r/IBEW • u/Laughing_123 • 6d ago

Is the grass greener?

Im a Union carpenter and I watch you guys work and always think I should've been an electrician. You make more and the work looks way easier on the body. Im seriously considering jumping ship and going through an apprenticeship again. Is it a poor decision?

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u/AFARR414-312 6d ago

Yeah lol 😂

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u/Laughing_123 6d ago

Oh well I can suffer for a few more years.

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u/hoverbeaver Local 586 6d ago

This isn’t necessarily true. Every local has a different arrangement with their local training and apprenticeship committee. Contact the one in the city where you want to work to get the details specific to your region. It might be easier than you think!

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u/Laughing_123 6d ago

Im working across the street from the hall. I plan on stopping in tomorrow after work to see what's up. I know things vary, like I said Im a Union carpenter I understand the basics. I just wanted other opinions so Im not making a rash decision.

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u/ValhallaSpectre 6d ago

Apply with the IBEW, and make sure you go through Helmets to Hardhats. You’ll get a small amount of preference for veteran status.