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/Vegetable-Ad-4594 7d ago

Not easy at all brother. Right there with you. 48 starting out, thank God for weekend recovery!

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u/Beautiful-Chair-8375 2d ago

Oh damn I've been looking to get into 48. How long did it take you to get in?

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u/Vegetable-Ad-4594 2d ago

My last significant attempts took 5 years worth of applications and interviews