/diy/ - Do It Yourself

I cut a length of floor cable cover and installed it to prevent tripping.

>>1599271
>firstly, how did you guys get past the interview?
Just tried to be as honest as possible. Told them I have no previous experience, but I'd be willing to study my ass off and work as hard as I can, as long as they gave me a chance, even if they put me at the bottom of the books (they did)
>Secondly, how bad is the nepotism in the union business?
I havent noticed much of it yet, but I've only been apprenticing for about 7 months.
>Thirdly, as an apprentice do you actually learn anything outside of the mandated classroom hours or is it just manual labor and being a workhorse for the others?
I learned more on the job than I do in class. So far we're just doing bullshit book learning & circuit theory crap. We've done "hands-on" lab learning maybe a handful of times in the past 8 months. I learned how to bend saddles & offsets on the job, not in the school.
>Fourthly, would it be better if I stuck with the union after finishing my apprenticeship or would it be better if I just left for another place?
All the old boomers tell me "stay union cuz of muh retirement benefits". I'll take their word for it, because I'm not planning on Social Security being around by the time I reach retirement age. Depending on your local, you can apparently get more than one retirement plan/benefit. Also not having to pay for my own health insurance is pretty sweet (even if the plan sucks).
>Fifthly, are union balls and events worth going to?
My local doesn't really do these afaik

red pill me on becoming a qualified electrician through an apprenticeship anons

>20 years old
>Can't get into Uni due to shitty school grades
>currently work a minimum wage warehouse job

>>1533055
>>1533064
I like using a vernier calliper because it makes me look like a real engineer.

Thinking about going into a trade ( HVAC/Electricity ) do I need to be /fit/? I’m skeleton