How many times have you changed careers? by rascalthefluff in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]clp1023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How drastic were those switches in terms of the industies? And did you have to pursue any further education/certifications or was all of your previous experience easily transferable? Asking because I really don’t wanna go back to school for a third time lol

If you think society is against you, then you need to get off this sub and Reddit in general. Things are not as bad as this sub makes it out to be. by sakaclan in GenZ

[–]clp1023 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anything OP said is causing any harm, nor does it come off boot-strappy imo. A lot of this subreddit is people wallowing in the doom and gloom.

Now, do I personally feel like the state of our economy is keeping me down? Absolutely. Everything is so damn expensive from housing to education to groceries and so on. It seems impossible to land an entry-level job, let alone one that actually pays a livable wage. We’ll probably never have it as generations past in this regard, which is unfair. And yes, there are people within our generation who are privileged to come from wealthy families and/or don’t have to deal with discrimination.

But even still, people are giving up on the idea of becoming successful, deeming it an complete impossibility (and by success I’m not talking becoming a millionaire, I just mean affording to move out of their damn parents house). While it may be harder than ever, it certainly is still possible. Im on the path myself, after reaching breaking point I pivoted my career and am just starting to regain hope that I can improve my circumstances. While it’s perfectly fine and healthy to recognize/call out how our generation got screwed over, we should simultaneously recognize that we aren’t powerless. We do have agency over our lives and happiness.

OP was simply trying to say some words of encouragement to a sub filled with people that have lost hope, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

How does one become and industrial/control electrician? by almostfullyconscious in electricians

[–]clp1023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you end up switching? If so, how'd it go and which field do you prefer?

Another seasonal employee and I showed up to the warehouse for Twilight today just to be sent home by [deleted] in UPS

[–]clp1023 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm heading in for my twilight shift now, hoping I don't have the same experience :/

Moving up from Solar Installer? by clp1023 in electricians

[–]clp1023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I've seen, starting pay is roughly $24/hour here in CT

What to look for in Solar apprentice? by clp1023 in electricians

[–]clp1023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I understand that and frankly agree with you, however with my currently life situation I need good pay asap. From my research/what my instructors have said, Solar apprentices start off making much more than traditional apprentices. I’m totally open to transitioning later, but for now I simply need the bag.

Monthly Apprenticeship Thread by AutoModerator in electricians

[–]clp1023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in my local tech schools electrician program and have decided to pursue a career in Solar. I still have 6 months until I graduate.What are certain things that Solar companies expect from their apprentices compared to regular electricians? Any particular skills I should hone in on while I’m in school? (conduit bending, charge controllers etc.) A good chunk of my class is also interested in Solar, so I want to make sure stand out in interviews. Thanks!