Apprenticeship vs Full-Time Job Which is Better for New Parents?

[@williamjmccartan8879]

Just the fact that you are laying out how you planned building your family is something everyone should take heed, networking is everything especially building a support group of friends and family, as a trades apprentice, all the other trades show you their little tricks, start carrying a small notebook, a little flip one you can keep in your pocket, it will help you with retention, peace

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@williamjmccartan8879 I grew up poor, and I didn't want that for my kids. I knew if I wanted some different, I had to be intentional with my life. Thank you again, Billy.

[@maxochavez5854]

Awesome video this is what I needed. My wife is very supportive and is in favor of me going to the union , just not the right timing. After talking with my father in law who works at the Local 797 Cement Masons union we decided it was better for me to wait till after the baby is born in April, be able to take my paternal leave from my current job and during that time join the union and get a job lined up. That way I can get tools during these next few months , save some cash, and have everything in line. If I were to leave now , I might not even find a job , I’d have to pay the OBGYN visits out of pocket for a few months and risk a lot. I’m really antsy and impatient to join the union but I have to choose my timing correctly. Hopefully work is busy around May, that way I can join in. Thanks for the video again bro much love from Vegas

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

No problem. Thank you for watching. I'm happy I could help. This is a tough career, but worth it.

[@s0lrvx]

local 503 there is no work in the area got laid off over a month ago and can't find any work as a 7th term probably going to have to leave the trade i need to feed my family.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

I've heard that election years are always the slowest. But now the election is overwork and should be picking up. I totally understand doing what's best for your family. Have you spoken to a union rep?

[@maxochavez5854]

How often do carpenters get laid off a year or switch jobs ? Do you ALWAYS have to get laid off and call/ walk and find a new site ? How does that work

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@maxochavez5854 i haven't been laid off in 7 years, but I'm in a rare situation. Most good companies try to keep you working and send you to other jobs. But that all depends on how big of a company you're working for.

[@nottoday626]

This is a great topic, I got indentured 2 years ago to this very date, I have a wife and 2 kids. It can be very tough if you don’t have a strong support system, I would stress that an apprenticeship is not just a job, you’re a carpenter but also a full time student because of you must learn everyday and be able to apply what you have learned this gets tougher when you do not have any specific industry experience. Your partner must understand that this is not just a job like a job at Amazon etc.. some of the challenges I faced was trying to make everything work financially on a single income with a wife and 2 kids in Southern California.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

@nottoday626 I totally agree. When I first started, i had to take a breathing period after work for a couple of weeks. Because I didn't want to bring work problems home. It's also very difficult for people to understand the stress of the trades. That's why I always promote being kind to each other. The work is already tough. We don't have to make it harder. Your support system is very important.

[@Elomelmo]

As of right now i am a 3rd year apprentice gonna keep working till i journey out until then I won’t really know if this a career for me or a family

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

At the end of the day. Once you finish your apprenticeship, they can never take the skill you learned away.

[@gregbryant3826]

Can I get a video on how to convince a woman to let me put a baby in her?