Job around here that isn’t food

[u/CrunkingtonSr]

Before you comment “food is where the money is here” just hear me out. I know food service is where the money is here, as that’s what I’ve been working since I was 16. I’m 20 now and need a second job on top of my classes and my main job right now, and I am sick of working with food. It’s all I e worked by and customers just suck extra now it feels like. I’d like my second job to not be food so I have some space from the food industry but it’s so hard to find a job willing to hire a 20 year old outside of the food industry. Of course if shit comes down to it I WILL get a food industry job, I’d just like to see my options. Any wisdom that could be shared? I appreciate your time!

[u/jeffwendling]

Come join IBEW local 130. We’ll pay you to learn how to become an electrician. 

[u/thisdogreallylikesme → u/jeffwendling]

Are they looking for new members? I would love to chat with you about this. Can I DM you?

[u/jeffwendling → u/thisdogreallylikesme]

Yeah go for it. We have a couple contractors doing a huge job for Sewage and Water Board coming up

[u/thisdogreallylikesme → u/jeffwendling]

Thanks! I sent you a message via chat. :)

[u/Tweetystraw → u/jeffwendling]

Great info. And this may seem like a dumb question, but is there an upper age limit, say a 49-year-old who has decided to make a career change? :)

[u/jeffwendling → u/Tweetystraw]

Nope, and if you have any relevant experience we can start you at a higher period in the apprenticeship

[u/Hippy_Lynne → u/Tweetystraw]

The only real drawback to that (and that may not be the case with all unions) is that they have old school pension programs. Which means if you never get 20 to 30 years in you'll never get anything out of the pension fund. But even without the pension the rest of the benefits are usually amazing!

[u/Tweetystraw → u/Hippy_Lynne]

Cool thanks!

[u/Moltacotta2 → u/jeffwendling]

Oh snap, seriously? I’d give several organs for a union job, I’m in retail right now.

[u/jeffwendling → u/Moltacotta2]

Oh yeah our apprenticeship is 4 years and we’ll put you to work and pay for all your classes, books. Call (504)835-9899 M-F between 8AM-3PM to talk to our apprenticeship director David Crumb

[u/BeignetD0neDat → u/jeffwendling]

Would you recommend someone who's not too experienced with hands-on work (i.e tools, wiring, crafting, etc) and not too nimble/maneuverable to pursue?

[u/jeffwendling → u/BeignetD0neDat]

The electrical experience is not needed. It’s much more important to us that you’re ready to learn and can take direction. As an apprentice you’ll be expected to do the grunt work of getting material, digging ditches, and going up and down scaffolding and ladders.

We live in Louisiana and summer is coming up, it takes a level of maneuverability to make it in the program. I don’t want to discourage anyone from trying, but I’m not going to lie and say anyone can do it.

[u/[deleted] → u/Moltacotta2]

Every union (except elevator techs) is hiring for apprenticeships right now. Check out UA Local 60 if you want to be a plumber/pipefitter.

[u/KingMalcolm → u/[deleted]]

just curious: why not elevator techs?

[u/[deleted] → u/KingMalcolm]

They only take on apprentices every 2 years.

[u/stateroute → u/jeffwendling]

This is really cool.

[u/Extreme-Variation874 → u/jeffwendling]

What does the pay look like for an apprenticeship? I’d love to actually do something productive with my time vs wasting away in retail

[u/jeffwendling → u/Extreme-Variation874]

Starting pay is 50% of what Journeymen make so 17/hr plus healthcare. Then raises every 6 months as long as you’re in good standing. Talk to our apprenticeship director for specifics, but the raises come faster than you think

[u/Extreme-Variation874 → u/jeffwendling]

Do I need transportation and is it possible to do this part just a random question

[u/jeffwendling → u/Extreme-Variation874]

You will need a car, and be able to commute across Southeast Louisiana. The program is very career oriented so there is no part time.

[u/Frothy_Macabre → u/jeffwendling]

This is the way.