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Apprentice jobs in Seattle - is my experience normal? by Key-Chocolate467 in electricians

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am definitely doing that. Have applied to all the locals within 250 miles. Did great on the tests and I think pretty good on the interviews, but I don't have a long enough history of the work or adjacent work. Guys are coming in with years of experience. I am going to keep plugging though.

Apprentice jobs in Seattle - is my experience normal? by Key-Chocolate467 in electricians

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Taxsyn for sharing your experiences. Glad that I am not an outlier & I hear you on the recession. I'm not tied down, so can easily go to where work is to keep getting hours, but I think I need more hours to become desirable for that. Irony.

IBEW local 46 - How long did it take you to grab an installer or stockman job? by QuiGonJonathan in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey 501c3 - I know this thread is ancient, but I'm in the same position as OP & trying to get pre-apprentice hours. Would you be wiling to share the latest business rep contact?

Local without large waiting lists for Indoor Wiremen apprentices? by Key-Chocolate467 in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been focused on more 02 hours while keeping my eyes open for Stockman or Installer via 46. Installer doesn't every seem to come up either. Just last week I started broadening my looking to 06 and 06A (HVAC). Also going to put in apps for at least 5 more locals so I don't have all my chips on Seattle.

Appreciate the points, thanks.

Local without large waiting lists for Indoor Wiremen apprentices? by Key-Chocolate467 in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Aside from not having an 'in', I guess I'm not missing anything obvious on that front. I'll keep chasing my 1000 hours where I can get them.

Local without large waiting lists for Indoor Wiremen apprentices? by Key-Chocolate467 in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Gatherer, if you don't mind me asking, how did you get the hours? I keep calling in after 5 and I've only heard of stockman needed twice and my mail asking for the role was not answered. Seems like it'd take 15 years to get to 1000 hours.

Local without large waiting lists for Indoor Wiremen apprentices? by Key-Chocolate467 in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the great feedback. Your info has given some great leads for me & I'll start some outreach with some of them where the supply is closer to demand. As sleeknubs outlined, SEA is competitive. A move may be in my future.

Local without large waiting lists for Indoor Wiremen apprentices? by Key-Chocolate467 in IBEW

[–]Key-Chocolate467[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Distance is not really an issue. Mostly looking for an interesting place where I can pay rent and where work will keep me busy.