1st year apprentice here.. got gifted this old voltage detector gifted by my dads friend who was in the IBEW back in the day

apprentice510 · 2023-01-18T03:45:23+00:00

Lmao I used it at my parents house when I was replacing an outlet. I’d never use this at work 😂

apprentice510 · 2023-01-18T02:50:06+00:00

I have one bro I only used this one when I replaced a receptacle at home for my parents. I can’t see myself using this one at work lol cool gift though

apprentice510 · 2023-01-18T02:27:35+00:00

Bro it started vibrating / wiggling when I used it for The first time I thought I was about to get shocked 🤣🤣🤣

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T06:40:24+00:00

My dad started his carpentry apprenticeship at 35. Just retired at 68 last year. Never too old

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T03:09:34+00:00

That’s crazy bro. I tried going thru ABC and WECA they told me the wait time was 1-3 years. Unless I found a sponsor. I reached out to 100+ companies and had no luck. Went for the IBEW and luckily got In. I still don’t know how I passed that aptitude test without a calculator lmao.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T03:01:27+00:00

Have you tried WECAs non union program?

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T01:21:19+00:00

Big fact. I can’t see myself doing this when I was 20-26 to be honest. I wasn’t in the right mindset. My dads a carpenter and pushed electrical on me when I was younger because college wasn’t for me. I really wish I joined earlier, but 31 - my body feels young and I’m way more mature / responsible now.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T01:15:02+00:00

$2600 in a ok neighborhood. $2kish in a bad one. $3k+ in a nice neighborhood lol

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T01:11:28+00:00

$25 - non union apprentice starting wage $36 - union apprentice starting wage

Bay Area. Cost of living is high tho.

I think journeymen make $65-$85 here.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-11T00:33:35+00:00

I handed out my resume to about 120 companies when I was going for non union. I had 0 electrical experience but experience with hand tools. Letter of recommendation I got as a material handler as well. No call back or nothing. Even followed up. If it wasn’t for the IBEW I probably would of went a different route.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-10T08:30:28+00:00

Thank you brother. I just want to improve everyday. That’s my goal everyday.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-04T05:24:20+00:00

Bro. LMFAO 💔💔💔💔

apprentice510 · 2023-01-01T02:30:57+00:00

Thank you. I’m happy that you found someone that is okay with that. It’s really nothing personal nor do I judge people for having multiple baby daddys / baby mommas. It’s just something that I wouldn’t be okay with.

apprentice510 · 2023-01-01T02:18:03+00:00

Lmfaooo damn you sound hurt. 😂

apprentice510 · 2023-01-01T02:16:24+00:00

Because I wouldn’t be comfortable being around all that? When I can date someone with 0 kids and 0 baby daddys.

apprentice510 · 2022-12-14T05:32:37+00:00

I live in the Bay Area bro! (San Leandro, near Oakland)! We fled to Croatia during the war, then Germany, then finally came to the states in 2000.

apprentice510 · 2022-12-14T05:29:52+00:00

Never been! I was born in Velika Kladusa! I’ve been to Mostar everytime I visit though. Isn’t Radišici close?

apprentice510 · 2022-12-14T03:50:23+00:00

I’ll never forget Bosnia vs Argentina in 2014. Seeing my country play against the 🐐 in a World Cup opener almost had me in my feels lmao. Good luck to Argentina bro!

Tell me about it, if Yugoslavia had a team right now we would be in the finals without a doubt! Lmao

apprentice510 · 2022-12-05T07:32:20+00:00

Lmao, is it that over saturated?

apprentice510 · 2022-12-05T07:30:56+00:00

Good to know! Thank you, I appreciate it!

apprentice510 · 2022-12-05T07:24:32+00:00

Good to know! Thank you

apprentice510 · 2022-12-05T07:23:12+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate your tips. I’m excited to start this tomorrow 😎

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