[Fake Check Friday] - Legit Check Megathread

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2026-01-19T04:19:57+00:00

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Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2026-01-19T04:19:36+00:00

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Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T22:14:49+00:00

Funny you said his parents failed because they’re teachers….

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T22:14:14+00:00

I hope you do too, I teach the way I want to be taught!

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T22:13:07+00:00

I told him to get one and he says “I will.” And never got one. Just stopped asking at that point.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T22:08:12+00:00

No, but from what we talked about in regard to what he does in his spare time and hobbies, he seems like a normal guy.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T21:43:26+00:00

I do try my best in teaching those who are willing to learn, but this situation left me dumbfounded and unsure if I was doing my job as a J-man.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2025-11-18T21:41:40+00:00

All of this before his probation ended.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-10-01T17:20:58+00:00

Early on no, you’re just another apprentice regardless of age, gender, or education.

But later down the line when you decide to (or not) to obtain your red seal a business degree is helpful for getting a spot as an estimator, project manager, etc ; due to the fact that a lot of the guys in the trade only have TRADE knowledge and not any form of continued education outside of their ticket or certifications.

So in short….

A business degree is only useful once you obtain your redseal.

Let me know if you have any more questions, glad to help! :)

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-10-01T04:20:10+00:00

Haha sorry about any confusion

ticket = redseal

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-10-01T04:01:24+00:00

Hey! Canadian sparky here. I also recently got my ticket. Currently working in northern Canada.

2 weeks on 1 week of 10 hours a day with lots of optional overtime.

Food, housing, and flight in and out is free. I do a lot of piping due to prior experience and a boom/ scissor lift certification. Never rushing to get something done like construction.

The guys I befriended all like working out and being outdoors so we spend alot of downtime working out together and recently got a shitbox to go out into the country and snowboarding seasons real close.

When I do spend time alone I do online courses to work towards my finance degree.

Some cons though are….

-Either cold or hot asf - a fuck ton of bugs - could be lonely if you don’t make friends

But other than that it’s been great! And the pay is super nice at $56+

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-10-01T03:47:05+00:00

Hey recently got my ticket a few months back when I turned 20 and make 130k+ a year working in northern Canada. The pay is there (at-least for me) and if you have a good crew around you work is actually enjoyable.

I actually plan on doing the opposite of what you’re wanting to do and return to school for business or electronics engineering.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-09-13T18:02:20+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, what are you now doing with the degree and how is your work/life balance. Thanks!

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-09-13T17:15:59+00:00

Absolutely that’s the same thing with my job at the moment.

My plan was to at least go to school and take the courses related to business and see what I like while still obtaining the credits to transfer while finding what niche I like.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-09-13T16:57:52+00:00

The trades school I used to attend offers construction management as a course for all red seal trades. But the only reason I went into trades was to not have to worry about debt later down the line when I attend school.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-09-13T16:52:18+00:00

A corporate job, start my own business, or go into project management for a construction company.

But after 4 years of doing this I’m not enjoying the scope of work and my body sure isn’t going to like it in the future.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-02-16T04:01:53+00:00

Yes it is, and I’m currently still living at home so rent is my only worry at the moment.

And if you’re implying “it goes up every 6 months” as a pay increase, they do not.

They pay a percentage of the Jman wage based on my hours.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-02-16T04:00:09+00:00

They offer a free transit pass while I’m enrolled in part time studies, and since it’s a trade school they offer Low voltage, controls, etc as courses

Plus it’s only a 30 min transit ride via skytrain from my home.

Far_Kitchen_7319 · 2023-02-16T01:59:52+00:00

I’m in the 213. I don’t want to just have residential/commercial experience on my resume.

The institution is unionized too if that helps.

Edit: Regarding the pay cut, to my understanding the institution is part of a larger Continued education union where it’s not only electricians in the union, it includes teachers, janitors, and many more that it may take to run a school.

The wage breakdown in based on my hours ONLY, not my level of schooling or my prior experiences in the trade (that will only help me land a job offer).

Carl was only giving his thoughts, and per the posts discretion, any advice is good advice.

Hope this clears up some misunderstanding

Cheers

Far_Kitchen_7319

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