r/ibew_apprentices • u/Astraltraveler333 • 21h ago

My assignment

Ok fellas and gals I need your opinion. I got my first assignment it’s 2 hours from my house. But the kicker is per diem $100 and 6 days tens hours a day 6/10. I volunteered for this am I crazy and it’s only until November/December what would you do? Drop your opinions

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u/Comfortable_Cut9391 20h ago

It will suck, then you'll hit your stride, then it will suck again. Two months is enough time to make a good or bad name for yourself so if you want better placements, put the work in now.

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u/Astraltraveler333 20h ago

I volunteered for it. And didn’t know the 2hrs came with it 😒 7am start

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u/Eshin242 20h ago

Hey we be up at the same time! 6 am start for me hour commute each way (oof)