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Posted on 9/27/21 at 4:51 pm to Displaced
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Enjoy paying union dues for the rest of your career.
I spent 32 years in this exact field. I made a very nice living and retirement. Never joined a union in my 32 years so I really don’t know what you are basing your statement on
Posted on 9/27/21 at 5:25 pm to GoldLiger
The cement plant I work at in Georgia starts industrial electricians off at 38-39 per hour. That’s all I got for you
Posted on 9/27/21 at 5:27 pm to Miketheseventh
And union dues generally lead to a higher hourly wage and better benefits. It's non bad being a union or non-union electrician.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 6:09 pm to GoldLiger
45/hour
Find out what facility you think you'd like or hear is good.
Get on with their electrical outfit and stay there if you can and form relationships with those guys and bust your arse.
Show up every day.
Make foreman. That puts you with their management daily.
When a spot opens up ask about it.
Don't get face tattoos, a massive goatee, or start raising pitbulls and you have a good shot as any.
Presentation helps. Tucked in shirt, preparation, show you give a shite.
Find out what facility you think you'd like or hear is good.
Get on with their electrical outfit and stay there if you can and form relationships with those guys and bust your arse.
Show up every day.
Make foreman. That puts you with their management daily.
When a spot opens up ask about it.
Don't get face tattoos, a massive goatee, or start raising pitbulls and you have a good shot as any.
Presentation helps. Tucked in shirt, preparation, show you give a shite.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 6:18 pm to thejudge
Sad that you have to tell someone that
Posted on 9/27/21 at 6:20 pm to GoldLiger
In the electrical field, the right hand rules.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 6:30 pm to GoldLiger
Non union, no trade school, no college. Its been very good to me. Thank God everyday! Been about a 25 year climb so far. Nothing happens fast, wasn't always what I wanted. But I couldn't ask for better now. All that experience put me in a good spot.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 7:50 pm to GoldLiger
I/E Techs make a good living. That’s what I do
Posted on 9/27/21 at 7:57 pm to GoldLiger
It’s typical of most crafts. If you work hard, and show up when you are supposed to, and you are not stupid, you can move into supervision after 5 or 10 years. After that, it won’t be so hard on your body. Then move into inspection, or start your own gig. You don’t want to do electrical labor for 30 years, I can tell you that.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 8:45 pm to 777Tiger
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Sad that you have to tell someone that
Ive interviewed 150 people in the last six months.
It's shocking there are people who still show up looking like shite, don't have a clue what's going on, don't have something to write with.
Then tell you how forward they are looking toward the job...
I'm in industry and a former journeyman craftsman. Having to explain to people who have been hired that we are here to do a professional job. Not just "good enough".
Fix it to where we don't have to go back. How would you feel if the plumber came over and half asked a repair and was like "eh, it's good enough... not pay up".
It's killing my faith in the future.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 8:49 pm to GoldLiger
I can tell you they are deathly afraid of a broom
Posted on 9/28/21 at 8:59 am to GoldLiger
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Pay, hours, is it a competitive job market, etc. (Live in Louisiana)
If you are one or know someone that is one.
I already asked this but it didn't seem to get any traction.
contractor or with the plant? two different things.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:01 am to GoldLiger
Are you 300+ pounds? Do you have a mullet? If so, you are a primo candidate.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:06 am to GoldLiger
We get paid on a area average scale which is right around $50/hr. COL raises every year, bonuses every year, vacation time added every 5 years and decent retirement benefits. During construction and plant commissioning I had over 1000 hrs. of OT for the year but usually average 150-200 per year. It’s a very good career path.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:29 am to GoldLiger
Also look at Marine Electrician.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:37 am to VABuckeye
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And union dues generally lead to a higher hourly wage and better benefits. It's non bad being a union or non-union electrician.
Contact your local IBEW.
As VaBuckeye says it does lead to better wages and benefits. Also helps in training and job placement.
I’ve got two good friends who are electricians.
One makes $25 /hr doing 7-430+ M-F with an occasional Saturday. Commercial and Residential stuff. Works for a family owned outfit (not his) and seemingly has a great boss. After 10 years he now gets 2 weeks of vacation. He likes that he doesn’t have to pee in a cup.
The other works industrial through IBEW and travels anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months at a time. He usually works 7-9 months per year. Makes $50-80 per hour depending on where he goes, working 50+ hours per week.
Both seems to be happy with where they are at. A lot of it depends on your family situation and lifestyle.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 2:56 pm to GoldLiger
Didn't intend half the responses to be puns.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 3:40 pm to GoldLiger
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Didn't intend half the responses to be puns.
Dude, this is the OT, watt did you expect!!!!
I have a cousin who didn't even finish elementary school who made a very good career as an offshore electrician...
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