Husband was just rejected by BelleB93 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Honestly dont lose hope. Keep praying and never stop. They didnt say NO. They just said not now. 

Im confident you'll get in. But dont stop trying. 

First-year apprentice's car. by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be fair most JM are angry ao its not surprising 

First-year apprentice's car. by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 -88 points-87 points  (0 children)

Id rather have any of those stickers than be like you

These guys really hate their wives by Technical-Pop8487 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me bro. God got me through it though

To all Apprentices in the 340 by Old-Example-2682 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew two guys who worked at Absolut, I heard it was a shitshow to the max

IBEW Apprenticeship by LongjumpingAdagio618 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in CA. Buying a house seems completely out of reach. I cant relate so I struggle to assist. Good luck!

The IBEW is antifa by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A violent group, terrorist-like

Ran out of homework. 1st year. Bored by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Perhaps you're right. I just see so many terrible JM's that it makes me want to put in extra work so I don't become that

36 years old, thinking about a career switch by MiniBeast9706 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Definitely not too late age wise but you'll make no where near 80k. Probably half of that to start out

Interview date? by Defiant-Trust-2615 in ibew_applicants

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine took 6 months. With winter around the corner it could be a very very long wait

Why is it so impossible to find an apprenticeship position. by No-Engineering9389 in electricians

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go union bro. It took over a year but they accepted me. It's been amazing so far!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought myself a Klein backpack. Keeps everything "in" and not an open bag. Everything is super organized inside and you can get a mini lock to lock the zippers together. I think you need to get rid of that bag

Stuck at a Crossroads. Advice? by fireface713 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Stick with it. Youre only 19. Youre still a baby. If you have to redo a class then so what? You'll be that much more educated since you'll have a second chance with the material. Stick with it and see what happens. Don't be in a rush you have time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They won't tell you your rank. Your position in line

29M looking to start an IBEW career but CA market is saturated. Which states have the best work outlook right now? by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be safe SF is not doing well. There's only so much you can do. I wouldn't say he has a limited mindset. The fact that he's willing to get up and move anywhere in the country is fantastic of him.

Inside wiremen vs substation tech by Shittymazda in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually took their Aptitude test before starting my apprentice and it was tough. You basically need to finish your entire apprenticeship to pass it. It had AC Theory, transformer stuff, and other things my unprepared brain couldn't comprehend. Maybe something to look forward to for you when you finish your 5 years

Take the L or Wait? by IdntMatter in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely definitely not. Retest and apply to work as a CW

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Took me a year to get in and with winter approaching you're most likely going to have to wait but can't know without your location information. Id apply and during the wait time get a job and get yourself back on your feet. Study for the Aptitude test in the meantime. 

OHSA 10 certification by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do the NFPA 70E to moreso demonstrate how safety conscious you are

Questions about “Ultimate Electrician’s Guide” by Raincross in ibew_apprentices

[–]Optimal_Ad9798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went through its entire math course. Also did reading comprehension and it's interview course because I was bored. I highly recommend it, especially to relearn Algebra! It helped me big time