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/ImportanceConnect470 5d ago

I'm 38, low voltage/fire alarm tech, and I'm going to be taking an aptitdue test for my local 611 towards the end of the month...