How to become an Electrician

This is based on my experience when I first started in the electrical trade. In my construction experience, I feel like the electrical trade is just about the best one. I may be biased and I know a lot of guys in other trades that love their jobs too. I just can't see myself doing anything else.
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[@doordonot.thereisnotry.9467]

I'm 38. I am a janitor. I want to be an electrician to get more hours and better pay. This video was very motivating to me. Thank you.

[@gillbill2115]

Do it man!!

[@goldenoreo9171]

I believe in you :)

[@cameron2660]

Good luck

[@sacrificetheory650]

I’m 33, I just got interested in electrician work.

[@Skyfire154]

You got this

[@NaluRash]

I'm 34. Gonna have my interview next week for my local IBEW. Honestly it feels weird applying for an apprenticeship at my age, however, I feel like I'm in a dead end career at the moment. For those of you "older" guys considering an apprenticeship or a change of career I just wanna say to go for it. Thanks Mike for sharing your tips/tricks/bullshit.

[@conanuibreaslain8098]

37. Starting electricion school in a week. Feel a little bit foolish. Trying to get a head start to impress my new boss watching these.

[@danielhady3021]

Started when I was 30. Turning 32 this year. Will top out in about 3 more years. I love it personally.

[@u0kiToki]

@@danielhady3021 I see "top out" in Union forums but can't find out what it means? My guess is you reach journeymen pay?

[@danielhady3021]

u0kiToki Exactly. Topping out would be hitting your 8000 hours and getting your journeyman ticket.

[@erikw113]

Thanks bro. I am 29 and I was feeling like it's too late to change my career I am a student almost done with my associate's but I dont feel this school thing is working out. I am looking to switch to electrician

[@jwilli8866]

I’m 18 years old and know nothing about being an electrician. I start in 5 hours and I can’t sleep but you’re videos are teaching me a lot. Thanks

[@josephawmkee6418]

J Willi how did it go? I’m about to turn 18 and I’m a senior in high school. I also don’t know ANYTHING about being an electrician but I really want to learn about it. I threw away my chance to learn about it throughout high school. Please let me know anything! Thanks

[@jwilli8866]

joseph awm kee well it’s been two weeks and learned a lot. It’s a really good job. I love it

[@josephawmkee6418]

J Willi would love for you to keep me updated, but if not then it’s totally fine. Hope you do well bro

[@jwilli8866]

joseph awm kee week 3 and i love it. Highly recommend

[@kaladin7487]

@@jwilli8866 did you go the union route?

[@rictusmetallicus]

And God said "LET THERE BE LIGHT!" And he sent forth the electrician to turn it on

[@putinyoutosleep6184]

I say let there be darkness. *turn off switch*

[@smartcookie3500]

I always tell people, if there was electricity when Jesus was born, he would have been an electrician and not a carpenter.

[@mitchwisdom56]

You forgot the part where God made the first electrician from the rib of a lineman

[@smartcookie3500]

@@mitchwisdom56 Just because they get paid more doesn't mean they KNOW more than a inside wireman.

[@mitchwisdom56]

@@smartcookie3500 My point being without lineman electricians couldn't turn on anything. Just playing around

[@Flores828]

Installed 22 recessed lights in a house made over 2 grand in less then a day. Residential is Good pay

[@MikesToolShed]

+Flores 828 if it's side work or you own the company

[@mr.j9303]

2 grand is cheap, don't devalue the trade!!!

[@electricknipex5851]

Residential is good pay if your working alone but if it's a company there's no money

[@electricknipex5851]

2 grand but how much did you pay for materials lights etc

[@AZrakoon]

@@mr.j9303 in Arizona that's a lot of money.

[@kingrocketx4114]

I’m 33 years old and I’m more then convinced now that this is what I want to do thanks for the motivation for us older guys

[@dwaynevega8637]

I’m 32 just started no experience, go for it bro it’s the best thing I could have done

[@sacrificetheory650]

I’m 33, and I’m considering leaving my job in mental health for a career as an electrician. Went to school, got a bachelors but that shit isn’t taking me anywhere. You would think mental health would pay well but it doesn’t, plus no room for growth. I love helping people but I got bills and a family to provide for.

[@capostrength3908]

@@dwaynevega8637 how are you doing in the field?

[@Berzerk29]

I would recommend any high school kid that's not planning on going to college, go to vocational school. It was the best decision I made in high school.

[@joshsparks1489]

BigKen_NJ agreed. Wish I would’ve gone to one

[@BlindBatG34]

What about the military? I'm going to get on a soap box. I'd say half the kids that leave high school waste a ton of money on college just because they aren't given any alternatives. I feel like half my freshman dorm dropped out. Holy yit, that's a ton of money with nothing to show for it. To be honest I'm not entirely sure how I made it through to graduation. Unless my kids (currently 2 and 5) are really passionate about something I want them to go out and try work or the military for a couple years.

[@vsteele1672]

@Shorty Fuck College

[@helpiamstuckonthismanshead3385]

@Shorty i hope your life gets better

[@youngchap4941]

ill look into that im 16 but im just tryna plan what i wanna do i dropped out of school but im tryna getting my diploma online

[@anthonycastillo7774]

I’m 20 years old and randomly got a job as an apprentice, being an electrician wasn’t something I was really thinking on starting a career, but am now realizing this might be the best thing that’s happened to me and very excited for the future in this field

[@jessicab7005]

i dont see many female electricians around where i live so i hope i can do well if i can get my apprenticeship update: ive been working and saving money and im going to go for an apprenticeship next year!

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

I do.. Every guy wants to be on their job site. But I ran service trucks. It was hilarious how them guys seem to show up everyday. That worked with them..

[@alisiajones4182]

I am also a little scared that my sex and age will get in the way. Hopefully living in the day we do, I will be looked at just as well as the others.

[@jackcapewell4373]

jessie no girls doing trades in my town all man power

[@wicked5312]

Any updates now? Girls

[@joshuadavis6450]

Plenty in my area in IL. Females and any ethnicity get in over white males. So tough getting in being a white male.

[@venomous_spiderx7939]

I like your input and perspective on this. I've been struggling with dead end jobs and bs so this video definitely helped me a lot to get that extra push and confidence. Thanks dude.

[@OhioRiverBassin]

Started out when i was 16 working with my Dad. Went to my vocational program and fell in love with the trade. After 2 years I still look forward to going to work!

[@usefulbobcat]

Still looking forward?

[@josehuerta4321]

^^

[@meatrocket3d535]

Just did an application with the Union and they already sent me out to work sorta like a pre-apprenticeship. I'm loving every second so far.

[@bryand6051]

MeatRocket3D Material handler?

[@emproductions160]

CW

[@shotbait5090]

Yo I was about to call the union for steps to do...How'd it go?

[@meatrocket3d535]

@@shotbait5090 Damn homie i made this comment 3 years ago haha! Shit boi im a third year apprentice. Call the hall and theyll give you a step by step of what you gotta do but it boils down to taking an aptitude test and doing an interview with the school and you get in. Im part of a smaller local so it was easy to get in but if youre in a bigger city or state it might be a little more competitive. But still try man! its a great trade and theres alot of money to be made. Almost a 4th year now and i still love it lol

[@UWATCHMYCLIPS]

@@meatrocket3d535 hey man do you got a Snapchat or Instagram I can pm you a few questions on? I’m 19 and stuck on which direction to take for my career.. speaking to someone who is an electrician would probably really help me. I’d appreciate it a lot

[@Saskidan]

Thank you for the clear and concise introduction. I just turned 39 and I've been a baker, farmer, winery grunt, and now a warehouse manager. Only getting paid $20/hr and feel like I need to start crushing it to get a decent home for myself and stop paying off someone else's mortgage. I've always hated school and math but hoping it's not as bad as I think it's gonna be. Cheers!!

[@truerebel5467]

26 and been enjoying my freedom ever since I graduated from high school but now I feel it's time to secure my future and pick up a career and a new hobby. This video helped me make up my mind and I thank you👍.

[@YD180]

I always enjoy your videos man. You're just so natural and very good at narrating and sharing your knowledge / experience

[@raisinbran750]

I’m 17 and looking to get into this, i have a high school class that is teaching me the very basics of power tech, so far i’ve learned the basics of volts, ohms, current, and how to install outlets & lights. I love it honestly, it’s so cool and i’m really enjoying this class. I have fun learning it so I applied to a community college to major in electrical technology. I’m just worried that I’m not going in the right direction but this video definitely helped me out. Thanks so much man! This area is a lot bigger than I had imagined, a bit overwhelming but not too crazy.

[@StarFyodperor]

I am 38 years old ex cook... Today I've got my Electrician certificate and I am already doing it for a few months in another country... For 3 times my previous pay and next to nothing physical... And this world needs even more electricians so I am still expecting to have great pay and great collogues... simple yet such a good decision in my life...

[@thirdayman]

I applied at a local union for the apprenticeship program, as an inside wireman. About 5 months after applying I was called in to take an aptitude test. The another 4 months later I was called for an interview. Then 3 months after that I was called and told that I was being accepted into the program. So it took a year from application to being accepted for me. The time is different for everyone though. If you know someone in the union, they can get you in way faster. School for us is free for the most part. All we have to do is pay for books. My first year books were about $560. However, if you have perfect attendance for that year and average a 90% you get that money back. That's kinda my experience so far, and I'm loving the work that's going on with my contractor. Love your channel Mike, keep it up!

[@tek4]

Chris EGME well here they have you sign a contract stating for 10 years you won't work non union, a non compete Claus if you will, so the school time and money they invest won't go to waste

[@thirdayman]

Same here, in California, you can't be in the union and get the training while working for a non union contractor. Don't think there is a duration like you're mentioning, they just boot you from the union if you do that because you're taking away union work. I've been in only a year though, so I have much more to learn regarding the politics involved.

[@sharingan030895]

Chris EGME where in California did you apply? I want to apply at the San Bernardino local 440

[@sharingan030895]

A year to be accepted ? 😣 what test scores did you recive? So even if you do excellent on their tests you may still have to wait such a long time ?

[@thirdayman]

I applied at local 441 in Anaheim, score wise I have no idea what I got. All I got was a letter saying that I met their standards and was to wait for the interview. It may depend on how many people they need. When I started class there were 3 first year classes that had 30+ people in them.

[@tsrorst2792]

Thanks a whole lot! This video provided plenty of insight for the completion of my senior project and helped clear up the process of getting into this career. Senior year is pretty damn stressful, can't wait to be out in the real world.

[@paulhanratty584]

Cheers fella. I have just started an electrician's course at the ripe old age of 58, here in France. You have kept my spirits high. Cheers

[@mdlee52]

This is one of your best videos. And I'm not joking this time.

[@MikesToolShed]

+mdlee52 I feel like I kinda rambled on,. I was contemplating redoing it with a better structure. But thanks man

[@tek4]

No it was awesome. Maybe next time I gotta be in it, to give the other side

[@zachhightower5251]

I’m 16 and work my butt of doing stuff that the other workers over me don’t want to do but every day I learn something new

[@lynaes.9154]

I'm turning 20 here soon and am starting my courses at my local community college. I'm super excited and this is just reaffirming my decision for my career!!! You're an awesome guy, thank you!

[@grahamcuthbertson5208]

Great video sir, You are actually not the last trade on site in a commercial building. It is the furniture installers. I work for a Contract Office Furnishings company and we are always waiting for other trades and we are ultimately the last ones getting pushed by the client. We can’t install the panel systems, file systems, raised flooring, Architectural walls, office suites etc until everything else is done. Keep the videos coming.

[@eldiariodeunteacher726]

I'm getting in love with electricity. I'm 30 and no experience on it but now thanks to you, I have a clear way of what to do and what to focus on. Thank you so much Mike.

[@sephangelo4603]

It's falling in love, but yeah! I agree.

[@eldiariodeunteacher726]

@@sephangelo4603 I'm gonna practixe more. Thank you :)

[@ryanvieira9007]

I'm 24. Gonna stop what I'm doing and become an electrician.

[@Pancake4o]

Electrician yet lol

[@MakeMeEggs]

How did that work out

[@legitcinnamonroll4773]

How did it go fam

[@WorldCommentor]

Im 25 and working dead end warehouse job, looking to get into it. But i failed my First interview because I didn't know a lot about tools and anything much about Electrician and bad interview. I will try to get a certificate and reapply for Electrician helper.

[@odds1096]

so how is it ?

[@kobewoodfill398]

Thank you so much I just graduated high school and this opened up more options for me

[@NemoNoirNobody]

Just graduated high school a couple months ago and looking into a local community college to go through their electrician program and then hopefully go through an apprenticeship and get my career rolling. I’ll be honest I’m nervous and don’t know any thing about electricity but I’m willing to learn. I also wanna learn other skills and trades because being able to do so many things on my own is an awesome idea I think.

[@762God]

Nice how are you doing now ?

[@skiball83]

Mike that was an amazing video. I accidentally fell into this career. Here is my story if you want to read it. Started working at home depot after doing concrete, brick, and tuckpointing at the age of 26 or 27. Worked in the garden department for 3 months. Was transfered to flooring for a month and almost quit. Was transfered to electrical and i said shit. I dont know anything about ac. I took dc in high school for 2 years, but not the same. I started learning the different terms, like you said "1900" box. I picked it up so fast that the master electrician that worked there part time hired me. I worked for him for about a year and a half while still at depot. We had a little bit of a tiff about my pay, i thought i should get a bonus for one job i did. He gave me the bonus ($30) and then when i asked for more work he said he didnt need anymore help. Im still working with this guy at the store mind you. This contractor keeps coming in more and more and we get a buisness relationship going. I always help him and make sure he has all the stuff for his current job. A month goes by and he asks if i know anyone that wants to help him for $25/hr, my eyes light up and i said yeah me! He gives me his number and my first job was running conduit...easy as pie for me. Im in chicago, everything is pipe and thats one of the first things i learned. He liked my work and ive been working for this guy for the last 4 and a half years. The last 2 years full time averaging $500/day currently doing resi work (remember this is Chicago, everything is inflated). To all you young people out there with a brain....take a serious look at electrical work!

[@si.taze10]

skiball83 that's awesome dude. Sounds you're living the life!

[@skiball83]

Silas Taze no, cost of living is high and i save my money for early retirement. Im comfortable!

[@MikesToolShed]

+skiball83 that's awesome man. I started off very low. I think I made 8.50 when I started.

[@skiball83]

Mike's Tool Shed i started at $13 with the master sparky..chicago though. When i got my break, that was 2 years later. Honestly bud..i got lucky. You probably know more than me.

[@MikeSmith-op7il]

hey skiball, I live in the northwest suburbs of chicago, you know of any good companies to apply to?? resi or commercial It doesn't matter, I wanna get in this trade!!!

[@JRam757]

I'm 29 and just finished an accelerated school program that got me through Level 3 along with free work boots and tools via scholarship. One classmate was a 41 year old single mother of 3. Waiting to hear back for a Commercial job but other than that I'm definitely excited for it. 3 years in the making, but better late than never

[@zoopdefloop8651]

How are you liking it man? I’m 29 and planning on starting the process next year

[@JRam757]

@@zoopdefloop8651 it's been real good, lot of exciting work especially with having a mentor teach me along the way. You just have to remember to have the right tools for the right job, always put safety before anything else, and understand that it's okay to make mistakes because they will happen. Kind of slid into the Refrigeration field now but Electrical schooling is a good foundation to have nonetheless.

[@AverageNiceGuy]

I am very impressed with your presentation. Nice job! 😎 My early career path was roughly similar to yours. Construction electrical is very cool when your body is younger, as your body ages, consider doing industrial electricity and industrial electrical /electronic maintenance. It usually raises the pay and it's easier on the aging body. Along the journey, invest focus on schooling, and a very deep and solid understanding, starting with the basics. This will pay dividends to you for the rest of your life.

[@jaguarking4957]

Great video man. I work in the hospitality field and am looking for a change it this was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@DorianParpari]

I'm 38 and a woman, social worker and have a bunch of side hustles I'm running. Becoming an electrician is something thar has interested me for a long time and I really wish I went to trade school when I was a teen and it was first offered to me. My dad knows alot about electrical work and he and I worked to fix up my house I bought a few years ago. I will look more into this, this video was very informative

[@phuckfumassters]

I'm 38 too looking into electrician school. Did you end pursuing an electrician career?

[@HardKnocksForge]

Your fly was unzipped this whole video...

[@MarkMcDaniel]

One big zipper for one big...*cough* tool bag.

[@exhilaratingbass]

I thought he was wearing a skirt

[@HardKnocksForge]

Dylan Elder He should. He’s always complaining about how the sheep always run from him. I’m guessing they can hear a zipper a mile away.

[@BeardedSeabee82]

Hard Knocks Forge i guess he hasnt found any fence broke sheep yet

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Those tools have had some experience 😉

[@joeldube6662]

I totally agree, get all the experience and knowledge when you start out. I started with a buddy's dad, then did traffic lights for 10 years. Know I'm a maintenance electrician at a university campus with almost 30 buildings, and 5 residences, dealing with residential, commercial and industrial...always learning....masters liscence is next.

[@premacy2003]

Thanks for this video. Today my son got told he starting his apprentice tomorrow. Why are Klein tools so hard to get in Australia. I love how honestly you talk about the trade. You made me think about starting a new job for myself.

[@anthonysmith4600]

Get whia tools

[@jeffreysilfee3535]

I’m in high school just found out I got accepted in the electrical program at my local vocational school

[@watermelown1569]

same here Jeffrey :)

[@glumGlumm]

Lol you can get it done in community colleges in less than 3 years. Those vocational 10 to 12 month school cost about $20k maybe more adding the interest unless if its paid full. While in community colleges cost less and maybe even free!

[@bens2256]

@@glumGlumm the vocational school at my high school is free

[@leroy9784]

Ben S same

[@leekazuya1305]

got into electrical when i was 20, now i am 24, it really is a good career, so many people went to college, not enough people want to be in the trade, makes it easier to negotiate wage, my buddy just got into hvac as well, he is experiencing the same thing, they are eager to hire, but the downside is, sometimes they are so eager to hire, they hire shitty lazy workers who don't give a rats ass about the job, so that's not something i enjoy. on the flip side, once you start networking and know a lot of tradesmen, you can gather up guys and run side jobs, i am beginning to do that now :)

[@maryjean6496]

Lee Kazuya how long did the whole process take ?

[@nightowl_dude]

Can you tell me how to get into electrical because I have no idea but I am certainly want to try and become one

[@austinreeves5221]

@@nightowl_dude yo im trying to do the same so i read every comment. Sounds llike you go to school or join a union

[@bawesomeize]

On a night where I'm home pondering over what the actual fuck I really wanna do with my life at this point and this video convinced me that I need to go to my local vocational school and become an electrician. Thank you, Mike. Very informative in those who are not just trying to plan the next 1-2 years as a residential electrician but for someone who's aspirations don't stop there.

[@natewalker5578]

I became an electrician the second week of January. I got hired in by a company owned by two electricians who’ve been in the field for 25+ years. I see both off them everyday and even some days work with them directly. But every single day I’m on a site and I learn somthing new. Yea I do more digging than others and maybe more sweeping at the end of the day, but while I’m digging I learn how to install the pvc for underground, and I’ve already learned to run home runs and switch legs by myself. I came in with no knowledge and I already can install additional lights at my dads house if he asks. It’s tedious, and labor intensive but the best way to start the trade is as an apprentice/ helper. You get the most knowledge that way and on a daily basis in real world application.

[@jonayytsunamayy8685]

I am 19, currently in school working towards an associates in electromechanical technology. I recently saw videos about being an electrician and I am thinking that’s what I wanna do. I go to a tech school and asked one of my instructors who is a master electrician and he took me to a electrician class. Everyone there gave me phone numbers of their company and they were all so nice and helpful. Really gave me a perspective on electricians.

[@762God]

How is it going now ? And I’m 17 I have some experience but should i go to school for it ?

[@jonayytsunamayy8685]

@762God I finished my schooling and worked at a papermill for the summer and saw that they have E/I Technicians and worked alongside them and realized I liked what they did. My associates degree got me to advance in the E/I schooling so I only needed to go for a year (The E/I schooling is a 5 year apprenticeship) and I've been living it ever since. If I were you I would definitely get into the trades. College is useless.

[@markcosner5517]

A long time ago I was told by a master electrician that to be a good electrician stuff a handful of marbles in your mouth every time you get shocked spit one out when you have lost all your marbles your a good electrician lol.

[@xx_changogaming_xx808]

Wut 😂😅

[@usefulbobcat]

A person who is good at their job will have the scars to prove it, Its basically the same as saying never trust a skinny cook because he who never messes up can never grow

[@daviduchiha8592]

That makes no sense

[@ClikDis]

I was going to change this video about 10 seconds in but ended up watching this whole thing 😂. It’s really interesting and educational 🤙

[@sethtompkins26]

I'm currently in restaurants and I'm looking to make the transition to another skilled trade. It's good hearing someone else has a cooking background.

[@M8d9R]

I'm 32. Had been in sales for a while - somehow got stuck, thinking there was nothing better out there! Now retraining on a full NVQ as an electrician assistant in the UK, and going to work is no longer a total drain on my well-being. This work is a brilliant trade. Suddenly I have a valuable skill, (or building one) rather than just being permanently dispensable and judged on my last month... and I was not struggling in sales. I just hated it and had enough. Can't believe I stayed so long in it. WAY happier now doing this kind of work!!

[@neilheckley8683]

It depends on the state you live in. Some states don't require a journeyman license.

[@MenbaFPS]

Im 2 months in electrical trade school and this information made me feel that I made a good decision thank you so much🎓🤟.

[@AverageNiceGuy]

Very well said. Residential electrical ends up with a bit of a pay ceiling. Commercial is a step up. Industrial Electricity / Electronics troubleshooting is a bit of a Golden Goose. But yes, getting formal schooling is a huge accelerator. I started washing parts in an electric motor generator repair shop in 1982, and now I am a supervisor for a large company in a large industrial facility. It's very nice to know the inner workings of the equipment.

[@stevenarmstrong6066]

I'm nearly 28 your motivating me to become a electrician

[@girtsziverts3530]

That's how I'm became electrician. I got fed up of labor in food factory, handed in my resignation letter. Walked across road an asked is there any job opportunities for maintenance electrician.

[@josephkerollos]

Love your enthusiasm man... I work in Construction too... not trade field engineer and PM and I too love my job so I feel you bro.. keep it up!!!

[@rubix187]

Great video man! This was also a masterclass in hand communication 👋🏿

[@noahcarpenter5321]

Voltage goes in something happens, voltage comes back. simple enough

[@hayman122]

Ive been out of highschool for a year and im 20 now theres a vocational school near by im in southern cali hope everything goes well. Also great content new sub

[@sailositaufa8489]

I’m a dispatcher been pushing meat for 10years and now have decided to take on an apprenticeship through my Job I’m currently at. This video just makes my decision much easier. Great video and great advise 🔥👍🏾🙏🏾

[@TheRatQween]

I love this channel!!! Can't wait to start school!!

[@Alex-jo2oi]

Found out it’s what I want to do at age 18. I wish I had an opportunity to take hands on classes in high school. It takes a while until you really get to work on electrical stuff. Patience is key, it will be worth it.

[@crazycrookerr]

How did it work out?

[@Alex-jo2oi]

@@crazycrookerr good I ended up moving into HVAC/R bc of the opportunities that presented themselves. Now I know enough to get by without an electrician in some circumstances.

[@crazycrookerr]

@@Alex-jo2oi glad to hear! Thanks for the response

[@pulseproject1492]

Do me a favor and never stop uploading helpful information I’m 18 and you’re helping me so much with electrical information i need to know thank you

[@danielfaherty5069]

Very helpful video. I am planning on getting in to the electrical field in the June when I graduate high school. That’s for the advice!

[@countD8852]

3 years later and this video was really helpful for me. I don't like where I am right now and it's good to have a little guidance.

[@chrisp.5272]

Getting my CDL first, so I have options to fall back on, and then I’m going to try become an electrician.

[@estabanfiesta3806]

hahahah i love how your hand is talking this whole video

[@douglasabler3581]

Have to agree. I was a meat cutter in a grocery store for many years. It was fine at first, but as I got older and had a family of my own, I found that I never saw them, because I was always working on weekends and holidays. So I went to a trade school for electrical work. At 37 I got an apprenticeship with a contractor. On my FIRST day they handed me a shovel and told me to start digging. That shovel was the only tool I used for my first month on the job. But things got better, and after five years I completed my apprenticeship and got my journeyman’s license. I have been a grunt on the job site with minimal responsibility, and I have been in charge of crews on half-million dollar military contracts. If you work for the right contractor you can do anything.

[@dylankerr4511]

Hey man, awesome video! Great info. I just wanted to leave a tip for you to up your production quality. See if you can disable auto focus on your camera. Let it focus when you set up, then disable the auto focus. As you move your hand around, your camera will stay steady instead of struggling to keep up with your motions. Thanks again for the information you provide.

[@heinrichjacobi6744]

Hey, I finished school and had no idea what I wanted to do, I, through a friend, got a electrical work on industrial level electricity, and through the 10 months of work, I learned how to install 11kv lines and 66kv lines, also learned how to operate a vehicle mounted crane and how to do 3 phase jointing to mini subs, I fell in love with this kind of work and am now studying to become an electrical engineer

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Look.. It's Reddy Kilowatt. A real one.. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reddy_Kilowatt

[@rockbottomi]

Zero places are looking for guys off the street around my area. Zero, they all want the experience before hiring. Literally no one wants to train a guy off the street.

[@PurpleKid1956]

My boss picked me up out of walmart and I didn’t know shit. This is my second week and we travel 😂 I do decent

[@kyleclemente5939]

Never have I ever heard that. Anywhere, worldwide.. 😂

[@rockbottomi]

@@kyleclemente5939 yeah it sucked. Eventually had to find a shop based about 2 hours away that was willing to accept no prior experience.

[@RustySpine]

@@rockbottomi I got hired at 16 doing hard labor and part time electrical work like wiring switches and outlets.etc. I don’t know where you live but I’m sorry bro

[@aquariuslocs7208]

Thank you I’m 27 and look to go down this path. This is so helpful.

[@tp2520]

Thanks man. Good video. Gives me hope to get into this career

[@joewyatt8413]

Awesome video!!! A couple weeks ago I applied for school at the IEC chapter here in OKC. My friend from church who’s been in the trade for about 10 years recommended me to the owner of the company he works for and also he’s field supervisor. So hoping to hear something soon. I just turned 31 at the beginning of the year and am looking for something to better myself more then what warehouse work can do

[@MikesToolShed]

+Joe Wyatt that's a great idea. Never too late, I worked with an apprentice that was in his 50s

[@tek4]

Joe Wyatt I'm 31. I was one of those kids who knew, and in high school went to votech. I got my apprenticeship card just before my 17th birthday and have not looked back since. It's fun and different and you learn cool stuff, like how to shock some one with a coil of wire and watch battery. Maybe one or two components too

[@eduardomunoz430]

@@MikesToolShed Hey can you upload a video on your thoughts on trade school wether or not you recommend it for anyone without any experience in the trades?

[@pirank1659]

I'm 17, and i want to make bombs. This is really helpful

[@bufffatty9160]

broo?

[@kayfache2935]

IM sending this to the fbi

[@h0wd33]

@@kayfache2935 Tell them to send a Raytheon recruiter to his house

[@micahasher7600]

how to get swatted 101

[@chompchompmaster2885]

You just like me fr

[@robertpennington5247]

Good video In Australia to become an electrician you have to do a 4 year apprenticeship and 3 years at trade school ( tafe) which is one day a week during your apprenticeship after your apprenticeship is successfully completed you dget your trade papers and become a tradesman then you apply for your licence after passing your capstone exam which is both theory and practical. You can also apply for your contractors licence. After that you can go to a training provider and after completing all the modules get your communications licence which allows you to do phones fibre cat 6 coax cabling etc

[@funsponge8550]

Just ran into this video. Admittedly, math isn't one of my strong suits these days, but I can brush up on that. At 30, I've got a decent job, but feel like I'm not really getting anywhere, there's no room for advancement. So I'm looking at getting into an electrician apprenticeship. Thanks for the info!

[@SumD-EGuy]

When do we get to see you ride the skateboard?

[@badita2618]

I don't know why but for some reason i've wanted to be an electrician since I was in grammer school for NO REASON I just want to....

[@ferrycruise7104]

This was great man. Thank you so much.

[@Lostpassage28]

Hey great video man. I’m actually really considering becoming an electrician. I have a similar story and been working as a prep cook for a year in a half now and I’m not very happy. But after watching your video I think I know what to do. Thank you 👍

[@Fltray]

Faster way to make that money. I just graduated high school and plan on becoming an electrician too

[@JUSTINSTURGILLTRUCKING]

I will see video of you riding a skateboard around

[@colemayes443]

10k subscriber video?😂

[@kylewithac1]

Currently in the military but going to trade school to become an electrician after I get out next year. This video made it easy to understand how to go about this a lot better so thank you 😎

[@danielhady3021]

Kyle With A C do helmets to hard hats program with the IBEW.

[@anthonysmith124]

That hand gave out some wicked advice

[@AverageNiceGuy]

I agree, I made the decision in 1986 to pursue industrial electricity, motor control, and electronics as a career path. It has been very rewarding. Getting a very solid education in a trade school, from a very knowledgeable instructor, toward industrial motor control, and electronics is a more rewarding path than just pulling Romex through a house , taking years to hopefully learn a few things from watching some other guy at work.

[@chezpower4]

Join the IBEW. It’s going to be the best career path you can take to become an electrician.

[@alexandermast9274]

What exactly do you mean when you say “go to school” i need specifics. I understand the concept of being an apprentice for 4-5 or more years before you can become a journeyman. But is there a specific school for electrical work or career centers? Please help lol

[@booqrdoit9138]

Vocational schools offer Electrcian specific classes, giving you hours and knowledge so you can become someone's apprentice

[@jaimeb3175]

@@booqrdoit9138 so we just pay for classes? ima do this after highschool

[@colemayes443]

Damn man I never realized your in Maryland. I'm in va. I went to vo tech and that was the best thing I've did. I knew college wasn't for me. The first year (sophomore year) we were in electrictal for half a day every day. The next year (junior year) we took class first semester and worked 3 full days a week week for a local electrictal company that hired all 8 of us in the class, by summer 3 of us stayed there.I worked all that summer. And did that my senior year too. It helped me so much. And I never did residental besides class. Can't stand it. I like running conduit too much.

[@MarkytheSparky]

In Quebec, we are required to do the schooling first. Once you graduate you need to find a contractor who can guarantee you 150 hrs in 3 months so you can get your apprentice cards. Great channel, by the way!!

[@alfonsoromano7389]

It sounds like a great Career, just I'm not sure if I'll be a good enough electrician because reasons are: 1. I don't have any experience at all whatsoever 2. I'm getting better at math, but still not a pro at it. 3. I have a hard time learning things and it takes me a while to process information in general. The last two reasons are like question reasons: 4. What type of math would you need? 5.And how crazy hard will the math be?

[@mookeythepimpthompson6031]

Alfonso Romano just go for it dude. Zero miedo.

[@jamalcole1985]

go for it. I just got in IBEW 595 study algbra 1

[@Weebwhacker]

Study algebra 1 and you'll be fine on the math part, they dont teach class everyday in the union so use the days they arent teaching to study on your own, if you dont study solo, you wont make it

[@alfonsoromano7389]

@@jamalcole1985 thank you so much for the encouragement. And another hands on trade career I was thinking about is an xray technician or a respitory therapist

[@jamalcole1985]

@@alfonsoromano7389 Its all good . go for it.

[@shawn576]

The pre apprenticeship class I took outright forced us to buy a set of tools they sold. That's one way to be ready for work - be forced to own a small collection of brand name (not shit) hand tools and a high quality tool belt.

[@Jaywarde82]

I started doing electrical work when I was 31 and I am happy that I learned a trade and was able to support myself for a few years but It just isn't my thing. I worked the service industry for 10 years and never had one problem and was happy everyday I got up for work, but with Electrical or construction in general...Its somebody elses dream. Waking up at 4:30 every morning and racing to a job I didn't enjoy for an hour then being totally soaked in sweat within for first hour on the job with 7-9 hours more to go....naa I can think of better ways to spend my days. I learned very easy and became a good electrician and became confident in my work but just couldn't force myself to love it. Im 37 now and have been out the game for around a year and a half minus a couple 3rd party gigs for a week or two. It taught me so many important things that I happy of my time spent in the trade.

[@VermHat]

If you're happy with service, why not just do that? Why did you leave the field?

[@Jaywarde82]

@@VermHat I left when I turned 30. I was living up in New Jersey and felt like I was spinning my wheels where I was at so I decided to make a change and try something new. I started out as a green helper and it didn't take long for me to figure out that if you want to be good and progress in this trade...that you can't depend on other people to teach you anything. You have to be self motivated and take personal time to learn alot of things you don't see or put your hands on everyday and learn the why of what you do instead of just installing without knowing the ins and outs of it. Ive seen guy 20 year guys out there that don't know alot of stuff about how things work and why they are doing it. it's sad.

[@iixb3a5txi]

Love your videos man, Im 23 and i work landscape construction and hate it lol, i really wanna get into a union or even a non-union electrical apprenticeship but i just dont know where to start with no experience

[@hnry4820]

I'm 15, I want to be an electrician, so I'm watching this

[@picklesillumanti1467]

I’m 16, junior in hs. Want to become a union journeyman electrician.

[@bradyburke5121]

@@picklesillumanti1467 same

[@hayesginther897]

I'm a Union Apprentice and it's not very hard to get into the union side of the trade if you possess common sense, have a pretty good knowledge in mathematics or the ability to learn more, have the ability to communicate with others. We had to apply at the union training center, a interview with a small group of the teachers, a 200 question aptitude test that we had to get done in under 4 hours, and finally a larger interview with owners of of the contractors and members of the union board. When I applied I was 17 and still in highschool and I made it through the first interview, the test and got to the final interview. At the final interveiw I was told that I was too young and that they wanted more mature people not ones that drink on work nights and show up late to work everyday. After that I applied at a really good nonunion contractor and got hired working with a journeyman electrician doing service calls and new construction gas stations. The unfortunate side to working for them I was out of town so much I didn't have a solid opportunity of going to school for a couple years. Just under a year after i got hired nonunion I got a letter in the mail offering me a position in the union apprenticeship at the age of 18 (I guess I was old enough then) with a full time job starting out and I took it and in the first year I made almost 40k which I was very happy with since most of my friends were lucky to make half that and I had all my education and training paid for through the union.

[@hayesginther897]

90% of my tools had been bought by the nonunion company so I didn't have to buy much when I was given the tool list at the start of my apprenticeship. I would suggest anyone who is fresh out of high school that wants to join and gets hired on to NEVER stop asking questions when you have someone willing to give you answers because I have worked along side journeyman who were assholes and only wanted you to be yes-men and don't ask questions on why you are doing it and they are toxic to the trade when it comes to new people. Don't be afraid to fuck up it's going to happen I dropped a $125,000 diesel fuel pump off a lift because my supervisor wanted to teach me to run one and and I thought I was going to get fired and the cost of a new fuel pump billed to me but he was understanding enough to say that shit happens when you are fresh and you make mistakes but learn from them and try not to do it again.

[@tek4]

Ibew 99 here brother, and I was almost 17 when I got in. I got the chance because of competing with votech at nationals a couple of times and placing well. I'm 31 now, and love it so much. As far as toxic assholes yes, so much yes! You know just as much as I do about the assholes who won't teach you for one reason like they don't want you to ever replace them so they fuck your shit up or good ones who give you wings ad tell you how to fly

[@willhamilton9121]

Ibew sucks if your a construction wireman, we get shit on for trying to work.

[@joshsparks1489]

Will Hamilton thats because you take journeyman work.

[@joshsparks1489]

Will Hamilton they only habe CWs to keep the market union

[@es3809]

Thank you! exactly what I needed to hear.

[@panama-sx2oh]

mike nice video im a electrician here in nyc i do commercial n residential the company im with we doing 186 apartments i love the electrical been in for 12 years now i started late in life i got into field at 40 i learned all my trade all hands on but to the young guys go to school n get into th electrical friend the more u learn the more u earn

[@SBK27]

Im 18 and this is what I want to do with my life

[@Samuel-dl8ik]

good luck bro, me too

[@brettfields112]

I’m a middle schooler and I wanted to be a electrician when I got older and I thought this is what I should start with anyone got any recommendations on how to start young

[@omarcepeda1539]

No fuck you

[@bryanrebollar4191]

@@omarcepeda1539 no, fuck YOU

[@behindthepie9430]

20, halfway through my military contract, thinking about the future. i think this might be a fitting path because of my specific MOS. thank you for the help lmao.

[@ContainerAcre]

I'm a little late getting to your video, but it was awesome as usual!

[@hikemalliday6007]

"1500 or 2000 dallors a year for school" the fawk? its really that cheap?

[@cal6266]

It's interesting to hear about how it works in the states when you're in highschool and want to get into the trades. I'm from canada (ontario) and i'm in 11th grade and we have what's called a placement or a coop education. Like for instance this semester I'm in school but instead of having classes, i only have a placement. So I actually work for an electrical company everyday for the whole semester.

[@melvinalicea3234]

Great video, thank you for the info

[@golga14]

Cool video! I want to learn more about it so I can do my own home repairs and I could also do my little business on the side if I have to if necessary