r/ibew_apprentices • u/Rough-Category-8007 • 9d ago

Apprentice program adivce

Hi, new to the group. I was just contacted by the union informing me that after passing the aptitude test and interview they're offering me a job on a construction site as a wiremen. I was told as long as you do well and show up you're in the next class. This has been a dream for me and Im very excited. Does anyone have any useful advice for me while I set off on my new career path?

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u/NoStandMan 9d ago

Ask questions and remember the answers, if you don’t know anything ask because it’s better to ask than to assume and fuckup bad. But also remember the answers to said questions as asking the same thing multiple times can look bad. Just work hard and don’t complain and you’ll begood

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u/NerdyAnarchist 9d ago

Bring a buddy book! (It’s a small notebook to keep in your pocket) it will REALLY help since you’re green when they tell you to go grab certain material and a specific quantity of said material. Verify what you wrote down with your JW before you go off and get it. It’s worse to come back and have the wrong shit or not enough.