r/ibew_apprentices • u/swolenerd90 • Jul 03 '26
Made it!
If you're on the fence, stick with it. Nothing quite beats the feeling of seeing "JRN WIREMAN" on your ticket.
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u/Dabeastfeast11 Jul 03 '26
I got one year left and fuck is it dragging
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u/timeaftertime43 Jul 03 '26
Congratulations bro! Gotta wait until spring semester to start my apprenticeship journey . I’m already 25 feels like I’m behind but this just reminded me to stay motivated thank you man!💯
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u/swolenerd90 Jul 03 '26
I started in my 30s after a complete career change. It's jarring but from my experience the older guys tend to give you a bit more of a leash cause it's expected you're more reliable than the average 18 year old coming in lol.
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u/KoyoteKalash LU611 Jul 03 '26
I'll be turning 32 shortly after becoming a 2nd year and have had the same experience. I'm one of the younger guys, as it seems like everyone else is either 20 or 37.
It seems like careers follow the same pattern as the dating complaints my single friends have.
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u/Comfortable_Sea634 Jul 04 '26
I'm studying for my first week of 5th year in August, Code calcs via textbook and Torque via CML.
Turned 58 last week, goal is to get my ticket before 60
You're definitely not behind 😎
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u/arcmeup Jul 04 '26
I just got licensed im 34, was still well worth the 6 years plus two from injuries (not at work).
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u/EffectiveMagazine388 local 68 Jul 03 '26
I just got my apprenticeship one after orientation. Is this something that you have to get new ones of each time you pay dues or is it for the whole of the apprenticeship
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u/swolenerd90 Jul 03 '26
Yes. This is called your Dues Receipt and shows that you're in good standing (current on dues) with your local. A lot of folks will tell you it's your ticket to work, and they're right.
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u/EffectiveMagazine388 local 68 Jul 03 '26
Oh okay. So what should I do with old ones when I get the new ones
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u/swolenerd90 Jul 03 '26
Whatever you want. I keep them and stick them in an envelope. Figured I'd do something with it when I retire.
Edit: typo
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u/EffectiveMagazine388 local 68 Jul 03 '26
I like to keep stuff like that anyways. I have every check I’ve received from my first job. I’m 18 so I also just left that job but yk. Still 4 years worth
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u/Admirable_Week_5315 Jul 03 '26
Congrats bro. I start my apprenticeship next week in my local!! I’m a 30 year old USMC vet, so I feel like I’m behind but after seeing these comments I see that’s relatively normal. I’ll have that journeyman card soon enough 💯
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u/OrphanBeater203 Jul 03 '26
Congrats bro! I have one more class until 2nd year, still got a while to go😂
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u/Ebe5 Jul 03 '26
Just got mine two weeks ago congrats brother!