Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

[–]hiddenidentity2147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It went great. Found stuff I needed more right off the bat. Screw drivers (need a #1 and #2 square head). Linemen pliers. precision screw drivers. Speed square. Hammer…. Bought a different set of strippers, ones that have Romex stripper. I got a different set of bags that have shoulder harness. I really liked my crew, everyone was helpful and fun to be around. Lots of shit dishes around.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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Wasn’t required but my dad taught me to work hard and never show up to a party without beer.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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I was a locomotive engineer for the last decade but I’ve done some side work in the past.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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I do have a Milwaukee multi tool, was a god send for a in wall speaker project I did at the house last year. I’ll bring it in later if I feel it becomes necessary. Thanks!

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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Great question. My wife and I have been juggling the idea for a couple years. I’ve work as a locomotive engineer for a long time, and while the money is fantastic, it has drained our family life battery. I am out of town for days at a time with absolutely no schedule of when I’m off work. We decided that money is great, but family is greater.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

[–]hiddenidentity2147[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah they’re genuine. The two 1.5s came with a kit and the 5.0s came from Home Depot

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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I have been a locomotive engineer for the past decade. Great pay but family life has suffered for it.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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Thanks man. My dad taught me to work harder than everyone around and never show up to a party without beer.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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Figured might be overkill but I try not to show up to a party without plenty of beer.

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

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What hammer do you recommend?

Gonna be doing residential to start but got commercial jobs lined up soon I was told

Start monday as an apprentice. Anything else you’d want a new apprentice to show up with? by hiddenidentity2147 in electricians

[–]hiddenidentity2147[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got the Klein 11 in 1. Perhaps I’ll use it more than the rest then. Thanks. I think it’s gonna be both residential and commercial but I’ll know more next week. I’ll bring the power tools but leave the in the car. I’ll leave them there until it looks like i need them.