheroes of hosiery, capable of withstanding two weeks of sweltering labor without a hint of discomfort. Truly, a groundbreaking experiment that surely eclipses the importance of curing diseases. Electric vests, the saviors of frostbitten fingers and toes. Because who needs affordable solutions when you can splurge on a high-tech garment to maintain the perfect core temperature? Money well spent, I'm sure. Zippo/Hakkin/Peacock 'catalytic hand warmers,' because regular hand warmers are so last century. Why settle for simplicity when you can have the joy of handling lighter fluid without a flame? USB hand warmers? Pfft, amateurs. PVA cooling towels, the secret weapon against overheating. Just make sure it gets stiff when dry - a critical criterion for distinguishing the true cooling connoisseur from mere towel enthusiasts. Because heaven forbid we settle for a limp towel. Pawn shops, the treasure troves of top-quality tools at bargain bin prices. Nothing says 'I'm a seasoned professional' like well-worn tools in a well-worn belt. Dragons, take note - this is how you protect your hoard. Unions, the behemoths of corruption and tyranny. Clearly, a nuanced take on the complex history of labor movements. Forget about improved working conditions - let's just act accordingly based on vague warnings. Personal honor and reputation, the unassailable pillars of one's existence. Guard them like your life depends on it, because in this world, only personal honor can withstand any assault. Reputation? Easily obliterated by others. Better build a fortress around it. The philosophy of 'get it right, not fast.' Because who cares about deadlines and efficiency when perfection is at stake? I'm sure the world will wait patiently for my flawless endeavors. Financial responsibility, the cornerstone of a secure future. Forget enjoying your hard-earned money - lock it away in investments and pensions to ensure a thrilling retirement of watching the grass grow. Prioritize family over career, especially for women. Because apparently, a woman's entire worth is tied to her ability to bear children, and party girls and 'boss babes' are obviously devoid of life experience. Who knew? In conclusion, thank you for this roadmap to enlightenment. I'm sure we'll all be sprinting to implement these life-altering tips, shedding our flawed existence for the utopia you've described. I just asked ChatGPT to write a snarky response to your comment i don't actually think any of this lol
" A closer look at the new 2021 General Social Survey (GSS) data reveals that even though mothers are generally happier with their lives than non-mothers, their happiness also depends on marital status and life stages. In fact, the link between marriage and happiness is much stronger than it is between motherhood and happiness. In other words, it is marriage-not parenthood-that is more closely associated with mothers’ happiness." - IFS, 2021 While I do agree with marriage (are social creatures, after all) children really aren't the end all and be all. That being said, male sperm and fertility in men is affected by age as well. "To evaluate pregnancy rates in different age groups, a French study examined 901 cycles of intrauterine artificial insemination. They found that the most significant factor contributing to probability of pregnancy was the age of the male partner. After six cycles, men aged ≥ 35 years had fertility rates of 25% compared with fertility rates of 52% in men aged < 35 years, representing a 52% decrease in fertility rate.16... Problems in male factor fertility may be due to changes in semen quality as assessed by the semen analysis..." NIH, 2011 This doesn't even account for older male sperm has a higher chance of producing genetic defect. Plus, in modern times, men have less sperm count on average than 50 years ago. If you want happy, healthy kids have them before 35 honestly.
Very well said, I agree 100% working as a construction and maintenance electrician for over 45 years with experience from all sectors of the electrical industry. Finding more instrumentation and programmable controllers to work on really peaked my interest. Also electrical is getting into electronics more and more. Stick in there and work on as much different jobs as you can. Thanks for sharing. (electrician from Saskatchewan)
A very smart young lady. I have been in the trade 46 years and when I started I did everything she said back in the 70s. My electrical trade treated me good over the years . Worked for the same non union contractor the entire time and never laid off through many recessions
Being an electrician has many opportunities, acquiring the many different licenses makes a big difference in your pay. The one item to missed was pensions, young people don’t think much about this until much later in life, and like all construction jobs the work is very hard on the body. You are right in many ways between union and nonunion companies, but union companies are far better to work for. Not all contractors are honest. I encourage you to follow in this trade, it will get you many opportunities that you may not be away of now.
karly knows nothing about the ibew i guess 😂 if you’re worth more than the payscale you can be paid a lot more, the foreman i work with makes over $60/hour when our scale is $36/hour for foremen, not to mention he gets ~$80,000 in bonuses depending on the revenue he generated in the year. He spends 80% of his day talking to customers and the other 20% telling everyone what he wants done and he’ll have one hell of a retirement 😂🎉
This is a great list! And not just for the trades. Much of what you outline is fundamental to managing and leading; carry this forward and your company will come and its employees will be happy.
Your point on taking control of your education/growth is crucial for people entering the trades. People new to trades sometimes think they will be taught/fed everything they need for success in the same way universities hold your hand through your education, and that’s just not the case. If you can get in a mindset of humility and asking questions every time you don’t know something instead of just shrugging and saying good enough you’ll be years ahead of your peers and you’ll find huge success in your trade.
Happy to see Canadian construction electrician content! Great video, agree with all said. I'm starting out new in 2024! very inspiring. Would love to see more educational Canadian specific content to prepare for the riggers of school. Maybe look at the new 26th edition of the CE Code when it is released?
You go, girl you got the right attitude I am electrician to been doing this since 1972 when I was in eighth grade trade school still working and I have my own business and the trade treating me very well over the years Good luck.
Ive been non union and union. 27 years a union guy now and Im never looking back. I do know some non union people that make good money and do good quality. But not many.
Great video! I appreciate your comment on looking professional/clean. IMO, one of the reasons tradespeople are often looked down upon is their appearance, especially when dealing with residential and small business customers.
Hey Karly! I’ve been really inspired lately to take the leap into starting a new career and I know this is a long shot but I would so appreciate some one on one advice from a local female sparky ❤ I’m in Vancouver
People have so much bad things to say about the union its unbelievable. I personally have been working for 8 years in the union. I will say every company is different. I have been in charge of medium sized projects and operated a service van in the data center space or just worked for a foreman (no harm in that) less thinking and more just doing. I"ve helped estimate jobs as well in the office. I choose to work union because of the pension thats It. nice knowing the break down of my body came with a price paid by the industry. If I'm breaking my body down for someone else there going to pay me with respect especially with some of the profits off projects. What people don't realize is you CAN take the masters course, estimating course, inspector course or become an engineer and work union or non union as long as its not on tools. I met alot of people and made alot of connections. Its cool to be on the same jobs with the same people years in the future and share youre experience. I'll add as well all my experience has been in the city no oil field work for me all union. Also its nice to know as well if I die on site the union has my back.
Karly, I just watched your post. It is really great and you're a great person. All the things you touched on are informative and true. Here's to wishing you nothing but success! Never change the great person you are. The world is lacking such people today.
I am so admire you Karly. Such young but so talented confidence and so determination. You are going to be very successful. Thank you so much for this Awsome video.
excellent video, I understand perfectly everything you explain and it's really true, I returned to my native country with only a bag of knowledge and some tools to be able to start something on my own and everything is going great. It was also a major change in my life, but the experience in this field made me overcome everything. what you explain applies anywhere on the globe! Thank you, I follow you with interest even if what you do is different from EU , you are wonderful and take care of yourself. Happy new year !
Young level-headed, professional and ambitious female working in the trades. You're a bit of a unicorn compared to anything I've seen. It's nice to know there are some out there.
Agree with most of what you said..however, in the USA Union electrical workers have a better standard of living than non-union. Yes, you can make more sometimes in non-union, but youre working your ass off.. 90K is about the normal income for 40/ week for a year. Keep doing what you're doing, love the videos
Great video! Point #6 is really important. You can become institutionalized at a job where you only know what that company does and how they do it to the point where that's all you know.
Proud Union Wireman here. Excellent advice! You definitely know what you are talking about. Some of the best tradespeople I’ve been around have been union and also non union. DEFINATELY have good and bad on both sides. Keep up the good content!
Appreciate this video and your topics are very well said. You are very confident, positive and goal-oriented. As an individual re-entering the electrical trade, this is motivating. Thank you 🙏🏻
I would warn you against starting a business. My dad did it as an electrician and between payroll, taxes, supply bills, advertising to get his name out their, people not paying invoices and him having to get lawyers and put liens on properties etc, he was constantly stressed and miserable to be around. Despite me not having a good relationship with him, I learned a little from him and went into electrical. I'm a journeyman now but I have no desire to own a business, I'd much rather just be a well payed journeyman and work for a company I like that treats me well. In the end, it pays better anyways unless you can get big enough, but that tends to take most of a lifetime
You are mature beyond your years, Karly. So many good points. Hard to pick one point to emphasize, but I do like your take on #5 especially. Wishing you all the best.
This was solid gold Karly. Especially for the amazing tradeswomen or perspective tradeswomen. We are having a surge of women getting into electrical work here (Central North Carolina) and it’s awesome. Their attention to detail is on another level. As a site manager I love to see them show up and request them even. They just do better work. Cheers! 😎🇺🇸🇨🇦
Yeah I had most of my 4 years not allowed to really look at prints…. Pretty much had to learn once a journeyman wasn’t much of a struggle but never enjoyed having to explain, hire ups always looked at me crazy I didn’t get to see much besides layouts, pipe runs no lighting no under ground being with a big company deffinetly had its con got with a good smaller company and have learned more in my first year as a j man than my whole 4 years of apprenticeship
This was actually such an informative video! I like every single point you make. On the topic of unions and growth, I would like to add that people should be wary about getting trapped working at a small outfit. You get tons of great experience but it is very hard to grow and expand your personal arsenal if you re limited to working for a smaller company that’s only ever gonna do the same jobs over and over
Great advice all around. As someone who’s been through all of this in red seal carpentry and now as a GC. Everything stated in this video is so important, do not underestimate her advice on dressing properly, keeping a clean vehicle.
Thank you for sharing Karly! This is SUPER helpful. I've already applied to my local IBEW and WECA and haven't heard anything back yet. Do you have any suggestion on what to do next? Because I'm not really the type of person to wait around for a response. It's been about 1-2 months now. I prefer to do anything I can to help expedite the process. Also, after watching this video, I've consider that perhaps a non union route might fit my lifestyle better than traveling/relocating to another state.
Karly, you're outlining the keys for a successful professional career. Doesn't matter if you're wearing business attire or jeans and flannel shirts. You are a wise and observant person . wishing you the best
I'm kinda fan girl'ing right now. I'm a 1st year apprentice and lucky have been having an amazing experience so far. Your content is sweet though. Your eloquent, talented and over all quite charming with enough grit to succeed in the trades 😊 full support!!
Karly , you do nice work and you are wise beyond your years . one of the things I learned that has served me well is to keep a second set of boots and socks in my truck I found that changing my boots and socks at lunch it has made a difference in my physical condition over the years.. I am looking at 60 and I can still go running . the boot changing thing got started when my feet got soaking wet . then i just started changing them at lunch , also I found the work boots last a lot longer . Be Safe
The thing I’ve not seen mentioned is the importance of punctuality. Make an appointment…keep it. Everybody is offended by tardiness and there’s little excuse for it. If you’re unavoidably detained , call. Everybody has a communication device today so that’s never an excuse. Act professional. Everybody’s time is money.
Canada and the US need MORE young people like this - a lot more. Talented, upbeat, tradespeople who grow, strive, learn and prosper. What we don’t need is more college grads with degrees in sociology-relational eco-puppetry who graduate with $50k in debt and work slinging hash. This young woman deserves a TON of kudos. I had the pleasure of engaging with an apprentice electrician a couple of months ago at my house. Another amazing young man. Odds are that He will prosper too.
Love your work. I hope you inspire young ladies to the profession. There is a huge market for women who want female trades people only to come into their home as they feel safe and money to be made. 1. don't stop. 2. keep going.
Also 2 things I would add to this. Wear the stained shirt if you know your gonna be digging trenches or working in a dusty old building. No sense in getting a clean shirt stained, save the nice clothes for new construction and office remodels. And when you start, don't take things personally when people give you shit, they're just testing how thick your skin is. Give shit back, but know the line and don't cross into being disrespectful. And try to find a good journeyman to train you. If they do everything and bitch about you not being worth a shit, try to get a different one. A lot of the best to learn from are honestly pretty lazy, but they'll teach you and by making you do it, you'll gain experience personally, I learn something by doing it twice better than I do by hearing it 10 times. If you get a journeyman that makes you do most of the work, but teaches you how to do it and correct what you're getting wrong, but doesn't cross that disrespect line and can have a sense of humor when they pick on you, you've got the perfect position to learn and to enjoy work
Firstly, it's impressive to see you as a woman being a professional in a male-dominated industry. I agree with all of the insights you have learned, and in another five years, you'll have new deep insights to share as well. Keep taking pride in your work because those of us who can work efficiently AND do quality work usually have more work than we can handle, and it allows us to charge more because our reputation precedes us.💯🙌💪 I have some advice to share with you that I learned many years ago. As you speak, don't speak sentences as if they were questions. That is where the sentence goes up in pitch at the end. This makes the speaker sound weak and unsure, even if they are not. It's psychology at play. 🤓😎 As you speak a sentence, lower your tone at the end. I did a quick UA-cam search and found this guy nails the subject squarely. Make these simple changes, and you will find you don't need to go out of your way to establish your authority nearly as often when meeting new people or coworkers. ua-cam.com/video/vjdNewrG20E/v-deo.htmlsi=Y4zOXIztBOc12nHi Keep up the excellent work. You're doing fantastic! 😃
Thanku karly I have been in the hvac field for a while and I left 2 companies becuase they basically told me I coukdent do nothing and they didn't wanna teach
Hey Karly, good video. Im in Canada as well (Ontario actually) its proven quite challenging to actually get a company to take me on as an apprentice. Most people I've spoken to only want 3rd - 5th years.
I knew several so called supervisors in my 38 year career as a distribution lineman/troubleshooter, that liked the phrase, "I taught you everything YOU know, not everything I know!!! That is not fair to anyone! Good way to get someone hurt or worse. I also live by the rule, the only dumb question is one not asked.
What’s a good pay per hour as an apprentice in Colorado if if you work for a non union company? I’m a business truck owner/ operator looking to switch career paths since we just had our first child and I want to be there for my family everyday
Schooling incentivizes getting good grades over real learning. Most students are broken to this by 3rd grade. But when you do hands-on work, you have to overcome the "hack" you learned for school and really learn your stuff. No one cares if you've forgotten some Shakespeare, but they do if you are making things work. Real learning is not game show knowledge rewarded in school, but requires taking time and making mistakes to develop understanding even if it takes longer than others.
You really understand what it takes to be successful in life, there are not alot of people out there that think like you, by the way I am still buying tools after many years in the trades, thanks for sharing Larry Owens from California
I’m a self employed welder, mechanic for 20 years. Everything you have said including the shy description matches me as well. I’m successful and respected from practicing the principles you have mentioned.
Union will definitely pay more than non-union. She said she lives in the warmest place in the country and that's British Columbia, and B.C union rates pay lower than Ontario Union rates. Ontario at the moment pays on average $50/h in ICI and GTA is probably closer to $60/h in ICI. Residential pays much less than ICI but rezi sucks anyway lol. Union benefits are top notch and the vacation pay adds about $10-$12 thousand per year if you worked that whole year. And camp work can get you $6k - $7k/week if you're doing 12 hour days 7 days a week (yeah it's rough but the money is great). Unions aren't for everyone, but the money and benefits are much better than non-union. I just think she doesn't know much about unions.
If you want to start your own business, learn how to run a business. Just because you can do the work better than most doesn't mean you can run a business. Start taking business classes now.
I am very interested in an electrician trade with a union but i do not have a license right now. I am interested in an apprenticeship , when should i get my license during the apprenticeship?
Thank you for this! I have definitely gotten to comfortable in my current job that 7 years has gone by! I have spent the last month hounding electrical companies to take me on. Your content as well as others has helped me to finally push this career I’ve wanted for years.
After 2 weeks into my apprenticeship I was put in charge of a job. So the four years I apprenticed I had plenty of leadership roles. At one point there was so much work that I worked a job by myself while doing my apprenticeship. Only one complaint on that job. Enelded up cabinet guy decided to use 3 1/2" screws to secure floating nightstands and fastened the screw right through a wire. The contractor blamed me at the time until I showed him what happened. Dedication is hard when around the wrong people, so moving on to other companies is necessary. Happened to me where I didn't want to be an electrician ever again and I quit. I was directed to another company and now I'm happy and enjoy my job. So don't let one company be the end all be all.
Starting your own company will exponentially increase your learning. You will be the journeyman, foreman, superintendent, estimator, project manager, bookkeeper, salesman, etc. Gain as much experience as you can, but don't hesitate to start your own company. Every year you wait to start your own company, you are just another year older and another year behind. You will experience more personal growth venturing out on your own. Keep up the good work. You are doing great!
My plan as well
Union?
Exactly My plan but don’t you have to wait till you’re licensed
@@XxSniperFiendxX Depends of what kind of work youre doing.
But it you have enough experience then usually the customers will trust you despite that.
This woman be shitting on the union when most non union companies I've worked with have no pension and don't fight for you in terms of being fired. I'll support union over non union any day of the week. Also her mentioning about how the union sends you far away. I worked at a non union shop that would send people from southern Ontario all the way to thunder bay which is like a 12 hour drive away from there family. So don't spew that nonsense..
Only union folks that give fake info on non-union work are those that never been non-union. I’m currently union elevators, started out non-union elevators. Union is better. By far.
Indeed
I am an IBEW Electrician, started non-union, and I literally have 0 reason to go back to non union...It's fucking Great
Thanks for sharing. Some thoughts for all y'all:
1. 90%+ Merino wool socks are year-round comfort. They are just as warm when wet and naturally prevent foot odor. (As an experiment, I wore a pair inside my heavy workboots for two weeks while doing hard labour in the middle of a sweltering summer and, while they ended up so full of salt that they could stand on their own, my feet never got uncomfortable nor did the socks smell bad at all.)
2. If you can keep your torso at above 85F/30C, your brain won't start closing blood vessels in your extremities to keep your core warm enough. A good electric vest will, therefore, keep your fingers and toes warm and nimble even in the worst cold. They are *_hella_* expensive, but an excellent investment if you have to do fine work at -30.
3. Until you can afford an electric vest, pick up some Zippo/Hakkin/Peacock 'catalytic hand warmers'. They catalyse lighter fluid--i.e. without a flame--and will stay *very* warm for up to 30 hours. (You can also get USB hand warmers, but I would make sure to get a known brand rather than a random one of unknown quality.)
4. To help keep you cool in hot places, unless you invest in an active cooling vest/etc., you can't do better than a 100% PVA cooling towel like the Ergodyne Chill-Its 6602. *MAKE SURE EITHER THE INFO OR A COMMENT SAYS THAT THE TOWL GETS STIFF WHEN DRY!* That is how you can know that it is actually 100% PVA. A band wrapped around your neck will keep you cool for at least a couple of hours, and you only need to keep it wet for it to keep working better than you could possibly imagine. They aren't at all expensive and I have one that is almost ten years old and still going.
5. On the subject of tools, find out what the best brands are, then hit every single pawn shop/flea market/auction/estate sale/etc. you can find as often as you can. I've picked up $150 top-quality tools for $5 from a bin because the pawn shop owner didn't know what they were really worth. (...and well-worn tools in an well-worn belt/pouch/etc. will give people the impression that you've been around a while.) Only buy cheap crap until you've saved up for the very best in the world, then treat it like the treasure that it is; protect your tools like a dragon protects its horde and they will serve you well for the rest of your life.
6. The larger and older a power hierarchy is, the more corrupt and tyrannical it will become. ...and the current crop of unions are very, very large and very, very old. Act accordingly. You have been warned.
7. At the end of the day, the only thing you can be assured to have no matter what happens is your personal honour and--to a lesser extent--your reputation. You need to guard your honour with your _life_ and your reputation almost as hard. (While *NOBODY* but you can damage your honour, your reputation can be utterly _destroyed_ by others.) Everything you do needs to be done to the very best of your ability, even as you seek to increase that ability.
8. Don't worry about doing something fast, no matter how much someone--including yourself--might be riding you; speed and efficiency will come with time, practice, and understanding, so, first and foremost, focus on getting it right. After all, if you screw up because you are trying to please someone else or just get it done as quickly as possible, won't fixing it take even *MORE* time?
9. Be financially responsible. Just because you start making serious coin doesn't mean you should spend it as fast as you can. Sit down with a financial advisor and start investing in your future. (How much do you want to be receiving in pension every month once you retire? You need to have solid enough investments that you can pull that much from the _interest_ of those mutual funds/etc. without touching the principle. That is the only way to be sure that you can have enough of an income for the ten to thirty years of life you can expect to have after you retire.)
10. Prioritize what is _really_ important in life: family. Putting career before family may seem more fulfilling and exciting, but it really bites you in the end, as that path often leads to dying alone and lonely. (This is *_ESPECIALLY_* important for women; extensive studies have shown that half of Western women at age thirty are childless, half of them remain so, and *ninety percent* of those one in four women end up regretting it. While men can have children at pretty much any age, a woman's ability to bear children starts to nosedive even before she reaches thirty and almost flatlines by forty. As well, medical complications start to add up, steadily increasing the chances of a miscarriage. This is serious, ladies! Listen to the lonely old women before taking advice from the young party girls and 'boss babes' who have very little life experience.) That being said, there are *many* careers--like electician--that can be flexibly run from the home, so you can be there for your family as they need you.
I hope that this helps y'all.
Regarding point #10, I cant speak for labor laws in Canada, but some places allow dependent minors to work at a family owned business.
Teaching your kids good skills in a trade is NEVER wasted time, and having the part time help can increase profits on some jobs. Handing over the keys of a business to the next generation can be very satisfying.
I worked for my father as a youth and went on to be self employed in the same trade.
Ah, thank you for the comprehensive guide to life, Professor Practicality. Let's dive into each nugget of wisdom with bated breath:
Merino wool socks, the superheroes of hosiery, capable of withstanding two weeks of sweltering labor without a hint of discomfort. Truly, a groundbreaking experiment that surely eclipses the importance of curing diseases.
Electric vests, the saviors of frostbitten fingers and toes. Because who needs affordable solutions when you can splurge on a high-tech garment to maintain the perfect core temperature? Money well spent, I'm sure.
Zippo/Hakkin/Peacock 'catalytic hand warmers,' because regular hand warmers are so last century. Why settle for simplicity when you can have the joy of handling lighter fluid without a flame? USB hand warmers? Pfft, amateurs.
PVA cooling towels, the secret weapon against overheating. Just make sure it gets stiff when dry - a critical criterion for distinguishing the true cooling connoisseur from mere towel enthusiasts. Because heaven forbid we settle for a limp towel.
Pawn shops, the treasure troves of top-quality tools at bargain bin prices. Nothing says 'I'm a seasoned professional' like well-worn tools in a well-worn belt. Dragons, take note - this is how you protect your hoard.
Unions, the behemoths of corruption and tyranny. Clearly, a nuanced take on the complex history of labor movements. Forget about improved working conditions - let's just act accordingly based on vague warnings.
Personal honor and reputation, the unassailable pillars of one's existence. Guard them like your life depends on it, because in this world, only personal honor can withstand any assault. Reputation? Easily obliterated by others. Better build a fortress around it.
The philosophy of 'get it right, not fast.' Because who cares about deadlines and efficiency when perfection is at stake? I'm sure the world will wait patiently for my flawless endeavors.
Financial responsibility, the cornerstone of a secure future. Forget enjoying your hard-earned money - lock it away in investments and pensions to ensure a thrilling retirement of watching the grass grow.
Prioritize family over career, especially for women. Because apparently, a woman's entire worth is tied to her ability to bear children, and party girls and 'boss babes' are obviously devoid of life experience. Who knew?
In conclusion, thank you for this roadmap to enlightenment. I'm sure we'll all be sprinting to implement these life-altering tips, shedding our flawed existence for the utopia you've described.
I just asked ChatGPT to write a snarky response to your comment i don't actually think any of this lol
" A closer look at the new 2021 General Social Survey (GSS) data reveals that even though mothers are generally happier with their lives than non-mothers, their happiness also depends on marital status and life stages. In fact, the link between marriage and happiness is much stronger than it is between motherhood and happiness. In other words, it is marriage-not parenthood-that is more closely associated with mothers’ happiness." - IFS, 2021
While I do agree with marriage (are social creatures, after all) children really aren't the end all and be all.
That being said, male sperm and fertility in men is affected by age as well.
"To evaluate pregnancy rates in different age groups, a French study examined 901 cycles of intrauterine artificial insemination. They found that the most significant factor contributing to probability of pregnancy was the age of the male partner. After six cycles, men aged ≥ 35 years had fertility rates of 25% compared with fertility rates of 52% in men aged < 35 years, representing a 52% decrease in fertility rate.16... Problems in male factor fertility may be due to changes in semen quality as assessed by the semen analysis..." NIH, 2011
This doesn't even account for older male sperm has a higher chance of producing genetic defect. Plus, in modern times, men have less sperm count on average than 50 years ago.
If you want happy, healthy kids have them before 35 honestly.
@@ravenjamross1229it is still much much easier for a male to have kids at any age than a female over 30.
Wow 2 weeks thats how you get fungal infections.
Very well said, I agree 100% working as a construction and maintenance electrician for over 45 years with experience from all sectors of the electrical industry. Finding more instrumentation and programmable controllers to work on really peaked my interest. Also electrical is getting into electronics more and more. Stick in there and work on as much different jobs as you can. Thanks for sharing. (electrician from Saskatchewan)
A very smart young lady. I have been in the trade 46 years and when I started I did everything she said back in the 70s. My electrical trade treated me good over the years . Worked for the same non union contractor the entire time and never laid off through many recessions
I wish someone had let her know how to dress for the outdoors.
Being an electrician has many opportunities, acquiring the many different licenses makes a big difference in your pay. The one item to missed was pensions, young people don’t think much about this until much later in life, and like all construction jobs the work is very hard on the body. You are right in many ways between union and nonunion companies, but union companies are far better to work for. Not all contractors are honest. I encourage you to follow in this trade, it will get you many opportunities that you may not be away of now.
karly knows nothing about the ibew i guess 😂 if you’re worth more than the payscale you can be paid a lot more, the foreman i work with makes over $60/hour when our scale is $36/hour for foremen, not to mention he gets ~$80,000 in bonuses depending on the revenue he generated in the year. He spends 80% of his day talking to customers and the other 20% telling everyone what he wants done and he’ll have one hell of a retirement 😂🎉
This is a great list! And not just for the trades. Much of what you outline is fundamental to managing and leading; carry this forward and your company will come and its employees will be happy.
Your point on taking control of your education/growth is crucial for people entering the trades. People new to trades sometimes think they will be taught/fed everything they need for success in the same way universities hold your hand through your education, and that’s just not the case. If you can get in a mindset of humility and asking questions every time you don’t know something instead of just shrugging and saying good enough you’ll be years ahead of your peers and you’ll find huge success in your trade.
Happy to see Canadian construction electrician content! Great video, agree with all said. I'm starting out new in 2024! very inspiring. Would love to see more educational Canadian specific content to prepare for the riggers of school. Maybe look at the new 26th edition of the CE Code when it is released?
You go, girl you got the right attitude I am electrician to been doing this since 1972 when I was in eighth grade trade school still working and I have my own business and the trade treating me very well over the years Good luck.
Would you say even in 2024 its a good solid career to be in?
@@justhit6673 I've had my ups and Downs over the years. Being in construction. But other than that, the trade's been very good to me.
Ive been non union and union. 27 years a union guy now and Im never looking back. I do know some non union people that make good money and do good quality. But not many.
Great video! I appreciate your comment on looking professional/clean. IMO, one of the reasons tradespeople are often looked down upon is their appearance, especially when dealing with residential and small business customers.
you make 60 an hour on your non union job? not to mention all the benefits and insurances
Hey Karly! I’ve been really inspired lately to take the leap into starting a new career and I know this is a long shot but I would so appreciate some one on one advice from a local female sparky ❤ I’m in Vancouver
Shout-Out From Texas IBEW Local 60
People have so much bad things to say about the union its unbelievable. I personally have been working for 8 years in the union. I will say every company is different. I have been in charge of medium sized projects and operated a service van in the data center space or just worked for a foreman (no harm in that) less thinking and more just doing. I"ve helped estimate jobs as well in the office. I choose to work union because of the pension thats It. nice knowing the break down of my body came with a price paid by the industry. If I'm breaking my body down for someone else there going to pay me with respect especially with some of the profits off projects. What people don't realize is you CAN take the masters course, estimating course, inspector course or become an engineer and work union or non union as long as its not on tools. I met alot of people and made alot of connections. Its cool to be on the same jobs with the same people years in the future and share youre experience. I'll add as well all my experience has been in the city no oil field work for me all union. Also its nice to know as well if I die on site the union has my back.
Union is the way to go
Karly, I just watched your post. It is really great and you're a great person. All the things you touched on are informative and true.
Here's to wishing you nothing but success! Never change the great person you are. The world is lacking such people today.
I am so admire you Karly. Such young but so talented confidence and so determination. You are going to be very successful. Thank you so much for this Awsome video.
excellent video, I understand perfectly everything you explain and it's really true, I returned to my native country with only a bag of knowledge and some tools to be able to start something on my own and everything is going great. It was also a major change in my life, but the experience in this field made me overcome everything. what you explain applies anywhere on the globe! Thank you, I follow you with interest even if what you do is different from EU , you are wonderful and take care of yourself. Happy new year !
Young level-headed, professional and ambitious female working in the trades. You're a bit of a unicorn compared to anything I've seen. It's nice to know there are some out there.
Very well said. You’re Definitely on the right track.
Union ibew is the bomb. Rest your neck.
I wonder what her name is if I am NOT new here?
Agree with most of what you said..however, in the USA Union electrical workers have a better standard of living than non-union. Yes, you can make more sometimes in non-union, but youre working your ass off.. 90K is about the normal income for 40/ week for a year. Keep doing what you're doing, love the videos
Great video! Point #6 is really important. You can become institutionalized at a job where you only know what that company does and how they do it to the point where that's all you know.
Proud Union Wireman here. Excellent advice! You definitely know what you are talking about. Some of the best tradespeople I’ve been around have been union and also non union. DEFINATELY have good and bad on both sides. Keep up the good content!
Appreciate this video and your topics are very well said. You are very confident, positive and goal-oriented. As an individual re-entering the electrical trade, this is motivating. Thank you 🙏🏻
I appreciate that!
I would warn you against starting a business. My dad did it as an electrician and between payroll, taxes, supply bills, advertising to get his name out their, people not paying invoices and him having to get lawyers and put liens on properties etc, he was constantly stressed and miserable to be around. Despite me not having a good relationship with him, I learned a little from him and went into electrical. I'm a journeyman now but I have no desire to own a business, I'd much rather just be a well payed journeyman and work for a company I like that treats me well. In the end, it pays better anyways unless you can get big enough, but that tends to take most of a lifetime
You are mature beyond your years, Karly. So many good points. Hard to pick one point to emphasize, but I do like your take on #5 especially. Wishing you all the best.
Have you developed any bodily issues or ever gotten seriously injured on the job?
This was solid gold Karly. Especially for the amazing tradeswomen or perspective tradeswomen. We are having a surge of women getting into electrical work here (Central North Carolina) and it’s awesome. Their attention to detail is on another level. As a site manager I love to see them show up and request them even. They just do better work. Cheers! 😎🇺🇸🇨🇦
Yeah I had most of my 4 years not allowed to really look at prints…. Pretty much had to learn once a journeyman wasn’t much of a struggle but never enjoyed having to explain, hire ups always looked at me crazy I didn’t get to see much besides layouts, pipe runs no lighting no under ground being with a big company deffinetly had its con got with a good smaller company and have learned more in my first year as a j man than my whole 4 years of apprenticeship
This was actually such an informative video! I like every single point you make. On the topic of unions and growth, I would like to add that people should be wary about getting trapped working at a small outfit.
You get tons of great experience but it is very hard to grow and expand your personal arsenal if you re limited to working for a smaller company that’s only ever gonna do the same jobs over and over
Id love 2 meet u one day
Great advice all around. As someone who’s been through all of this in red seal carpentry and now as a GC. Everything stated in this video is so important, do not underestimate her advice on dressing properly, keeping a clean vehicle.
This girl is beautiful
Your a breath of fresh air not very many people you're age even have goals for them selves.
Hats off hands down a wonderful person.
Thank you for sharing Karly! This is SUPER helpful. I've already applied to my local IBEW and WECA and haven't heard anything back yet. Do you have any suggestion on what to do next? Because I'm not really the type of person to wait around for a response. It's been about 1-2 months now. I prefer to do anything I can to help expedite the process. Also, after watching this video, I've consider that perhaps a non union route might fit my lifestyle better than traveling/relocating to another state.
Karly, you're outlining the keys for a successful professional career. Doesn't matter if you're wearing business attire or jeans and flannel shirts. You are a wise and observant person
. wishing you the best
I'm kinda fan girl'ing right now. I'm a 1st year apprentice and lucky have been having an amazing experience so far. Your content is sweet though. Your eloquent, talented and over all quite charming with enough grit to succeed in the trades 😊 full support!!
Hi Carly, your parents must be super proud of you!
Happy 2024🎉😀
Karly , you do nice work and you are wise beyond your years . one of the things I learned that has served me well is to keep a second set of boots and socks in my truck I found that changing my boots and socks at lunch it has made a difference in my physical condition over the years.. I am looking at 60 and I can still go running . the boot changing thing got started when my feet got soaking wet . then i just started changing them at lunch , also I found the work boots last a lot longer . Be Safe
The thing I’ve not seen mentioned is the importance of punctuality. Make an appointment…keep it. Everybody is offended by tardiness and there’s little excuse for it. If you’re unavoidably detained , call. Everybody has a communication device today so that’s never an excuse. Act professional. Everybody’s time is money.
Canada and the US need MORE young people like this - a lot more. Talented, upbeat, tradespeople who grow, strive, learn and prosper. What we don’t need is more college grads with degrees in sociology-relational eco-puppetry who graduate with $50k in debt and work slinging hash. This young woman deserves a TON of kudos.
I had the pleasure of engaging with an apprentice electrician a couple of months ago at my house. Another amazing young man. Odds are that He will prosper too.
Would you be willing to train me?
Love your work. I hope you inspire young ladies to the profession. There is a huge market for women who want female trades people only to come into their home as they feel safe and money to be made.
1. don't stop.
2. keep going.
Also 2 things I would add to this. Wear the stained shirt if you know your gonna be digging trenches or working in a dusty old building. No sense in getting a clean shirt stained, save the nice clothes for new construction and office remodels. And when you start, don't take things personally when people give you shit, they're just testing how thick your skin is. Give shit back, but know the line and don't cross into being disrespectful. And try to find a good journeyman to train you. If they do everything and bitch about you not being worth a shit, try to get a different one. A lot of the best to learn from are honestly pretty lazy, but they'll teach you and by making you do it, you'll gain experience personally, I learn something by doing it twice better than I do by hearing it 10 times. If you get a journeyman that makes you do most of the work, but teaches you how to do it and correct what you're getting wrong, but doesn't cross that disrespect line and can have a sense of humor when they pick on you, you've got the perfect position to learn and to enjoy work
Firstly, it's impressive to see you as a woman being a professional in a male-dominated industry. I agree with all of the insights you have learned, and in another five years, you'll have new deep insights to share as well.
Keep taking pride in your work because those of us who can work efficiently AND do quality work usually have more work than we can handle, and it allows us to charge more because our reputation precedes us.💯🙌💪
I have some advice to share with you that I learned many years ago. As you speak, don't speak sentences as if they were questions. That is where the sentence goes up in pitch at the end. This makes the speaker sound weak and unsure, even if they are not. It's psychology at play. 🤓😎
As you speak a sentence, lower your tone at the end.
I did a quick UA-cam search and found this guy nails the subject squarely. Make these simple changes, and you will find you don't need to go out of your way to establish your authority nearly as often when meeting new people or coworkers.
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Keep up the excellent work. You're doing fantastic! 😃
Well Said, your list can be applied to any Job. All the best in 2024
Thanku karly I have been in the hvac field for a while and I left 2 companies becuase they basically told me I coukdent do nothing and they didn't wanna teach
You have a lot of wisdom and I'm very impressed. You rock - and congratulations on grasping something at this level early on in your career.
+1 vote for yup! Please made a video for women's work wear and where you find it, thanks!
Great video, I think a clothing video would be good.I'm in northern Montana and it gets cold.
Hey Karly, good video. Im in Canada as well (Ontario actually) its proven quite challenging to actually get a company to take me on as an apprentice. Most people I've spoken to only want 3rd - 5th years.
How would you approach cable management in bigger installations like 250kw panel installations with in and out mcb and changeover switching
I knew several so called supervisors in my 38 year career as a distribution lineman/troubleshooter, that liked the phrase, "I taught you everything YOU know, not everything I know!!! That is not fair to anyone! Good way to get someone hurt or worse. I also live by the rule, the only dumb question is one not asked.
What’s a good pay per hour as an apprentice in Colorado if if you work for a non union company? I’m a business truck owner/ operator looking to switch career paths since we just had our first child and I want to be there for my family everyday
I would like to see a video on staying warm. I am volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Wisconsin and its gonna get colder in the next few months.
This mf don't miss. In the heat of battle she don't miss, in the heat of controversy she don't miss.
I’m watching this because I love Canadian girl vocal fry slow talking accent (lol)
Schooling incentivizes getting good grades over real learning. Most students are broken to this by 3rd grade. But when you do hands-on work, you have to overcome the "hack" you learned for school and really learn your stuff. No one cares if you've forgotten some Shakespeare, but they do if you are making things work. Real learning is not game show knowledge rewarded in school, but requires taking time and making mistakes to develop understanding even if it takes longer than others.
You really understand what it takes to be successful in life, there are not alot of people out there that think like you, by the way I am still buying tools after many years in the trades, thanks for sharing Larry Owens from California
Yesss show me what u wear ! I’m just starting and want to be comfortable
Shoes......shoes......when I find a pair of good boots/shoes I buy multiple pairs.
Great video! Your passion for setting goals and personal growth is contagious😇
I’m a self employed welder, mechanic for 20 years. Everything you have said including the shy description matches me as well. I’m successful and respected from practicing the principles you have mentioned.
4:00 join a union
Union will definitely pay more than non-union. She said she lives in the warmest place in the country and that's British Columbia, and B.C union rates pay lower than Ontario Union rates. Ontario at the moment pays on average $50/h in ICI and GTA is probably closer to $60/h in ICI. Residential pays much less than ICI but rezi sucks anyway lol. Union benefits are top notch and the vacation pay adds about $10-$12 thousand per year if you worked that whole year. And camp work can get you $6k - $7k/week if you're doing 12 hour days 7 days a week (yeah it's rough but the money is great). Unions aren't for everyone, but the money and benefits are much better than non-union. I just think she doesn't know much about unions.
IBEW in BC is > $50/hr
If you want to start your own business, learn how to run a business. Just because you can do the work better than most doesn't mean you can run a business. Start taking business classes now.
I am very interested in an electrician trade with a union but i do not have a license right now. I am interested in an apprenticeship , when should i get my license during the apprenticeship?
You aren't just a sparky, you're a Sparkeler! Great presentation.
Great video. Thanks for your perspective.
Tell us about the type of clothes and how to dress. Please leave links to clothing.
Thank you for this! I have definitely gotten to comfortable in my current job that 7 years has gone by! I have spent the last month hounding electrical companies to take me on. Your content as well as others has helped me to finally push this career I’ve wanted for years.
Finally someone who shares their honest opinion about how apprenticeship looks like
Can electrical apprenticeship be counted as work experience in canada for express entry
How much do you get paid as an electrician and are you in Junior level?
union jobs raises the salary of non union jobs god damn 0 class consciousness here
Thank you for sharing this with us, it's very good❤
Thanks for advice. Very helpful ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Why is the steering wheel on the right side of the car? 🤔 💭 how weird.
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Hey, lady, you are a great inspiration to everyone
I want to be part of your team once you get your own business. Can I!?
How would I start if I want to become an electrician?
This young lady has her stuff together
10 cuts in 60 seconds. :( Little bit annoying.
I don't mind Cold or Wet, but Cold and Wet sucks 😔
After 2 weeks into my apprenticeship I was put in charge of a job. So the four years I apprenticed I had plenty of leadership roles. At one point there was so much work that I worked a job by myself while doing my apprenticeship. Only one complaint on that job. Enelded up cabinet guy decided to use 3 1/2" screws to secure floating nightstands and fastened the screw right through a wire. The contractor blamed me at the time until I showed him what happened.
Dedication is hard when around the wrong people, so moving on to other companies is necessary. Happened to me where I didn't want to be an electrician ever again and I quit. I was directed to another company and now I'm happy and enjoy my job. So don't let one company be the end all be all.
you shouldn’t be running work after two weeks lmfao
We're going well sister ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
What's going on with your videos?
Hi Karly
Thorogood boots are the best in my opinion
thanks mis karly for instrctions
Thank you Karly, you are Awesome
Could you please make a video on " advice on how you keep healthy with a physical job"
Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤and Thanks
Thank you! Please marry me!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Guard your tools there are many theifs out there. NEVER LOAN TOOLS.
this is very accurate. Esp the co- worker aspect. Great advice.