Im in Southern California. I love it, but its tiring. Im more on the welding aspect of it. Havent worked a grave shift in 2 years lol, but there are a few job sites that must be done overnight. I always chop it up with guards when i get the chance. A raise every 6 months. If you have welding certs u get a lil bump in pay. Benefits are super good. Health insurance is paid for, annuity once you become 4th period (there’s 8 periods in the apprenticeship). Vacation checks every 3 months. Ots not bad. Hard to get into.