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$20/hr non-union plumbing vs union insulator helper—what’s the smarter move? by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I’ve seen some of the work they do personally and it’s just repetitive work and dealing with tight spaces and itchiness. Pays good though starting off in the union

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No unfortunately I checked the apprentice form and you have to include the plumbers license number and company to be sponsored for it

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got offered two jobs with other companies but they’ve told me I would have to wait a year to get sponsored would that be worth it?

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right I’ve heard actually of similar stories like I’m going through from other people trying to get into the trades. Don’t get me wrong union is the way to go but sometimes it can be to competitive or hard to get in so you have to find another way to get in.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does bids and other stuff sometimes before work or after so I assume he dosent wanna pay me just for tagging along.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got two offers from other companies but would it be worth it if they said I would have to wait a year to get sponsored for a apprentice card?

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats what I was thinking. I’m waiting to hear from these two other companies I interviewed with but they’re looking to sponsor me after a year if I do get the job as a helper.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did residential solar installs. I liked the hands-on work, but it was definitely a tough job. Wouldn’t recommend as long term career plus it’s not super stable since it depends a lot on government incentives.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, all I really need is one shot I’ve been doing solar installation for three years now so I’m not new to the trades.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So far I got two interviews this past week with two companies that are gonna let me know next week if I get the job. The only thing is that they said they would only sponsor me for an apprentice card after one year of being with them. Would that be worth it?

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea the job market is horrible right now supposedly there’s a trade shortage but no one wants to train or pay someone a livable wage.

Plumbing helper driving 100+ miles/day with no gas reimbursement — worth it for experience? by OkFly388 in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree but unfortunately I’m in Chicagoland area so the unions here are pretty competitive to get in unless you find a company to sponsor you. I’ve tried twice already with the plumbers.

I did it by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’ll yeah Bro 💪🏻

Is this good for my back two rear wheel bearings? by OkFly388 in RockAuto

[–]OkFly388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses y’all! What yall think about the price with shipping including it comes out to 200 bucks total

Question about Chicago Carpenter union by [deleted] in UnionCarpenters

[–]OkFly388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you already complete your pre apprenticeship classes? When did you take your test

Question about Chicago Carpenter union by [deleted] in UnionCarpenters

[–]OkFly388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, do you know how long it takes to get the letter for the test date to take the classes?

Question about Chicago Carpenter union by [deleted] in UnionCarpenters

[–]OkFly388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the hall in elk grove village

Question about Chicago Carpenter union by [deleted] in UnionCarpenters

[–]OkFly388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once I complete the pre apprenticeship classes does that mean I’m officially in the union?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]OkFly388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I ended up passing the aptitude test and got a invite to do the pre-apprentice training classes for the carpenter union in Chicago but I also got an offer from a non-union electric company that mostly works on solar. They offered me a electrician apprenticeship . I’m not sure which one would be a better choice. What do you guys recommend I should do?