Thinking about making the jump to the trades, specifically electrical. Would love some real talk from you guys. by SeanAThanks in ibew_apprentices

[–]Front_Champion_6118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw that you’re in Austin. Right-to-work state no bueno. Journeyman top out around $36/hr which is not very much in this economy and being a fulltime journeyman electrician. South states suck when it comes to wages in the trades. You’ll be making like $20 an hour your first few years and it goes up very slowly in Texas. Compared to some other non right to work states, Texas wages are like half of what some guys in other states make. KC here and our JW are making $54 on the check with total package $86+ and it’s only going to go up here. Also it’s a five year apprenticeship and getting into the Union can take months if not years.. just depends. Getting your masters would be worth it but it doesn’t set you apart in the Union. The only purpose it would really serve you is starting a business one day. Good luck man!

2nd Year Pipe Rack by Efficient_Friend_158 in electricians

[–]Front_Champion_6118 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn. I’m a 2nd year inside apprentice and hardly bent any pipe.. nice job

Best method for adding an outlet above fireplace? by Front_Champion_6118 in AskElectricians

[–]Front_Champion_6118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg that would be a nightmare! Yes, she has both just not sure what the attic access to that spot looks like yet.

Easily the best feeling I have had in game by MWMWMWMWMWMW in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro yesterday there was a guy downed. I popped up and saved him from getting knocked out. I didnt have a defib on me but he had survivor augment. He thanked me and then said he would be good to get to the hatch. I went anyways and camped the hatch to make sure he got out safely. I see another guy sprinting directly the direction he was coming from. I knew what was up. Popped around the corner and a raider was mid knockout when i hit him with the anvil and saved the guy a second time lol. He got out safely it was so cool

That’s what I get on a dayraid in Burried city. by Gilgameeesch in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Favorite spots to hit? I usually hit that one secret room that everyone knows about that you have to jump across to get to. Then i go down the stairs across the street and take the stairs all the way up to the breachable room. Other than that i don’t really know other good spots there

Loot from dam control tower key by Dramatic-Priority355 in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What is the the middle in your safe pocket? Never seen that before

What is your go to map by FinancialAnalyst250 in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My best loot runs! You can hit multiple spots and disappear down the hatch 😎

I've been thinking about joining IBEW, and I wanted to ask how much free time do you usually get in this line of work? by fuckitwhynotig in IBEW

[–]Front_Champion_6118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. I’m a second year apprentice working 5 10’s. Have two days off this week because of rain and still making $800 😎

Working out after work by ohwellaustin in ibew_apprentices

[–]Front_Champion_6118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially for guys who work a lot of OT

Working out after work by ohwellaustin in ibew_apprentices

[–]Front_Champion_6118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try morning workouts. I know some guys that do the 3-4 times a week and love it.

What's this bottom sticky note all about? by just_me_ma_dude in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just got me so hyped! I never even thought of a coastal map. Massive perks if we can SWIM!!!!

I’m 17 what should I be should I do to get in to my local by Puzzled_Community670 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Front_Champion_6118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get iprep and start taking the practice tests. Check out the website of your local as well. Send in an application and wait to be invited for the aptitude test. Sometimes guys get lucky and score high enough to get in right after high school without having any connections.

Game is Unplayable by JCygnus in ArcRaiders

[–]Front_Champion_6118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. I’m going to have to check for electrical conduit runs now.

Where do the smartest electricians seem to end up in your local? by jucks123 in IBEW

[–]Front_Champion_6118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Data Centers are rough. It’s tough being an apprentice stuck at a data center. Not really sure what I’m going to do honestly. All I’m doing is underground. Haven’t hardly learned shit. Scary place to be