My dad made me become a electrician at 19 and now I’m 24 and this my second year making over 100k+ a year
@rnac54382 ай бұрын
hows the workload going for you?
@smacky9035Ай бұрын
what country?
@peeeoii2738Ай бұрын
What state
@slump698210 күн бұрын
Where at?
@TheApeCeasar6 ай бұрын
Going to school currently at my local community college to get my certificate in Electrical construction technology wish me lucky I’m bouta be 30 years old it’s never too late fellas the sooner the better though so I’d recommend getting into a trade asap
@s32cashier695 ай бұрын
Aight millennial
@TheApeCeasar5 ай бұрын
@@s32cashier69 yessir
@eveandnot4 ай бұрын
i'm almost 40 and considering getting into it lol
@Fletcha6024 ай бұрын
I'm bout to be 34 nd I'm considering it
@Saltwater_Odysessy4 ай бұрын
Im 29. Aircraft mechanic. Hate it, none the less, want to go down this route to learn a more applicable trade. Don’t care if I make shit pay at first. This trade will allow you to work anywhere. I’m just starting my research.
@AAbba-zf8zr2 ай бұрын
Don't let age stop you if you really want to do it. I'm 42, was losing my mind sitting behind a desk all day, so I took the leap and now I'm 6 mths into my 1st yr as an apprentice. I also know a 51 yr old who's going into her 5th yr. I do wish I would've started when I was younger, but I probably would've thrown away the opportunity. Everything happens at the right time. Thanks for the video, very motivating.
@Carlos24002 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m signing up for apprenticeship in my local unions here. I just hope I win the lottery and accepted to get in.
@jessicaklein43892 ай бұрын
I appreciate this bc this is my worry. I’m late 30s and spent my time thus far being a mom. I’m tired of office politics and the instability of such a job. I’ve been thinking about which trade to go into and appreciate your perspective!
@justinstricklin7671Ай бұрын
this comment should be pinned. Im 39 soon to be out of the military and i get depressed bc i feel like i wasted a 15 yr career and end up having nothing outside of the military.
@rcheezumVisАй бұрын
45 here, my aptitude test in 2 weeks...
@rcheezumVisАй бұрын
@@justinstricklin7671 Thank you for your service! I'm walking away from a 25 yr career in computer design work, all been outsourced to overseas... Never again for my family.
@rogergomez99722 ай бұрын
I got laid off from Tesla last month May 5th, 2024 after 3 years of hard work with no given notice. I was out of town working for them while this happened btw. I immediately enrolled into school to get my CDL’s because I didn’t want to just sit around and do nothing. My third week into school, the union finally called me back up after 2 years to see if I’m still interested in the program. Well I just finished my OSHA training on Sunday and I’m already starting my 5 year apprenticeship with IBEW Local 11. Long story short, never loose faith and never give up on what you want! Stay true to yourself, put god first and you’ll never loose.
@erikaanderson79126 ай бұрын
Update!!! - 4+ months after posting this comment - I was accepted into my local's apprenticeship program and am officially a sister! I did it!!! Been working 2 weeks now, school starts in September. Best decision I ever ever made. Thank you Mad Electrician for the push your video gave me to give me and my kids a better life! Thank you thank you thank you⚡💪🥹 Wow wow wow. Cannot believe i randomly stumbled upon your video, it really is a sign! I'm 34, a single mom, starting my life over and have been heavily considering heading to my local IBEW to start this same journey. I'm very encouraged now, thank you so much for this!
@blade6434 ай бұрын
please do it! you got this
@dumbsocceradventures26213 ай бұрын
do it i graduated from a trade high school for electrical engineering after highschool ,2020 and covid, i got depressed and my life went downhill i became and addict i now at 21 im clean 6 months and im going bacc to it u are not alone any size shape or form dont be discouraged!!
Congrats 🎉 God bless you and your family keep pushing foward ‼️
@venides92587 ай бұрын
I do agree with your statements. The sooner you start the better it will be for your career. I started at 18 straight out of high school. Graduated the apprenticeship at 23. Dream big my friends, everything is achievable. Aspiring project manager here for non union
@HollowSpiriit4 ай бұрын
I’m 18 going to be going to job corps to get my HSD since I dropped out, I think electrician would be a good job for me. May I ask how much you make at your age?
@venides92584 ай бұрын
@@HollowSpiriit rn 27 per hour as a temp worker while my employment probation period is over. When this is over and I get hired full time I’ll be at 33 per hour. Even at 27$p/hr with a 63 hour work week I make $1500 take home so at 33$p/hr it’ll be almost 2k a week take home
@HighMyNameIsAngel3 ай бұрын
how much was your apprenticeship rate?
@venides92583 ай бұрын
@@HighMyNameIsAngel first year was making 18 an hour and it went up only a dollar per year. I ended up at 22 for forth year. After graduating I got a raise to 26 then quit that company cause they didn’t want to pay me 30 which is what all my classmates got or close too. Left that company and joined another who hired me on 32
@daniel0atk2 ай бұрын
I'm 19 now, but was considering becoming an apprentice. How did you start, and any advice? Thanks!
@steve-o59746 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your videos for 3 years patiently trying to get into the IBEW and now I am 6 months into my apprenticeship. I can genuinely say that I love what I do!
@Atomic4195 ай бұрын
How did you go about doing this? Did you go to a trade school first?
@steve-o59745 ай бұрын
@@Atomic419 I went to trade school for about 2 semesters but it didn’t help me at all. You do not need any experience. Figure out what the application process is for the local in your area and just apply online. It took me about a year and a half from when I applied to get in but it’s 100% worth it. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions I’d be more than happy to answer them.
@Atomic4195 ай бұрын
@@steve-o5974 that’s very helpful. Thank you for your reply. Last I checked there is a 3 year waiting period to get into an electrician apprenticeship in my area. I live in Orange County, CA. Because the wait is so long, I’m thinking maybe I should consider trade school in the meantime. What do you think? I suppose I could always stop trade school if I get accepted into an apprenticeship. I just want to get into the field and 3 years is a long time to wait.
@steve-o59745 ай бұрын
@@Atomic419 It won’t hurt to go to trade school in the mean time m but just make sure you don’t accumulate any unnecessary debt. I have to retake all the classes that I took in trade school as part of my apprenticeship now which sucks. The bright side is I have a leg up and I’m not stressed in the school side of the apprenticeship. I’m Local 11 in Los Angeles, if you don’t mind having to commute (which almost everyone has to do anyway) then you should definitely apply as it is a much bigger local and they take on more apprentices.
@steve-o59745 ай бұрын
Oh and I forgot to mention, for local 11 if you get your certificate from a trade school then you start at 45% of the current JW rate as opposed to 40%.
@schwarg13374 ай бұрын
I'm going to turn 35 this year and have gone through something of an early midlife crisis. I feel the need to change careers to something I can actually find useful to humanity and fulfilling to me personally. I've always had family ambitions and the handsome pay really stands out to me. I just hope I'm not too old.
@LaughingLikeSagat2 ай бұрын
Go for it! I'm the same age, but I'm also considering it. It's always good to get a new skill!
@305dadecounty305Ай бұрын
Are you me?
@cristophersoriano88227 ай бұрын
My goal for this year is to get into an electrician apprenticeship!
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
An awesome goal for sure! Wishing you the best of luck! Reach out if you need advice or anything ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️
@shawngallagher876419 күн бұрын
Just turned 30 in June and I’ve been panicking every day thinking I didn’t have hope for a career. I started seeing your vids and I’m trying to take it as a sign that it’s what I need to do. I don’t consider myself smart so college always intimidated me but learning on the job is reassuring to me that it’s fine not knowing.
@WolfAngelRS2 ай бұрын
$60 per hour!?! Bruh this alone just changed my career path alone, even if it was $30-$40 per hour; it’s still great!
@peeeoii2738Ай бұрын
On god bro as a machinist i cry big tears wishing I could even get into the high 30’s doesn’t matter how technical something is it’s about demand and being able to charge
@GandalfTheSilver2 ай бұрын
I got offerred an apprenticeship, this video convinced me to agree.
@MadElectrician2 ай бұрын
Right on!! Congratulations my friend!!
@sightfish3 ай бұрын
This video might have saved my life from stress and anxiety about the future…thank you ❤
@SilverScarletSpider7 ай бұрын
We should be making more. We are the ones doing the hard work. Boss makes a dollar to my dime.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
While I think our wages here at Local 48 are relatively great, electrical contractors are definitely are the ones that are making the most profit. I think that if you want to make that kind of money you should look into becoming an electrical contractor yourself. As you said, that's where the real money is at, though it's a lot of time, energy, and quite a bit of risk. Not sure that it's something I'm interested in doing myself.
@SilverScarletSpider7 ай бұрын
@@MadElectrician I strongly believe that you have the grit and determination to do it.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
@@SilverScarletSpider Thanks! I think I do too, it’s just I don’t really have the desire to do so. I’m pretty content with being a foreman for now, and this whole Mad Electrician thing has proven to be a worthwhile investment of my extra time. I think long term I’d rather have 9-5 (more like 6-2:30) be less stressful and spend the extra time building this out ⚡️
@matthewr2097 ай бұрын
People say this all the time, “We should make more cause we do all the work while the boss does all the easy work”. Well I say If that were really the case then just start your own business. It’s not easy running a business and theres a huge amount of risk associated with it. It’s only fair that the one taking on all the risk and liability would make more money. Just a thought.
@The360Electrician7 ай бұрын
Grass is not greener. There is plus and minus to being the boss vs getting a steady paycheck. I think Stephan said it best, it's not for everyone. Think about it, you first have to e an electrician, the businessman side can't be taught as easily as the trade. Like I say, we're all good at the trade, but we tend to suck at business. I would argue I'm worse as an electrician and better at the business...lol
@linkdude6007 ай бұрын
Looking into getting into the apprenticing program after finishing up an Electronic Engineering Technology Degree. Local 48! Thank for you being such an awesome resource for those who are interested in becoming an electrician.
@E-ticket5624 ай бұрын
Been a journeyman wireman over 27 years now going on my own.
@emmanuelpacheco87657 ай бұрын
Was literally going to ask and see when they're hiring today, this is definitely a sign. Your videos are very helpful so thank you.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Right on! You’re so very welcome! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
@user-dt6kk9up3d6 ай бұрын
Local 11 here! Almost done with my first year of apprenticeship
@maverickmontages44652 ай бұрын
how’s it going so dar
@rzawistowski337 ай бұрын
Im 42 with 2 kids under 3. Took my test Friday, waiting to hear back. Local 236 Albany, NY.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Hey, right on!! How do you feel like you did on your test?
@rzawistowski337 ай бұрын
@@MadElectricianatleat 24 out of 33 on math, probably 80-90% on the reading. I have a little bit of a connection who knows all the heads of my local, good tiebreaker if i make it to the interview.
@rzawistowski336 ай бұрын
@MadElectrician passed the tast, now waiting for interview date
@fuzz34042 ай бұрын
currently at a tradeschool doing electrician it is so fun and love it!!
@eddiegarciajr66535 ай бұрын
I’m 32 years old about to start my apprenticeship.. I’ll be heading to Taylor Texas next Monday, for orientation. I’ll be working at a Samsung plant, starting off with cable tray & EMT conduit. I’m excited to learn the trade and eventually master it!
@HabituaILineStepper4 ай бұрын
I’m 29 and thinking it’s a bit of a late start, but better late than never! How’s it going? I’m driving tractor trailers(CDL A) and the lifestyle of trucking is not for me. I’m thinking of taking the leap and going to school for electric
@BWest67 ай бұрын
Topped out last spring out of LU 24. Best career decision I've ever made. Love showing your videos to the sparkies on jobs and I have taken a ton of your tips to apply in the field (Especially the measuring tape trick for kick 90s)
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Hey!! Congratulations! That’s great to hear! I love that trick too and use it all the time. There will be many more tips like that from me in the future. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment ⚡️
@skunkedfishing78684 ай бұрын
I’m a Registered Nurse in the ICU making $34/ hr. Had I known this I would’ve learned a trade cause saving lives doesn’t pay at all
@stumpbumpers4 ай бұрын
You shouldn’t be complaining about $34/hr with a two year degree (4 year BSN and 2 year ADN both are RN). There are plenty of RN jobs paying more, if you need more, but it sounds like you’re not a nurse for the right reasons.
@jux32833 ай бұрын
@@stumpbumpers Lol. RNs are 4 year degree careers. LVNs are 2 years.
@stumpbumpers3 ай бұрын
@@jux3283 Nope. ADN programs are through community college and is an RN. It is all that is required to take the NCLEX. If someone goes to a university it is a 4 year degree. Not sure what a LVN is unless you mean LPN or License Practical Nurse, that’s only 12-18 months, depending on the program. It’s not available through the university system.
@peeeoii2738Ай бұрын
Neither does making military and aerospace part in machining shit pmo should have became an electrician as soon as I got done wit HS
@stumpbumpersАй бұрын
@@jux3283 I replied to this a long time ago, but I see it was removed. I’m not wrong. A Nurse is an ADN or BSN. So a RN is a two year associate degree from community college. A BSN can be obtained from a four year school. Bozo!
@cam72117 ай бұрын
Ah man, I’m currently active duty in the Air Force and I get out next year in July when I’ll be moving to Portland and applying at Local 48!!! I am SOOOO SO SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the videos, they set us all up for success and they get me all giddy and excited for when I’m able to finally one day join IBEW
@gunz3rker2332 ай бұрын
would you say joining the Air Force is worth joining to get electrical experience if they end up giving me the MOS for electrical work
@cam72112 ай бұрын
@@gunz3rker233Honestly I wish I went straight to the union or to a material handler position. The Air Force did a lot of great things for me but you could get into the trades much faster without it so long as you have good work ethic and a strong will to learn and grow
@gunz3rker2332 ай бұрын
@@cam7211 Dang im just debating which route because i have been on the books for union for a year and a half and nothing yet. I have a year of electrical schooling finished, but no one wants to let me get work experience
@giovannigiorgio8313 ай бұрын
I’m 30 from NH, and going to my local IBEW union for my interview in a few days. Changing careers and starting from the bottom again is a bit nerve-wracking, but I think, by the end of it, it will be completely worth it.
@connorbeals5757 ай бұрын
Portland local here, my aptitude test at Local 48 is tomorrow and I've been studying like crazy. These videos are a big help and super inspiring. Struggling still with a little bit of Algebra 1 as it's been so long but I hope I can at least pass the test and get an interview!
@JJLD946 ай бұрын
So how’d you do on the test?
@Doom_Slayer2246 ай бұрын
@@JJLD94shut up
@garickjones33395 ай бұрын
How'd it go?
@pine744 ай бұрын
are aptittude test same here in Canada?
@hellsbreach7 ай бұрын
I'm in my first year with Local 673. Thank you for all you do to guide people into this trade.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Hey, right on! Congrats on making it into the trade! You’re very welcome, and thank YOU for taking the time to watch my videos! ⚡️
@The360Electrician7 ай бұрын
Where is local 673? Also how do the numbers work. I've never asked?
@hellsbreach7 ай бұрын
@@The360Electrician North-East Ohio. Covering several counties.
@ixpollife62797 ай бұрын
How is it
@hellsbreach7 ай бұрын
@@ixpollife6279 Challenging at times and hard work, but a great experience that will give you a wonderful start to a great career. The brotherhood aspect is great. Friendships come quick.
@shawn462723 ай бұрын
I live in Maine, 28, currently work a white collar job. After watching your videos I’m definitely going to look into the IBEW in my area and see about doing an apprenticeship. ✊🏻
@DroppinBucketzКүн бұрын
Love your videos man! Very clear and concise and easy to understand ! Might consider the electrician route after this lol
@afro__g52172 ай бұрын
I’m 24 and sick of my dead end, $15 an hour warehouse job. I’m thinking about taking up an apprenticeship and i might go to ATL to seek one since I don’t know where to look out here in rural GA.
@irage41472 ай бұрын
I’m 19 and heavily considering becoming one but it just feels like it will be way too complicated lol idk I just wasn’t great in hs. I just feel like there are so many things that I would never understand in the field
@adriantrue69897 ай бұрын
I always wanted to work in a trade, but through travel I worked in hospitality. Then I moved to Mexico for 12 years and worked as a teacher. Now, finally my family and I have moved to Australia, where I have begun my Cert II Electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship course. It is online, and as I am working full-time(as a slipway hand at a marina), and have a family, it is hard to find time to study. But seeing videos like this just make me that much more excited to get my Electrical career underway and every day I am just that little bit closer to making it happen!
@jonnywick44027 ай бұрын
Similar to you mate, recently have a job offer as a Maintenance for this company in Bay Area, Ca taking electrical classes and tryng to do on my spare time.
@kylemensch45387 ай бұрын
As a web designer for a software company, I definitely resonate with your comments on AI. I've been researching trade schools the last few months.. Is 30 too old for an apprenticeship?
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
It absolutely isn’t! Here’s an article I wrote about this on my website. It also contains a link to a video I made on the subject: www.madelectrician.com/mad-electrician-articles/am-i-too-old-to-become-an-electrician
@rzawistowski337 ай бұрын
@@MadElectriciangave me confidence to apply at 42, I got 2 kids under 3 and plan or working till they atleast get out of high school, hopefully start my own business by then and not need to do the labor as much in my 60s
@kylemensch45387 ай бұрын
@@MadElectrician Awesome, thanks for your response!
@kylemensch45387 ай бұрын
@@rzawistowski33 Good to know! thanks for your comment
@williamcruz79767 ай бұрын
@rzawistowski33 save money as you apply, and wait for the process. Even during your first year you still need to budget. It's doable but it's tough at the start. I applied at age 27 and got into the program at 32. I'm 34 and I'll be 35 as I enter my 3rd year. This career has many paths when you get to become Journeyman.
@garryoak57427 ай бұрын
Hey there, I have my interview at IBEW 48 in a week and a half. I’m pretty nervous. I think it would be fun to get a video about all the different kinds of electrician work that you can focus on. Like how you’ve been in hospitals, others are at Intel or the Airport, etc.
@estebanmoreno99715 ай бұрын
Going for it tired of working retail
@dimas915 ай бұрын
I have my GAN exam tomorrow! For local 11. I'm nervous. I've been studying the study guide for it 3 times from front to back for the past month. I'm nervous but excited at the same time and your videos helped me out a ton especially the video of you interviewing your brother. Thank you for calming me down.
@bmrphoto3 ай бұрын
I loved this video. I know what I’m going to suggest my children going to when they graduate. I went to eight years of school and my neighbor who does HVAC makes a fortune compared to me
@OnlineFlashReview5 ай бұрын
I’m 26, I have a masters degree in a media related field, and the job market for that is so selective and trying to get my foot in the door for it since I was 22 has beaten me up to the point where I’ve had enough. I’ve decided I want to use my brain in other ways, and that’s by taking up a trade! I recently moved to Canada from the UK so I’m starting fresh! Good luck to everyone aspiring to do a trade, and thank you for the insightful videos that provide advice for people like me who are new to the idea of trades!
@anaaleman45575 ай бұрын
Im a tower crane operator making around 145k at year, at the beginning I loved this job, I still love running the crane, but it is to stressful, a lot of hours i get home sometimes just to sleep and come back to work really early the next day , o lot of headaches having 10+ people calling and fighting for the crane, you don’t get to use the bathroom nor eat a peaceful lunch. As a 28 years old guy I have finally decided to move to a different career, (electrician apprentice) and start again in something im pretty sure I am going to enjoy. I was scared to start all over again because of bills, being a father of a little one and being a husband, but I know that is my way to freedom.
@smileychess4 ай бұрын
@@anaaleman4557 - Congrats on the new trajectory. There's a huge apartment building going up near me, and I always look out my bedroom window each morning thinking "Man it would be cool to be that crane operator". But every job has it's downsides for sure.
@galaxy63037 ай бұрын
Thanks to your videos I am 3 months into my apprenticeship in Local 606 and hope to become a JW
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Hey, right on! You absolutely will become a JW, just gotta make it through the apprenticeship! In a lot of ways, the hardest part it just making it into the program. Congrats on making it in and wishing you the best of luck on all of your electrical endeavors ⚡️
@fullback54867 ай бұрын
Bro allthough im in a different country your videos are truly inspiring and motivate me to become one!
@3kingspowerlifting1197 ай бұрын
Appreciate this video as I attempt to get into the trade in my late 20’s! Could a following video be about your experience with lay offs in the union? Thanks man had to give this and multiple videos a thumbs up
@CarbonSpider367 ай бұрын
I’m working on getting an apprenticeship at 48 by getting an AAS in electrical apprenticeship tech from PCC. I hope it works cause I know that it’s really competitive. I’m trying to get my foot so I hope this is the right choice.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Right on! I think that's a really great move. As you said, Local 48 is very competitive, and anything extra that you can bring to the table to show that you're the most qualified candidate and best fit for the apprenticeship will go a long way towards helping you get accepted. Keep me posted as you're working your way through the application process and let me know if I can offer any assistance in any way. Thanks for watching! ⚡️
@Outdoor_MED4 күн бұрын
Sub'd to your channel! Great content. I have actually have a BS degree in Respiratory Therapy but want to become an electrician and eventually have my own business.
@josephmichuda64477 ай бұрын
I applied at IBEW Local 1925. I took the test and got in at CW-3 level.
@DiamondeyeKennelsАй бұрын
Congratulations brother wish you the best, I’m currently looking into enrolling to a apprenticeship at ibew i spoke with someone and they said apps don’t go in until April. How long did it take you to get in after applying?
@josephmichuda6447Ай бұрын
@@DiamondeyeKennels I applied at local 1925. The gave me the test right there and I got rated as a CW Level 3.
@evdog4014 күн бұрын
Bouta start school tmrw lol
@Enryu8887 ай бұрын
Thank you man I am currently a senior in HS and just applied to my local union hope the whole process goes well and I get accepted
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Hey, right on! Good for you for wanting to get into this so early on! The earlier, for a lot of reasons, the better. You will most likely end up having an amazing pension by the time you retire. My advice to you is even if you don’t get accepted right away, if this is something you really want to do, keep trying and you’ll eventually get in. Hopefully you’ll make it in first try though! Thanks for watching and I wish you the best of luck in your electrical endeavors! ⚡️
@ConsciousVoidАй бұрын
This is the sign I've been looking for.
@venides92587 ай бұрын
I’m a non union journeyman went through the IEC ATLANTA and the pay for a foreman here is 35 an hour, I want to make 6 figures like the union guys but I don’t want to go through the union and still be working in the field. At this point in my carear I’m trying to make it to management. I will be taking construction management classes to get my way to the 6 figures
@insidious21816 ай бұрын
I have a question!!!! Are Union Electricians happy a lot of the time? Like do you have good times with your coworkers? I’m someone who is very focused on having a good work culture!
@Muzi876Ай бұрын
Just got accepted in Lu 684 , ranked #1 .
@mitchellmiller317625 күн бұрын
I'm thinking about becoming one because technology is literally taking over the world so you'll always have job security and sense it pays so good millions of people are applying so most companies will practically never be sort handed
@RastaMan30006 ай бұрын
Thanks for this vid. 23 and wanting to join the union this year.
@Leuthen574 ай бұрын
I worked at an electrical distributor for 3 1/2 years and all the experiences and memories of it always come back to me…I was always curious and wanted to see them on the job. I sadly left for a corporate job paying more money and was miserable. I now feel it inside of me to do a trade. Certainly leaning on the electrical side for sure..
@Beelievefitness29 күн бұрын
I just started an apprenticeship program with a local small business. Not sure if this is what I want to do or not due to the risk factor. It’s a very dangerous job. But it does seem very interesting and I think if you’re very careful you’ll be fine.
@An_Enraged_Pig2 ай бұрын
Former military here, graduated college with the Gi Bill, been at white collar jobs. I need to work with my hands again….
@davidroddini15127 ай бұрын
I looked into it for my local area. I guess my local IBEW isn’t one of the better locations because I can make more working in a factory than becoming an IBEW journeyman. Oh well. 🤷♂️
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Man, that’s really unfortunate to hear. Which IBEW Local was that?
@davidroddini15127 ай бұрын
@@MadElectrician 306
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
@@davidroddini1512 Copy. Thanks for sharing!
@shaynebyers24997 ай бұрын
I don't know exactly where you live but i live in medina county and I applied to both 38 and 306 and have heard 306 is a garbage local. Local 38 is the way better choice if you have the option.
@BI55KI6 ай бұрын
Was thinking about going to trade school and becoming an electrician, I don’t have much experience in the trades due to being 18 but I have been working since I’m 14 and have always loved hands on semi-independent work. Do you think this will make my journey into tech school tougher or is it more accessible early on?
@cortknippers97967 ай бұрын
Applied at 280. Kind of wishing I didn’t even get a degree because despite having it with a loyal work history and a good letter of recommendation, I didn’t rank so good. Currently having trouble finding work in an entry level position related to the trade. If I said I haven’t thought about giving up I’d be lying. My last ditch effort might be moving to a bigger metro area out of state to try something new and see if the markets better somewhere else.
@DimitriThevenin6 ай бұрын
280 hasn’t had any work. I live in Corvallis and it’s been dry for months.
@murdavalemusic59183 ай бұрын
Just got my rank after my interview i was ranked #13 thanks for your videos they really helped cant wait to start on my new career
@yesteryearr24 күн бұрын
I've been in the Union for a year now as an apprentice, and the biggest benefit in my opinion is having someone to fight for you and back you up when your employer is screwing you over in some way. There are many rules that protect us that the companies must follow. A quick call to the union hall can sort things out when those lines are being crossed.
@josehernandezortiz606322 күн бұрын
Just applied to local ibew 48. Got my test on the way any links to study for math portion! I know it’s basic algebra and algebra 2 thank you for being a role model. 💪💪💪 Portland bag of coffee roasters on me once I’m in boss🤩
@TCGkindaguyАй бұрын
i really want to start my journey and become an electrician but i am 31 and own a house with my partner. I simply can't afford to drop to an apprentice wage for 4+ years. it would be almost a quarter what i earn now and would cripple us. I don't really know what i can do...
@davionbradford329Күн бұрын
I got the call for work placement here in ATL where it's $16/hr to start. I told them I can't afford to take that pay cut at the moment. The plan is to move back in with my mom so I won't have to worry about rent while I do my apprenticeship
@juanwhick55893 ай бұрын
I'm definitely nervous but I'm excited to start trade school soon
@jarrod9343Ай бұрын
I am going to take this video as a good luck sign Stephen I have always loved to be a sparky I need a little time as I am adhd but I’m pumped for it 😃😃😃🕹️🕹️
@murdavalemusic59186 ай бұрын
Just applied this week and i have my aptitude test march 7th
@pine744 ай бұрын
pretty long wait, March 2025?
@murdavalemusic59184 ай бұрын
@@pine74 i just took it this march that passed on the 7th i passed and on april 25 i have my interview
@oldeverwrym832929 күн бұрын
@@murdavalemusic5918how’d it go??
@user-pl3sr2fr3s7 ай бұрын
Appreciate all your videos. I live in Vancouver WA. So right across from you actually. I'm 31 and touching up on some math now. Where would you say i should go to apply for apprenticeship? Any recommendations appreciated!
@JohnnyBananas04 ай бұрын
Aptitude test scheduled for later this month. Been studying up on math since I’ve been outta school for more than a decade. Wish me luck!
@oldeverwrym832929 күн бұрын
How’d it go? I passed and did the interview but they didn’t accept me. Hope you have better luck!
@kiethlowry28627 ай бұрын
Here in Jacksonville the apprentice was making $16 hour. Non union of course
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
That’s actually what I was making when I first got into the apprenticeship. Is that for apprentices just starting out or later term apprentices? Thanks for watching! ⚡️
@kiethlowry28627 ай бұрын
i do not recall how long he had been an apprentice. His previous apprenticeship/job was paying him $14 hour. @@MadElectrician
@hmoobmikah7 ай бұрын
Jacksonville journeyman make $31 as of 10/21/2022. I'm sure it's higher now. Anyways I assume their union apprentices make half of what a journeyman makes. So non union wise they make the same as union. Total package vs your non union prevailing wage, I think union got you beat.
@WabbyJ9996 ай бұрын
What apprentice program are you apart of?
@kiethlowry28626 ай бұрын
@@WabbyJ999 I am not part of a program I have a few electricians that Doing work at my house and $16 was there answer. And that was the. Same for hvac techs.
@BettyBooty7 ай бұрын
I'm scheduled to take my test soon... 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁Soooooooo excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@CoastlinesCollide7 ай бұрын
Foreman rate is 20% over JW scale in portland? That's wild. Its less in my local, only 10% over scale typically for potentially alot more headache.
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
It’s only 10% above scale here too. There’s days where it’s worth it, and there’s also definitely days where it’s not worth it 😅
@510ghostboy3 ай бұрын
currently thinking of doing a 6 month accelarated program for 6k
@Daxterous7 ай бұрын
Shouldn't you be too busy for this kind of video given the current weather conditions in Portland? Jokes aside, thank you for the video. Very informative! :)
@Ghodum7 ай бұрын
heading into my aptitude test in about 20 minutes, i know i've prepped plenty for the math, but it's still been years since i graduated and enlisted as a reservist after a gap year. my MOS requires electrical theory knowledge for crying out loud and i'm STILL stressing haha
@IronAthleteCore5 ай бұрын
I just started at my trade school, I’m doing this
@bradbodfitness4 ай бұрын
Just started a personal training business 7 months ago and I’ve been struggling. One of my clients is a semi retired electrician and told me to get into an IBEW. I’ll be 35 this month
@TheHitman31232 ай бұрын
I honestly wish I didn’t go to school for my electrical degree, the only job I could land was with my local school system only paying $16.84/hr. Pay sucks here in southeastern Kentucky. Theirs no unions in my area
@tonypuga25027 ай бұрын
I'll become a JW in April 2025
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
LET'S FREAKING GO!!! You're so close! Thanks for taking the time to watch and drop a comment my friend ⚡️
@tonypuga25027 ай бұрын
@@MadElectrician thanks man, I appreciate that you take the time to make these videos
@__StarLInk__6 ай бұрын
I am thinking about this or mechanical engineering. What do you think? I want to make good money and have a big family (7 kids). I want to be around at home so I don't want to work a lot. As senior year gets days closer, I am getting more and more nervous.
@Kethubim23234 ай бұрын
I live in Western Kentucky and the local IBEW in Paducah is saying that once I graduate and become a journeyman the average pay is $50,000 to $60,000 per year... Way less than what you were saying... But still, worth it for me because it's twice what I'm earning now.
@stee.bee692 ай бұрын
Not in Florida though. Wages down here are crap for trades.
@BKK-ev8yhАй бұрын
Am 18 and getting ready to apply to my local union
@baronc2524 ай бұрын
I'm looking at trades after the Army. I won't retire till 2031, but I want to continue working with my hands. The trades have really gotten my attention because it doesn't seem to require too much school. Work seems to be readily available and I love learning how to tinker with new things. I was initially going to school for IT, but I just hate working in an office too much and the idea of it is horrific.
@CooldronevidsКүн бұрын
What’s better a Lineman or Electrician I’m just starting to learn about the career ?
@alexsolorzano67477 ай бұрын
Hopefully one day I become an electrician 🙏
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
Make it happen! It has quite literally changed my life and has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made ⚡️
@VisaliaMuscle3 ай бұрын
At 40+ y/o, I'm making a career change from the office world to labor field; and I'm very interested in electrical work
@ajvalencia12647 ай бұрын
Love your videos bro and you helped me a lot getting started. I’m now 15 months in with your help! I need some advice bro, right now I do residential service non union. Would it be better off for me to get my 02 first and then go union or just go now for my 01. Pay wise I know I’d get $40 an hour here in seattle with an 02 license but not sure what’s best in the long run. Also I heard seattle has like 25% of their guys laid off right now, not sure if that’s true
@jessieblissit1842 ай бұрын
I hope i can start a career in it completely lost but tired of 9-5
@MG_PLAY55 ай бұрын
Second year electrician here from Manitoba, Canada.. demand and salary here, doesn’t seem to be that high here.. but those will vary with location I’ve learnt. I wish we hit those numbers. For example, in my province, journeyman construction Electricians make 43$ an hour not including benefits.
@RunOs37 ай бұрын
I really wanted to become an electrician as part of my career change, however, unfortunately the weather here in the Southwest near Phoenix, has gotten to be brutal with most days in the summer going upwards of 116° for most days of the week. I thought to myself, I can't work in that kind of weather. I think people in the trades are starting to get hit really hard with the changes in our climate. A lot of people tell me that you get used to it, but I just don’t see how the heck that’s even possible. Maybe it’s more for the youngsters who can tolerate the heat. What say you?
@hmoobmikah7 ай бұрын
From what I found, some people use a 100% pva cooling towels to keep cool. Keeps you cool about 20 degrees
@santoscolmenero78284 ай бұрын
Most companies have heat illness prevention policies in place. Especially in high climate states such as AZ. They have to abide by OSHA standards and regulations 👍
@RunOs34 ай бұрын
@@santoscolmenero7828 Thank you for answering that, it cleared things up for me. All the best.
@Hrod2410 күн бұрын
If there is a will, there is a way brother.
@samstoffАй бұрын
Aside from the cost, what are the cons of going to a private/vocational school?
@Kruuxt3 ай бұрын
I know you said pay varies, but Portland Oregon #48 is the 18th highest paid area out of the ~300 IBEW locals, putting it around the top 5%. Here in Florida, the average IBEW pay is about 60K a year. I earn a little more than that here and am still struggling.
@exoticspeedefy79163 ай бұрын
It's usually 2 or 3 years for an apprentice. Also you make more money working for yourself as an electrician contractor
@dailycustomguns27587 ай бұрын
Applied at 46 ranked in the 300s, applied at 191 also in the 300s. Had a big portfolio and even wired a forward/reverse jog motor starter by myself that my father in law brought home. Been checking every day and no material handler jobs available… if I had moved to Canada instead of my wife moving to the US I would easily be able to get into IBEW since they are screaming for guys in IBEW 213 Vancouver. Super frustrating as I’m only getting older and want to start this already.
@stepanvinnikov60247 ай бұрын
Go non union first. When I was at interview at jatc. I already had 200 hours union classes through the hall. 1500 hours non union shop experience. Learning the code and figuring how to be electrician. They didn’t give me rank, they asked when do want to start. Show some fucking initiative.
@dailycustomguns27587 ай бұрын
@@stepanvinnikov6024 I live in a heavy unionized area, not even sure which shops are non union. The US government requires I have a certain income level to support moving my wife to the US until she can get here, as well as having no family in the area to move back in with in order to live with non union apprentice wages. To organize in I’m almost certain you need more than 1500 hour here for the inside wireman program. I’ve been studying theory daily and checking all the time for jobs to be able to reinterview. I never see any non union no experience apprentice jobs either in my area. Glad you made it in, I think everyone’s situation is different. I’d rather get the best education from the IBEW apprenticeship from the start if I can, but if I can’t land a job in the next couple months I will probably have to do what you did. I think I am trying my best.
@megalelan1004 ай бұрын
Turning 30 this year. I wanted to have a career in IT, but with only 5 years of experience and how cut throat the IT field is, i'm thinking of becoming an electrician instead.
@df8official3 ай бұрын
Turning 30 this year myself. After 10 years trying to climb the corporate ladder to land a cushy job that supports my family im ready to quit and pivotvtovthis myself. I'm done having my life sucked away from low wages
@jamesboone36787 ай бұрын
Well, I am a violin teacher and orchestra leader. You've probably heard me in soundtracks like Frozen, Iron Man 3, and lots more. But i decided to change careers. Im not going into electrician though, I am going into HVAC. I'm sure I can transfer the skills I learn from HVAC to electrician. The reason I decided to change is because I don't want to see another set of kids grow up, its heart breaking for me.
@colewilcoxen41145 ай бұрын
I'm working on my math before I apply to your home local. I have 13 years in non union Telecom. I understand the math and everything but I suck without a calculator.
@defvent6 ай бұрын
I'm gonna do it!
@Aaron-kj8dv7 ай бұрын
Hey brother, I just had an interview with my local IBEW that I thought went pretty good but when I got my number it was far enough down to know I'm not getting that call. I called the local and asked what I can do to reinterview and they told me and I can get one in April. In the meantime what can you recommend that I do help my cause? Also, just as a video idea I think it's a good idea what to do if you get a number you're not happy with
@DailyElectrician7 ай бұрын
lets goooo
@MadElectrician7 ай бұрын
LET’S GOOOO!!!!!!!! ⚡️🤘🏼⚡️
@mattchavez263 ай бұрын
Can you speak to what happens to your pension if you get caught working a side job or you decide to start your own company? I have a family member who can’t leave the union to start his own business because he was threatened by the union stating that they’ll take his pension.