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PSA for parents: Steer your children into being an electrician
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:42 pm
My 68 year old 2nd cousin with 40+ years of electrician experience decided to come out of retirement and got hired by an outfit in Mississippi building a new nuclear reactor facility.
He's not a lineman, not a supervisor or manager, just a regular arse electrician.
They are paying him $6,100 a week in addition to $150 a day per diem.
They expect the project to last about 15 years.
I know, cool story bro. Just passing along an opportunity for someone.
He's not a lineman, not a supervisor or manager, just a regular arse electrician.
They are paying him $6,100 a week in addition to $150 a day per diem.
They expect the project to last about 15 years.
I know, cool story bro. Just passing along an opportunity for someone.
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Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:45 pm to TideSaint
My son went to college for one semester dropped out and said “Dad, I think I wanna go and be a lineman”..Went to lineman school... Three years later, he’s making more money than I did being 15 years in my profession.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:46 pm to TideSaint
Running wires in a new build is a good gig
Same with new construction plumbing
I have a friend who specializes in whole home generators that makes freaking bank
The money is out there... go grab it
Same with new construction plumbing
I have a friend who specializes in whole home generators that makes freaking bank
The money is out there... go grab it
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:47 pm to markthetiger
I have a cousin that did the same. He went to junior college for 6 months to get certified while his twin graduated college and became a geologist.
The lineman makes more.
The lineman makes more.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:47 pm to TideSaint
I am a lineman for the parish
And I drive the poorly maintained road
And I drive the poorly maintained road
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:49 pm to TideSaint
Everyone I know says lineman lose a finger every 7-8 years.
Not sure if urban myth or not.
Not sure if urban myth or not.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:50 pm to TideSaint
What company?
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:53 pm to TideSaint
Going into the trades is the OT’s version of volunteering for military service after Pearl Harbor or 9/11
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:53 pm to TideSaint
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As of May 2026, the average salary for an electrician in Mississippi is approximately $53,000 to $58,000 per year
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:54 pm to TideSaint
I have two master electricians that work for me for licensing and otherwise just have an office job and I pay them both about 300k a year. It’s insane.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:57 pm to TideSaint
Bad arse story other than going back to work at 68…
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:58 pm to TideSaint
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My 68 year old 2nd cousi
I guess he just likes to work? Otherwise he must be planning on retiring when he is 75 and living the good life until 78 when he dies.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 6:59 pm to TideSaint
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My 68 year old 2nd cousin
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They expect the project to last about 15 years.
How long are they expecting him to last?
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:03 pm to TideSaint
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As of May 2026, the average salary for an electrician in Mississippi is approximately $53,000 to $58,000 per year
It can be a great career, but not every electrician is rolling in dough
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:03 pm to forkedintheroad
Intuitively I’d think there would be a fairly high risk of electrocution, although I don’t know what the actual stats on that are.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:06 pm to TideSaint
When I’m 68, the last thing I’ll want to be doing is wiring shite up in tight spaces in Mississippi until I’m 83. To each their own.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:15 pm to TideSaint
If you want your son to become an electrician, the last thing you should do is tell other parents to also steer their sons into being electricians.
If a bunch of other people also become electricians, then the salary of an electrician will go way down. Basic concept of supply and demand.
If a bunch of other people also become electricians, then the salary of an electrician will go way down. Basic concept of supply and demand.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:30 pm to Prodigal Son
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What company?
No idea.
My 72 year old dad told me about it.
He's a retired electrician. He's considering rejoining the work force.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:32 pm to UFFan
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If you want your son to become an electrician, the last thing you should do is tell other parents to also steer their sons into being electricians.
My sons aren't going into electrical work. One is going to be a pilot. The other is in sales.
Posted on 5/13/26 at 7:34 pm to TideSaint
Heck, I’m self employed but I’d consider taking a 15yr break
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