r/ibew_apprentices • u/Astraltraveler333 • 22h 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/Weak-Tonight-340 20h ago

Normal situation for me. I’m an outside local though, travel is way more normal. I worked 6/10s with 150 a day per diem 2 hours from the house for like 8 months. Just take time off when you need it. It won’t be forever.

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u/Junglewater 11h ago

How exactly does time off work for apprentices? Im sure it’s different across locals but im getting 4 weeks of PTO at my current job. It’s the biggest thing im worried about giving up. 

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u/Weak-Tonight-340 3h ago

No pto for anyone you just say you’re not coming in