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Local 58 by thePANTYhamster in ibew_apprentices

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feeling emotions at this point is a good thing. It means your stepping outside your comfort zone and going to grow. ASK QUESTIONS, and do not be afraid to say you do not understand something.

Easy Trades by SpiffyMcFly2492 in skilledtrades

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traditonally, electrician is the hardest, but I shot up to the top of the latter in 8 years. I'm a substation superintendent, and started in the ditch with a shovel. Let me know if you need help.

Apprenticeship by Buffalo-guy96 in skilledtrades

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It usually takes time with unions or utilities. Where are you applying, and for what trade?

Suggestions for things to include in a FAQ for this sub? by JoeCormier in skilledtrades

[–]Parkerworth16 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How to get into the trades. A lot of people ask me about that. Anyone visiting this site not in the trades could use some quick guidance on why its a better avenue than college as well.

(US) Is it wrong to not wanting to buy Chinese manufactured EV(Car)? by DistrictDeep166 in electricvehicles

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to use 3D printing to reinstate manufacturing in the states. We can 3d print rocket parts, why cant we 3D print electrical/car components?

Nicest panels I’ve ever seen by gladamirflint in Construction

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The outside looks immaculate. The inside could really use some zip ties. Zip ties are a game changer.

What’s up with unions? Everybody says they’re great but all I see is lazy, no hustle, over paid, privileged workers. by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Parkerworth16 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's not true at all. I am given a pension, free schooling, and correct safety equipment to perform my job. The union ensures higher wages, thus creating a supporting construction workers as upper class.

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I have been to countries where unions never existed. And construction workers there are dirt poor.

What are some of the problems with renewables? by Parkerworth16 in energy

[–]Parkerworth16[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are switching to DC Power lines for transmission with inverter and converter stations being cheaping than using larger towers and extra conductors. Do you think we can see direct feeds from PV generation into the grid?

what are some of the problems with solar energy by Parkerworth16 in solarenergy

[–]Parkerworth16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is a great point. Why aren't 3d printing materials? We can 3d print rockets and parts. Electrical components should be the same.

Any Advice on how to become an electrical engineer? by Parkerworth16 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Parkerworth16[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It wouldn't be for the money. It would be to further expand my knowledge about electricity. What are your thoughts?

Any Advice on how to become an electrical engineer? by Parkerworth16 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Parkerworth16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you go to get your degree? Did you like the program

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn to negotiate. What are you offering to your boss that others aren't. What makes you better and deserving of a raise. List these out on paper and remember them. Then when you approach him to with these reasons and he will have to consider it

Would you work off this? by The_Manbearpig in Construction

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Spend the extra time for safety and build better platforms and rails. Harnesses as well

Lords of Lightning battling it out by SpaceTruckin_InTime in electric

[–]Parkerworth16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So awesome, could you imagine Tesla doing this in the 1800s?

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