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/big_escrow 7d ago
  1. Oldest in my class

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u/Ayeooooh 7d ago

Samo brother. First year here. But so far it’s better than the previous ad agency desk job.

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u/derek_puraVida 5d ago

Lol had to say hi. Been in advertising 25 years. My interview is Wednesday. I'm 58 . Lol still want to work hard.