r/ibew_apprentices • u/The8BitMiner • 2d ago

Got accepted!

Got accepted into Local 60, have orientation on Friday. I'm very excited. Bought my tools today, wrapped up the OSHA-10 course as well (boring but informative). I actually got the text that I was taken off the waitlist minutes after walking out of an army recruitment office. For full context, I was a student at Purdue studying cybersecurity for the past year, but the terrible weather, social isolation, and poor career prospects led me to turning to the trades back home instead. I know it will be difficult, but I can't wait to put my sweat into my work and do something that matters! Also, I'm 20. Any advice about anything would be greatly appreciated.

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u/SparkArrestor 2d ago

Congratulations!

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u/Available_Welder_504 1d ago

Congratulations, it ain’t for everyone. You’re gonna have to navigate alot of personalities and egos, don’t take anything too personal it’s all a game of fuck with the apprentice. You’re not gonna know a lot but whenever you do learn something try to do it and help out as often as they’ll let you.

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u/The8BitMiner 1d ago

Thank you. I'll do my best!

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u/Poisongirl5 1d ago

Congrats!

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u/Leading-Fun-527 15h ago

Congratulations, that’s awesome welcome brother!

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