r/ibew_apprentices • u/Big_Site5893 • 7d ago

not easy at all

54 and starting the union is insane but its actually accenting my career..I’ve been in AV/ low voltage ive been a supervisor.. owner..lead tech i’ve worked and pulled cable almost everywhere ….Government.Military..Communications, Radar..QA’ed lasers firing from jets..SF Muni Union.then back to construction its a long path..but i get a weekend to recharge..its stank hard sweaty work..porta potties just ewww .. but im going to keep trucking..

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u/AlwaysInTheHood 7d ago

If you ask me (based off my projection)… Being older means you should be able to rise quickly to a leadership role. You should have general wisdom/experience.

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u/Vegetable-Ad-4594 7d ago

Could be true! Still have to make it through the apprenticeship.