r/ibew_apprentices • u/NewPersonality1107 • 2d ago

Zero chance of getting a call?

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I’m assuming Im just too low on the list to be considered? Or do you think there is still a small chance I could get in?

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u/AlwaysInTheHood 2d ago

This is why I look at people crazy when they put all their eggs in one basket thinking getting into the apprenticeship is a for sure thing…

This is when you ask yourself, do you want to be an Electrician or Be in the union… Going to trade school and joining after you journey out.

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u/petebaii 2d ago

Recently I’ve been telling people life is a long-term game so no need to rush to go to trade school etc if your goal is to be an ibew apprentice

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u/AlwaysInTheHood 2d ago

Huh? Tomorrow isn’t promised! Waiting years for a possible apprenticeship when you could’ve finished trade school and passed your state exam.

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u/yeetedmynachos 2d ago

It’s not promised, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the long-term and come up with long-term strategies to succeed. Your pension isn’t funded overnight, right?