When cable tying wires like this it is much easier to put the first tie at the very top. This way the cable is supported and you can then add the ties below without having to hold the heavy cable to the fixture.
@@caiden_sandel2007 I appreciate the support Caiden! You’re almost at the finish line, Try to enjoy these next few months of High school. If you have any questions let me know, Good luck to you on your Electrical Journey!👍🏽
Your gonna turn out to be a really good electrician, i can tell that you take pride in it and thats awsome to see good job coming from a journeyman keep it up
Yeah man just take it one day at a time, your gonna have people your just cool with and people that come along that don't like you and visa versa but that's life don't let no one or situation discourage you, you picked a good trade/carrer, to be honest I haven't met a broke electrician yet and we will always be needed
electrician from texas. You did clean work. Only criticism is land your wires first....then zip strip them. Once your journeyman verifies you landed everything correctly, clean it up with the zip strips. Keep up the great work young man.
I appreciate it! Unfortunately that’s how they instructed me to do it, But I definitely understand where you’re coming from.. Thanks for the advice & the Support!👍🏽
@@nattidread5844can range to helpers at the company I work for at $16 an hr to $32 for journeymen.. then there is always Davis Bacon wage or union. Current job I’m on is $46 and change on Air Force base. 22 years of electrical 19 at current company
Watching this really made me excited to apply to my local IBEW im hoping I can get into the apprenticeship. I really love electrical work I’ve always been so fascinated seeing the work be done.
Congratulations my man that’s a big move, Hopefully you can get in there I’ve heard nothing but good things about the IBEW. Let me know how it goes if you can!👍🏽
Look into your local’s CW/CE program. It may not pay as highly as apprenticeship tiers, but it is a way in. You gain in field experience and begin work much more quickly.
Love the video and would love to see more like it. I’m wanting to peruse a career as an electrician so getting to see what the day to day looks like is helpful.
Im going to school for becoming elevator technician and i found that video pretty interesting. i really wanna be able to do this kind of job in the near future, im excited !!!
Aye don’t stop making these vids bro, keep inspiring an motivating I’ll be back to post a message end of next year, I’m going into Trade School this October.
@@ROB.314 Congratulations to Rob, Proud of you man! Enjoy this new journey in your life & stay Locked In. You Got This Brother! I’ll be waiting on the comment also!👍🏽🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman You show everything it will take to be a master in the future. I am a PE, also a journeyman electrician, as well as a mold maker. Great job becoming certified in HVAC. Not in plumbing, however have done up to 2” copper silver soldering.
Keep up the good work, remain humble, listen to the guys with more experience, try more than one way of doing things long as it’s safe and current you will find the way that works best for you. Always remember there is more than one way to do the same job. Keep up the good work ethic!
Love this content, I am trying to get into the electrical field and I also love the gym as well, more importantly I good to see my fellow black man putting in that work and getting into the trades, keep it up man, blessings from Canada
@@trained.bythebest Thanks for the support Brother! The Gym really helps me stay locked in, I definitely think the electrical field is something to look into, I really enjoy the electrical field. I’m just grateful to be living out my Dream & sharing my journey & giving a better insight on what to expect if you’re interested. Thanks again for the support, You Got This!🙏🏽
Nice video. Daily electrician runs similar videos. Are you doing side work? I just started with my business name. No customers yet. Man I need to start working out again. That’s motivating.
Thank you Brother, no sir no side work & Congratulations on starting your business everything will work out, It’s a marathon not a race. One day at a time with the workouts our Health is our Wealth, You got this..🙏🏽
I like your vids , I'm glad u hit the gym too, I'm going to ibew local 26 to figure out how to become residential electrician although I'm not good at all I'm math, keep up the hard work brother 💪
@@tahasamak8247 Appreciate the support Taha! Congratulations on going to IBEW I always hear great things about them. Hopefully everything goes great with you becoming a residential electrician, You Got This!👍🏽
This was my plan as a 17 year old fresh out of high school. Was hired on through a school co op program. It was going great, towards the end of my time there the guys started letting me take the lead on certain tasks. Was laid off today due to shortage of work. They said I had a great work ethic and it didn’t have to do with my performance. Now lost due to no job opportunities for first years in my area.
@@jacobsweet3538 I’m so sorry to hear that Jacob, that’s really unfortunate. Try to stay as positive as you can during this period & keep believing.. One day at a time Brother.🙏🏽
turning 20 in 3 months and im planning on joining the union, right now im in college majoring in computer science but deep down I know I dont want to be here and this video is really convincing to me to join the union.
@@rent7104 Thanks for the support & I’m glad you enjoyed the video.. I would definitely go after it if that’s what’s in your heart.. Pray on it & Enjoy the journey, You Got This!👍🏽
Industrial maintenance tech ….every time I look in my panel I’m amazed how neat it looks. I’m considering changing over to electrical do you think it would be a good change?
@@Alexander6749 I think it would be great opportunity to switch over, The industrial electrician do really good for themselves.. I would still pray on it Brother..🙏🏽
@@simsly1 Appreciate it Brother! I’ve been an electrical apprentice for a year & 4 months.. Good luck to you on your new journey as a Lineman, Stay safe out there!👍🏽
Started doing controls mainly work with 24volts no experience $25 an hour and company i work for will be paying for my trade school previously was doing construction got up to $32 then decided was tired of it now 26 switching career good luck boiz
Gain all the knowledge you can get because as a black male we’re a very small group in the construction field. The people from other countries taking the jobs and training there own people who speak their language
@@jaysondiamante7509 How you doing Jayson! It varies state to state, but should be able to apply for your license first then start applying to jobs, you might be able to get into Trade School just depending on your location. Congrats on your Journey!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman i have a degree in electrical engineering, passed the national certification in electrical installation, and board exam in master electrician. I have more than ten years of teaching experience from a technical vocational school. but im still here in the Philippines. I dont know how to apply from here.
Awesome video man, I am considering this career myself. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I am 32 and was wondering if it's too late to start.
Hey I’m a 23 year old with a CDL class in Edison, NJ, I want to become an apprentice, I applied to local ibew and I have to take my aptitude test next years. What if I don’t get selected, what should I do? Should I go to Lincoln tech near me or community college. Cus I tried getting into the opportunities near me but they all want 2 years of experience. What should I do?
@@Pyasa.shaitan I’m sorry for the late response my apologies, I’ve heard nothing but great things about IBEW! When it comes to the aptitude test I’m not really sure how it is but there are training courses that you take before your test. I know some companies say 2 years requirement I would still go to those companies and introduce yourself and let them know your looking to start your apprenticeship, I think face to face meetings are alot better.. It’s all going to work out brother, One day at a time..🙏🏽
I’m 17 and a senior and trying to become an electrician I know I wanna do an apprenticeship how do you get into that process of getting options to pick from?
@@dtbtrench1153 How you doing Brother, sorry for the late response.. I’m not sure the state you live in but you have the possibility of going to trade school or join a union or open shop. If you choose the open shop route I would call all of your local electrical shops and let them know you’re interested in becoming electrical apprentice. Apply for your license online which should be $20, Hopefully that helps some.. Definitely enjoy your last year in High school, You Got This!👍🏽
Is your apprenticeship all on the job? The one near me makes you go to class for 2 hours a day 2 days a week and has you do on the job training too. They don’t have IEC in my state, i’m in Louisiana.
Yes sir my apprenticeship is all on the job training, Honestly I wish I had the option to go to class a few hours a week. But for right now I just try to stay in the code book & ask questions when I don’t understand something.. I would call some local shops in your area and see what they say. Me personally I don’t think the school option is a bad choice just depends on what you’re looking for. Hope that helps & let me know how everything goes!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman it went well. The lady was sweet as hell lol. She informed me on the entire process & told me what documents I need to start their apprenticeship program. Even said, she’ll provide a study guide for the aptitude test. Looking forward to starting soon🫡!
Working with the VFD wires, they had a lot of things labeled I was working with the engineer so they basically told where everything needed to go I just needed to make sure it was nice and neat.👍🏽
@@mariobruhasmr817 What’s up Mario! I just jumped into the Trade & started working.. I thought about potentially going to trade school, my situation just wouldn’t allow it..👍🏽
@@MoneyMeris To be honest I’m not sure about using Algebra expressions, But math is definitely involved when using things like OHMs Law & Voltage drop calculations..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Ok I’m just checking because right now I’m in college getting my basics and this math class is kicking my ass. I’m thinking I’m probably not even gonna use this as an electrician. 😂
Being in the union does it guarantee work all year long or do you get laid off often? I ask because I want to leave an office job but worried about only working 9 months a year.
Ibew local 60 here in san antonio . As a 4th year apprentice ive never been laid off always had steady work even thru covid times. Also as a student you're pretty much guaranteed work. Lets say i was to get laid off from my current contractor . I'd simply call the school and they'd have me with a new contractor the next day. 👍🏾
You will have to use some math when trying to figure out pipe fill calculations, Voltage Drop & Ohms Law But it’s definitely something that you will get better at over time.👍🏽
To be an Electrical Apprentice you don’t have to have any experience at all, to be a journeyman yes you need experience and certain amount of hours you have to hit, then you have to pass your journeyman test..👍🏽
I applied online for electrical apprentice license, and applied to a place called IEC & that’s were the company I work for saw my application gave me an interview & I got the job..🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman did you go to a trade school? because im in one right now and do you know if they can find a job for me that can get my license because i went to the job fair and their offering like solar pannel or working on like a boat.
I live in Texas, so I went to TDLR.Com & purchased my license from there I think it was 20 dollars & it came in the mail in about week. No sir I didn’t go to Trade School just got my license & started applying. I would call everyone in your local area and tell them a little about yourself and that you’re interested in joining the trade & you have your license.. Someone will give you an opportunity!👍🏽
@@ClevelandMade216 I would look around your local area see if they something similar to the IEC, which is an independent contractor. If not I would call a shop that looks reputable speak with the Journeyman or Master electrician and see what process would you go through to work there with know experience. Someone will definitely give you an opportunity. I would call every shop in your area before I try the school route. Hopefully that was helpful let me know how it goes..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman makes sense; however, eye protection 🥽 I would've had on. You were installing, so I assume nothing was hot 🔥??? If so, no need for gloves either
@@1016valencia I honestly wouldn’t mind going to the trade school, I think they prioritize learning the Code book and how electrical works. But the hand on hand training is good too just depends on what works for you. Hope that helps..👍🏽
#yourlame#wheresyourcrewcommentingonthatbustedasslunch lol I know they were clowning on it. Your video was good and informative. Work out was lame. Are you still in? I doubt it, but if you are rock and roll. Guys are assholes at first until you earn it, then its a brotherhood.
Yo this may seem like a retarded question, how has it been trying to get workouts in while being an electrician? I workout and am considering becoming one and one of my thoughts off the top of my head was wondering how drained I would be. Again, might sound like a retarded question but for people that enjoy working out, its not. I'm almost 32 years old and decently fit. I been trying to watch videos to see how physical this job actually is and if you can avoid fucking up your body long term, its legit the only concern I have.
@@kingdavid8178 How you doing Brother, I definitely understand the concern that was a concern I had myself when I started. I would say the job is physically demanding at times but one of the best things I feel like you can do is eat right and make time for your workouts whether it’s 30 min or a hour. For me I try to make time for my workouts the best I can, in the trade a lot of people aren’t going to be doing those things so try not fall into what everyone else is doing.. You Go This Brother!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Well my issue is I am almost 32 years old. I make about $18 an hour but basically almost had a mid life crisis due to understanding I massively screwed up not having any clear direction in my life and thinking "oh I have so much time to figure this out". I came to the realization that so called "time" is going to fly by without taking action immediately. I tried to narrow down what I want to do with my life, right now I have it narrowed down between becoming an Electrician or doing something finance related. I looked at the trades and Electrician seems more interesting to me, and because I seem more interested in it, I would assume it would keep me more focused on studying things if I have some interest vs a trade I am not interested in. I've always been interested in finance things as well. Because of my age at 32 I am looking at it like the finance route may put me into debt, then I'll be paying debts off for years, as well as if I wanted to start a family that debt would make my life harder in the short term. The pro of it was it wouldn't be physical. Electrician I was looking into due to hearing I could possibly go through an apprenticeship with no debt or very little. I can earn money while learning it and maybe if I wanted to start a family I could do so sooner or in a better situation earlier then if I want the other route. The majority concern for me is basically the physical aspect wondering what will happen to my body over years if I go down this path. I lacked direction and decided to take action, I listed every possible work I ever thought of and as of right now it's basically coming down for me to go the electrician route or finance route. I honestly don't know what else to do with my life career/work wise so I think making a choice is better than making no choice, and I did put some thought into it, so it's not like a blind guess. I live in Pennsylvania and was going to try to go the Union route IBEW although I hear it's competitive, they aren't taking applications where I am at until January so I thought maybe I can use this time to study some of the math I need to relearn/learn. I am pretty solid on basic math, and a lot of the algebra, probably need to study some geometry and maybe basic electrical stuff idk. I have friends and family who want me to work with them, but they have jobs, not careers. I am looking for something I can make a good living to create the life I want. I know you get pay increases the further you are into an apprenticeship, so both this and finance was the only things that had a good paying future that seemed to make any sense for me. I found your video because I was trying to see what my life would kind of look like if I went down this path, of course I have those retarded doubts in my head but I just tell myself those are bullshit voices holding me back and making excuses for me not to try something new. I noticed you was in the gym in the video so because I always enjoy working out that's why I asked you that question. The only concern I had with being an electrician was wondering how bad my body will get jacked up, I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, I could definitely watch how I am eating and staying hydrated like you said. The college route just seems like a bad deal for me at this point. The real pro to it was the fact later on I wouldn't have to do something physical. Thank you for your response and making the video because this is helpful for people in a similar situation as mine who are trying to decide what to do with their life. Good luck, and thanks.
When cable tying wires like this it is much easier to put the first tie at the very top. This way the cable is supported and you can then add the ties below without having to hold the heavy cable to the fixture.
I got you Brother, Thanks for the advice!👍🏽
I’m a 17 year old senior wishing to become an electrician after high school bro i love your videos best of luck to your journey
@@caiden_sandel2007 I appreciate the support Caiden! You’re almost at the finish line, Try to enjoy these next few months of High school. If you have any questions let me know, Good luck to you on your Electrical Journey!👍🏽
Same here
@@lyndonmarler9239 You Got This!🙏🏽
Your gonna turn out to be a really good electrician, i can tell that you take pride in it and thats awsome to see good job coming from a journeyman keep it up
I really appreciate that John, I’m trying to take it one day at a time & embracing the process, I have a long journey ahead. Thanks again..🙏🏽
Yeah man just take it one day at a time, your gonna have people your just cool with and people that come along that don't like you and visa versa but that's life don't let no one or situation discourage you, you picked a good trade/carrer, to be honest I haven't met a broke electrician yet and we will always be needed
electrician from texas. You did clean work. Only criticism is land your wires first....then zip strip them. Once your journeyman verifies you landed everything correctly, clean it up with the zip strips. Keep up the great work young man.
I appreciate it! Unfortunately that’s how they instructed me to do it, But I definitely understand where you’re coming from.. Thanks for the advice & the Support!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneymanwhat's your salary hourly rate?
👀
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman you don't have to tell me the exact amount, but something close. I'm thinking about going into the trade.
@@nattidread5844can range to helpers at the company I work for at $16 an hr to $32 for journeymen.. then there is always Davis Bacon wage or union. Current job I’m on is $46 and change on Air Force base. 22 years of electrical 19 at current company
Watching this really made me excited to apply to my local IBEW im hoping I can get into the apprenticeship. I really love electrical work I’ve always been so fascinated seeing the work be done.
Congratulations my man that’s a big move, Hopefully you can get in there I’ve heard nothing but good things about the IBEW. Let me know how it goes if you can!👍🏽
I’m taking adult ed to get algebra 11 before I apply and I bought the study material for the entrance exam so I can prepare early. Good luck!
Look into your local’s CW/CE program. It may not pay as highly as apprenticeship tiers, but it is a way in. You gain in field experience and begin work much more quickly.
You’re an inspiration to people who would like to peruse a job like this growing up, like me! Thanks a lot, Keep it up man!
Thank you Reggie! I really appreciate it Brother..🙏🏽
Best for you on this journey, really like your videos.
I appreciate it Brother, Thanks for the support!🙏🏽
Love the video and would love to see more like it. I’m wanting to peruse a career as an electrician so getting to see what the day to day looks like is helpful.
Thanks for the support Shawn! Glad you enjoyed it, I’ll definitely do more videos like it & I’m glad it was helpful..🙏🏽
Im going to school for becoming elevator technician and i found that video pretty interesting. i really wanna be able to do this kind of job in the near future, im excited !!!
@@justsauce391 Thank you Brother glad you enjoyed the video! You Got This..🙏🏽
Beauty video man! I’m starting my first day as an apprentice next week.
Love the content keep it up!
Congratulations on starting your Journey! Enjoy the process of learning & be a sponge, You go this. Thanks for the Support & Congrats again!👍🏽
How’s the apprenticeship going?
Keep going bro you can build an audience for sure
Thank you Brother, Glad you enjoyed it..🙏🏽
Aye don’t stop making these vids bro, keep inspiring an motivating I’ll be back to post a message end of next year, I’m going into Trade School this October.
@@ROB.314 Congratulations to Rob, Proud of you man! Enjoy this new journey in your life & stay Locked In. You Got This Brother! I’ll be waiting on the comment also!👍🏽🙏🏽
Do more of these! And also advice videos for beginners! Would love to see them!
Yes sir! Appreciate it..👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneymandid you go to college? What jobs did you have before this one?
@@Messup7654 Yes sir I did, I worked retail before I started the trades..
Nothing like a solid day of honest work.
Yes sir, It’s nothing like it!👍🏽
Nice work ethic and pride in your work. Good job!
Thank You!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman You show everything it will take to be a master in the future. I am a PE, also a journeyman electrician, as well as a mold maker. Great job becoming certified in HVAC. Not in plumbing, however have done up to 2” copper silver soldering.
Keep up the good work, remain humble, listen to the guys with more experience, try more than one way of doing things long as it’s safe and current you will find the way that works best for you. Always remember there is more than one way to do the same job. Keep up the good work ethic!
@@Fleshwound747 Yes sir will do, Thanks for all of the advice & Support Brother.. One Day at a time!🙏🏽
Strong content! Keep it coming!
Yes sir, Thanks Brother!
In the same boat! Let’s get it
Appreciate it Brother, One Day at a time!🙏🏽
Keep up the great work son...
Thank you my man..🙏🏽
Great video man, you can tell that you’re passionate for the job, keep it up
@@dylanadams03 Thank You Dylan, I appreciate it..👍🏽
Fellow spark here, IBEW LOCAL 3 NYC, keep up the great work, I know jernyman that can’t do clean work like that, handle it!!!!
@@Lexus7912 I appreciate it Brother, Still have a lot to learn.. Taking it one day at a time..🙏🏽
Love this content, I am trying to get into the electrical field and I also love the gym as well, more importantly I good to see my fellow black man putting in that work and getting into the trades, keep it up man, blessings from Canada
@@trained.bythebest Thanks for the support Brother! The Gym really helps me stay locked in, I definitely think the electrical field is something to look into, I really enjoy the electrical field. I’m just grateful to be living out my Dream & sharing my journey & giving a better insight on what to expect if you’re interested. Thanks again for the support, You Got This!🙏🏽
Nice video. Daily electrician runs similar videos. Are you doing side work? I just started with my business name. No customers yet. Man I need to start working out again. That’s motivating.
Thank you Brother, no sir no side work & Congratulations on starting your business everything will work out, It’s a marathon not a race. One day at a time with the workouts our Health is our Wealth, You got this..🙏🏽
Definitely. And thanks.
@@DubG89 👍🏽
I like your vids , I'm glad u hit the gym too, I'm going to ibew local 26 to figure out how to become residential electrician although I'm not good at all I'm math, keep up the hard work brother 💪
@@tahasamak8247 Appreciate the support Taha! Congratulations on going to IBEW I always hear great things about them. Hopefully everything goes great with you becoming a residential electrician, You Got This!👍🏽
You don’t have to best at math
@@Nolimitraymuney 👍🏽
whatsup brother! keep doing your thing. these videos are fun to watch
@@Rdmanelect I Appreciate it Bother, Glad you enjoy them! One day at a time..👍🏽
Making sense of the chaos I love it 👍
@@carlpayne8008 Thanks Brother!👍🏽
This was my plan as a 17 year old fresh out of high school. Was hired on through a school co op program. It was going great, towards the end of my time there the guys started letting me take the lead on certain tasks. Was laid off today due to shortage of work. They said I had a great work ethic and it didn’t have to do with my performance. Now lost due to no job opportunities for first years in my area.
@@jacobsweet3538 I’m so sorry to hear that Jacob, that’s really unfortunate. Try to stay as positive as you can during this period & keep believing.. One day at a time Brother.🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thanks man, love the vids.
@@jacobsweet3538 Thanks Brother!🙏🏽
turning 20 in 3 months and im planning on joining the union, right now im in college majoring in computer science but deep down I know I dont want to be here and this video is really convincing to me to join the union.
@@rent7104 Thanks for the support & I’m glad you enjoyed the video.. I would definitely go after it if that’s what’s in your heart.. Pray on it & Enjoy the journey, You Got This!👍🏽
Super chill video bro
Thanks!
Industrial maintenance tech ….every time I look in my panel I’m amazed how neat it looks. I’m considering changing over to electrical do you think it would be a good change?
@@Alexander6749 I think it would be great opportunity to switch over, The industrial electrician do really good for themselves.. I would still pray on it Brother..🙏🏽
Yessir, what year are ya? Just abt to start my apprentice as a linemen
@@simsly1 Appreciate it Brother! I’ve been an electrical apprentice for a year & 4 months.. Good luck to you on your new journey as a Lineman, Stay safe out there!👍🏽
Started doing controls mainly work with 24volts no experience $25 an hour and company i work for will be paying for my trade school previously was doing construction got up to $32 then decided was tired of it now 26 switching career good luck boiz
@@Sky2023S God Will Make A Way For You Brother.. You Got This!🙏🏽
what are you using too record? I want to start recording lol
great job man, I'm on the same boat
Appreciate the support Brother! I use the DJI action..👍🏽
Thank you for this video bro
@@Justin-vq9nq Thank you for the support Brother!🙏🏽
Subscribed , keep it up 💪🏾
Yes sir!👍🏽
Well done!
@@GaryCorcoran622 Thank you for the support!👍🏽
Keep up the great work
@@davecao908 Thanks Brother..🙏🏽
Im thinking about learning this trade and the closest IBEW to me is in ATL
@@afro__g5217 That sounds good Brother, IBEW is a good place from what I’ve heard.. Good luck to you on your journey!🙏🏽
just got hired as an electrical helper start in about 2 weeks.
Congratulations Brother! Enjoy the journey..👍🏽
How much adult electrician apprentice get per hour in sydney?
@@hassank14 That’s a good question I’m not sure..👀
Grreat vid, clean work, but bruh... if I EVER catch you microwaving fish in the work microwave its on sight... HAHAH jus playing.. great vid man.
@@cryptocashn2313 😂
@@cryptocashn2313 I Love Fish! I got you though..😂 Thanks for the support, much appreciated!👍🏽
Gain all the knowledge you can get because as a black male we’re a very small group in the construction field. The people from other countries taking the jobs and training there own people who speak their language
Will do brother, I’m trying..🙏🏽
race literally has nothing to do with him doing his best
@@spencerenz3622 👍🏽
I like this video please make more💪🏾
Appreciate it My Brother, Will do..👍🏽
Thanks for the support!🙏🏽
Hi there. Im a Filipino dreaming to become an electrician in the US. Can you tell me what steps to do?
@@jaysondiamante7509 How you doing Jayson! It varies state to state, but should be able to apply for your license first then start applying to jobs, you might be able to get into Trade School just depending on your location. Congrats on your Journey!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman i have a degree in electrical engineering, passed the national certification in electrical installation, and board exam in master electrician. I have more than ten years of teaching experience from a technical vocational school. but im still here in the Philippines. I dont know how to apply from here.
@@jaysondiamante7509 I really don’t know Brother I’m sorry, Hope someone in the comments might have some suggestions.. Keep Going!🙏🏽
Awesome video man, I am considering this career myself. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? I am 32 and was wondering if it's too late to start.
Thanks, I appreciate it.. I’m 31, it’s never too late to start One day at a time.. You Got This.🙏🏽
I turn 31 as well.
@@mYGod1993I’m 29 haha
Hey I’m a 23 year old with a CDL class in Edison, NJ, I want to become an apprentice, I applied to local ibew and I have to take my aptitude test next years.
What if I don’t get selected, what should I do?
Should I go to Lincoln tech near me or community college.
Cus I tried getting into the opportunities near me but they all want 2 years of experience.
What should I do?
@@Pyasa.shaitan I’m sorry for the late response my apologies, I’ve heard nothing but great things about IBEW! When it comes to the aptitude test I’m not really sure how it is but there are training courses that you take before your test. I know some companies say 2 years requirement I would still go to those companies and introduce yourself and let them know your looking to start your apprenticeship, I think face to face meetings are alot better.. It’s all going to work out brother, One day at a time..🙏🏽
I’m 17 and a senior and trying to become an electrician I know I wanna do an apprenticeship how do you get into that process of getting options to pick from?
@@dtbtrench1153 How you doing Brother, sorry for the late response.. I’m not sure the state you live in but you have the possibility of going to trade school or join a union or open shop. If you choose the open shop route I would call all of your local electrical shops and let them know you’re interested in becoming electrical apprentice. Apply for your license online which should be $20, Hopefully that helps some.. Definitely enjoy your last year in High school, You Got This!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman hey thanks for the response the state I live in is Illinois
@@dtbtrench1153 You’re welcome!
My name is Esteven bro. Am 19 about to start trade school for electrical
Congratulations Brother! Excited for your new journey!🙏🏽
That’s what’s up Esteven keep it up I’m also an apprentice for electrician as well
Is your apprenticeship all on the job? The one near me makes you go to class for 2 hours a day 2 days a week and has you do on the job training too. They don’t have IEC in my state, i’m in Louisiana.
Yes sir my apprenticeship is all on the job training, Honestly I wish I had the option to go to class a few hours a week. But for right now I just try to stay in the code book & ask questions when I don’t understand something.. I would call some local shops in your area and see what they say. Me personally I don’t think the school option is a bad choice just depends on what you’re looking for. Hope that helps & let me know how everything goes!👍🏽
It’s crazy because I literally just finished a phone call with IBEW 130 lmao😂😂
How did it go?
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman it went well. The lady was sweet as hell lol. She informed me on the entire process & told me what documents I need to start their apprenticeship program. Even said, she’ll provide a study guide for the aptitude test. Looking forward to starting soon🫡!
Protect your eyes when working with wires facing you like that , good job .
@@lacuzon39000 I Got you, Thanks for the Advice & the support!👍🏽
great vid and narrative
Thanks, I really appreciate it!👍🏽
do u have any reccomendations for prescription saftey glasses?
Im sure there’s a way to get your personal safety glass prescribed, No how much I’m not sure.. Thanks for support!👍🏽
You are doing what we would call dressing the cables in my day in England 🏴 by the way we not allowed to call them wires 😉😂
Thanks for the support all the way from England! What do you call them..😂😂
What pants are those that you wore to the gym?
@@1faithCJ They are some BCG DriFit pants, Got them from academy during Black Friday for like 10 Bucks!
Question bro how do you know which wire goes where? I’m thinking about becoming an electrician and I watch videos to gain knowledge!!
Working with the VFD wires, they had a lot of things labeled I was working with the engineer so they basically told where everything needed to go I just needed to make sure it was nice and neat.👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneymanhow long was the trades school? Or did you just jump into a job and became an apprentice
@@mariobruhasmr817 What’s up Mario! I just jumped into the Trade & started working.. I thought about potentially going to trade school, my situation just wouldn’t allow it..👍🏽
@mariobruhasmr817 I just jumped in with a local company, No Trade School For Me..
Are you going have to use algebra expression as an electrician?
@@MoneyMeris To be honest I’m not sure about using Algebra expressions, But math is definitely involved when using things like OHMs Law & Voltage drop calculations..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Ok I’m just checking because right now I’m in college getting my basics and this math class is kicking my ass. I’m thinking I’m probably not even gonna use this as an electrician. 😂
Anyone has any recommendations on tutor services to pass your aptitude test?
@@hectorsoso2406 Not really sure my man, but hopefully someone in the comments can help you out!👍🏽
What is the pay starting out of school
With know experience it might not be a lot depending on were you live, But you’ll work your way up!👍🏽
What are the hours like?
@@mukbangboss1783 Your typical 40 hours a week, it could vary sometimes just depends on who you are working for.
Being in the union does it guarantee work all year long or do you get laid off often?
I ask because I want to leave an office job but worried about only working 9 months a year.
@@newtec-kd6vy I’m not sure my man, I’m non union at this moment. Hopefully someone in the comments can help out!👍🏽
Ibew local 60 here in san antonio . As a 4th year apprentice ive never been laid off always had steady work even thru covid times. Also as a student you're pretty much guaranteed work. Lets say i was to get laid off from my current contractor . I'd simply call the school and they'd have me with a new contractor the next day. 👍🏾
@@TexasMade33 Thanks for the info much appreciated!👍🏽
How long do you work in day as electrician apprentice.
We typically work 8 hours a day unless the job that we’re doing runs over..
Do you get to relax a lot in between jobs during the day
Seems almost theraputic.
@@MiniBeas Yessir it is at times..👍🏽
would you say math is needed a lot and if so is it challenging??
You will have to use some math when trying to figure out pipe fill calculations, Voltage Drop & Ohms Law But it’s definitely something that you will get better at over time.👍🏽
Bro I’m 11 and my bro an electrical apprentice so I’m his electrical apprentice x2.
@@Kjtogood-hh6du I ain’t made at you!😂
I want to ask to become a Electrician Journeyman do you have to have experience working in the field?
To be an Electrical Apprentice you don’t have to have any experience at all, to be a journeyman yes you need experience and certain amount of hours you have to hit, then you have to pass your journeyman test..👍🏽
What kinda electrician apprenticeship is this? Residential, commercial or industrial?
We do it all Jacob, But mostly Residential & Commercial!
What state do you live in bro, and are you an apprentice for a union?
@@momocamara Texas, No sir I’m non union..👍🏽
Do you find the work in the gym helps out on the job?
The Gym for me is all Mental, just pushing myself even when I’m tired it’s a rewarding feeling.. And most importantly my body feels a lot better!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman that’s cool mate nice one. Hoping to become an electrician next year,
@@girthyyobo1554 You Got It Brother, Rooting for you!👍🏽
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Appreciate it Brother!👍🏽
Industrial or commercial
We mostly do Residential & Commercial, this was the first time doing some Industrial work. It was definitely a good learning experience!👍🏽
how did you get an apprenticeship?
I applied online for electrical apprentice license, and applied to a place called IEC & that’s were the company I work for saw my application gave me an interview & I got the job..🙏🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman did you go to a trade school? because im in one right now and do you know if they can find a job for me that can get my license because i went to the job fair and their offering like solar pannel or working on like a boat.
I live in Texas, so I went to TDLR.Com & purchased my license from there I think it was 20 dollars & it came in the mail in about week. No sir I didn’t go to Trade School just got my license & started applying. I would call everyone in your local area and tell them a little about yourself and that you’re interested in joining the trade & you have your license.. Someone will give you an opportunity!👍🏽
Was the aptitude test difficult?
I’ve never had to take one.. I think that’s more with Union Jobs..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman so how would one get on the path you’re on? Go to a school for the trade and then apply at a company?
@@ClevelandMade216 I would look around your local area see if they something similar to the IEC, which is an independent contractor. If not I would call a shop that looks reputable speak with the Journeyman or Master electrician and see what process would you go through to work there with know experience. Someone will definitely give you an opportunity. I would call every shop in your area before I try the school route. Hopefully that was helpful let me know how it goes..
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@@danielmenta9805 Thanks Brother!🙏🏽
Where's ur PPE?
I was working inside of an area where I only needed to have my high visibility vest on, hard hat only when working outdoors..
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman makes sense; however, eye protection 🥽 I would've had on. You were installing, so I assume nothing was hot 🔥??? If so, no need for gloves either
Yes sir!
How old are you man
@@TRUmiklo 32
Why does it look hard
@@_Echo_. It can be when you’re first starting off but the more you do it the better you will get!👍🏽
Nice video. But as a JW, nobody likes the apprentice who microwaves fish at lunch. Terrible
@@JustinSpakable 😂
Ik an ex ball player when I see one
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Perfect. a great day/job at work and then PUMP some iron 🏋 afterwards ....you’re winning bro. i love it 💯. #bitcoin
I appreciate the support Brother! One day at a time..🙏🏽
Does a job like this drug test ?
No sir, they didn’t have any drug test..
Thanks bro also was wondering what’s ur thoughts on trade schools ? Think it’s worth going for electrician ?
@@1016valencia I honestly wouldn’t mind going to the trade school, I think they prioritize learning the Code book and how electrical works. But the hand on hand training is good too just depends on what works for you. Hope that helps..👍🏽
#yourlame#wheresyourcrewcommentingonthatbustedasslunch lol I know they were clowning on it. Your video was good and informative. Work out was lame. Are you still in? I doubt it, but if you are rock and roll. Guys are assholes at first until you earn it, then its a brotherhood.
@@trevor1655 YOU GOOD?🤔🤷🏽♂️
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman im good bro, appresh. Why you ask?
U talk about hour good u did. K bro
@@Thewolfofcandy Didn’t understand??
Yo this may seem like a retarded question, how has it been trying to get workouts in while being an electrician? I workout and am considering becoming one and one of my thoughts off the top of my head was wondering how drained I would be. Again, might sound like a retarded question but for people that enjoy working out, its not. I'm almost 32 years old and decently fit. I been trying to watch videos to see how physical this job actually is and if you can avoid fucking up your body long term, its legit the only concern I have.
@@kingdavid8178 How you doing Brother, I definitely understand the concern that was a concern I had myself when I started. I would say the job is physically demanding at times but one of the best things I feel like you can do is eat right and make time for your workouts whether it’s 30 min or a hour. For me I try to make time for my workouts the best I can, in the trade a lot of people aren’t going to be doing those things so try not fall into what everyone else is doing.. You Go This Brother!👍🏽
@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman Well my issue is I am almost 32 years old. I make about $18 an hour but basically almost had a mid life crisis due to understanding I massively screwed up not having any clear direction in my life and thinking "oh I have so much time to figure this out". I came to the realization that so called "time" is going to fly by without taking action immediately. I tried to narrow down what I want to do with my life, right now I have it narrowed down between becoming an Electrician or doing something finance related. I looked at the trades and Electrician seems more interesting to me, and because I seem more interested in it, I would assume it would keep me more focused on studying things if I have some interest vs a trade I am not interested in. I've always been interested in finance things as well.
Because of my age at 32 I am looking at it like the finance route may put me into debt, then I'll be paying debts off for years, as well as if I wanted to start a family that debt would make my life harder in the short term. The pro of it was it wouldn't be physical.
Electrician I was looking into due to hearing I could possibly go through an apprenticeship with no debt or very little. I can earn money while learning it and maybe if I wanted to start a family I could do so sooner or in a better situation earlier then if I want the other route. The majority concern for me is basically the physical aspect wondering what will happen to my body over years if I go down this path.
I lacked direction and decided to take action, I listed every possible work I ever thought of and as of right now it's basically coming down for me to go the electrician route or finance route. I honestly don't know what else to do with my life career/work wise so I think making a choice is better than making no choice, and I did put some thought into it, so it's not like a blind guess.
I live in Pennsylvania and was going to try to go the Union route IBEW although I hear it's competitive, they aren't taking applications where I am at until January so I thought maybe I can use this time to study some of the math I need to relearn/learn. I am pretty solid on basic math, and a lot of the algebra, probably need to study some geometry and maybe basic electrical stuff idk.
I have friends and family who want me to work with them, but they have jobs, not careers.
I am looking for something I can make a good living to create the life I want. I know you get pay increases the further you are into an apprenticeship, so both this and finance was the only things that had a good paying future that seemed to make any sense for me.
I found your video because I was trying to see what my life would kind of look like if I went down this path, of course I have those retarded doubts in my head but I just tell myself those are bullshit voices holding me back and making excuses for me not to try something new.
I noticed you was in the gym in the video so because I always enjoy working out that's why I asked you that question.
The only concern I had with being an electrician was wondering how bad my body will get jacked up, I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, I could definitely watch how I am eating and staying hydrated like you said.
The college route just seems like a bad deal for me at this point. The real pro to it was the fact later on I wouldn't have to do something physical.
Thank you for your response and making the video because this is helpful for people in a similar situation as mine who are trying to decide what to do with their life.
Good luck, and thanks.