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What should i know before trying to become an electrician
#career-choice I know very little about the profession and am interested in becoming one.
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Jordan’s Answer
Hey James,
If you already know that is a path that you want to go down I would suggest investing time reading on the internet what trade programs for that field looks like and get involved as early as you can if you decide you are still interested.
You can learn the trade early and enter the field early and get a larger range salary later on in your career based off your years of experience.
So I don't think you need to know anything besides you are interested in pursuing it, reading up on it, and getting into a program as soon as you are allowed to, and get your foot in the door.
They also have unions so you will have a benefit of that backing you through your career as well into the future so its a safe field.
Good luck reading up on those trade programs and hope you find the path you are looking for!
If you already know that is a path that you want to go down I would suggest investing time reading on the internet what trade programs for that field looks like and get involved as early as you can if you decide you are still interested.
You can learn the trade early and enter the field early and get a larger range salary later on in your career based off your years of experience.
So I don't think you need to know anything besides you are interested in pursuing it, reading up on it, and getting into a program as soon as you are allowed to, and get your foot in the door.
They also have unions so you will have a benefit of that backing you through your career as well into the future so its a safe field.
Good luck reading up on those trade programs and hope you find the path you are looking for!
Thanks it helps a lot
James
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David’s Answer
I read an article recently (couldn't find it to link to this answer) that electricians make a good wage without a college degree (the article was about careers without college degree that can make more than 1/2 of people coming out of college). The electrician they interviewed said she liked doing physical (but not strenuous) work, seeing a job accomplished each day, and not doing a 9-to-5 desk job.
It does take some training, since electricity is dangerous, but I guess you can make a good wage because people are afraid to do their own electrical work (myself included!).
Wish I could help more but I don't work in the field, nor construction, etc.
It does take some training, since electricity is dangerous, but I guess you can make a good wage because people are afraid to do their own electrical work (myself included!).
Wish I could help more but I don't work in the field, nor construction, etc.
Thanks man
James