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re: Meta can’t hire fiber technicians fast enough, so now they’re training them for free
Posted on 4/21/26 at 4:33 pm to BabyTac
Posted on 4/21/26 at 4:33 pm to BabyTac
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Instead of being appreciative of work and making the most of an opportunity, all they care about is what they’re going to get. When I interview someone under 35, it usually revolves around what we can do for them. Sorry, that’s not the way it works.
So I’m supposed to give you my body, mind and time for the next 30 years and you don’t think it’s important for me to get something out of that and know what your company is going to do for me?
Yeahhh frick you and your company
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Posted on 4/21/26 at 5:05 pm to stendulkar
Whenever there's a thread here like "What's a good trade to get into?" I have chimed in with Fiber Optics Technician. It requires minimal training, and you can instantly have 20 job offers, paying over $70k, more if you travel/relocate.
It's nice to be validated by OP.
It's nice to be validated by OP.
Posted on 4/22/26 at 7:17 am to stendulkar
From what I hear, you start out at $22ish an hour but there's lots of overtime. You also pretty much get laid off every 6 months so you need to save.
Could be a good start to get into fiber. Some Fiber guys get paid just as much as lineman depending on your skillset.
Could be a good start to get into fiber. Some Fiber guys get paid just as much as lineman depending on your skillset.
Posted on 4/22/26 at 8:33 am to stendulkar
Only the OT could find a way to bitch about free training to make yourself more marketable. Kings of "yea but". You'll still bitch about the oudtsourcing when none of you go get the training though.
Posted on 4/22/26 at 8:35 am to Gusoline
Email contents from Meta:
Meta is leading the way in building the skilled workforce of tomorrow, and they've teamed up with CBRE, the industry leader in installer and technician training and development, to make it happen. In just four weeks—and at no cost—you’ll gain both classroom and hands-on training from CBRE experts and be ready to begin your data center career.
Meta is growing fast and they need people like you to help build their AI infrastructure. This is your chance to start a stable career in a booming industry with competitive pay and benefits at a Meta data center.
No experience required. If you’re reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy solving problems, the LevelUp program will teach you the essential skills to become a data center fiber installer.
After completing the program, you’ll be placed at a Meta data center and employed by one of Meta’s contractors – joining a community of fellow installers. You’ll continue learning on the job and earn a steady income.
Recruiters are actively reviewing resumes and local on-site interviews will be coming soon. Check out this video on the importance of data centers.
Meta is leading the way in building the skilled workforce of tomorrow, and they've teamed up with CBRE, the industry leader in installer and technician training and development, to make it happen. In just four weeks—and at no cost—you’ll gain both classroom and hands-on training from CBRE experts and be ready to begin your data center career.
Meta is growing fast and they need people like you to help build their AI infrastructure. This is your chance to start a stable career in a booming industry with competitive pay and benefits at a Meta data center.
No experience required. If you’re reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy solving problems, the LevelUp program will teach you the essential skills to become a data center fiber installer.
After completing the program, you’ll be placed at a Meta data center and employed by one of Meta’s contractors – joining a community of fellow installers. You’ll continue learning on the job and earn a steady income.
Recruiters are actively reviewing resumes and local on-site interviews will be coming soon. Check out this video on the importance of data centers.
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