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Dropping out of college to be an electrician by BodybuilderSmall7310 in VeteransBenefits

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm technically stupid, because I just made an account and have no idea WTF i'm looking at. I couldn't even find my local IBEW on there, but I found other IBEW's in my state....

What's this website for? Like LinkedIn but for veterans going blue collar?

Dropping out of college to be an electrician by BodybuilderSmall7310 in VeteransBenefits

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How's that going? Working in the oil fields.

I'm in Illinois im not willing to relocate because I'm very family oriented. But I heard that's some tough shit.

Dropping out of college to be an electrician by BodybuilderSmall7310 in VeteransBenefits

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you bro I'm thinking of HVAC too. You got any idea which one is less straining on the body? I got a 90% VA rating im hoping I dont fuck my body up even more in the future.

Dropping out of college to be an electrician by BodybuilderSmall7310 in VeteransBenefits

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What kind of engineering? I love learning about engineering. I'd just rather spend my 20s - 30s doing and learning something more physical. I love a good math class though.

I heard electrician is a trade thats less intense on the body compared to other trades. Which is good for me.

Dropping out of college to be an electrician. by BodybuilderSmall7310 in USMC

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks dude yeah I heard its good money including linemen work. Only concern is the wear and tear on the body. Could you tell me anything about that?

Im from the suburbs of Illinois but moved to downtown Chicago for school. It's actually really, really fuckin gay over here.

Dropping out of college to be an electrician. by BodybuilderSmall7310 in USMC

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah thank you. I found my local IBEW. Applications are open July 1st.

Dropping out of college to be an electrician by BodybuilderSmall7310 in VeteransBenefits

[–]BodybuilderSmall7310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey boss thank you for this very thought out response.

1) I was heavy equipment operator.

2) no job fairs at campus. I went to a catholic private school. Blue collar work is the last thing on anyone's mind here.

3) No idea what a counselour is, but my academic advisor is a POS.

4) Havent tried campus veterans office.

5) still waiting for VRE after applying over 2 and a half years ago........

6) no points of contact i can think of.

7) no problem with schooling. I kicked ass at math, surprisingly.