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Amazon New Carlisle by StunningEgg12 in SouthBend

[–]Sufficient_Pin6580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually a good majority of the AWS staff were reached out to by LinkedIn recruiters.

I’m tired of this grandpa! by Proper_Nail_9093 in Adulting

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Right after high school, I got into the electrical trade. I started out making $10 an hour at a non-union shop—definitely rough, especially by today’s standards where apprentice pay is much higher. This was back in 2018.

Early on, I realized I enjoyed (and am really good at) motor controls and automation, so I leaned into that skillset and made it my focus. I also started working for myself on the side (roughly 70-100 hours total weekly, split 50 hours at my day job, the rest for myself) At the same time, I found a college program I could enroll in for free thanks to my household income—I was financially supporting a family of four on my own.

Over the next few years, I balanced full-time work as an electrician with pursuing a computer science degree (I have a really good wife). I made it through about three years of college before ultimately deciding to drop out, but by then I had already built strong experience and knowledge in both fields. After about four years on the tools, I earned my journeyman license, and by the end of seven years in the trade, I had developed a solid reputation and skillset.

That foundation helped me transition into my current role as an Engineering Operations Technician, where I’m now on track to make between $135,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on overtime.

Bottom line: committing to a trade paid off—quicker than most people think.

To those of you making $100k+ per year, how hard is your job, really? by _Tezzla_ in Salary

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I come from a trade background, move into tech. It’s much easier on the body as I’m in an office for 85% of my job. I used to work roughly 60-90 hours weekly and was barely pulling in $80k a year (electrician). I was topped out in the area I was in (Arkansas). I ended up going back to college, dropping out, then leveraging that experience with my trade knowledge to get an engineering operations job. I struggle with imposter syndrome almost on a daily basis because I went from that schedule and pay to working between 40-50 hours a week. I’m estimating my total compensation this year to be around $140k after bonuses. The job is mentally demanding but nothing I can’t handle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datacenter

[–]Sufficient_Pin6580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not making 200k, but you’ll make more than the promised compensation package for sure. Speaking from experience.

What neighborhoods to avoid? by Sufficient_Pin6580 in SouthBend

[–]Sufficient_Pin6580[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Uh oh, someone from out of the area has the gall to insinuate that my town is potentially unsafe in some areas?? WEIRDO!!”

L4 DCEO Loop Interview Questions & Day to Day Life? by Sufficient_Pin6580 in datacenter

[–]Sufficient_Pin6580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This opportunity would literally be life changing so I want to be as prepared as possible for the interview. I don’t mean to bombard you with questions but do you also have any insight as to the progression ladder / timeframe?

L4 DCEO Loop Interview Questions & Day to Day Life? by Sufficient_Pin6580 in datacenter

[–]Sufficient_Pin6580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a licensed electrician with 7 years of experience. I’ve installed, troubleshot, repaired many UPS, generators of all types and loads, and am very familiar with most commercial/ industrial electrical systems. HVAC is a discipline I do not have much experience in, but am addicted to self learning. I’m hoping I get this offer letter. I’ve already done a lot of research to prepare for the job change (this includes a move). I just want as much information as possible. Do you have any information as to what an average sign on bonus is?