My 1st Year Experience Being An Electrical Apprentice | Everything I Learned | Retail Vs Trades!

[@JustcallmeNysha]

Your Grandmother is extremely proud and she continues to walk and guide you now as a angel/ancestor!!! 😊

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thank you Tanysha, I know she is..🙏🏽🥹

[@silverstacking3083]

Youre grandmas very proud of you and will continue watching over you through out youre journey. Just gave my 2 weeks notice and very eager to learn my new career 😊

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@silverstacking3083 I know she is Brother, Just trying to make her proud.. Thanks for the support & Congrats on your new journey!👍🏽

[@shawnwaterssw]

Congratulations on your success .Keep doing what your doing .

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@shawnwaterssw Thank you Shawn I appreciate it.. One day at a time!🙏🏽

[@not_jorlex]

I just found your content and I love it so much man. I’m in high school and I’m not to sure what I wanna do and this is one of my interests and the more I watch the more I am invested in it. Thank you man

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thank you Brother, I’m glad you enjoy the content & it gives you a little insight on what to expect if you decide to go the electrical route. If you choose to do it I believe you can make a great career out of it or even open your own business. But definitely enjoy your time in high school because it goes by way too fast! Thanks again for the support!👍🏽

[@not_jorlex]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thank you man, and hey who knows maybe I’ll work for you if you decide to make your own business, I do landscaping so I’m used to digging so I can dig some trenches for you someday if I do pursue this career path! Much love man

[@NemoWrenches4evr]

Congratulations on your journey can’t wait to see videos of the second year on. My best wishes for you.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thank you Brother I really appreciate it. Can’t wait, One day at a time..🙏🏽

[@FabianFloresElectrified]

Good stuff man, the wrong trench story is hilarious! I been a sparky for 20 years and in buisness 14 of them and listening to your story brought back a lot memories. I recently started a you tube channel and talk a lot about my perspective as a buisness owner now. Stick with it and it will pay off! Keep grinding man 👊🏼

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Fabian I appreciate it Brother, Digging the wrong trench I will never forget it.😂 Congratulations on your journey and owning your own Business that’s my Goal, God willing.. I’ll definitely check it your channel, Thanks again for the support, One Day at a time..🙏🏽

[@BurnEmBurnam33]

Thank you for the updates! I just turned in my union application so I’m about to begin my journey!

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Congratulations Brother, Enjoy the journey it’s all gone be worth it! Let me know how it is with the Union I’ve heard nothing but great things about it!👍🏽

[@fleqse]

Beautiful story bro i am a month in and loving it 😎❤️

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@fleqse I appreciate it Brother, Enjoy the journey & take it one day at a time!👍🏽

[@undefined7463]

It’s interesting, being in HVAC there’s a lot of facets, you learn ALOT about low voltage controls and all of that, how to solder and braze, and a whole lot of other stuff. I’ve noticed a bunch of guys I come across in HVAC also were electricians and/or plumbers before, or HVAC techs making the jump to plumbing, being a sparky, building operating engineer, or actual building cuz there’s no on call in that lol. Learn about generic controls, (big one) transformers, and low voltage theory, 3 phase stuff and it’s theory, plumbing, soldering and brazing, welding, don’t forget playing with puzzles or things that really challenge your thinking capabilities. If I can go back, I would have kept up with my puzzles and quick reacting video games. One big tip: keep your financials in check!!! You will make good money, keep it in control so you can retire, forward thinking and all that.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I really appreciate all of the Advice & Support Brother! I’ve definitely been learning about the Low Voltage, it’s so much information. Definitely the focus is Electrical but Hopefully this year I can learn a lot more in HVAC & Generators and keep getting better! Thanks again for the support!🙏🏽

[@EzTechJoe]

Yes sirrrr!! One thing about life, it's full of lessons!!

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Yes Sir! Appreciate it Brother!🙏🏽

[@sneedworld02]

I salute you brother. I'm a Journeyman out of Centex IEC here in Austin Texas for almost 8 years. I love the trade and I feel everything you saying about health and being in shape for life and the field of being an electrician, lol. Peace and keep pushing

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I really appreciate it Brother, Praying one day to be where you are. Definitely have to stay in shape it’s a must..😂 Thanks for the support again Brother!🙏🏽

[@merrelrodgers6300]

Respect bro keep on going💪👷‍♂️

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thank you Brother!🙏🏽

[@tension-ie5ik]

Im in my 2nd year working as an electrical apprentice for General Motors. Troubleshooting is the name of the game here. I don't dig trenches, and I don't work out in the elements, but there are some days that I am filthy head to toe after hopping out of a CNC machine. We deal with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, ladder logic, communications, and much more. The list seems endless. When i started, I thought that it would be more so what you have been experiencing as far as the type of work. It seems similar and different it many ways. I appreciate you sharing and keep up the great work.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@tension-ie5ik That’s amazing Brother! Congrats on your Journey you’ll be getting your Journeyman license in a few years..🙏🏽 I definitely want to get better at Troubleshooting but it’s a process I’ll get there one day. It seems really cool everything that yall do. I appreciate the support & Keep Grinding Brother!👍🏽

[@Shawnston37]

Congrats on your 1 year man! You’ve been making great content so keep it up. I’m hoping I can get into my trade school May 1 when they open registration because I’m trying to get out of my current toxic job and make something better for myself and your videos are definitely motivation for me seeing your life change for the better.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thank you Shawn! You’re going to get into the trade school, stop worrying & keep believing it’s all going to work out.. I’ll hit you up in May 1st so you can tell me the good news! Keep your head up & Thanks as always for the support!🙏🏽👍🏽

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Shawn How did the Trade School Go, Did you get in?🙏🏽👀

[@Shawnston37]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman unfortunately no, the school closed registration because they have too many people in the course already. Next registration is August. Not letting it get me down though just life saying prepare more.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@Shawnston37 I understand Keep Believing & Stay Focused your time coming..🙏🏽

[@MidTennOfficail]

I'm 33 thinking about taking this buyout at a good company but wasn't going anywhere felt stuck. Think this cld change my future and give me something to be proud of.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@MidTennOfficail I think that would be great, starting off the pay is going to be rough but the more you learn & develop your skills hopefully it will get better. You Got It Brother..🙏🏽

[@Jnd.2y]

May the Lord bless you brother im looking at being electrician apprentice. Peace be with you brother🙇‍♂️❤️love from the Uk❤️

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I really appreciate it Brother, Always keeping him first..🙏🏽 Let me know how the journey goes!👍🏽

[@1DJSTEVIEC]

Keep up the great work son. Luv ya and I'm proud of you.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

As Always Thank You & Love You..🙏🏽

[@winstonwilsonfit]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m starting electrical tech and graduate next year. After I’m going to apprenticeship for electrician!

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Congratulations Brother! That’s amazing Enjoy the journey..🙏🏽

[@JustcallmeNysha]

Congrats!!! The journey continues!!!!🎉🎉

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

One Day At A Time..🙏🏽

[@PjMaxed0ut]

Just passed my aptitude and I wish I could tell my grandma in person she also passed and it definitely is weird without her I feel you on that.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Congratulations Brother so happy for you man! So Sorry to hear about your grandmother try to keep your head up & Keep making her proud..🙏🏽

[@sweetkwaku123]

Owner of an electrical company offered me an opportunity at my current job as a showroom consultant. I’ve been researching already before this interaction but it feels to good to be true 😂 I’m stuck in information paralysis rn. I updated my resume and just have to send it to him

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

😂

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Give it a shot, but I’ll definitely ask a few more questions before/If you decide to leave your job..👍🏽

[@sweetkwaku123]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman for sure. I don’t want to jump into a horrible company

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I totally understand because there alot of them out there.. Take your time with it.👍🏽

[@alternativejeff1847]

@@sweetkwaku123update?

[@DubG89]

Congrats on your fitness journey! It’s been a battle for me too but definitely working in construction gets you back on track. And I feel you on going under houses, smelling cat piss, and getting sand in your eyes when stapling. lol. Im right there with you. Year one!

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I appreciate it Brother it’s been a long Journey, our health is our wealth.🙏🏽💪🏽 I really do hate going under people house don’t forget about the spiders & ants..😂 Thanks again Brother!🙏🏽

[@TexasMade33]

Glad you said tht about your health . Guys in the trades have the worst health habbits and if your weak minded and not focus you will adopt those same bad habits 💪🏾🧠

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@TexasMade33 You’re absolutely right Brother! Trying my hardest to stay in the best shape possible, God Willing..🙏🏽

[@TexasMade33]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman keep going brother it gets better. 4th yr apprentice Local 60 here in San Antonio TX 💪🏾✊🏾

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@TexasMade33 Yes sir I appreciate it Brother!👍🏽

[@mrcoollu9662]

I am proud of you keep pushing brother for Me I Ama maintenance tech for at a 360 units building hopefully see where my purpose is at .

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

You Got It Brother, I’m definitely enjoying the journey. How is it being a maintenance tech? Thanks for the support!🙏🏽

[@JohnDickson-p1j]

Following you from Liberia

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thanks Brother!👍🏽

[@unrarephotos]

Congrats bro !! and great video I’m coming up on my first year as well

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

As always I appreciate it Brother! That’s a big accomplishment for you got to celebrate all the work you put it. Keep Grinding I see you! One day at a time!🙏🏽🎉

[@mrcoollu9662]

Congratulations bro 🎉

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thanks Brother!👍🏽

[@FatBossSantino]

Salute. Keep pushing.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thanks Brother!👍🏽

[@JohnDickson-p1j]

Thanks so much for the good job

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

🙏🏽

[@canhedu]

My grandma passed away august 2nd and I didn’t find out till august 9th

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@canhedu I’m sorry to hear that Brother, keep trying to make her proud & try your hardest to take one day at a time..🙏🏽

[@pedrocastillo2822]

Respect the hustle man! Appreciate all the info you share. I’m thinking about getting into the trade sometime soon. I heard you mention you got the job through IEC. I’m wondering how does that work ?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@pedrocastillo2822 Appreciate it Brother! The IEC is where I applied too and they have your application in a pool were electrical companies and contractors can decide to hire you. I think I should make a video about I get a lot of people asking me about it! Thanks for support again!

[@pedrocastillo2822]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman got it. Appreciate the info. Yeah that would be great if you can do that

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@pedrocastillo2822 I Got You!👍🏽

[@kyledeng9681]

Thanks for sharing. Do you mind sharing how to become an electrical apprenticeship? Are you in any program?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@kyledeng9681 Thanks for the support! I currently work non union, I was hired with no experience & I’m not in any program. I’ll try to make a video about how to become an electrical apprentice hopefully it’s helpful!..👍🏽

[@ZTX__]

I’m in highschool thinking about this and wondering if it’s a good decision

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I would look into it, you’re young no need to stress about it.. But it wouldn’t hurt I think it would be a good option for you!👍🏽

[@thatguymark8974]

Hey man, Im a high school senior and want some advice. I am thinking about either being an electrician and eventually start my own business or go to college and major in computer science. Not sure which one I want to really do. College would put me in to debt but I have a big chance of getting a high paying job after it. Being an electrician apprentice would let me earn money while I learn and save up money living with my parents and eventually moving out. What do you think would be a better route?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Thanks for reaching out! Sounds like you have some big decisions to make.. Honestly I don’t see a problem with either one, if you go the college route I would try to do community college the first 2 years and possibly apply for scholarships to finish your last 2 years at a university while getting your degree to have as little debt as possible. Or you can go the apprentice route and maybe take a few online classes while you’re in your apprenticeship to still get your degree. If you feel like your parents are willing to work with you & you’re focused on what your doing I don’t think either one is a bad choice.. You Got This Brother!👍🏽

[@thatguymark8974]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman thank you sir! Really have been stressed about it all and this helped

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

One day at a time Brother..🙏🏽

[@Boybiii-tm4iq]

Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend❤

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!

[@isaiahjohnson2126]

Thank you @TheApprenticeToJourneyman for The information it was really helpful and it helped me to pick out a strategy to how to take on this new journey. Thank you so much, brother.🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@isaiahjohnson2126 Your Welcome Isaiah, Glad some of it was helpful for you.. Thank you for the support & Good Luck to you on your journey..🙏🏽

[@isaiahjohnson2126]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman also i hope you the best and pray god keep you and your family blessed also keep guiding you on your journey🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@isaiahjohnson2126 Thank You Brother, I Definitely Need It..🙏🏽

[@isaiahjohnson2126]

@@TheApprenticeToJourneyman no problem brother I’m just respecting your consistency and focus. God bless you.

[@Him77777]

How old are you man? Im turning 30 next week & looking to begin my journey

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I’m 31 Brother! Happy Birthday hope you enjoy your day.. Definitely think about it, it’s a lot of opportunity in the electrical field. You Got This!🙏🏽

[@alexgalicia9701]

Hey man I’m interested in the electric work but i always hear guys in any trade say they usally don’t have time for anything due to long hours but in this field do you usally have free time to hit the gym because I enjoy working out n I don’t wanna be that big guy on a job site😂

[@sologamerreborn6677]

Going union youll pretty much stick with 40s unless you want more.

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I feel you Brother, Honestly you have to make time for it. I definitely think you can do it because your health is the most important thing, finding the Balance is the hard thing..👍🏽

[@dylanmckinney7295]

How was pay in the first year?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@dylanmckinney7295 Dylan pay was tough the first year not gone lie to you.. It better each year, Keep learning..🙏🏽

[@Boybiii-tm4iq]

Hey boss man sorry if this is mean but ur mic is not that loud because I still can't hear u I already max my volume and ur voice is not loud enough please check it out again im not here to hate u or give bad vibes thanks and have a great weekend

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

Appreciate the Feedback Brother, You sure It’s something wrong with the volume? I just played the video on my phone & the Television the audio sounded clear and loud.. I’ll keep an eye out on it thanks again for the heads up!

[@alternativejeff1847]

It’s definitely ur phone , loud n clear here

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

@@alternativejeff1847 👍🏽

[@Don-kk7ou]

Stop buying cheap phones dude!! And correct your Grammar, cause it was a litle bit difficult for me to read that.

[@Xgettincho14]

how does the test for the apprenticeship look like ? I’m worried about the math portion . Would it still be able to get into the apprenticeship if i failed the math portion but passed the rest of the test ?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I’m not sure, I didn’t have to do any of that when I started my apprenticeship. I’m thinking if you get on at a union or IBEW they might make you take a test. Sorry Brother but I’m not sure..

[@blackdynamite7723]

Did you have to complete any schooling before you started or does your company pay for it?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

No sir it was know schooling for me they just hired me with no experience & I’m learning my code book at home and at the shop.. Hope that helps some!👍🏽

[@Samgreenlaptop]

how old were you when you started

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I was 30 years old!👍🏽

[@justincurrie6066]

What part of Texas are you in?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

👀

[@SunCityDude]

I just stumbled upon your KZbin channel today. I dug your content man! I just completed my first year in March as well so I'm able to relate to this video. Dude what's your IG so I can follow your journey?

[@TheApprenticeToJourneyman]

I really appreciate it, Congratulations on completing your first year that’s a huge accomplishment! No IG my man just KZbin. Thanks again for the support!👍🏽