Peeps! What were some of the hardest parts of your plumbing apprenticeship? Discuss it down in the comments below!

@anthonydubois.travel8110

4 жыл бұрын

Digging a trench though gravel

@anthonydubois.travel8110

4 жыл бұрын

Water lines,pipe from toilet abs pipes wherevto put them

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, been there lol

@anthonydubois.travel8110

4 жыл бұрын

And also basement that have 6 inches or more of water like to today i had to pump water out then wait because everytime i dig water would be there

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Were you in an area with a high water table?

having gotten my journeyman license back in January of 2021, you hit everything I more or less struggled with on the job. Something I had issues with and still do to some degree is having the confidence in my own abilities to complete the job when I'm on my own. That being said, when you're overwhelmed just take a breath. If you need help don't be afraid to call a journeyman for advice, if something takes you longer to do but its done right then no one will complain. With repetition comes speed.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Words of wisdom! Thanks for the input! 🙏🤟✌️

Just got accepted to a local Have orientation next week. Im ready for this 💪

@Kennymolotov

11 ай бұрын

AMAZING DUDE!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Great video man, just subbed. I’m in my 3rd year in BC and loving it. Really is funny how different the skills are for school vs actually plumbing on a job. Both important but you will always learn more on the job under a good journey person. Still the theory from school goes a long way in actually understanding what your doing and troubleshoot stuff.

1st one reminded of something my mom told me. When she tried to get a job in the corporate world everyone kept on telling her she needed experience. Finally she went to this office and they supervisor told her the same thing. She said to him no, I am not leaving, how am I suppose to get experience when know one will give me a chance. She ended up staying with the Company over 30 yrs until she retired. They didn’t want her to leave. Ask if she wanted to do a few more years. Basically don’t give up so quickly when you hear no. She heard many until she got fed up.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Love this wisdom 🙏 thank you for sharing this story, and it is a strong will like your mother has that make people successful! ❤️☮️

Hey Kenny I just shared on FB thanks again for all the videos . :) And I find the hardest part of the apprenticeship is having a company who keeps you in the DARK AND KEEPING YOU UNINFORMED / Knowledge, working with you and keeping you up with teaching & I understand that the apprenticeship book is your responsibility but it also shows' you were your at and if they think its a waste of time and garbage they are wrong? or i Think it helps you on what you need to work on :) Thanks Kenny Cheers Cory. AKA Hollywood lol

A big key in an apprenticeship is having patience with people, I am in carpentry and I know my stuff but the instructor/professor keep yelling at anyone else and it stops them to having confidence and making them to stop trying.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly Enrique, teaching requires the ability to make mistakes and ask questions without being punished for it. If that formula is broken, so is learning...

Hardest part for me was working from 7 to damn 10 o clock every night we are a 24/7 buisnezs im 22 and we work 12 days straight im working on getting my on truck and being alone apprenticeship for almost a year and planning to be a journey soon

You hit the nail on the head with this one. I totally agree about customers watching over you constantly. Its definitely hard at first but you gotta zone them out and just do your work. Its tough but it'll get better over time. And the classroom part of it .. I'm a definite hands on kind of guy not a class room guy. Thanks again Kenny. Love your channel.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Great video bud. Nail on the head. Im currently 3rd year apprentice and had the same hard things im going through

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damon, glad it’s not just me. Keep your head in the game, it gets better as you progress! 💪👍

I just got lucky and secured a position as a laborer with a good chance of starting an apprenticeship this summer. Thanks for this video!

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome news Gabe! Best of luck!

I'm an apprentice at another company instead and have so far glued a couple fittings but took in what all the plumbers are doing, I am also drilling holes in a building and it's helping me understand layout and what pipe is for what appliance or lav or whatever. It's those little things that go a long way. I'm completely doing everything from the lowest point and working on moving up as I keep learning, I don't start school until the beginning of September unfortunately so everything I'm learning is just what the others tell me, including the theory into practice. Definitely a great career.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight Hudson. I’m glad you’re enjoying the learning and also that you are already enrolled in school. It sounds like you’re really going to enjoy all the theory behind the work you’re doing! Please keep me posted on your progress, and thanks for the support 🙏🤟✌️

Thanks for doing this video Kenny! I plan on starting in a plumbing cert program in Atlanta in the Fall. These videos help a lot as I try to learn more about the trade.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Really glad the videos have been useful Alan! Best of luck with the plumbing cert program! Let me know how you’re finding it!

@jorgeguzman9592

Жыл бұрын

How’s it going

I started a carpentry apprentice at a residential design-build remodeling company. We’re a big enough company that our plumbers and electricians are hired to the company and not subcontracted. Hence, I got to work with the master plumber and the other same plumbers all the time. The master plumber got to know me better and see my work ethic first hand on the jobs I saw him at, so he actually offered me the opportunity to transition over to plumbing. By the following week I was working full time in plumbing 👍🏻

@Kennymolotov

2 жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing story Jason! Thanks for sharing! And keep me posted on your progress!

I'm gonna apply for a plumbing apprenticeship through the local union here. I'm 26, I did the whole 4 year college route, waste of time tbh because I've been working jobs that don't require a degree. I recently have new passion for working with tools and my hands. Hope this works out for me.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it works out for you as well Loren! Let me know how it goes!

@Alci905

3 жыл бұрын

What did you take in college?

@eritrea8624

3 жыл бұрын

I am looking for apprenticeship anyone can tell me company From London

@trenthammer4127

Жыл бұрын

hope you see this - can you give us an update?

@6feetoveryou

Жыл бұрын

Update

Thanks for the tips, will be starting my apprenticeship soon with my local union.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing news friend! Best of luck and let me know how it goes!

Houston TX local 68 union has a good program. Work while you learn . I'm a 4th year apprentice studying auto cad this semester . We will be learning back flow and med gas before we graduate with those certs .

Awesome insights. Ty.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks!

I finally secured an apprenticeship yesterday and I’m so excited!! Thanks for this channel!

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING friend!!!!!

@Chiefthepup

8 ай бұрын

Any updates?

Can relate to all of these. Although some of these do not go away after your a jman. I was an installer for almost my whole apprenticeship, i started doing service an repair as a jman, and it felt like i started a whole new apprenticeship. It was incredibly humbling, i did not have the luxury of working with an experianced service plumber to guide me. I had to teach myself new tricks an methods through trial an error, and experiance customers over my shoulder and not having confidence. I had a rough idea what i was doing but in general id have to say service work is a whole different animal compared to new construction, developing people skills, time efficency, cost, and paperwork organization are all things i never had to be aware of. Iv been down almost every road in plumbing now, i still run into somthing new once in a while, but going through the growing pains of learning to become well rounded in everything is worth it. Fellow Ontario plumber.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your insight into the subject. Glad I’m not the only one who has had these experiences. And cheers to another plumber in Ontario! Thanks for the support friend!

I love that the union had a personality test. Found out we don't think the same. What a blessing.

I struggled but only for a month finding an apprenticeship using the Indeed method. I instead went old school, I called up a bunch of places. Only one in my city was hiring which is also close to home so thats nice. They weren't officially looking until I was speaking with them and I start in two weeks!

@visu550

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@Aceses

2 жыл бұрын

@@visu550 it's going great! It's been almost a month now and I've been doing rough-ins for new build houses and some finishing work and a small handful of service calls. This type of work I really prefer especially doing a rough in. It involves planning how drainage and venting will be setup in the house and then just cutting and assembling the pipes which I find really satisfying

@problemsonem3563

5 ай бұрын

@@Aceseshey update on how its going? 😅

@Aceses

5 ай бұрын

@problemsonem3563 Been nearly a year since I went back to automotive. The company was very corrupt and ruined the trade for me. Although the last two months after they laid nearly everyone off and instead moved me to HVAC, that part wasn't so bad and I would consider that as a different trade

@problemsonem3563

5 ай бұрын

@@Aceses apreciate you sharing your journey

very well explained loved it

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gonna start applying for apprenticeships

I worked as a plumber for about a year about 8 years ago. I’ve been back at it for the past 4 months. I haven’t had any schooling or taken any plumbing classes. I keep getting sent on solo jobs and it sucks ass, because I don’t know shit. I had a rough one the other day at a commercial building and people kept asking me questions and I had to say I don’t know about 40 times.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, sorry to hear about what’s going on. I’m not sure why your boss would send you out with such little experience. It sounds like your boss has a lot of faith in you as a plumber, which is really good. Remember, this is a learning experience, keep your chin up, ask as many questions as you can when you’re around other plumbers. And before you know it, you will have more answers than questions.

I had the solder sweat thing happen to the guy who was teaching me. he couldnt solder the joints because the main in the house wasnt holding completely. It toook forever to get it soldered, he got pretty frustrated. I got frustrated, after that plumbing experience.. Everytime i solder even R19 shut offs for toilets, i take a little stinger vacuum to the water line after the main shut off, makes soldering easier for me, when you vacuum it still gets quite a bit in the line, even if you bleed out taps in a basement, Some old school plumbers use the bread, which is still kinda cool

Thanks man

You should drop a freestyle sometime bro that intro got me hyped ✌🏻😂

3:52 I'm right here with my photography. I can take beautifully lit portraits but i've never done it as a business.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

It’s only a matter of time until you do Mikey! Have faith and keep trying!

Part of the UA in Ontario and have been on the tools since day 1 (Four months in). Beginning of the shift my journeyman tells me what lines to run (size, valves, drains, vents, balancing valves and control valves ). I spend the better portion of my night working alone and will only grab him if there's something I'm stuck on. measuring and calculating the length of pipe, fitting allowances, etc. It blows my mind to hear about these second and third year apprentices who have never been on the tools. I do agree with you about having differing opinions as to how your journeyman would have done it. It's a difficult subject to broach. Basically, I use the old phrase "Do first and ask for forgiveness later". If I think my way is better I'll just go ahead and do it. 9/10 times its fine.

@Kennymolotov

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight Shane! Sounds like you’re doing a lot of learning!

great video you should make more videos

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Great content! Love your energy! You seem like a very intelligent dude.. it’s kinda discouraging hearing you say you found pluming school difficult. Im an older male looking for a new career and I’m very interested in what you have to say about plumbing school. Can you please make a video on plumbing school. What someone would expect. How it all works...did you go to school once a year and how long is it each time you go to school ...what to expect from plumbing school in Ontario..is there anything you would recommend to study prior to going to school? Your time is greatly appreciated. Thank you

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tyler thanks for supporting the channel friend. I actually documented my times in intermediate and advanced plumbing school, and here is the playlist kzread.info/head/PLFseBUdv7mGZwdmcnlm9uFSV_hYx3Jso7 , let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks.

Good stuff

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Wow this really helped.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad to hear that 🙏

Thanks for your information i am 44 yrs old a bit hesitant on the plumbing trade should I go to a school for 12 months or look for a apprenticeship program

I started my apprenticeship almost 2 months ago, after 2 weeks my boss had me doing repair work and driving around in my own vehicle. Nothing seems that hard, and if I don’t know what to do my boss shows up and shows me. He’s the best plumbing boss on the west coast I think.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an awesome set up you have Willow!

@SomeDumUsrName

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great BUT, it's not. Your apprenticeship is at risk if you are being allowed to work alone...ESPECIALLY going to job sites and working alone. Apprentices are to be DIRECTLY supervised.....PERIOD. That's true everywhere. If and when that "boss" or company is busted for doing this, those apprenticeship hours are null and void. Something to think seriously about. You should call your state board or licensing dept and verify this and think seriously about finding another apprenticeship (if you are serious about a proper apprenticeship and not having your time absolutely WASTED.) And.....your boss is NOT the one to ask about this. Your scenario alREADY sets him/her up as a dishonest person.

@mnemonix1315

3 жыл бұрын

@@SomeDumUsrName I see youre non-union as well.

@SomeDumUsrName

3 жыл бұрын

@@mnemonix1315 huh?

@franzreiche5433

3 жыл бұрын

LOLLLL

Plumber had his apprentice in. I asked if the job got checked and he was aggrieved about it 🤷‍♂️

WELL COME TO C N R PLUMBING SERVICES BON ACCORD VILLAGE TOBAGO .

I'm gonna go for one through the union next year. Wish me luck man. Great video.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Best of luck Chris. And happy holidays!

@JESUSSavedMefromDeath

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Ricardo_C

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck. My brother did the same thing and he's a master plumber now at 24 years old.

@JESUSSavedMefromDeath

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ricardo_C 24 yrs old and a Master Plumber. Impressive.

I just finished my first year of my apprenticeship and I'm just now getting my own tasks on jobs.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tracy! Progress is a beautiful thing! Keep it up!

Loved your video. I'm also in Ontario (Midland area) and in my 6th week of plumbing techniques at Georgian. I have my mid terms next week, and doing amazing (probably deans list) with the online (covid) school portion. I'm having such a hard time with my physical strength during my shop classes, for example: pulling apart like a 1/2" pvc pipe from a fitting (had a lot of other already glued fitting in place, so there was more friction) after sticking it in the elbow and making my marks before gluing. I think I may have not reamed it enough, which also has to do with me trying to be as fast as all these guys and being weaker and not being able to do it as well as them in that time. Any tips for a 5'1 girl in a class room full of guys? I'll begin my apprenticeship in May, as long as I find one.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Katie, first of all thank you for the support on the channel! It really means the world to me. Congratulations on getting onto the Deans list! That’s a great accomplishment! In regards to the physical side of the work, everyone will have a hard time taking a fitting out especially if there are remnants of glue that may have accidentally bonded the plastic together. Don’t get discouraged, I fight with fittings all the time. Sometimes on a dry fit, I will push the length of pipe in the fitting too deep, so I will have to massage it out of the fitting for 2 to 3 minutes. It’s all part of the game. My only advice is remember plumbing like many things is a singles game, you are trying to beat YOUR best score, and not anyone else’s. You are bound by your strengths and your weaknesses, and your resources. Don’t look to beat the plumber to your left or right, but study their technique. It may prove useful. Keep your chin up, and please let me know how mid terms go!

I’m 33 planing to move to Tx, looking to start a career in plumbing, any advice?

been apprentcing a mam for 6 months, he could be a journeyman tomorrow. Mechanical background, just not schooled U.S. He's Jordanian, U.S. Citizen

I’m an electrician and have mad respect for you waterboys. Could never imagine getting sprayed with shit.

@jeremyalcoser5742

Жыл бұрын

Sparky we’re not called waterboys lol and we don’t all work with shit. That’s service work.

One of the hardest parts of my UA plumbing apprenticeship was being young. No matter how smart, fast, and efficient i was i always got talked down to and overlooked for “being a kid”

@Kennymolotov

5 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this insight friend. I want you to know, one day you’re going to be the authority on the subject so keep pushing…

Theres different types of plumbing. Big commercial medical facilities is what I do. I grew up doing service. Usually pretty simple.

Hey did you guys have prior training before finding a job or did you just go somewhere and fill out an app out for Plumbing somewhere? Please respond.

Did this dude really just say journey person 😂😂😂

I just started my apprenticeship 4 months ago as a service and repair plumber. There’s so much to learn all at once. Any tips on how I can learn fast ?

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jorge! Congrats on the apprenticeship. Asking questions is the best way to learn fast. But remember skills take longer to learn than theory. Make sure to be patient with yourself as you grow in this career! Thanks for the support!

@prox6597

4 жыл бұрын

I started mine awhile ago too. I write in a book and write down what i've learned in my day. I was recommended to bring the book as soon as I started my apprenticeship but I was so confused with so much information I decided to hold down on it and study plumbing and get an idea from it. Now I understand definitions and I have a fuller understanding of how things work. I can now write down what I did in my day and things i learn on the side from the internet and other plumbers. I can go back and read how my master plumber used a support using kindorf on a brick with nut and washers that I can not find on youtube. ( Perfect in my opinion because I took pictures and recorded the finished work he did ) Keep in mind too it is one thing to know and another how to actually do it. Please be patient and your efforts only matter if you believe in yourself when your doing something. All of that off the top of my head:) glglgl

@nolantanaka565

4 жыл бұрын

Adderall

@givennameidk4515

2 жыл бұрын

@@prox6597 any recommendations on things to study up before starting a plumber's apprenticeship?

@prox6597

2 жыл бұрын

If you going to become a plumber. Learn to the measuring tape, learn about blue prints to know here things are placed, but Most importantly when you go on the field. Study the plumber and ignore everyone else. Bring a book and take it one day at a time. Have a desire to get your master's degree in plumbing and above Don't put all this energy buying equipment when you didn't put your feet in the water yet. Because I don't know if you can stomach it. You know, shit happens. But its worth it

I can't find a plumbing apprentice ship it's honestly getting hard especially since I was one but economy went to shit and got fired idk what am gonna do

I've been an apprentice for over a year and a half now and all I have to say is pay attention to what your plumber tells you, my plumbers I worked under were not afraid to let me fuck something up to teach me a lesson. When you are installing stops, always ask if there is a recirculating pump on the line....

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Brett!

Don't forget that a lot of these shops won't start you higher than like min wage +1/hr. if you have no prior experience. The rest I can take all in stride really...

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

is being a plumber worth it and why/? hows pay for journey man, and is it hard

The pay is absolutely horrendous, and a journeyman pay isn’t good either. I came from 17 years of bartending, and after 8 months I’m calling my apprenticeship over. I love the work, but the pay is terrible.

pro press best things since running water

So i just started an apprenticeship in plumbing in Vancouver and it took me less then a week for 3 plumbing job offers as a pre ap/1s yr.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome to here Sean! Best of luck with your apprenticeship!

@lionelhutz5137

3 жыл бұрын

There's *tons* of work in Vancouver and not enough people to fill the jobs. I joined a union and got called to work in less than a month.

@newtonborges506

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, i would really like to connect with you to hear about your experience in finding apprenticeship positions in Vancouver.

Plumbing trade is endless bcz a plumber never done learning not matter what's bcz every building and job are different end day isn't a easy trade I'm know what's I talking about bcz I start doing Plumbing around 1998 in Chicago Illinois cast iron wasted stack with galvanized venting and galvanized water lines heavy work not for kids after 20 years I still learning 😀😄

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight!

What’s an apprenticeship and also what do you do in an apprenticeship, please and thank you . Great video by the way !

Is it technically hard/ 53 now so too old tbf I was in the RAFand at the time I was really upset at this ,but I get a decent pension so it turned out ok

I couldn't get anyone to sign me on as an apprentice so I'm going to conestoga for a pre apprenticeship 8 month course for more experience. I start in September. It costs 4 grand plus living expanses.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Helmut. And best of luck in the program! Let me know how it goes!

@danielciornei7378

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I’m in the same exact program for this fall at Conestoga.

I wasn't expecting to be working with much younger apprentices and journeymen when I got into plumbing ( I'm 30 and work with guys aged 21 to 24 ), although green in the trade I am very much capable of learning and doing the job, had to swallow my pride and take instruction from these younger journeymen, there's been a few occasions of disrespect towards me and I basically threatened to beat 2 of them up , they smartened up quick and since then have watched how they talked to me, long story but basically the only problem iv had to deal with in my apprenticeship other then that everything else has been a learning experience this trade covers a hell of alot of stuff

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Bic. Swallowing pride is a part of learning unfortunately. But it shows your level of commitment. And I also agree with you that there is a level of respect that needs to be maintained regardless of age differences. Keep up the great work, and thanks for the support!

@bicmitchum1368

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man your videos have helped a ton and I'm sticking with it until i get my journeymens and hopefully 1 day my own van , working with others is a big part of it and knowing how to deal with conflict on the job is something not talked about much , in school or when you start a new job

@bicmitchum1368

4 жыл бұрын

@Rollie55 they didn't rat me out that's why , we solved it amongst ourselves and now have a great working relationship, it is what it is

@seankalitri7537

4 жыл бұрын

@Rollie55 what do you think ratting it.I would classify that as ratting,and plus they started it they disrespected him first.

@lionelhutz5137

3 жыл бұрын

@Bic Mitchum HAHAHAHA! you and me both, brother! 🤣, my advice is just try not to take things too personal and keep in mind that you're there to learn and make money not friends. Take it a day at a time. The 4 years goes by quick.

New build domestic apprentice plumber from Leicester in uk. I would say the hardest part is retaining information as I am doing a wide variety of jobs day in day out. It’s very tiring as my mentor is on price work so we’re always working fast.

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info GWDavie! I’ve definitely been there myself as well!

My interview for a sponsor is in 2 days. Wish me luck

I'm about 2 months into my apprenticeship. I work with 2 other people doing new construction. My issue is that the other two who are both journeymen mostly speak Spanish when they're trying to figure out a problem. Or when the senior journeymen is telling the other how he wants something done and why, it's always in Spanish. I feel like i'm missing a lot of information sometimes. I generally can figure out what's going on while watching it being done but sometimes I feel like i'm missing the little stuff because I don't speak the language. I'm always asking him if he could tell me in English but I can tell it's getting annoying. What should I do?

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey T Berry, thanks for the support. I’m sorry to hear about the situation. But I think you are doing the right thing in asking them to explain it in English to you. It is in your superior’s best interest as well because by explaining it to you, you will also learn and be a greater asset to them in the future. So keep practicing your patience and I say keep asking them to translate. Let me know how it goes!

@andreww3621

Жыл бұрын

I know it's 3 years late, but that is extremely rude of them and this is coming from a Spanish guy. If they know how to speak English they should not be switching languages to discuss matters of the job. You are an apprentice and need to know everything that's going on. My father is an aircraft mechanic and used to work with a couple of Turkish guys who spoke fluent English and they had the nerve to bust his balls about keeping to himself instead of chatting with them before work started and during breaks and such. He told them how the fuck am I supposed to communicate with you when you single me out by jumping back and forth from English to Turkish. People who do this need to be called out because it's very disrespectful but with today's political climate you'd probably get gaslighted and called a "racist"🙃

I dunno if anyone else has ever felt this way But i i just want to say I'm really grateful for my apprenticeship and i have a really good boss who i work really hard for he takes the time out of his day to teach me and he is really patient yet, stern i really like his teaching style, but some days he overwhelms me i try my best to take it all in i write down as much as i can remember and try to ask questions but i just feel drained mentally by the end of day and sometimes it carries onto the next day. Is this just a one of the mental walls within my apprenticeship that will help me grow? Or I'm i just taking in too much information in and thinking to hard about?

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Derrick, great question and gratitude is an awesome lens to see your apprenticeship through. I remember it being as difficult as you describe here for me. Remember, there is a big physical toll that the work has, and when the body gets tired, so does the mind. There will be days where it all seems much easier, and then days where it feels totally overwhelming. It is totally normal, keep up the great work, and don’t get discouraged!

@derrick9245

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kennymolotov thanks mate its good to know I'm not the only one. you run a great channel and il be sticking around 👍

do you think it would help more if you go to a trade school and then try and apply to a plumbing company.

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Hey check this video out and let me know if you have any further questions kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqie0ZJmnceYdNo.html

Hey bud, thanks for the tips! I'm starting a 4 week program in Nashville here in a few weeks and am wondering once I get my foot in the door with a company, can I expect to have a shorter apprenticeship, assuming I'm fully engaged and do well with the program? I could have researched this before committing to school, but frankly I just want the skills and am very much ready for a career change. I do so much plumbing work as a farm/ranch hand for $20/hr it's getting old lol I figured I'll just stop pretending and be a real plumber! I noticed you said your school was an 8 week program, which school did you go to? Mahalo.

@Kennymolotov

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sean, thanks for the support friend and congratulation in getting into the program. The school I went to is in Toronto Ontario Canada, so the apprenticeship program we have here might be very different from Nashville. Unfortunate I don’t know enough about Nashville plumbing to be able to answer if it will make your apprenticeship shorter if you do well. I know here in Ontario, you have to finish the whole apprenticeship despite marks. Hope this helps and keep me posted on your progress!

@commadanteflet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kennymolotov I will, thank you.

#6 cleaning up after everyone.

im nervous about the math aspect, growing up ive not been the best at math..

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jayden, I know exactly what you mean. This is how a lot of my buddies felt when we were in our apprenticeships doing math in school. Look, I made a plumbing math course, so take a look at it, maybe it will be worth it for you to check out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3p3tJiyqcWtpto.html

Kenny- thanks for video. I also have a degree-Public Health. Man I haven’t been able to land a job using that degree. I’m looking into a construction trade, get a good valuable skill. Just curious why you went into plumbing after a college degree?

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey just wanted to let you know I answer this question in tomorrow’s video which is the 4000 subscriber special! Thanks for the question!

I am now preparing to go into the apprenticeship next month

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful Oppong! Best of luck!

Hey Kenny. Im 3 years into my apprenticeship. I work for a small business where its just my boss and I. I tend to have good months and some bad weeks. Any advice on how to push through when you start getting down on yourself? I feel like i lack speed and confidence yet my boss was running his own van at 3 years. Thanks

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel thank you for this questions. And I want you to know that we all have been there. This question is so important to me, I’m going to do a whole video on it. I will let you know when it comes out. Cheers!

@Poooooopoooooppppoooo

4 жыл бұрын

Kenny Molotov hey Kenny. Just wanted to say i enjoy your content. Watched as many videos as i could from the time i commented until now. Im now carrying around a pocket journal and even recording my work days just to review as well as studying my code book. Things are going a lot smoother and im retaining way more information. My boss and his wife just had twins so i was in the van all by my lonesome for the week. Surprisingly my longest day was 10hrs due to some emergency calls. Cant wait for future videos. Thank you for all you do! Hoping to call myself a journeyman soon and hopefully a master plumber someday. Cheers!

Are you familiar with roto roofer? If so are they a good company? I have an interview with them for an apprenticeship

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jesse, I know of roto rooter, but I’m not sure how good of a company they are unfortunately. Let me know how the interview goes!

Was the Math test very hard

Bring your j man coffe every morning you’ll be fine .

Hi plumbers. I just have a few questions about moving to another state as a plumber and pursuing journeyman’s licenses. Here’s some background on me first, then the Q’s. I’m 23 years old, currently living in Florida with my parents and really want to move to New Hampshire... really want to move to New Hampshire, like I want to be there yesterday. I’m only just getting started in plumbing and NEVER want to own my own business. I was going to college for, it doesn’t matter but it wasn’t for me so I dropped out to do plumbing and I’m not going back. I also need to get it out there that I passionately HATE Florida and I want to get outta here as soon as possible and never return. I just got a job at an open shop as a helper. It’s not an actual apprenticeship program. So, since I have next to no experience in plumbing and have no money to move right now, should I stay with this company for about 4 to 5 years, gain experience, save a pile of money in the meantime, move up to NH and then pursue my NH journeyman’s license? Or, should I pursue my FL journeyman’s license now and then move up to NH after I get my FL journeyman’s license? Or does anyone have a different plan that could work? Here are a few more questions I have as someone who is very new at plumbing. I know some questions are redundant, I’m just being thorough. Thank you I’m advance for your advice. 1. Will you make more money if you have a journeyman’s license? 2. Bare in mind I want to move to New Hampshire as soon as possible. Should I pursue getting my license now, in Florida or wait ‘til after I move up north? 3. Is it easier to move with or without a license? 4. Can the Florida union keep me stuck here after I get my license? 5. Does it make any sense to just work for 5 years, get the experience, move up north and then pursue my license? 6. If I got my license here and then moved up north, do you know the process of transferring a license to another state?

@FUNKOFRANK

3 ай бұрын

How did everything turn out?, did u ended moving to NH?

@jme92685

2 ай бұрын

@@FUNKOFRANK no I didn’t. I haven’t been able to afford to. I quit plumbing after about a year. Lousy pay and even worse working conditions. I’m trying to get in as a driver for UPS.

I had a customer break several ribs trying to follow me up in an attic before.

@6688ya

3 жыл бұрын

I BET HE WILL NOT BE FOLLOWING ANYONE FOR A WHILE

You think they will take me in as an apprentice no experience in this field at all?

@Kennymolotov

Жыл бұрын

I think you have to knock on a few doors but definitely people will accept apprentices with no experience!

currently a helper at a small plumbing company having a less than ideal time getting the skills and knowlege i need aswell as conduct

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Derrick, hang in there friend. Remember it was a hard time for everyone when they first started. Stick it out for a few weeks, and if the situation is unbearable then maybe another company might be the answer. Let me know how it’s going please...

How much does an apprentice make usually starting out??

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

Hey check out this video about how much money plumbers make, I think I also talk about apprentices as well kzread.info/dash/bejne/k46op6xpnqa_f6Q.html

@lionelhutz5137

3 жыл бұрын

depends where you're located.

GOOD morning plumber INADIA to Canada joB center school COURSES LICENSES help

How long is the apprenticeship in Canada?

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

9000 hrs of work, 3 in class sessions. It takes approximately 4-5yrs.

@kyledorion2514

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on where you are in Canada. Some places 5 years some 4. Great video man 👍 touched on all the points. It's key to get a good jman who's willing to teach the way the apprentice will learn. Also as an apprentice you must know your role and place on the team.

You did an apprenticeship and plumbing school?? I thought it was one or the other

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

The apprenticeship consists of 9000 work hours and 3 in school sessions, basic, intermediate and advanced plumbing. Each session is 8 weeks long. Hope this helps.

Can you finish plumber apprenticeship in a year

@Kennymolotov

Жыл бұрын

Not in Ontario. It’s a 5 year process. 9000 hrs, 3 in class sessions. Then you challenge the red seal test.

Hey Kenny, why do some companies want you to start out as a laborer..?

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey real deal some companies cannot hire you as an apprentice right away because there are rules governing how many apprentices to journey persons you have. Here in Ontario you can hire 1 apprentice per 1 journeyperson. So if you only have 1 journeyperson you can only register 1 apprentice. If others want to join, they must wait in line as labourers. Hope this helps.

@realdeal8078

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kennymolotov Makes sense.. Another question for you unrelated to plumbing.. Do find your last name unique..? Lol.

Plumbing companies will take apprentices on if they can drive, nothing to do with second or third year, Problem is, from my experience young people want to be on tik tok all day and don’t want to get dirty and listen to simple instructions

and the music is bouncy

How do I get started

@Kennymolotov

2 жыл бұрын

Try this link I’m providing friend, hope it helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHZ1lcuGncKsprQ.html

@DGeneraladventure

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kennymolotov can u help me get into a company

@Kennymolotov

2 жыл бұрын

I can only give you the knowledge friend. You need to walk through the door yourself. Best of luck and let me know how progress is going. Believe in yourself 💪🤟✌️

Can you talk about the plumbing red seal

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Shaquille, what questions do you want me to answer about it?

@jodeci007

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kennymolotov the time it takes to get it, Does it really equal to getting paid more and is it something I could take and use in the USA ? Whats the best way to prepare for the test. Is there anything you recommend doing during my apprenticeship to prepare for the red seal test. And is there anything after the red seal I could get to further my career like any other certifications

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will get this done!

Can I talk to you ?

@Kennymolotov

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, you can either email me, or dm me on instagram, look up molotov_plumbing, or look at my email in my about section.

Are you a master plumber?

@Kennymolotov

3 жыл бұрын

I am a Journeyman plumber.