My BIGGEST Struggles as an Apprentice Electrician

What's the most difficult part about being an apprentice electrician?
In this video I talk about a couple of things that I found to be my biggest struggles as an apprentice electrician.

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[DailyElectrician]

biggest struggles for me was being treated horribly, crazy coworkers, working in the rain for 6 months straight, the stress of a fast paced environment, breaking products, etc

[NerveFlux]

My biggest struggle was getting medical treatment for an electrical burn. There was a light pole I helped install and the city engineer with the dcr gave us the go ahead it was safe to wire up and then locked us out of the panel before we arrived. After I wrenched down the pole which was on the grass by a pool the senior electrician told me to wire it up. So I lead with my right to protect my left side as a habit and good thing I did because I got a shock to my leg and out my arm when I touched the ground. So long story short as I posted about it many times it was not verified that the circuit was as is on the print which was outdated. The licensed electrician also got hit by the 277 volt 30 amp circuit. He helped me up and said I was a spark for life after that. It took the burn on my leg nearly ten years and many treatments to get it to heal. Never in my life did I expect such a horrible thing in the hazards of electrical work. Did you know you can get slightly cooked internally throughout your nerves even if you survive? Neither did I. I suppose my biggest struggle now is not hating the job for destroying me instead of it improving who I set out to be. I get some dyslexia now these days. I once aced that aptitude dexterity exam and now I am not sure I could make it half way.

[blueticks]

I’m half way thru my 3rd year in IBEW Local 429, Nashville, TN. I would say for me the biggest struggle has been the fact that I joined when I was already 35 years old and had a family. Between pretty much being obligated to work 50-70 hours a week AND go to class two nights a week AND do the homework, AND STILL keep up with all my other normal life responsibilities and have time with my family has been extremely difficult. I would definitely recommend doing this BEFORE starting a family. The pay isn’t great in this local either. Other than that it’s been a good experience.

[rainbowvoid]

glad you were open about confidence, currently also very green and haven’t started an apprenticeship yet but always have anxiety or stress about not being in an environment unknown or being criticized for not knowing something but need to accept it’s just a part of the process

[yesteryearr]

I strongly believe in treating others the way you want to be treated. I don't care how tough you are or think you are. One of my biggest struggles was dealing with Journeyman who treat you like shit. They are rude, ignorant, and impatient. I was a teacher for 7 years, and I can tell you that is not how you teach someone. I understand some people do not want to teach and find apprentices annoying. I'm sorry but this is part of the trade. If you want to influence and help people in your life, the best time is now.

[RobertDeForest]

Thanks for sharing some of your struggles, your last one really hit home for me. I'm 27 years old and currently transitioning out of the military and I'll be starting my IBEW apprenticeship later this year. I'm a skilled "journeyman" at my current job, and I know that its going to be hard for me to start over again and know absolutely nothing about the job. This video gave me a confidence boost, thanks man

[pacifiquekwizera]

As an aspiring Electrician, I appreciate all the info you share through your videos. I get to learn a lot I take my consideration for becoming an electrician in the future.

[Minge-o]

i just finished my first semester of my first year of my apprenticeship. it’s a little discouraging at times just because i have such a lack of knowledge. being lucky enough to get the apprenticeship straight out of high school was a very big blessing but i am still extremely green. it’s tough at times but i know that sticking with it, everything will pay off. just stay strong out there, the apprenticeship will go fast and the confidence will come.

[fbhooky]

My brother was an AT&T manager too before he hopped on the trade the best decision of his life

[jesusroblero]

My biggest struggle is bending pipe. When getting my measurements for bending offset and 90s it’s very hard it’s just not clicking

[darrenbeavers]

I made it through my 4yr apprenticeship and on and on and on lol wow its been a wild my License for 29 yrs now been in the trade for 34 alot.

[EternalTrick]

I am about 15 months into my apprenticeship and I have been through three different companies. I would say I have a very similar struggle, I suck at being at the bottom as I am always just itching at the opportunity to be a leader.

[lexisd]

I agree with you on your point about going from the person that knows everything from the person that knows nothing. Ive been a manager for many years at coffee shops and I am that go to person for everything . In my opinion, feeling like you know absolutely everything at your job is worse than knowing nothing .Im stoked to put these dead end jobs behind and start learning something new every day even 20, 30 years down the line.

[dolphinboy]

Taking my aptitude test in 2 weeks. Thanks for the videos

[keid]

I'm 2 1/2 years into my apprenticeship and I feel im not learning fast enough. I'm 42 with a family, COVID protocol destroyed my old job and I took up this trade at the suggestion of my mother in-law. I don't necessarily regret it but I DO regret not starting in my 20's.

I'm at a new company, having trouble fitting in. I still have had no schooling and I don't know if I should continue with this trade or not. I've come so far but there's so much to learn I get overwhelmed and discouraged at times. Idk anymore, about anything, lol. Feeling lost.

[RyanONeal]

So glad I found your channel, I have my aptitude test Sep 23 and pretty nervous but doing all the studying and brushing up on math that I can lol.

[blobbyboy]

I’m 26 and highly considering switching to a trade. I know I want to do something hands on, but my biggest concern is I’m always managing a considerable amount of back pain and fear being able to keep up. Do you have any advise?

[BlackFlashDemon]

I’m trying to see how much I search online I can find since it’s hard to find a place because I’m in the same boat as you, definitely gonna sub and look forward to these videos

[chdaudAhmed]

What would you advise for someone who is thinking to start his own electrical, HVAC, plumbing company and his goal is to hire 15 technician every year. Btw his age is 25

[rzawistowski]

Taking my aptitude test tomorrow moring in Albany, NY local 236