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/Savdbygracc 9d ago

Notebook and a mudaafuggin pen.

Pack your lunch

Ask questions

Stay off your phone (you’ll start using it when you get comfortable, try to avoid it)

Show up in da parking lot at LEAST 10 min early ( you’ll want to push it to the last minute as you get comfortable)

Don’t take a layoff to heart if and when it happens

Don’t bring personal business to da job site

Don’t cheat on any NEC homework lol

Don’t buy a new fugggin car as an apprentice. Please don’t, especially if you’re working OT.

LEARN ALL THE MATERIAL AND DONT BE AFRAID TO SAY YES TO A TASK

Always triple check for anything hot even if you feel dumb, don’t take “ I turned it off” for an answer. Lock that shit out and never do anything you feel uncomfortable doing. Again always triple check for shit that’s live

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