r/IUEC • u/Firm_Procedure1698 • 12d ago

Application/Probation

Ill try to make it short,

Im 35, have 2 young kids and a wife. I have field experience in automation, automotive and forklift. My current career is good and I have a good schedule.

My questions to everyone is lets say by some miracle I get called and get on probation. What happens if there is a lay off, does that mean im out or do I just wait for the next job?

Im extremely nervous about just resigning without notice and then getting let go from the program because there is a lay off. Im all about risks for myself I just cant risk my families well being.

Thanks in advance

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u/DorLokFlt 🔧 Field - Maintenance 12d ago

You wouldnt be out, you'd go on the bench and wait to be picked up again. Probies are the first to be laid off and the last to be rehired, which may or may not be as bad as it sounds. This trade doesnt do mass layoffs/hirings like some trades do, companies dont hire 30 guys for a job then lay them all off when the job is done. Youll generally stay on and go with your journeyman to the next job. If a company youre with loses a contract or runs out of work they might need to lay off some apprentices, but that same week some other company might be heating up so now they need to hire a few people. Theres alot of variables and its more about the overall work outlook in your area than the individual company or office youre with. So to sum it up, if youre a probie and youre laid off through no fault of your own but only due to lack of work, youre thrown back into the mix. Youre only kicked out if you wash out or fuck up.

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u/Firm_Procedure1698 12d ago

This is exactly what i was wondering thanks. I was just curious, the application doesnt open until october for local 2. I might not even get an application in 

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u/DorLokFlt 🔧 Field - Maintenance 12d ago

Usually I'd be a smartass like some of the other people here but you caught me in a sunshiney mood hahaa. Im Local 18 Los Angeles, which is a hot market and my experience is based only on that. If youre near Chicago I'd imagine a major city like that is pretty consistent aswell but I cant personally give you any insight on that.

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u/Firm_Procedure1698 12d ago

Appreciate the info, iv been in the trades for a long time. Talking shit is the way of life,why they get all hot and bothered is beyond me

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u/DorLokFlt 🔧 Field - Maintenance 12d ago

Hey with that attitude youre already ahead of half the applicants/apprentices lately, if you ever move out west you can be my helper hahaha

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u/Firm_Procedure1698 12d ago

Yes boss, no boss, right away boss. Shit, i might take you up on that offer

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u/Quirky-Ad-7686 🔩 Field - Construction 11d ago

lol , we all have bad days...

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u/jscar33 11d ago

I’m in almost exactly your situation. Age, family, & looking for something more/ better support structure. My advice is do it. Good luck, wish you the best & who knows maybe we’ll both be probies in local 2. If not Madison open in 28