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Love ur energy man u have great potential to reach the moon 🌛 in some decent time stay humble don't let UA-cam change who u r and u will be blessed Much Love from Canada
The answer is Yes. When you’re 30 and looking to get out of retail or restaurant you’ll regret that you aren’t getting paid $60/hr to $100/hr and should’ve become an apprentice sooner. Learn a trade work 5-10 years then go work for yourself. That’s what I did and many others do as well.
i started my electrician apprenticeship at 24 only regret is not doing sooner. i did security from 18 - 24 all those years wasted smh. im 28 now making 6 figures on a slow year lol
I'm at $125/hr for hvac/ maintenance tech. I was offered a 1099 job and if I would cross train to work on plumbing and electrian work so trades apprintenceship works really well
I’m an apprentice and it was interesting watching this, felt lonely when I picked sparking because none of my mates did it, but I released that I’m not the only one, all the best in the future big man
@@louislevine3028 A person in my class was working for a company in Belfast and got me in and I’ve been working for them for over a year and a half. With COVID it has affected a lot of trades but if dig deep enough u will find an employer. Ask friends, family or anyone who is doing a trade to see if they know anyone who’s looking an apprentice
I literally have 0 experience or knowledge in electrical work and I’m thinking about joining a electrical apprenticeship. Your videos have been really helpful so far.
Im 23 and Im a technician/electrician in a surveillance company and Im still apprentice. If you like working outside and you want a dynamic work, this job is for you. The biggest tip that I can give to you is you need A LOT of patience in everything.Dont worry if you are new if your coworkers are willing to teach you. Making mistakes is natural and it is the best way to learn. Dont hesistate to call someone better than you if you dont understand something espacially when it's wiring. Best of luck for everyone.
@@jasondoblado9202 I'm in school doing a CERTII in a span of 2 years and will be looking for one after it, this my first year, so in 2 years or so I will be in his position, don't stress if you don't know alot of it, a lot of electricians tell me you learn more on site when doing your apprenticeship, but it's also good to do some research to get a lil bit of an understanding
I'm an electrician. I like the mix of using my mind and my body. The variety of different job locations and different work keeps from getting monotonous. At about the 10 year I was confident enough to go on my own and be my own boss. I stay plenty busy. I turn down a lot of work.
Jesus Loves you Matthew 11:28 come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. As well as Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God (Jesus who died on the cross for our sins) is eternal life. As long as you put your faith and trust in Him.😊!!
Awesome! I went through an Electrical Apprenticeship from 1981-1985. I worked as an Apprentice, Journeyman, City Inspector, City Code Investigator an Apprentice Instructor and finally I was the Training Director of an Apprenticeship school. There are so many things you can do as a licensed Electrician!!! Be patient, listen and work hard! The sky is the limit!!! BE SAFE,GOD BLESS!🇺🇸🙏❤
hey man, you seem experienced. im 16 and im thinking of becoming an electrician. i wanna know what it's like being one (difficulty, pay, etc...) it'd be great if you gave me some insight to it man. thanks!
If you went through an electrical apprenticeship in 1981 you should be a "master electrician" by now not a journeyman. You should have a master's card.
@@robd1859 you dont just get your masters when you hit the required time... obtaining your masters license has different requirements for different places.
Hey Ben, new to your channel... It's outstanding you are seeking a career as an Electrician. What an outstanding career. My father was an electrician for 36 years. He started when he was 19, and retired at age 55 with a great retirement. It will be fun to watch your journey. And make sure safety glasses are a priority for you every day... Great job on the vlog!
33, going on 34 looking to start but honestly partly embarassed that i know nothing about the field and starting so late. this video helped give a good insight. thanks for the upload!
Haha lol I’m 17. In my level 1 for electrical currently, there’s quite a few mid twenty year olds and a couple 30+. Never too late to learn and expand your capabilities. Get in now bud! could start full time by 37-38. My instructor lets some of the guys go only half days since they work and have other things yk.
Beginning my journey soon to become an Electrician. 26 years old, fully aware that if I did this sooner I’d be much more content than I am right now, but better late than never. Thanks for the video man
@ There were some changes lol. I was able to become a student at Ivy Tech and am pursuing a Manufacturing degree. My job is fully covering the costs so its a great opportunity. Once I get this AAS degree I will be able to transfer most of those credits to a bachelors in Engineering. All of it is online which is the best part
To answer your question with in the title, if you want to be able to earn extra money and have a higher basic wage than the average office worker teacher and many more then yes this is the route to take. You’ll thank god that you did this apprenticeship when you go for a Morgage application
@@brayanswalletz5931 electricians have the capacity and capability to demonstrate an above average income with continuity, which is what banks like to see.
One of the most authentic and unvarnished videos I have ever seen. Simple yet interesting. Oh, and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks man. Continue to do what you do. 👊
Great to hear from you Ben man 👌 You're a trojan for the work horse, - Home workouts after the average day's work? Tight going. All the best for the next few months when things loosen up a bit man! 👍
If in us do research on if you want to join the union or not. Make your own decision, because both sides are going to say they’re better. And it’s a good idea to learn math and start studying code.
The true answer to this question actually depends of what you like to do in your daily basis. Being an electrician might seem interesting, but it can also be very tiring at times. When i started on the trade i hated it, but as i went on i started liking it. You really have to be ok with working in any conditions and walking a lot. You got to like waking up early as well. You ll get cuts on your hands and arms often so if you are not about that life then probably this is not for you. I like my work, but sometimes i do get tired and i wish i had studied something else. Other times i feel great and really enjoy it. The pay is fair, not every electrician makes more than 30$ an hour, thats a lie. It really depend where you live and how much experience and responsibility you are willing to take. Usually foremans in Texas make from 50k-80k so is a decent amount. More realistic than 100 $ an hour lol.
If your a journeyman in Texas not a forman but a journeyman making less than 32$ an hour your doing something wrong. I worked many different trades and was forman for some before settling on electrician now I make more than I ever made as a forman in other trades and just show up do my work enjoy it then go home
@@joseamaro6829 well buddy not all companies pay as much as you might be making in whatever company you work at. You would be surprised. I been working in multiple electrical companies and i know what the average electrician actually makes, even as a foreman. You would be surprised.
@@MACA_Zeon not necessarily. I think we make decent money compared to what others do, but I find it annoying and dumb when some electricians try to exaggerate what they make (and even if they do make it) making seem like every electrician in the country can make that and thats just a lie. There are other careers that make if not the same probably much more like commercial pilot, truckers etc… it might require more study, but if thats something you like then its definitely a better option.
Although not in a trade, I am starting at 18 as an apprentice at JP Morgan in a finance controller role, good starting wage and an obvious space for development and education. I think apprenticeships are amazing for so many reasons in any sector as it introduces and climates you and you end up having so much more knowledge than someone who went to uni
@@pedromorales8097 for finance an apprentice starts better then uni students catch up and then its about the same, I’m not sure for lower level banks but at the top that’s generally how it is as they prioritise experience over anything
@@supercooldude824 If it's cnc machining you're on about, yes it's a great trade and something I'd like to move into in the future. Being a machinist as a toolmaker is cool but isn't the future anymore. You get to work with 1950s-2000s machinery like myself however it is not usually seen as much nowadays. As long as you're skilled it pays well, especially with more modern toolmaking.
I was a plumbing apprentice back in 2007. I would always talk to the electricians on the job site, and I would ask them if they've ever been 'shocked' or electrocuted (I had a dark sense of humor in my younger days 😆) They would tell me stories of accidents they've had, or about other electricians. I remember they use to call it getting "bit" instead of getting shocked, that would make me laugh. I always liked working around the electricians, they were cool. But, I can't stand the roofing, or insulation guys. Lol
@@piersonmcwayne1136 any electrician I’ve known and worked with would laugh at this and make a joke then tell a real experience or story they know. More than likely they would not be offended
I’m not a sparky nor do I want to be, but am a Night Shift worker and did a similar video to this. Just came across this on my UA-cam homepage. Great video mate
You’re going to do very well on here Ben. I’m a female coal miner from NSW, Australia and your video was recommended to me. Generally I would watch 20 secs and click exit. You are very easy and pleasant to watch, I watched the whole video & wanted to know what was next. All the best on your YT journey, and my Dad was a HV Sparky for 45 years. 🤟🏼
My husband is getting ready to test to get in the apprenticeship program. He never took trig in high school, so a little worried about passing. I’m helping him right now watching UA-cam videos.
All electrician jobs start at different times. My boyfriend gets up at 4am and has to be at 5. It's just depends on the project they are on and or the company they work for.
I'm going to start an apprenticeship in September, not as an electrician, but in data analytics. Both give you a solid foundation for your career, good luck brother!👍🏽
I’m a pipefitter here in Austin and I done all the trade I like hvac the most but it’s bad ass how the work flow and routine is the same keep up the grind 👷🏼♂️💰
I’m looking to do an apprenticeship but a little hesitant due to the apprentice pay, obviously i know in the long run you’ll get a decent salary; how was your pay in the first, second and third year if you don’t mind me asking? Also any tips, is it worth getting into one etc
I started as an electrician when I was 17 but by the time I got my apprenticeship done I wasn’t happy with my pay rate compared to a lot of other trades for what I was doing. I ended up getting into the oil industry and doing camp work and I like it.
Exact same as me, I left but rather than oil I went to work as an electrician fault finder on trains servicing them wiring break pedals safety doors ect, then I joined rolls Royce aerospace as an engine wireman on the euro fighter the money is double what I was getting on the install game
I have no idea why electrician apprentices make so little compared to other trades. Our trade needs more good hands, but with such a measly pay scale for apprentices, we end up with whoever we can get, ir we remain constantly shorthanded. If you do stick with the apprenticeship, it is worth the final result, but I realize it takes a lot of patience. Good luck
@@Southernguitar74 in my experience in the construction/install game electricians money is terrible compared to the terms and conditions working in any engineering sector as an electrician.
I was an apprentice back in 1989; but, I was such a numbskull back then, I didn't take things seriously or think about my future and ended up not applying myself and ultimately not finishing the apprenticeship. I even attempted going back in 1999, but by then I was too caught up with paying bills and couldn't afford time to study. I sometimes regret it, but I guess it was almost unavoidable given the kind of person I was in my early 20's. Interesting to see one of these day in the life things from an electrician's perspective.
I'm 40 and just now starting out with this. But with my house, car and everything already being payed off and no wife and kids, making the right money I can retire by 50.
I did an apprenticeship worst thing I ever did. I got stuck working for old men that only would teach me to do the work they didn't want to do. I would have been better off going into the civil service.
mate soon as I heard the accent I was hooked to the video! this is from a lad up in Northern Ireland ready to start his apprenticeship and seize the day, thanks for the insight bro 👊
You're young enough to change your career.. im 29 and electrical work has damaged both of my knees .. my right elbow and I've ate and breathed enough dust and fibre glass up over the last 10 years to wish I'd done something else for damn sure. My girlfriend makes 40k+ a year sitting at her laptop in the house drinking coffee sure opened my eyes.
@Geralt Rivia no matter how many times I ask her I still don't quite know but the dumbed down version my brain has gathered is that she sells payroll software for a company and makes commission on everything she does.
@@caffeineisking8132 you can earn good money on domestic if you can complete re wires fast with a good team. Actually can earn more than industrial sparks who only earn a wage
currently training to be an electrician at college, just about to finish the level 2 course hoping to get myself an apprenticeship soon. love the routine good content
I’m 26, looking at getting into electrical, training for so many years..then becoming my own boss. Regret not doing it years ago but took the wrong path in life. Does anyone have any negatives or positives about doing this? Any answers welcome :)
Ok ima just say in 2023 it’s literally 0 way to become an apprentice as an electrical unless you go to school. Even if you sacrifice the pay to get into it. Their “entry level” at most jobs is 2-3 year experience 😒
I like honest and brave people, and strong people, and you run the channel in a great way and professional electric services, please accept my congratulations !!
Hey bro I’m 18 do you still have time do to hobbies hangout with friends or play video games just wondering I’m interested in becoming an electrician and I would like to know how much time you still have for your self😊
Well man, nice video. I have a question for you? I’m an electrical apprentice too. I work in industrial and I am with a big company. The problem is I feel like I’m learning nothing. All I really do is “spot” the electricians up in lifts and Booms and run and fetch things for them. I’ve said it on multiple occasions that I don’t think I’m learning much but nothings changing. I’m halfway through my second year and basically have never wired anything. I really want to be a good electrician but the way I’m going I’ll be absolute shite. I want to change company’s but I’m afraid that I’d be a detriment to any other company now because of how little I know. What do you think I should do?
I recently moved companies too but I didn’t get a new job how you typically would by applying and getting hired. I put ads on 3-4 Facebook by and sell pages being open about my experience and what I was looking for in a new company and it proved VERY useful. Within minutes I was on the phone to a new employer who took me on after lockdown. The new fella I work with is much more hands on and very good for encouraging and demonstrating new things to me (and also over explaining things I know already ). But that’s be my advice. It’s what my dad told me to do when I was stuck in a similar situation with my old company
I know how you feel buddy, I felt like that at my last firm same with a lot of lads... Industrial is a hard one to get giving responsibility with straight away so most of the time when you got further on and paid more you would get put into house bashing or new builds because you could do more. I left that company whilst still an apprentice now. You’ve just got be honest with your new employer and make sure you move to a good one.
This seems to be an issue working for commercial/industrial companies which is why I’m so happy I done my apprenticeship with a domestic company because you literally learn everything doing EICRs, consumer unit changes, rewires, new builds etc. Within my first year I had the ability to do a full rewire without any help
@@connerwright1322 if you leave an apprenticeship even if you havent ceompleted it what does the employer say? What happens? For example leaving an apprenticeship after 2 years even though its 4 years long.
Just watching this because my uncle that came to visit and has his own business offered to pay me $1,000 per week I have no clue about any electrician stuff or how many hours but at least he’s willing to train me and hopefully it goes well since I’m quitting my fast food job.
Not really mate I mean I think fire security engineers are the most advanced ones out there in the sense that we’ll with the fire alarm we have to wire the panel every device and then depending on the system must spend what a good 2-3 hours on a computer programming it.
Just left an apprenticeship I hated , and have no idea what to do but I really like the idea of being an electrician, I’m 17. Any help would be appreciated:)
17/18 is very young, i’d say go onto the gov website and search for electrician apprenticeships near you or have a look on indeed or any jobs website...if you get into one now you’ll be fully qualified by the time you’re my age
You left when the sun was out and got back home when the sun was out , must be nice lol In America you work from sun up to sundown lol just to live in a box
I know this video is old but im considering trying to go for it but im really really bad at math. Like its almost laughable how bad i am at it. Will this stop me?
Good video! Would love to see some more videos on the electrician side of things if you could? Going for an apprenticeship soon and would like to see what it’s like hands on.
Man you guys must start late. I leave before the sun comes up. Guess out in California we have this thing called traffic, if you don't start at 5 a.m your sitting in traffic for a hour or 2
Chose an electrical installation course at my college and then I’m going to get a part time job. I’m 16. Getting some experience before I go in the navy
I'm beginning my journey as in apprentice in my field, fun to watch its about the same but not exactly, thank you for the hard work and appreciate the share if your daily task.
My advice is do it as young as possible, I wish I did mine straight from school but I didn’t start till 24, im about to quit because I can’t afford to live on the apprentice wage any longer 😂
The way we work, we work on new housing estates. These projects can go for multiple years - we are introduced and are familiarised to the schematics for the first couple of weeks or months and by then it’s second nature. Of there are any issues we have snag lists and make sure our houses are 100% before they’re available for the public to purchase
Nice video man, 2nd year apprentice electrician meself working down in Waterford. Can relate to your life with bringing in those bland lunches and finding motivation to workout/gaa training after work !
Dear lord, please anyone seeing this. I’m not trying to bash him. Hearing that 8-5’s exist in the trade give me hope. I’m currently doing 7-6’s 10 days straight with 4 days off. Seeing you have an 8-5 / Monday - Friday job. I have hope.
Hi Ben, I am in my first year of college but have decided that it's not for me. I am thinking about going for an apprenticeship next year. What crowd would be the best for an electrician apprenticeship- ESB, Mercury....? Any advice is much appreciated
I do the same thing with tea or coffee however ill add room temperature water to make it cool down quick and ill make sure to leave some space in the cup for that as well for the water. Glad you to see something similar.
Im an electrician myself and if i am not mistaken i saw that you are working with knipex the blue version? If so you must know this: For Europe these rules are standardized in the European standard EN 50110-1. These standards apply to all electrical components that operate on mains power and cannot be disconnected from the mains by pulling a plug from the socket. EN 50110-1 prescribes tools for this in accordance with the relevant standards. EN 60900 is binding here for Europe. It determines all electrical, geometric and mechanical properties of such tools. It also prescribes how to test these properties and how to label the tools. The immersion insulation and the yellow-red insulation of the safety tools meet all these requirements. The final check for any pair of insulated KNIPEX pliers is at 10,000 volts for dielectric strength before being marketed. These requirements are not taken into account for the blue-red covers; other considerations apply to their design. They are therefore not approved or tested for electricians who have to work on electrical systems. If tools with blue-red sleeves without VDE approval are used on electrical installations, there is no cover from the professional insurance associations in the event of an accident. Just trying to help if something went wrong..
Im thinking of doing electric installation in college but im red/green colour blind, do you think I would struggle to get an apprenticeship or job with being colour blind or would I be fine but I’ll just need to ask for help? Thanks for any help
First time visiting your channel Ben and searched for a more in depth review of electrical work but happened to get hooked and ended up watching the whole video really enjoyed it and this won’t be the only time a watch one of your vlogs
bro i felt like a bum when i wore my pants with drywall stains and dirt fresh in the morning cuz theres no way im gonna buy 5-6 pairs of pants for each day, then i saw this video and made me feel better like im not the only one lol
Ben UA-cam recommended this video. I"m age 21 and did gymnastics 14 years. Through a series of events I didn't continue in gymnastics after high school and got into full time construction at age 19. I am interested in how guys and gals get into trades here in the US. I'm Ukrainian by birth but adopted and raised in very rural USA. I hope to check out some of your other videos.
I like this video. I want to become an electrical engineer. For anyone wondering the difference, engineers usally work with industrial or power lines or in a office. I would recommend it highly i just passed my NC level 5 electrical engineering course, at my local college. It is also good money.
@@siam9136 no worries, I’m not sure where you’re from but that’s the basics, you might also need to do some paperwork to be registered as a apprentice in which case the master electrician you chose would have to sponsor you. But just got around asking different electricians if they’d want a apprentice
@@dakotareid1566 I'm from birmingham btw and yeah ik about that but tbh most of the time the electrician who sponsors u sorts it out so it should be fine
To all the apprentices out there try and work in commercial instead of residential if you can. I found you get paid more and it’s definitely easier comparing to crawling around in Attics and dealing with penny pincher home owners.
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Love ur energy man u have great potential to reach the moon 🌛 in some decent time stay humble don't let UA-cam change who u r and u will be blessed
Much Love from Canada
Can I be an electrician apprentice without a smartphone?
Ha gayyyyy
What kind of pants are those
how did you start, did you study. i want to become an electrician but no clue where to start with college ect
The answer is Yes. When you’re 30 and looking to get out of retail or restaurant you’ll regret that you aren’t getting paid $60/hr to $100/hr and should’ve become an apprentice sooner. Learn a trade work 5-10 years then go work for yourself. That’s what I did and many others do as well.
Would you say getting your business going is simple?
@@memum6432 well it may be stressful if that answers your question
@Saroj M depending where you’re from a cert 3 is the minimum you need but yes do a cert 2 it’s a really good starting point
i started my electrician apprenticeship at 24 only regret is not doing sooner. i did security from 18 - 24 all those years wasted smh. im 28 now making 6 figures on a slow year lol
I'm at $125/hr for hvac/ maintenance tech. I was offered a 1099 job and if I would cross train to work on plumbing and electrian work so trades apprintenceship works really well
Very likeable guy. No idea why this was recomended to me lol, but i watched the whole vid. You will do well on youtube
Love the “no idea why this was recommended” i thought the same😂but also watched it all
Same here, sound guy not acting all "youtubey"
I’m in the exact same boat… don’t have a clue why he was in recommended 😂 but glad it popped up 👌👊
Facts lol
Same 😂😅 💪
I’m an apprentice and it was interesting watching this, felt lonely when I picked sparking because none of my mates did it, but I released that I’m not the only one, all the best in the future big man
How hard was it for you to get your apprenticeship? I'm trying to get one now, though there doesn't seem to be many around.
@@louislevine3028 A person in my class was working for a company in Belfast and got me in and I’ve been working for them for over a year and a half. With COVID it has affected a lot of trades but if dig deep enough u will find an employer. Ask friends, family or anyone who is doing a trade to see if they know anyone who’s looking an apprentice
@@louislevine3028 go to your local IBEW and apply there.
I'm from Brazil, I'm an electrician there, could you give me some tips about this profession here?
the most british comment ive ever seen "sparks and mates" i love it
I literally have 0 experience or knowledge in electrical work and I’m thinking about joining a electrical apprenticeship. Your videos have been really helpful so far.
Same here.
Same bro but I’m stressing myself out cause I don’t know shit but think I should
Im 23 and Im a technician/electrician in a surveillance company and Im still apprentice. If you like working outside and you want a dynamic work, this job is for you. The biggest tip that I can give to you is you need A LOT of patience in everything.Dont worry if you are new if your coworkers are willing to teach you. Making mistakes is natural and it is the best way to learn. Dont hesistate to call someone better than you if you dont understand something espacially when it's wiring.
Best of luck for everyone.
@@rebornprince3219 Appreciate this advice man.
@@jasondoblado9202 I'm in school doing a CERTII in a span of 2 years and will be looking for one after it, this my first year, so in 2 years or so I will be in his position, don't stress if you don't know alot of it, a lot of electricians tell me you learn more on site when doing your apprenticeship, but it's also good to do some research to get a lil bit of an understanding
I'm an electrician. I like the mix of using my mind and my body. The variety of different job locations and different work keeps from getting monotonous. At about the 10 year I was confident enough to go on my own and be my own boss. I stay plenty busy. I turn down a lot of work.
How much do you earn working for yourself?
And why do you turn down work
@@peter10195 a man only has so many hours a day
Jesus Loves you Matthew 11:28 come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. As well as Romans 6:23 for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God (Jesus who died on the cross for our sins) is eternal life. As long as you put your faith and trust in Him.😊!!
I have to ask because I'm a little lost. Do you need to have experience to get an apprentice? Or just have my high school degree. ( I just graduated)
Awesome! I went through an Electrical Apprenticeship from 1981-1985. I worked as an Apprentice, Journeyman, City Inspector, City Code Investigator an Apprentice Instructor and finally I was the Training Director of an Apprenticeship school. There are so many things you can do as a licensed Electrician!!! Be patient, listen and work hard! The sky is the limit!!! BE SAFE,GOD BLESS!🇺🇸🙏❤
hey man, you seem experienced. im 16 and im thinking of becoming an electrician. i wanna know what it's like being one (difficulty, pay, etc...) it'd be great if you gave me some insight to it man. thanks!
Why do the training directors in my local seem so incompetent?
If you went through an electrical apprenticeship in 1981 you should be a "master electrician" by now not a journeyman.
You should have a master's card.
@@imonlyfw1hp depending on what country you live in quit school and get your GED and start early youll have a much quicker start
@@robd1859 you dont just get your masters when you hit the required time... obtaining your masters license has different requirements for different places.
2 day on the job as an electrician apprentice it feels very rewarding it’s hard work but as a man it’s the best feeling knowing you put in the work
this video was oddly satisfying, keep the simple day in the life going something about it is nice
Hey Ben, new to your channel... It's outstanding you are seeking a career as an Electrician. What an outstanding career. My father was an electrician for 36 years. He started when he was 19, and retired at age 55 with a great retirement. It will be fun to watch your journey. And make sure safety glasses are a priority for you every day... Great job on the vlog!
Hey man I’m 19 and starting my first electrical job next week hopefully I can aim for the same career as your father
@@Easymoneysniper3725 How it end up going I'm thinking about joining this field
@@Easymoneysniper3725 update?
@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 he got electrocuted
@@peautifulbenis3673 really ?
33, going on 34 looking to start but honestly partly embarassed that i know nothing about the field and starting so late.
this video helped give a good insight.
thanks for the upload!
You got it bro
Haha lol I’m 17. In my level 1 for electrical currently, there’s quite a few mid twenty year olds and a couple 30+. Never too late to learn and expand your capabilities. Get in now bud! could start full time by 37-38. My instructor lets some of the guys go only half days since they work and have other things yk.
So fucking what? Your still young.
Don’t think just do it .
I'm the same and couldn't care less
It’s too late. I’m sorry you should have thought about this when you were 24
Beginning my journey soon to become an Electrician. 26 years old, fully aware that if I did this sooner I’d be much more content than I am right now, but better late than never. Thanks for the video man
10 months later, how’d it go?
@ There were some changes lol. I was able to become a student at Ivy Tech and am pursuing a Manufacturing degree. My job is fully covering the costs so its a great opportunity. Once I get this AAS degree I will be able to transfer most of those credits to a bachelors in Engineering. All of it is online which is the best part
@@blters4035good to see it’s worked out for you bro I’m 26 too and waiting for applications to open in my area to apply too and get started
To answer your question with in the title, if you want to be able to earn extra money and have a higher basic wage than the average office worker teacher and many more then yes this is the route to take. You’ll thank god that you did this apprenticeship when you go for a Morgage application
Are you allowed to become a apprentice with adhd?
@@poppingpenquin2172 that’s like asking if you can become an apprentice if your allergic to dust haha i have severe adhd of course you can
Lol mortgage in this economy? Idk about you but I live in dip shit California where even doctors have trouble getting a mortgage
Electrical paychecks can get approved mortgages easier ?
@@brayanswalletz5931 electricians have the capacity and capability to demonstrate an above average income with continuity, which is what banks like to see.
One of the most authentic and unvarnished videos I have ever seen. Simple yet interesting. Oh, and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks man. Continue to do what you do. 👊
Great to hear from you Ben man 👌 You're a trojan for the work horse, - Home workouts after the average day's work? Tight going. All the best for the next few months when things loosen up a bit man! 👍
Privileged for the support Niall, cheers. Hope everything is well with you
love to see you become a master electrician bro. Thumbs up, keep up the good work!
Thinking about becoming an electrician , great vid
Fantastic career, no matter what stage of your career you’re at you are never without opportunity and the reward is high
@@bengranttt I'm starting my apprenticeship in September this vid motivated me even more (:
@@naumanshahid5525 how did you get one?
Hell yea
If in us do research on if you want to join the union or not. Make your own decision, because both sides are going to say they’re better. And it’s a good idea to learn math and start studying code.
The true answer to this question actually depends of what you like to do in your daily basis. Being an electrician might seem interesting, but it can also be very tiring at times. When i started on the trade i hated it, but as i went on i started liking it. You really have to be ok with working in any conditions and walking a lot. You got to like waking up early as well. You ll get cuts on your hands and arms often so if you are not about that life then probably this is not for you.
I like my work, but sometimes i do get tired and i wish i had studied something else. Other times i feel great and really enjoy it. The pay is fair, not every electrician makes more than 30$ an hour, thats a lie. It really depend where you live and how much experience and responsibility you are willing to take. Usually foremans in Texas make from 50k-80k so is a decent amount. More realistic than 100 $ an hour lol.
If your a journeyman in Texas not a forman but a journeyman making less than 32$ an hour your doing something wrong. I worked many different trades and was forman for some before settling on electrician now I make more than I ever made as a forman in other trades and just show up do my work enjoy it then go home
@@joseamaro6829 well buddy not all companies pay as much as you might be making in whatever company you work at. You would be surprised. I been working in multiple electrical companies and i know what the average electrician actually makes, even as a foreman. You would be surprised.
@@elektrikmonkee6749 so bad pay ?
@@MACA_Zeon not necessarily. I think we make decent money compared to what others do, but I find it annoying and dumb when some electricians try to exaggerate what they make (and even if they do make it) making seem like every electrician in the country can make that and thats just a lie.
There are other careers that make if not the same probably much more like commercial pilot, truckers etc… it might require more study, but if thats something you like then its definitely a better option.
@@joseamaro6829 what trades pay more?
Man your videos are really entertaining and informative on the life for people looking to get into it. you’ve got real talent for this thing
Although not in a trade, I am starting at 18 as an apprentice at JP Morgan in a finance controller role, good starting wage and an obvious space for development and education. I think apprenticeships are amazing for so many reasons in any sector as it introduces and climates you and you end up having so much more knowledge than someone who went to uni
In reality a apprintenceship is worth way more in long run then a university degrees
@@pedromorales8097 I would say it depends what industry
@@henrybenson911 HVAC,plumbing, pipefitter,electrician,carpentry,IT support, cuber security , truck driving, medical/dental assistant internship
@@pedromorales8097 for finance an apprentice starts better then uni students catch up and then its about the same, I’m not sure for lower level banks but at the top that’s generally how it is as they prioritise experience over anything
How do you handle the abuse?
You seem like a real stand up and honest bloke. Keep grinding and pushing forward in life bro. I wish you all the best. You got this in the bag!
I'm an apprentice toolmaker/machinist. Best decision ever, I love it.
Good on you, main thing is to be happy with what your doing.
Is machining a good trade?
@@supercooldude824 If it's cnc machining you're on about, yes it's a great trade and something I'd like to move into in the future. Being a machinist as a toolmaker is cool but isn't the future anymore. You get to work with 1950s-2000s machinery like myself however it is not usually seen as much nowadays. As long as you're skilled it pays well, especially with more modern toolmaking.
@@lewissteam do you think it’s better to go into other trades like Electrician or Plumber?
@@supercooldude824 I think it depends more on what you'd enjoy more. All jobs have good potential it's just how you go about it.
Thinking about becoming an electrician and enjoyed the vid. Keep enjoying the house tunes !
I was a plumbing apprentice back in 2007. I would always talk to the electricians on the job site, and I would ask them if they've ever been 'shocked' or electrocuted (I had a dark sense of humor in my younger days 😆) They would tell me stories of accidents they've had, or about other electricians. I remember they use to call it getting "bit" instead of getting shocked, that would make me laugh. I always liked working around the electricians, they were cool. But, I can't stand the roofing, or insulation guys. Lol
Me either
That is extremely sinister of you to ask that
@@piersonmcwayne1136 any electrician I’ve known and worked with would laugh at this and make a joke then tell a real experience or story they know. More than likely they would not be offended
This video was all I needed for a quick relax and watch time. Bang on content, count me in as a subscriber.
I’m not a sparky nor do I want to be, but am a Night Shift worker and did a similar video to this. Just came across this on my UA-cam homepage. Great video mate
You’re going to do very well on here Ben. I’m a female coal miner from NSW, Australia and your video was recommended to me. Generally I would watch 20 secs and click exit. You are very easy and pleasant to watch, I watched the whole video & wanted to know what was next. All the best on your YT journey, and my Dad was a HV Sparky for 45 years. 🤟🏼
Hats super cool
she got the hots for ya...
Ayyeee she thinks you’re pleasant to watch 👀 she like you mah boi!!!
Why don’t you just raise babies.
@@chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220 maybe because there’s bills to pay?!😂🤣
My husband is getting ready to test to get in the apprenticeship program. He never took trig in high school, so a little worried about passing. I’m helping him right now watching UA-cam videos.
That’s great
🐐
W wife
Very nice to have a supporting wife. Most women nowadays are just so entitled and feel like the deserve a millionaire
Bud, I hate to be that guy, but 6am? That's lovely.
6 am and I'm late for work lol
Chose the wrong job then? Stop moaning about it get on with it 😂
All electrician jobs start at different times. My boyfriend gets up at 4am and has to be at 5. It's just depends on the project they are on and or the company they work for.
@@daniellem9476 just like damn near any job lmao
Is working 8-5 unheard of these days? 🤔😂
17 rn and tryna figure out what I’m doing. Big up from Wales 🏴. You are a cool guy.
I'm going to start an apprenticeship in September, not as an electrician, but in data analytics.
Both give you a solid foundation for your career, good luck brother!👍🏽
fore sure start coz that is amazing job
How’s itngoing man i started something similar this sep aswell
Any updates?
I’m not getting an luck when it comes to finding data analytics opportunities. How did you get your data analytics position?
I’m a pipefitter here in Austin and I done all the trade I like hvac the most but it’s bad ass how the work flow and routine is the same keep up the grind 👷🏼♂️💰
Keep hustling bro 💪🏼
So basically you are a failed spark
@The Algorithm it’s slang for electrician , spark/sparky
How is Hvac, and electrical pay I’m looking to make a move to Austin tx? I’m in hvac tradeschool atm.
@@ALUM1CE_ did you start it?
Cool vid bro, I'm a 3rd year apprentice electrician in the UK and its good to see other people's perspectives, 👍🏽
I’m looking to do an apprenticeship but a little hesitant due to the apprentice pay, obviously i know in the long run you’ll get a decent salary; how was your pay in the first, second and third year if you don’t mind me asking? Also any tips, is it worth getting into one etc
I started as an electrician when I was 17 but by the time I got my apprenticeship done I wasn’t happy with my pay rate compared to a lot of other trades for what I was doing. I ended up getting into the oil industry and doing camp work and I like it.
Exact same as me, I left but rather than oil I went to work as an electrician fault finder on trains servicing them wiring break pedals safety doors ect, then I joined rolls Royce aerospace as an engine wireman on the euro fighter the money is double what I was getting on the install game
I have no idea why electrician apprentices make so little compared to other trades. Our trade needs more good hands, but with such a measly pay scale for apprentices, we end up with whoever we can get, ir we remain constantly shorthanded. If you do stick with the apprenticeship, it is worth the final result, but I realize it takes a lot of patience. Good luck
@@Southernguitar74 in my experience in the construction/install game electricians money is terrible compared to the terms and conditions working in any engineering sector as an electrician.
where did you work as an electrician..US?
@@enrique1910 Alberta and bc in Canada
I was an apprentice back in 1989; but, I was such a numbskull back then, I didn't take things seriously or think about my future and ended up not applying myself and ultimately not finishing the apprenticeship. I even attempted going back in 1999, but by then I was too caught up with paying bills and couldn't afford time to study. I sometimes regret it, but I guess it was almost unavoidable given the kind of person I was in my early 20's.
Interesting to see one of these day in the life things from an electrician's perspective.
It's never too late buddy! Keep grinding!
I'm having to use my advanced skill level holding this camera 🤣🤣🤣
How many different ways can you illustrate "rat-hole" in a wall...
You know one thing that I notice that shows you will do well, your maturity & personality
I'm just starting an electrical course and this has made me more keen to work hopefully I'll have an apprenticeship soon !
I'm 40 and just now starting out with this. But with my house, car and everything already being payed off and no wife and kids, making the right money I can retire by 50.
I did an apprenticeship worst thing I ever did. I got stuck working for old men that only would teach me to do the work they didn't want to do. I would have been better off going into the civil service.
Agreed mate, I find my apprenticeship quite unenjoyable most of the time
mate soon as I heard the accent I was hooked to the video! this is from a lad up in Northern Ireland ready to start his apprenticeship and seize the day, thanks for the insight bro 👊
Deadly man! And thank you 🙌🏻
What’s so weird is for some reason I can barely hear an accent in his voice, I wouldn’t have noticed if it wasn’t for this comment 😭
You're young enough to change your career.. im 29 and electrical work has damaged both of my knees .. my right elbow and I've ate and breathed enough dust and fibre glass up over the last 10 years to wish I'd done something else for damn sure. My girlfriend makes 40k+ a year sitting at her laptop in the house drinking coffee sure opened my eyes.
Wear some knee pads and a mask, problem solved?
@Geralt Rivia no matter how many times I ask her I still don't quite know but the dumbed down version my brain has gathered is that she sells payroll software for a company and makes commission on everything she does.
Yeah man no matter what people say sometimes getting the right safety equipment isn’t always an option unless you wanna get home at 8pm everyday
@Im Shooob both equally I'd say. Domestic is definitely the bottom of the tree as far as electrical goes though, hardest and lowest paid by far
@@caffeineisking8132 you can earn good money on domestic if you can complete re wires fast with a good team. Actually can earn more than industrial sparks who only earn a wage
I should do day in the life of a white drywall apprentice in LA
I’m sure your waking up before the sun is out and you don’t have time to make eggs. This video is bull lol
currently training to be an electrician at college, just about to finish the level 2 course hoping to get myself an apprenticeship soon. love the routine good content
Mike holts?
Did you find an apprenticeship?
how’s it going
I’m 26, looking at getting into electrical, training for so many years..then becoming my own boss. Regret not doing it years ago but took the wrong path in life. Does anyone have any negatives or positives about doing this? Any answers welcome :)
Also an apprentice for my father, save your money and buy property to retire as quick as possible
Ok ima just say in 2023 it’s literally 0 way to become an apprentice as an electrical unless you go to school. Even if you sacrifice the pay to get into it. Their “entry level” at most jobs is 2-3 year experience 😒
3:46 that used to piss me off so much. Why plasterers never clean out the box. Used to smash the shit out of it 😂
Do you guys know if there is heavy lifting involved?
I like honest and brave people, and strong people, and you run the channel in a great way and professional electric services, please accept my congratulations !!
Keep grinding UA-cam ma man and goodluck with your sparky career
Nice video nice footage on the different aspects of the job from when it was half done to finished really cool and great honest content 👍
Thank you for the feedback mate, stay tuned for more 🙌🏻
Hey bro I’m 18 do you still have time do to hobbies hangout with friends or play video games just wondering I’m interested in becoming an electrician and I would like to know how much time you still have for your self😊
My mate did and he was fine he even had an hour drive to London
Well man, nice video. I have a question for you? I’m an electrical apprentice too. I work in industrial and I am with a big company. The problem is I feel like I’m learning nothing. All I really do is “spot” the electricians up in lifts and Booms and run and fetch things for them. I’ve said it on multiple occasions that I don’t think I’m learning much but nothings changing. I’m halfway through my second year and basically have never wired anything. I really want to be a good electrician but the way I’m going I’ll be absolute shite. I want to change company’s but I’m afraid that I’d be a detriment to any other company now because of how little I know. What do you think I should do?
I recently moved companies too but I didn’t get a new job how you typically would by applying and getting hired. I put ads on 3-4 Facebook by and sell pages being open about my experience and what I was looking for in a new company and it proved VERY useful. Within minutes I was on the phone to a new employer who took me on after lockdown. The new fella I work with is much more hands on and very good for encouraging and demonstrating new things to me (and also over explaining things I know already ). But that’s be my advice. It’s what my dad told me to do when I was stuck in a similar situation with my old company
I know how you feel buddy, I felt like that at my last firm same with a lot of lads... Industrial is a hard one to get giving responsibility with straight away so most of the time when you got further on and paid more you would get put into house bashing or new builds because you could do more.
I left that company whilst still an apprentice now. You’ve just got be honest with your new employer and make sure you move to a good one.
This seems to be an issue working for commercial/industrial companies which is why I’m so happy I done my apprenticeship with a domestic company because you literally learn everything doing EICRs, consumer unit changes, rewires, new builds etc. Within my first year I had the ability to do a full rewire without any help
@@connerwright1322 if you leave an apprenticeship even if you havent ceompleted it what does the employer say? What happens? For example leaving an apprenticeship after 2 years even though its 4 years long.
@@ajharmiah2692 Hi, it just transfers over as mine is through JTL
First video I have watched of yours and I have already subscribed, u make me laugh, keep grinding mate( with gym, UA-cam and ur apprenticeship)
Glad to hear that mate thank you 🙏🏻
Just watching this because my uncle that came to visit and has his own business offered to pay me $1,000 per week I have no clue about any electrician stuff or how many hours but at least he’s willing to train me and hopefully it goes well since I’m quitting my fast food job.
how did that go xD
I’m an apprentice fire and security engineer been doing that for almost a year I’m basically a shite sparky
Not really mate I mean I think fire security engineers are the most advanced ones out there in the sense that we’ll with the fire alarm we have to wire the panel every device and then depending on the system must spend what a good 2-3 hours on a computer programming it.
Im a 2nd year in this trade too , hard enough trade i think
My brother was already motivation. Now i see why he love what he do. Thanks for the video.
Just left an apprenticeship I hated , and have no idea what to do but I really like the idea of being an electrician, I’m 17. Any help would be appreciated:)
Damn ur young, I’m 18 and don’t know either
17/18 is very young, i’d say go onto the gov website and search for electrician apprenticeships near you or have a look on indeed or any jobs website...if you get into one now you’ll be fully qualified by the time you’re my age
Ben, amazing how this video has taken off!
You left when the sun was out and got back home when the sun was out , must be nice lol In America you work from sun up to sundown lol just to live in a box
I know this video is old but im considering trying to go for it but im really really bad at math. Like its almost laughable how bad i am at it. Will this stop me?
Good video! Would love to see some more videos on the electrician side of things if you could? Going for an apprenticeship soon and would like to see what it’s like hands on.
The hardest part i have with believing this video is that it's light out when you wake up.
Looks similar to my own routine, but instead of electrician apprenticeship I'm doing land surveying. Keep at it brother
My grandfather was also an electrician, he has those two lightings on his helmet
Man you guys must start late. I leave before the sun comes up. Guess out in California we have this thing called traffic, if you don't start at 5 a.m your sitting in traffic for a hour or 2
I guess out in California...you have a thing called a cluster fuck....🤷♂️
@@Auburn7543 can confirm.
@@Auburn7543 yes it is my friend.. yes it is..
Respect to you sir. Society would say real men are going out of style but I’d humbly disagree 👏🏿
What do you mean by 'real men' ?...
@@James3Head What do you think he means?
Chose an electrical installation course at my college and then I’m going to get a part time job. I’m 16. Getting some experience before I go in the navy
@@IBRXH1M786 what?
@@CLYTN_DJ dont do drugs kid
I'm beginning my journey as in apprentice in my field, fun to watch its about the same but not exactly, thank you for the hard work and appreciate the share if your daily task.
My advice is do it as young as possible, I wish I did mine straight from school but I didn’t start till 24, im about to quit because I can’t afford to live on the apprentice wage any longer 😂
That’s sad
Damn are all the apprentice programs usually like that with low pay?
@@huncho9154 a company near me starts at 16 no experience, in Wisconsin in a relatively low cost to live place.
man you are a cool guy bro my want to become an electrician has increased by 100 percent from watching this!
Soon going to become a electrician!
Jus like you bro 😎
Most people are shocked when they find out how bad I am as an electrician..
I have no Idea why youtube recommend me this video but, the guy looks chill so me subscribe.
I love how it's impressive but doesn't look planned
Is 35 too old to train to be an electrician? Bored of my office job and want to do something non office based!
I’m not an electrician but it’s never too late to start something to be honest, if you want to do it just go for it, you got this!
I'm 30 and I'm really thinking of applying my self! If you really wanna do it fuck it, don't let your age hinder you, you got this!
How long did you record urself before waking up?
I got a question do they give you guys schematics to follow as well before you start wiring ?
The way we work, we work on new housing estates. These projects can go for multiple years - we are introduced and are familiarised to the schematics for the first couple of weeks or months and by then it’s second nature. Of there are any issues we have snag lists and make sure our houses are 100% before they’re available for the public to purchase
@@bengranttt okay cool I was just wondering how everything goes on the job. Thanks for the info.
Just nailed an interview with a solar electrical company and I start this week! Got all my tools and everything but I’m just excited to get started!
Bill burr podcast, hell yeah
What’s the best way to get an apprenticeship as an electrician? Is there an agency I can contact or should I individually approach companies and ask?
I’m thinking about becoming an electrician, but I’m always so scared to take any initiative with anything.
youre gonna die, thats a fact, dont take your regrets to the grave!!! dont waste time that others wish they had!!!!
@@DamnBrother good advice
Nice video man, 2nd year apprentice electrician meself working down in Waterford. Can relate to your life with bringing in those bland lunches and finding motivation to workout/gaa training after work !
hey sir i have some questions for you how is the pay when you first start ?
Dear lord, please anyone seeing this. I’m not trying to bash him.
Hearing that 8-5’s exist in the trade give me hope. I’m currently doing 7-6’s 10 days straight with 4 days off. Seeing you have an 8-5 / Monday - Friday job. I have hope.
I work 7-3:30. Very doable. Most of the time we drive for 1hour on average each way
I work 7-3, or 7-3:30 if we choose to take a lunch. Monday thru Friday.
I’m so glad to see that it’s not just American sheet rockers that cover all our boxes
Hi Ben, I am in my first year of college but have decided that it's not for me. I am thinking about going for an apprenticeship next year. What crowd would be the best for an electrician apprenticeship- ESB, Mercury....? Any advice is much appreciated
What are you doing now?
I do the same thing with tea or coffee however ill add room temperature water to make it cool down quick and ill make sure to leave some space in the cup for that as well for the water. Glad you to see something similar.
Im an electrician myself and if i am not mistaken i saw that you are working with knipex the blue version?
If so you must know this:
For Europe these rules are standardized in the European standard EN 50110-1. These standards apply to all electrical components that operate on mains power and cannot be disconnected from the mains by pulling a plug from the socket. EN 50110-1 prescribes tools for this in accordance with the relevant standards. EN 60900 is binding here for Europe. It determines all electrical, geometric and mechanical properties of such tools. It also prescribes how to test these properties and how to label the tools. The immersion insulation and the yellow-red insulation of the safety tools meet all these requirements. The final check for any pair of insulated KNIPEX pliers is at 10,000 volts for dielectric strength before being marketed. These requirements are not taken into account for the blue-red covers; other considerations apply to their design. They are therefore not approved or tested for electricians who have to work on electrical systems. If tools with blue-red sleeves without VDE approval are used on electrical installations, there is no cover from the professional insurance associations in the event of an accident.
Just trying to help if something went wrong..
If I wanted to do this as soon as I graduate from high school will I be making a livable income by 20?
Im thinking of doing electric installation in college but im red/green colour blind, do you think I would struggle to get an apprenticeship or job with being colour blind or would I be fine but I’ll just need to ask for help? Thanks for any help
First time visiting your channel Ben and searched for a more in depth review of electrical work but happened to get hooked and ended up watching the whole video really enjoyed it and this won’t be the only time a watch one of your vlogs
bro i felt like a bum when i wore my pants with drywall stains and dirt fresh in the morning cuz theres no way im gonna buy 5-6 pairs of pants for each day, then i saw this video and made me feel better like im not the only one lol
Man dont worry about that, thats why they’re called WORK PANTS. No need to try look all cute and clean before a hards day of messy work
Ben UA-cam recommended this video. I"m age 21 and did gymnastics 14 years. Through a series of events I didn't continue in gymnastics after high school and got into full time construction at age 19. I am interested in how guys and gals get into trades here in the US. I'm Ukrainian by birth but adopted and raised in very rural USA. I hope to check out some of your other videos.
There holes are too big can see into wall beside outlet plates or does it get finished after?
Called filler 🤣
Apprenticeships are ok its hard , but you really start to learn when you come out of your time .
I like this video. I want to become an electrical engineer. For anyone wondering the difference, engineers usally work with industrial or power lines or in a office. I would recommend it highly i just passed my NC level 5 electrical engineering course, at my local college. It is also good money.
Who makes more money
Have you managed to find a job that pays well after getting your qualifications?
Loved the video bro any tips on how I can find an apprenticeship in this field and how did you get urs?
Find a electrician, see if he is hiring apprentices, give an application, do the interview
@@dakotareid1566 appreciate it bro!!
@@siam9136 no worries, I’m not sure where you’re from but that’s the basics, you might also need to do some paperwork to be registered as a apprentice in which case the master electrician you chose would have to sponsor you.
But just got around asking different electricians if they’d want a apprentice
@@dakotareid1566 I'm from birmingham btw and yeah ik about that but tbh most of the time the electrician who sponsors u sorts it out so it should be fine
@@siam9136 ah okay, wasn’t sure, at least here in Canada that’s how it works
To all the apprentices out there try and work in commercial instead of residential if you can. I found you get paid more and it’s definitely easier comparing to crawling around in Attics and dealing with penny pincher home owners.