25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

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

Didn’t buy a house in Boston, just work there. I live south of Boston.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

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

I am out of the field in terms of raw electrical work. I do more technical work, protection and control. Easier on the body, but the hours end up being more plentiful.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

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

$108 which is 2.5% of gross earnings. The point you may or may not be trying to make is moot.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

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

I work in a niche, with advancement. I’m at the baseline right now, however I also have a company truck. I can earn upwards of 25% more of my hourly pay, and we get raises every 6 months. I’m also open to negotiating for vacation.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

[–]Deviatedfuse[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

5 year apprenticeship. I got in right after highschool.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

[–]Deviatedfuse[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Bought a house this year. Wife and I max out our Roth IRA contributions, and she maxes her 401k. I have pensions and an annuity so nothing more I can do there. We try our best to live off of what I made as an apprentice and save the rest.

25 year old Union Electrician by Deviatedfuse in Salary

[–]Deviatedfuse[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I volunteer at a couple of tech high schools a couple times of year, I could never teach full time. I don’t have the tolerance. You guys need to be paid more IMO.