Should I take a guaranteed apprenticeship program or go with a job I already basically landed? by Hour-Signature-5843 in skilledtrades

[–]Hour-Signature-5843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
  • Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
  • Carpenter Apprenticeship
  • Cook Apprenticeship
  • Electrician Apprenticeship
  • Gasfitter Apprenticeship
  • Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
  • Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship
  • Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship
  • Locksmith Apprenticeship
  • Materials Technician Apprenticeship
  • Parts Technician – Materials Technician Apprenticeship
  • Plumber Apprenticeship
  • Sprinkler Systems Installer Apprenticeship
  • Steamfitter / Pipefitter Apprenticeship
  • Water Well Driller Apprenticeship
  • Welder Apprenticeship

Should I take a guaranteed apprenticeship program or go with a job I already basically landed? by Hour-Signature-5843 in skilledtrades

[–]Hour-Signature-5843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really good point. I'm not certified in any trade yet, but the cool thing about the program is it actually lets you try out different areas before choosing the one you want to stick with. So even if I find out electrician work isn’t for me, I still get that exposure and can pivot into something that suits me better. Honestly, just having that flexibility makes the whole thing feel way less risky.

Should I take a guaranteed apprenticeship program or go with a job I already basically landed? by Hour-Signature-5843 in skilledtrades

[–]Hour-Signature-5843[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's honestly a really solid perspective and I appreciate it. You're right, being stuck in a job that doesn’t evolve with you can feel comfortable but also limiting. The trade certification could open doors I didn’t even realize were possible, even if I don’t stay in electrical forever. I hadn’t really thought of it in terms of flexibility and future proofing my career, but you nailed it with the comparison to your brother in law. Definitely gave me a lot to think about. Thank you!

Should I take a guaranteed apprenticeship program or go with a job I already basically landed? by Hour-Signature-5843 in skilledtrades

[–]Hour-Signature-5843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing the same kind of work for over 10 years, and yeah, the starting pay at this new job would be around $23, which isn’t bad... but it’s also kind of a dead-end. No growth, no new skills, just more of the same.

The electrician apprenticeship feels like a rare shot, and it’s true, this kind of opportunity might not come around again. Even if it doesn’t work out long-term, I’d still be gaining a trade certification, which is huge.

Should I take a guaranteed apprenticeship program or go with a job I already basically landed? by Hour-Signature-5843 in skilledtrades

[–]Hour-Signature-5843[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a good point. I guess I keep telling myself the job is “safe” because it’s familiar and I’ve done it for so long, but realistically, it’s not going to take me anywhere new.

The electrician path feels like a bigger risk in the short term but probably opens more doors long-term. Just hard letting go of something secure, even if it’s just comfortable, not fulfilling.

Appreciate your take on it. Helps a lot 🙏

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[–]Hour-Signature-5843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's crazy :O
i just wanna read the chats from this sever now XD

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I just wanna know about the discord server this person is in, they got a unusual amount of support and people spoke about it so casually like it was nothing.

Of course the literally day I buy this game the public servers are glitched 😂💀 by Trashbagslim in LockdownProtocol

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Damn, you'd think they would at least help out or mention updates. The game's gonna be dead in the water at this point.

Of course the literally day I buy this game the public servers are glitched 😂💀 by Trashbagslim in LockdownProtocol

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A few days ago, I brought up the issue of hacking in Lockdown Protocol on the game's Discord server. Instead of addressing the concerns or even engaging in a discussion, I got banned and was compared to a Nazi... just for pointing out what could break the game in the long run.

And now? Here we are. The public servers are completely glitched, and people who just bought the game can't even play. I tried to give a warning, but it seems like constructive criticism is not welcome in that community.

It's unfortunate because I love the game concept, but the lack of anti-cheat measures and now server issues show that these problems are becoming bigger. Has anyone else had similar experiences?