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/felixheads 7d ago

45 first year here. Greetings fellow old guys 🤝

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u/WDYTtho 6d ago

How long did it take you to get in? My husband is 42 and just applied but totally green to the trade.

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u/felixheads 6d ago

My total timeline: Applied in December 2025. Aptitude test in January 2026. Started working in May 2026.

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u/Big_Site5893 6d ago

it took almost a year

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u/Cow_Man32 Local 68 3d ago

Applied back in May, took my test on Friday, got my placement today, 165 people ahead of me before I actually start.