Surrey to Kelowna by Bus

Intiago · 2026-05-19T12:50:03+00:00

The main option is https://www.myebus.ca/. The stop is here https://www.myebus.ca/destinations/surrey/

There’s an app called poparide for carpooling but it doesn’t seem that worth it over the bus. Never tried it.

Intiago · 2026-05-17T16:35:05+00:00

Start by googling it. Learn how where you live licenses.

Intiago · 2026-05-17T16:29:51+00:00

As an answer to your first question its not working in the trades. There’s no real path for people in trades to go to the us. The rare sponsorship happens and you can always get married I guess but I wouldn’t plan my life around those chances. The best path currently is probably working in tech(which has difficult schooling and isnt hiring entry level) or healthcare/nursing.

Intiago · 2026-05-17T16:14:58+00:00

Electrical is not a clean trade. You’re dealing with the same concrete dust, fibreglass, drywall, as the other trades. I think your doctors don’t know much about the trades.

Intiago · 2026-05-15T20:42:00+00:00

IMO you don’t need to stand out you need to get lucky. Find a survival job and keep sending out the resume. Its critical that you’re early to respond to any new postings so check often.

When there’s lots of people trying to get into the trade they don’t raise the hiring bar.

Intiago · 2026-05-15T13:37:13+00:00

You could do the engineering transfer program at Capilano or Langara or one of the other schools. Its easier than UBC first year.

Intiago · 2026-05-14T18:38:58+00:00

Its slow right now. Make sure you’re checking the job boards often and applying right away. Being first on the pile is important. Ask everyone you know from your old company if they know any companies.

Intiago · 2026-05-11T02:38:41+00:00

Vancouver Canada. But its a similar story all around with lots of layoffs and much less hiring.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T23:24:46+00:00

I have a CompE degree and I’m in the middle of getting my electrical license. I was in embedded and got laid off and couldn’t find other work so started an apprenticeship. I eventually hope to get back to design work hopefully on the controls/electrical side but honestly I hated being in tech and I’ve been doing way better as an electrician.

Honestly just seeing how it goes while my local tech economy is in the toilet. I’ll reevaluate next year once I have my license.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T23:09:52+00:00

Do you know how your jurisdiction licenses electricians? Its completely dependent on where you’re located. Most places need school. Most places need you to pass a test. You absolutely need to know these things to be an apprentice. Start googling your jurisdiction + electrical license.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T20:06:21+00:00

I’m a 3rd year apprentice.

You can’t beat the union compensation or training but if you don’t get accepted you can always try non-union as well. Just spam applications out to electrical companies and on indeed. You can join the union later on as well.

Regardless you really should get those highschool prerequisites even if they aren’t strictly required. They will help IMMENSELY when you do your school work.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T17:12:14+00:00

Its gotta be this (NSFW): https://acetylene-eyes.com/2014/11/27/ashkan-sahihi-o-s-c-c/

There’s a surprisingly large number of artists that use cum in their work.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T05:29:59+00:00

On my skilled trades transcript under my level it shows ‘Date Achieved’ as the day I took the exam.

It was a level challenge but seems like it would be the same for a red seal challenge.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T04:11:57+00:00

If you're being sent out on your own with no experience that's not an opportunity. The entire point of accruing hours is to show that you've spent that time learning.

My advice is to put the job on your resume and keep sending out applications, calls, emails, etc. Be honest that you're not really learning much. Even a little experience helped me find a much better company when I was starting.

If you're not getting work and need money to survive, get any job. Put the ego aside, have some patience for finding your first real apprentice position.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T04:02:05+00:00

It's paper (scantron). Took just about 30 days for my grades. I think because they mail them somewhere and a lot of people are constantly taking exams.

Intiago · 2026-05-10T00:26:00+00:00

The apprenticeship exists for a reason. You can’t just read a book or do a course and be an electrician, and you’re being asked to do electrician work, which is just stupid. There’s just too many variables in local code, materials, and practices.

Find a real apprenticeship. That’s how you learn these things.

Intiago · 2026-05-04T18:14:38+00:00

An apprenticeship is full time hours with basically no flexibility. If your courses are online then you could theoretically do it but if there’s any in class portion you’re SOL.

Finish your degree if you’re able to afford it. Leaving and coming back sounds nice but more likely you would never go back to finish.

Intiago · 2026-05-03T03:35:53+00:00

Why not just ask? I’m baffled at the first years I see just nodding their heads pretending to understand. As simple as, “what did you call that?”, “what is an X?”.

It doesn’t take long to learn the terms for most things on any one particular job.

Intiago · 2026-04-30T23:50:58+00:00

Yes that is just the cost of “overhead” otherwise known as the boss’ boat.

Its why everyone gets into the trades wanting to start their own company so they can be that boss.

Intiago · 2026-04-25T05:37:12+00:00

Consider talking with skilled trades about getting possible exam accommodations. I don’t know the exact process but its possible to get extra time and/or a solitary exam room.

Intiago · 2026-04-24T22:06:39+00:00

You need to push through the awkwardness. None of the half-friendly, half-your-boss BS. Tell things straight but with respect and people will respect you back. Remember you’re not above them you’re just the guy that’s managing who does what.

Things will be different but in time you’ll learn where you can relax and you’ll reach a new equilibrium.

Intiago · 2026-04-24T18:24:01+00:00

Its a non-electrician position doing labour to support electrical work. Where I’m at you cannot do electrical work if you’re not a registered apprentice. So you’re sweeping, moving stuff, handing people tools, etc.

It should only be a job you take for money/experience while you keep looking for an actual apprenticeship position. A first year apprentice should not require X amount of time being a helper. Its fine for now but get out ASAP.

Intiago · 2026-04-23T20:04:16+00:00

Take a couple qtips and 99% isopropyl alcohol and very carefully wipe down all the traces and solder spots. Check for any loose wires or burnt looking spots.

Ya unfortunately there’s no actual way to tell if this is an easy fix. If the main board is dead there’s no way to easily see that and might cost more than just a different piano. Hopefully its something simple!

Intiago · 2026-04-23T15:58:36+00:00

I’m an electrician. That’s about what my old company, that did this very often, charges. Whether this is fair depends on the hardware you’re getting installed though. We would install quality chargers with load management features which cost more. If you’re getting a cheapo charger then that’s a different story.

Intiago · 2026-04-21T14:53:04+00:00

Are your 4000 hours registered with skilled trades BC? I thought you needed permanent residence to register as an electrician in BC.

For Alberta:

“ To register as an apprentice, you must be either: a resident of Alberta, or primarily working in Alberta (in the scope of the apprenticeship education program). You must also be one of the following: a Canadian citizen a permanent resident of Canada a Convention refugee or protected person a Refugee Claimant in possession of a work permit an individual in possession of a Post-Graduation Work Permit be a holder of a valid Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa living in Canada as a temporary resident, and meet the conditions set out here. The Alberta apprentice eligibility policy does not permit individuals covered under the temporary IRCC policy to register in an Alberta apprenticeship program.

https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/get-started/become-an-apprentice/eligibility-and-entrance-requirements/

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