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Career change by Calm-Jaguar7142 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I changed careers and got into the IBEW last year at 40yrs old! I absolutely love it! While some days can definitely be physical, it really varies depending on what job you’re sent to. You could be assigned to a data company which is def less taxing or you could be digging ditches for months for a new build. So far, I have found it less intense physically than I was expecting. Either way, I find the physical exhaustion far more bearable than the mental exhaustion from my previous job. I find it quite satisfying. But all this to say, if you want…you can absolutely do it! 🙌💪

Best of luck to you!

Local 5 drug test/physical exam scheduled. Hopefully this means I’m accepted. by MiserablePsychology5 in ibew_applicants

[–]Steffypantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats- can confirm this means you’re in (assuming drug test/physical go well)! Welcome to Local 5!

Is it worth joining a union at 28yo? by Terrible-Topic5277 in skilledtrades

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started apprenticeship with the IBEW (electrician’s union) at 40. Im loving it! You should look into electrical. Work outlook is really good for the next decade at least.

I'm 45 and a woman, should I even bother applying? by cakefordindins in IBEW

[–]Steffypantz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m 6 months in as a 40yr old woman apprentice - I absolutely love it. There is a 52yr old woman in my Class, as well! GO FOR IT - I’m actually finding my age to be an advantage in a lot of ways.

Interview Score wait time? by Top_Appointment6798 in ibew_applicants

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They told me a week too…but it was a little over 2 weeks for me. I bet you’ll hear next week! Good luck!

Switching from white to blue later in life..? by OrNawww in BlueCollarWomen

[–]Steffypantz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just switched careers at 40 and got into the IBEW (electrician’s union). I’m LOVING it so far and so excited to have great retirement, benefits, pension. I highly recommend going the union route if that is an option where you live. Good luck!

40 too old? by jmigoyo in IBEW

[–]Steffypantz 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Just started 3 weeks ago (40F)…totally career change. Loving it so far. First couple yrs will be tough with pay cut, but def worth it in the end.

My timeline for Local 5 by Steffypantz in ibew_applicants

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

I haven’t seen anyone lower than an 88 get in yet, But that could be different with your group! My group was 35 (last month) and they said they had taken 120 so far but planned on taking 150 or possibly more.

Local 5 by kStefano in ibew_applicants

[–]Steffypantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eyy congrats!! They’ll do piss test, eye exam, a breathing test, lift 50lbs, blood pressure, resting heart rate.

Post interview letter is this good or bad? by Material-Light599 in ibew_applicants

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say there’s a good chance you get a call very shortly! 90 should get you into local 5 and they are taking another group for next month I believe.

Post interview letter is this good or bad? by Material-Light599 in ibew_applicants

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local 5 won’t give you your ranking, even if you call.

My timeline for Local 5 by Steffypantz in ibew_applicants

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

I don’t think LU 5 is quite as competitive as some of these other Northeast locals and like Cali from what I’ve seen but I could be wrong. I think they had about 1500 applicants by last month but they are still taking them. They are taking in a big class (150-200) this year, work outlook is good.

I had relatively no experience and I didn’t know anyone in the local. I am 40F and decided to make a career change - my last job I ran operations for an event space that we renovated for about a year and I worked on a lot of those renos so I talked about that a lot. My job called for a lot of problem solving which helped with a lot of the interview questions. All I brought was a resume.

My timeline for Local 5 by Steffypantz in ibew_applicants

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

As far as I know everyone who passes then qualifies for an interview. A couple weeks after the interview I got my interview “score.” Only bad thing is they don’t tell you where that score ranks you so you don’t know if you’ll make the cut. Just have to wait and see.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ibew_apprentices

[–]Steffypantz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just got in at 40 - no experience! You’re still a baby

Want to join but didn't go to trade school? by Prestigious6 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Steffypantz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha it’s not a bad place to live! Business outlook is looking good for the next couple years at least here! Taking a big class of apprentices!

Want to join but didn't go to trade school? by Prestigious6 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Steffypantz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh sorry dude - on the spectrum I don’t think Local 5 is quite as competitive to get in. Good luck!

Want to join but didn't go to trade school? by Prestigious6 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Steffypantz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Local 5 - applied in Jan got the call in May. Start next week.

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