Anyone on here an electrician?

FanOfFanboys

NPHuskerFL said:

A solid HVAC/R tech capable of Industrial & Commercial service should expect to earn $21-$35 per hr depending on their abilities and experience level + OT of course. I'm sure this would reflect electricians as well. 

From what I have found electrician where I live, non-union, makes $40-$100K year. The starting average is $36-41K. 

Starting, I know not before I have the degree and couple years experience, at low $40sK would be solid enough before OT and side work. 

Meeting next week with local college to hopefully get more details. 

FanOfFanboys

NPHuskerFL said:

@FanOfFanboys we have a guy terrified of heights but, truthfully once you're up a 100'+ and on the roof it's like waking on the ground. Always remember safety and it's not the fall that kills it's the sudden stop.   

And that's the truth!

FanOfFanboys

bweaver said:

@FanOfFanboys either way a utility company whether it be natural gas or electric are great places to get in with. Good Luck!

We do have a lot of that in SC. Definitely something I'll check out. Thanks 

NPHuskerFL

Will PM you so I can avoid sounding like such a prick.  

grege345

Go to lineman school in Georgia. You'll be workin for a utility or verizon in no time.  Big money. Or you can move dirt like I do. I make more money than I should. 

johnkitchens

NPHuskerFL said:

@FanOfFanboys we have a guy terrified of heights but, truthfully once you're up a 100'+ and on the roof it's like waking on the ground. Always remember safety and it's not the fall that kills it's the sudden stop.   

I am also terrified of heights. I always have been. I will climb and go on my roof etc. but I don't like it. Like you said once you are up it is all good. It is the going up and coming down that I don't like. 

fishlessman

for me its always been getting off the roof   have no problem jumping off a perfectly good airplane though, have even climbed out and stood on the wheel mounts holding onto the wing struts, but stepping off a roof onto a ladder top

NPHuskerFL

My least favorite is climbing on a roof access ladder without a cage.  

UrbanForestTurnings

Try and get on at your. Local utility company. They will train you

UrbanForestTurnings

You will be pulling wires and doing the grunt work. 

Little Steven

fishlessman said:

for me its always been getting off the roof   have no problem jumping off a perfectly good airplane though, have even climbed out and stood on the wheel mounts holding onto the wing struts, but stepping off a roof onto a ladder top

It's funny, manlifts, roofs don't bother me but I hate ladders.

Canugghead

fishlessman said:

fireman/electrician, benefits, health, retirement, and money under the table

2 firemen on my lake of 34 homes, two 1 million dollar homes, both firemen, both electricians on the side

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/why-firefighters-are-underworked-and-overpaid/article24459593/

Little Steven

Gary, Have to disagree emphatically. I saw my Dad sick in bed for days after a horrific fire or accident. Sure the money and hours sound good but part of the job is risking your life to save others without a thought for your own safety. My Dad died at a young age of several cancers which were not genetic nor self inflicted. Please remember that, although fire numbers are down because of new construction, electrical safety and more awareness, that the number of calls is not much lower than it ever was. When was the last time you saw an accident without fire rescue being there? You don't want  to see what is inside of some of those wrecks they have to open, believe me here. 

Canugghead

Steven, sorry to hear about how bad it was for your Dad, he was a hero and deserve our utmost thanks and respect. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective, it's unfortunate that the common perception, economic reality and bad publicity give firefighters such a bad rap nowadays.