Is Being an Electrician Worth It in 2024?

[@CarlMurawski]

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[@hmoobmikah]

I started my apprenticeship with the electrician union early this year at 29 years old. Definitely never too late.

[@Hopeofmen]

Ditto, though I work for a non union company. I love being an electrician, even when pulling wire is a pain.

[@BOoMbap3]

Same... pulling wire, lighting circuits, socket outlets etc I hate doing those.

[@andrewsalazar98]

I’ve been an electrician for the past 5 years, and the earning potential is definitely there, especially if you go union.

[@hmoobmikah]

Unionpayscales shows you the union pay rate in each local city and state.

[@starkparker16]

Pro- Everybody you know will have ceiling fans Con- You will put in all those ceiling fans

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahahaha this is so true

[@ArneAsada69]

Drink a Monster for breakfast and drink yourself to sleep at night. I felt that one to my core. 😂

[@CarlMurawski]

The struggle is real!

[@spennythejet]

Excellent video but I did laugh at the job being tough on the body (I'm a plumber so this is an obligation of the trade to jab sparkies) all jokes aside you really nailed a lot of the issues tradesman face for the most part. I live in northern Canada and if you can believe it portapottys are a little worse in - 45 (urinals iced over eno said)

[@albertrodriguez156]

Im not an electrition but the girl I dated in highschool had a 50 year old dad who was a lineman for years. He got a brain tumer and successfully had it removed but had 3 work friends he started with that had died from cancer. He said that working with high voltage lines definitely had something to do with it.

[@g59s]

hey carl, ive basically watched all your videos on this account and your other one, my brother recently decided he wanted to become a electrician, im a nursing student but still enjoy all ur videos so i sent him a handfull of ur videos talking about apprenticeships and workwear and he found ur videos very helpfull, cheers.

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks so much! I really hope they’re helpful.

[@charlielowry6045]

I want to become an electrician, but no one in Columbus, Ohio, wants to hire a new apprentice. Everyone needs experienced workers.

[@moosepasshippie]

See if they have a material handler job. Great way to learn the material and they might need an extra hand here and there pulling wire or other odd jobs.

[@NewSparky97]

Apply for the apprenticeship program through the Columbus IBEW Local. Local 683. That's what I did in up in Toledo. You can also go through them to be a CW to get job experience if you don't get brought into the program right away, which is likely there's usually a wait list. But with the big microchip plant going up near y'all down there, I'm sure they're gonna want apprentices. I know they do up here

[@RadioMcRadioface]

I should have stayed union, i could have retired by now.

[@Old_Sailor85]

An electrician, an electrician, and an electrician are not the same thing. From residential work to power plant control rooms. Indoor maintenance to outdoor construction in ALL weather. 40-hour week or work until you can't, get six hours off and get back at it (for 8 months, a year). Can you go six or eight months without a day off? All of our top techs make $90k with no OT, but OT is required. They all break $100k There are even companies that pay "over scale".

[@angelbarajas8297]

You uploaded this video a day before I planned to visit a technical school to potentially learn a trade. I was on the fence with learning electrical technologies or something in the HVAC field. Theres a lot of fruit packing warehouses with cold rooms in my area, so I might choose the latter. Thanks for uploading this so I have an idea of what I might be getting into.

[@Boneheaddiesel1]

I get where your coming from as I'm a welder and have been doing that since I was 15 ( now 36 ) I've learned alot of the pros and cons and I've also bounced around because it can get old. As a welder I've done quite a few different versions and learned where you actually make money. I recommend it to alot of people but I also tell them the truth and that turns alot of ppl away unfortunately. Yes you can make money as a welder but the real money is on like oil rigs, underwater welding, oil pipeline and boiler maker leaving the majority share production welding which is a mixed bag. I'm glad someone is saying these things especially now and I wish I could be able to tell more ppl like you.

[@robfahey1349]

They only started coming to you after you got your license 😂 haha lol ok covering yourself. I think the first day you start working in the electrical field your family, friends and gfs introduce you as an electrician and someone is telling you about some electrical issue they have lol. To be honest i began following your channel for clothing reviews, and i didnt even know you were an electrician, which now knowing is nice because you know what the clothing goes through. I got tired of carhartts and poor quality, and then was using dickies and they dont even last, but are definetely lighter and better for warmer days and ive just been searching all over for pants and wasnt sure if i wanted to jump in price to that triple digit mark as some of yours, but yeah im thinking i may have to make the leap and give them a go.

[@Plummchild]

I just got a job in the trades and lemme tell you, if you live in an area that is booming they will hire people with 0 experience as long as you are able to show you have the ability to learn

[@howcanimiss]

Love the “live better” segments of the channel

[@the_swoletariat1621]

I was doing Traveling Transmission Powerline work the last 7 years, went to 16 states to work, 3 storm jobs, and am also an NCCCO crane operator. I just switched to Union Ironworking and I’m liking it a lot!

[@billystpaul8907]

The trades are begging for workers here in MN and WI as well. A college degree used to mean something. No more. I wish I would have learned a trade instead of driving for the last 45 years. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it, but there have both good and bad times. My brother was a plumber his whole life and it provided a very good living.

[@veehickle4095]

The trades in mn wouldn't need to beg for help if they adjusted their start times in the winter. Nobody wants to set lamp posts outside, in the dark, 0 degrees f at 6am.

[@billystpaul8907]

@@veehickle4095 I know, I start at 5am and the winters really get me down. I hate it when it gets dark by the time I get home from work at 4:30..

[@davewilkes9138]

The scummy tradesman is a tough thing to shake. I've been a lineman for 20 years and have made a shit ton of money and my future and retirement is secure 3 different ways. And I still get aggravated when I tell people what I do (and have to explain it a bit) and they lose interest and give me that look. You think I'd be over it by now 🤣

[@NDB469]

lol right on man!

[@NewSparky97]

This is why I put a pretty good effort in to *dress* like I'm worthy of respect. Not like designer brands, but wearing clothes that look a little better than just sweatpants or cargo shorts or dirty work pants and a t-shirt when I'm out when I'm off work. Whether we like it or not, people have judgements about our professions and a lot of that is linked to appearances. And I personally, like the feeling of knowing that I LOOK like I make the money we do.

[@davewilkes9138]

@@NewSparky97 yea, I do to. I try to tell the apprentices around me to do the same. They don't get it yet , but they will.

[@nathanwhite5602]

Good job on the video

[@TravelingPilgrim-ct6mh]

How about the hazard to life or the probability that you will get a disability via accident?

[@danichicago9140]

As a 25th year IBEW Wiremen apprentice i can say it pays. If you can land a municipal gig its the pinnacle of the industry as far as ot and conditions. 25 years = bilateral carpal tunnel, 1 torn meniscus, C4-7 fusion, 1 pointer finger tip severed and reinstalled, and 50+ random stiches. Anyone over 40 is getting run off if your not a complete worm also. The best system is everyone goes back to the hall after their call. I never had a transfer as a Wiremen. 16 years on outside and i had 1 full calendar year of employment. I loved being laid off in summer

[@MattAK]

I think in another life I would have been an electrician, but I'll stick to I.T. with a CDL fallback. Electrical work is fun though, the DIY bit that I've done over the years.

[@billystpaul8907]

I wish I would of learned a trade. Have been driving 45 years. Both good and bad. Can't wait till next year and retirement. Way too many miles.

[@MattAK]

@@billystpaul8907 I only drove for 5 years or so during college, tour buses in Alaska and school buses in Utah. It was a lot of fun but I got out before I started hating it lol. I still keep the CDL though just in case.

[@jeffreydawson4520]

I’ve encouraged my nephews to at least look into a trade, they seem a little rudderless right now. I was about the same age as them but went into the military but none have shown any interest there. I’m gonna get my sister to show them this video. Oh, and by the way, I’m having an issue putting in a new outlet in my pantry, if you’ve got some free time…

[@ChronicAndIronic]

I’m an electronics technician, and work with Electricians a lot but i just don’t think it’s worth it

[@danichicago9140]

We drive ADB Safegate techs around an airport while we are on double time at night and they are salary. They have engineering degrees and make $80K. We have a dude who wears hanes sweatpants with cheeto stains and a 7th grade education cracking $150K

[@BOoMbap3]

Can you explain the difference?

[@ChronicAndIronic]

@@BOoMbap3 Electronics Technicians usually work with lots of equipment that run on electricity; especially communications, radars, and other very expensive equipment

[@BOoMbap3]

@ChronicAndIronic okay but what does your job entail? What do you do?

[@ChronicAndIronic]

@@BOoMbap3 I do contracting work for both doppler radars and communications systems. like cellphone towers, radio communications systems

[@thomashardy1851]

I've been doing an associates for general industrial electrician for a coming up on a couple years with the plan of finishing my apprenticeship within the IBEW. I think it's kind of overblown on how willing companies are to hire greenhorns at least in my area, especially since the job market isn't doing well. Most people I know doing their apprenticeship while in school (it's required in California to be enrolled in an electrical school) are working for a relative's company or a family friend's company.

[@imtheslothking]

Lol In Australia they paying 2.5 doing 40hr😅 if you do fifo you making 4-5k in the hand after a week.. america is trash with construction

[@socialsofshyam7]

@@imtheslothking 2.5k for 40hrs ?

[@mscar8024]

I started my apprenticeship after 20yrs in the military. Many opportunities passed just being a JM if you work towards it.

[@BOoMbap3]

@mscar8024 what's a JM?

[@timmaybanks5473]

I worked in the trades for 30 years and everything you said is 100% true glad to be retired and finally relax god bless you brother.

[@CarlMurawski]

Congratulations on making it out!

[@comandermcgarrett7795]

I am 20. I was in college locally to get a business degree and then move on to law school. I had life issues and had to drop out. But i was working at a store called menards. So i became a manager. I make decent money rn but i kinda wanna get into the trades and do something with my life. Weather its electriacian or hvac or lineman school. Idk

[@NDB469]

Do it!

[@repairdrive]

Go union!

[@ml8067]

Carl, did you enter witnesses protection? Anonymous witness on Dateline? Kidding, liked the production. Great topic

[@Seedavis397]

Nah man he’s wearing the stereotypical electrician outfit. Ironheart denim. 😂

[@CarlMurawski]

Shhhh!!! It’s Mr. Rosenkrantz

[@CarlMurawski]

😆

[@Seedavis397]

@@CarlMurawski haha I knew it wasn’t ironheart but I just had to

[@ShutUpBubi]

Thank you for this

[@CarlMurawski]

My pleasure!

[@ChavsADV]

I screwed myself and became a sheet metal worker. I am a HVAC tech and I am also an electrician, and plumber, and pipe fitter. Lol

[@james460xvryee]

This is why I learned to weld. The earning potential is there BUT nobody asks for free welding.

[@ETY20]

I've been battling a case of tennis elbow lately. All the conventional wisdom is "give it a few months of rest." That's all well and good for me, I'm not a tradesman. But it boggles my mind how someone who works with their hands has to deal with something like this. You guys are just built different.

[@Allinoffroad]

You find a electrician that is skilled in the art of the broom priceless

[@raymondcausey3926]

Great video Carl! Looking to get licensed by the end of the year. Currently doing residential but soon as I’m licensed I plan on trying out airports or hospitals.

[@shaunybonny688]

If you have the IQ for it.

[@21972069450471]

Moochers, yep!

[@gabepaz2640]

How’d you find out that lady weighed 98lbs😂

[@CarlMurawski]

I'm not at liberty to say!

[@FlacomanXD]

Was talking to someone about being a lineman, would you recommend union or non union?

[@CarlMurawski]

I’d recommend Union 100%

[@GManibusanII]

Just passed my journeyman exam today at 33, it’s never too late to start!

[@CarlMurawski]

Congratulations!!!

[@Leneli2]

You forgot to mention, there is no cleaning as an electrician, ever.

[@CarlMurawski]

I’m not familiar with this term “kleeening”

[@andrewsalazar98]

What the? 2hr old comments on a 26s old video?

[@ChronicAndIronic]

Probably members only preview

[@jackhood4448]

THE KISS OF POSEIDON

[@CarlMurawski]

So bad! Gotta toss a little TP down there to break the surface tension.

[@lego1168]

Why is this unlisted?

[@CarlMurawski]

Congratulations! You found a hidden video! Sometimes this will happen when I add a new video to a playlist but it’s scheduled to release at a later date.

[@Jacob-py9mx]

The Tampa IBEW union rate starts at $18 an hour for first year apprenticeship i started laughing you cant even afford a closet in Tampa with that.

[@JesterJames22]

That thumbnail filter got some anti-aging AI tech on it 😁

[@eamriv]

Ducci?