Howdy Wally, I stumbled on your channel by sheer accident. But I’m an 18yr old right now who’s debating going to trade school to become an electrician. I was planning on going to college, but I don’t believe the student debt among other reasons makes it worth the time to go. Is there any advice or suggestions you have for someone who’s young and thinking about entering the trades?
Hello 👋, I attended 1 year of college right after highschool and then got in the trade. Study up on all the trades and follow the one that inspires you the most. What trade will get you out of bed in the morning to go to work? What trade has a school near where you want to live while you get started? Now if you want to become an electrician,you can join the I.B.E.W and pay zero for the schooling they send you to , (just pay for books) . I can't speak for the other trades , I'll say any union trade is better than non- union. After you become a journey man you can keep on going with it and become a contractor and run you own shop! The sky is the limit my friend. Google this :" IBEW near me" to find a union apprenticeship near you ! Thanks for watching brother 🙏
@@wallygatorfilmsoutdoors1506 Thanks for the reply dude, right now I'm looking at either plumbing or electrician for my trade, they seem to be the highest paying overall and I personally love the idea of understanding how electricity works and being able to put it into practical use. I also love the idea of actually being able to SEE my work instead of my "work" being a bunch of numbers on a spreadsheet. My biggest nightmare atm is going to college and ending up with either a useless degree or ending up as a paper pusher in a cubicle. Mind if I ask why unions are better than non-unions? I grew up in a very conservative family who only shit talks unions so I'd love to hear a union workers perspective. Thank you so much for your time, and do you have any career tips you'd give to a young man who's starting fresh in my electrician career?
Looking good Wally! Good to hear you are feeling good and doing good work for good pay. That’s what it’s all about. your buddy Brad
Thanks for watching brother Brad! Come on up when you can and let's get this money! 🤑
Amazing that you're sharing info!!!
I'm trying lol, thanks for watching brother 🙏
Howdy Wally, I stumbled on your channel by sheer accident. But I’m an 18yr old right now who’s debating going to trade school to become an electrician. I was planning on going to college, but I don’t believe the student debt among other reasons makes it worth the time to go. Is there any advice or suggestions you have for someone who’s young and thinking about entering the trades?
Hello 👋, I attended 1 year of college right after highschool and then got in the trade. Study up on all the trades and follow the one that inspires you the most. What trade will get you out of bed in the morning to go to work? What trade has a school near where you want to live while you get started? Now if you want to become an electrician,you can join the I.B.E.W and pay zero for the schooling they send you to , (just pay for books) . I can't speak for the other trades , I'll say any union trade is better than non- union. After you become a journey man you can keep on going with it and become a contractor and run you own shop! The sky is the limit my friend. Google this :" IBEW near me" to find a union apprenticeship near you ! Thanks for watching brother 🙏
@@wallygatorfilmsoutdoors1506 Thanks for the reply dude, right now I'm looking at either plumbing or electrician for my trade, they seem to be the highest paying overall and I personally love the idea of understanding how electricity works and being able to put it into practical use. I also love the idea of actually being able to SEE my work instead of my "work" being a bunch of numbers on a spreadsheet. My biggest nightmare atm is going to college and ending up with either a useless degree or ending up as a paper pusher in a cubicle. Mind if I ask why unions are better than non-unions? I grew up in a very conservative family who only shit talks unions so I'd love to hear a union workers perspective. Thank you so much for your time, and do you have any career tips you'd give to a young man who's starting fresh in my electrician career?
Who's wanting to travel around the country for work now ? 👍