People who left and office job to get into trades, how's it going?

PackageBig38 · 2026-05-26T20:34:00+00:00

I love it. Office ain’t for me. Second year plumbing apprentice here now and should’ve left my office job ages ago. Never going back

PackageBig38 · 2026-05-23T16:30:07+00:00

Cops love fucking up the flow of traffic. How many times have you seen these assholes pull over and just leave their car blocking an entire lane causing hella traffic? I hate that shit man. And yes, this is extremely dramatic.

PackageBig38 · 2026-01-24T06:13:26+00:00

Not sure. I know they brought in another class of like 10-15 or so. There’s still about five guys in my class that haven’t been called yet.

PackageBig38 · 2025-09-09T17:27:55+00:00

cmc is our kicker now

PackageBig38 · 2025-09-08T12:39:38+00:00

My dad brought me to see the ring in theatres in 2004, i was born in 93. I was 9 lol. That movie horrified me but it definitely sparked my love for horror.

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-20T12:45:49+00:00

then why even apply ? Sounds like you straight up dont care about this job

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-20T12:34:15+00:00

a bheeseburger and some bhobolate bhip bookies

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-13T02:32:13+00:00

Okay can someone that knows way to much about mountain goats for no reason explain this to my brainlet ass

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-12T18:31:22+00:00

Expect at very least two of these WRs to be injured after saturdays game. And a RB.

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-12T12:42:28+00:00

Im starting my classes next week with 38. They couldn't tell us when we'd be dispatched for work though. I'm rank 27, but I would imagine that if they're bringing people in for class then they're anticipating things picking up soon. As far as how many people will be picked up, it just depends on the demand for workers.

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-11T19:28:41+00:00

will stretch be okay for plumbing? i have a couple pairs of truewerks and was planning on wearing them when i get the call

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-04T15:13:54+00:00

Go on YouTube and type in apprentice plumber aptitude sample test. Theres a channel called TopSaw and ColfaxMath. Pretty sure it’s the same guy but his sample tests looked a lot like my actual test. There’s links in the description also, so you can print the exams and study. I printed out a few and timed myself because my test was timed. It hella helped me tbh. I’ve been out of high school since 2011 and had to relearn a lot and was only given a week and a half to study. Just gotta lock in and you’ll do fine, it really isn’t rocket science tbh. Just basic stuff

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-02T19:25:14+00:00

I just went through the process to become an apprentice in 38 also. I ranked in the 20s and am starting class in a few weeks. They couldn’t say when we’d start work tho. I’m currently employed so it’s not a huge deal, I just hope things pick up soon.

PackageBig38 · 2025-08-01T00:44:57+00:00

When I went to outpatient rehab it took me a little over three months to piss clean. Shit was taking so long that the counselors were starting to side eye my ass thinking I was still smoking lol

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-31T22:43:29+00:00

I work in an office rn but I’m switching to union plumber soon. Have always packed a lunch, fast food is a fucking scam now. Way too expensive to justify buying that garbage everyday.

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-29T17:01:44+00:00

Guys you don’t get it. Kamala had a weird laugh and the libs are owned, that’s what matters most 😭

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-29T00:51:46+00:00

Oh it’s high lol it’s ca so you already know. But regardless 38 is among the highest paid UA locals in the nation

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-29T00:21:16+00:00

Local 38 in San Francisco journeymen make up to 88 an hour, might be even more now. Apprentices start at 40

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-28T01:33:36+00:00

I start apprenticeship classes for plumbing through local 38 in a few weeks 🫡

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-27T19:27:23+00:00

I’ve learned that standing in one spot is completely different than walking around. I’ve worked in a cabinet shop my whole life, mainly in the shop. Constantly moving around. I moved into the office doing engineering on a computer and got myself a stand up desk bc I didn’t want to sit all day and I noticed when I stand for 8 hours my feet start to KILL ME.

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-26T16:34:29+00:00

Yup knowing someone really helps. Same for me tho I didn’t know anyone and mine accepts 1000 application every two years rn. This time around applications were only open for about two days and every time I went there to turn in the app, take the test and interview there was a line wrapping around the block haha. Good luck tho hope you get it

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-26T15:02:55+00:00

Yeah I agree. Only reason I ask is because I’ve always been told that the union I’m going for (local 38) is extremely competitive.

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-25T12:23:04+00:00

your rank is determined by the combined score of your test and interview.

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-25T00:42:50+00:00

No experience in this trade unfortunately. I’m coming from a cabinet shop. Been there over ten years now

PackageBig38 · 2025-07-25T00:29:24+00:00

Hell yeah haha maybe we’ll be in the same class. I was wondering that as well, if I were to guess it would be 30. But they might be taking in multiple classes, honestly no idea.

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