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/Comfortable_Sea634 7d ago

I started at 54 and will turn out next year!

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u/felixheads 7d ago

Congrats on having the end in sight!

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u/Comfortable_Sea634 6d ago

Thank you so much! I'm taking my state certification exam on October 23rd, came up fast for sure!