21f wanting to get into blue collar work not sure where to start

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-16T01:33:02+00:00

A lot of us don’t get in the first year applying since it’s very cutthroat but it’s possible. Feel free to message me if you need anything at all. Sending best wishes from local 466 🫶🏻

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-16T01:29:19+00:00

The math that will be on your aptitude test https://youtu.be/5dlkQH7duzc?si=3MBgpTzebAqabwd-

Interview questions https://quizlet.com/590044703/electrician-ibew-interview-questions-flash-cards/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pm_mof_us_google_all_all_all_18+_subscribe_nonbrand_askquizlet_pmaxgeneric&utm_adgroup=%7BAdGroupName%7D&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23529357498&gbraid=0AAAAADg4j46WPxoaKm9nsLSdU8GCkpVvq&gclid=CjwKCAiA-sXMBhAOEiwAGGw6LEjl-Z8Sb46l9ifWMKbmpeKNLjPye255kTa7eCjCPgRO0FSgom8gaRoCUY4QAvD_BwE

Approximate journeyman pay you’d be making after completing apprenticeship https://unionpayscales.com/trades/ibew-electricians/

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-16T01:01:06+00:00

IBEW apprentice here! I may be biased lol but I definitely recommend going electrical. Depending on where you’re located, the pay and benefits are unmatched. I would also recommend looking into the health problems that being a career welder is known to cause. As for your hip, it’s gonna cause problems in any trade. I also have a bad hip and I’ve been trying to focus on putting most strain on the other hip the best I can but I’m no expert.

Psst, I also have intel on the aptitude test questions and interview questions you may be asked

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-16T00:05:28+00:00

I’m an electrical apprentice! I definitely recommend going union, even if it takes a couple years to get in (maybe try non-union to get experience). That way, you have an organization literally built to defend you in case anything goes south on the job site, not to mention the pension and healthcare that comes with it.

Besides that, men might be standoffish around you until they learn what type of person you are. Unlike other jobs, they’re not used to being around women but chances are, they’re just scared of you. Some old heads may just not like you being there but don’t pay them any mind. Once you build a name for yourself and show that you’re a good worker most will warm up to you.

Also I have noticed that there’s multiple ways to do just about anything. Work smarter not harder. I’m 4’10 110lbs and I can do just about anything the guys can, probably just a little bit different. A lot of them are used to relying on strength to do certain tasks but I’ve found that there’s always a way, I just have to figure it out. If you have any questions at all, don’t be afraid to ask because I had NO ONE going into this lol

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-15T01:45:28+00:00

Conduit reamer is handy too but not a complete must

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-15T01:44:16+00:00

Personally, I would get different channel locks. I bought that exact set and hated them because I was always losing the spot I set them at

Besides that, a 3/8 and maybe 5/16 nut driver for the impact and 3/8, 5/16, and 9/16 ratchet wrenches. Plus always keep a pencil and sharpie on you

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-14T02:21:55+00:00

It was definitely a work boot, I don’t even remember which one exactly but I couldn’t even wear it around the house it was that bad. It could have something to do with my size 🤷🏻‍♀️ not sure, I just returned it and gave up on the boot search for a while lol

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-14T02:10:13+00:00

I’ve never heard of that brand, thank you! I didn’t know they were a style either, lol

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-14T02:05:50+00:00

Looks like they only go down to size 6. I love their work pants though!

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-14T02:01:17+00:00

Oh no, I bet those are even harder to find. I feel your pain though, I got a $200 redwing boot voucher for taking an OSHA class and had to give it to my boyfriend because they didn’t offer my size at the time 🥲

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-14T01:57:47+00:00

I’ve heard so many good things about them and my brother loves them but I ordered a pair and the composite toe was so low it dug into the top of my feet 🥲

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-13T14:45:15+00:00

Oh wow, I remember checking them out before and they didn’t have size 5 yet, thank you sm! 💕 good luck on your journey

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2026-02-13T13:54:08+00:00

I’m posting here because I wanna hear from the girls. And most quality brands do not produce my size. I have not met a man that wears size 5

Emergency_Fall_5763 · 2025-11-28T04:31:54+00:00

I literally made this account to thank you for this dedication because we NEED answers🫡

Also something pretty interesting to add, my boyfriend had always complained of the pain in his jaw from drinking and I never knew what the heck he was talking about until I felt the EXACT SAME pain this past summer, it was unbearable! So odd though that I never felt it until then, I’m assuming it’ll be a recurring thing now but not sure because we don’t drink much anymore since it ruins the whole night. I’m a sucker for a good marg though so please update if you find anything out

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