5 MORE Tips for the Electrical Apprentice

This is part 2 of 5 tips for the Electrical Apprentice, Enjoy and I hope this helps ya out a little

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  • @SparkyP320
    @SparkyP3206 жыл бұрын

    When I first started in the IBEW someone told me “it doesn’t matter what you’re asked to do, you’re still getting paid $55/hr to do it. If you’re asked to push a broom, be happy that you’re making $55/hr to sweep shit up.” Very good advice I always think about when I get asked to do dumb shit.

  • @colemayes443

    @colemayes443

    6 жыл бұрын

    san2cci14 I used to love going to work on sundays for double time (non union) and getting told to clean out and organize the material trailer

  • @EscTabShift0

    @EscTabShift0

    4 жыл бұрын

    San2cci what local are you at?

  • @dennisbiggs7040

    @dennisbiggs7040

    4 жыл бұрын

    Union members pay for their own wages

  • @someperson2500

    @someperson2500

    4 жыл бұрын

    wtf you dont get paid 55/hr when you start XD

  • @anything_alt6173

    @anything_alt6173

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@someperson2500 most I seen someone get paid here is 40 s hour they get a van and the company pay for they gas

  • @thejosh9833
    @thejosh98336 жыл бұрын

    I am 16 and don't know much about this stuff and these videos are really helpful cuz I hope to be an electrician and it helps me know what to expect

  • @infiniteblue895

    @infiniteblue895

    6 жыл бұрын

    joshua gossett yo same this stuff is cool

  • @ericbester1428

    @ericbester1428

    5 жыл бұрын

    joshua gossett, hey buddy. I myself am working on getting in the trade. Just study hard on your theory, it will help out a lot in the future. Dont ever give up 😊

  • @pieterwillembotha6719

    @pieterwillembotha6719

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you don't want to go to college; it's a massive waste of money these days.

  • @pieterwillembotha6719

    @pieterwillembotha6719

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Ben Martinez Even then it's a scam. back in the 50's, automotive companies such as GM would allow for apprentice engineers. Yes, that was a thing back then. It's all a bunch of greed and bloodsucking caused by the boomers who felt they were worth more than they actually were.

  • @twistedxknights

    @twistedxknights

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know this is a year later but was just curious if you were still looking to become a electrician.. If so Contact your local IBEW to see if they'll accept you into their apprenticeship program upon graduation from high school.. while Unions may not be for everyone they do provide great education through their apprenticeship programs and should help with state licensing after you are reach journeyman status.

  • @barteka7521
    @barteka75214 жыл бұрын

    Tips for an apprentice: talks about cars and wives

  • @traviscollings2392
    @traviscollings23926 жыл бұрын

    Dude I’ve been a journeyman for 5 years and your advice still helps to get refreshed on how to make my job better, keep it up man! Hopefully people are taking your words seriously, all good!

  • @jmx318

    @jmx318

    5 жыл бұрын

    Travis Collings what’s a journeyman

  • @RedEyesUDragon

    @RedEyesUDragon

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jmx318 Journeyman electrician is what's between Apprentice and Master. Apprentice is where you learn what to do, Journeyman is where you know what to do, Master is where you mastered what to do. Or at least that's what their levels should be, might need some air quotes in there around "Know" or "Mastered" depending on the person.

  • @i-love-comountains3850
    @i-love-comountains38506 жыл бұрын

    Seriously the food thing is HUGE... *BUY BULK NUTS AND SUCH* it's cheap and lots of good energy.

  • @i-love-comountains3850

    @i-love-comountains3850

    6 жыл бұрын

    Also: *CARHARTT TWILL WORK SHIRTS* will be the best money you've ever spent on a workshirt. They're pretty cheap as far as Carhartt goes and the first one I bought 5 years ago is still in fantastic shape despite gravel, oil, dirt, grease, wires, scrap metal, and more than a few other scuffs scrapes and abrasions. *best money I've ever spent on work shirts, period.* I have 3 short sleeves and one long sleeve, given 3 brand new short sleeves away to friends and coworkers, who all now swear by them. *BOOTS AND GOOD SOCKS, FOR FUCK SAKES, BUY ONCE CRY ONCE!!!* Red Wing makes No-Questions-Asked, lifetime guaranteed socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. Red Wing 2412 are the absolute pinnacle and with a few pairs of socs, that $350.00 honestly buys you a group of angels giving you foot rubs every day I swear.... highly rated for electrical work, too. Maybe it's because I owned cheap boots for a long time, but I've worn these 2412's as my ONLY SHOE from November to May so far and they're incredible. I beat the absolute shit out of them too and they hold up. Every panel and part and sole is replaceable, toes can be capped and recapped, so this is the last boot I'll need until I get at least my journeyman license if not longer. Really though if you have leather boots, it's absolutely worth getting them conditioned once a month or so. TL;DR: "Buy Once, Cry Once." Carhartt makes affordable work shirts that are tough as nails, and Red Wing makes NQA lifetime guarantee socks, *get some,* you'll thank me. The Red Wing 2412 Supersole 2.0 is the last boot you will need and they'll outlast any other boot in their class and damn comfortable. *Take care of your damn feet you'll be on em a long damn time!!!*

  • @alcyr5655
    @alcyr56556 жыл бұрын

    I'm not an electrician, but I've been zapped more than once. I think one of the most important thing anyone can do, is look out for the new guy. Been in the oilfield since '85. Rather than say don't do this, or don't stand there. Explain why not. Educate the new guy. Cell phones piss me off. Snapchat, instagram, facebook, twitter, ect... Fawk off with the phones at work. Pay attention to your job.

  • @LeeEverett1

    @LeeEverett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Even if you can't educate the guy, instruct them to educate themselves. They need to understand what they are dealing with, and respect it. There are thousands of videos out there explaining electricity or pretty much anything an electrician needs to know, I can't stress enough to watch videos. The more you learn and know, the more valuable you become.

  • @josephlang2586

    @josephlang2586

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bobdarker519 you always worked? I know there's always something to be cleaned but in my experience working in kitchens and managing restaurants the guys need to play around every now and then.

  • @noaha8915

    @noaha8915

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im kind of on the other end here... Every time I've been "the new guy," I've wanted to *learn* about what I'm dealing with. Not even in relation to a new job necessarily, but any task new to me. One thing I've come to realize -when you understand the concepts behind something, you work with it more easily and properly. It makes you more valuable.

  • @jamiequinn5553
    @jamiequinn55535 жыл бұрын

    Dude, how'd you get Jennifer Lopez to do the intro to your video?

  • @Jason_Van_Stone

    @Jason_Van_Stone

    5 жыл бұрын

    Taco flavored kissssssses for my ben!!!

  • @STLramsSTL

    @STLramsSTL

    5 жыл бұрын

    Broooo 😂😂😂😂

  • @numatichades0175

    @numatichades0175

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tacos tacos Burrito burrito 🌯

  • @the_legend_of_pipi6755

    @the_legend_of_pipi6755

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joel H. Ha South Park jokes

  • @eddie947

    @eddie947

    3 жыл бұрын

    Numatic Hades01 I still sing that song till this day

  • @mmikee407
    @mmikee4076 жыл бұрын

    Your talk about the cleanliness specifically on personal note and with regards installed fixtures is a testament of your professionalism. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @MikesToolShed

    @MikesToolShed

    6 жыл бұрын

    M Mikee whaoh, don't get carried away now. Haha

  • @cornuts1169

    @cornuts1169

    6 жыл бұрын

    I always clean as I go so that way i don't have that much 2 clean up at the end of the day..if I'm stripping ill slide a box frm plug 2 plug bx, switch bx isn't that hard but it's kind of annoying sometimes being an apprentice clean g ur own shit thn here cones the journeyman just throws there wire insulation frm wire on floor thn ur expected 2clean it up...i think that'bullshit....if I can do it y can't he...

  • @djwmunro
    @djwmunro6 жыл бұрын

    I saw “Choose Your Attitude” spray painted on a loading dock wall years ago . I try to take that good advice when I start felling pissy.

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog12566 жыл бұрын

    Positivity is key! Even when others have a case of the ass, Positivity can turn things around for everybody.

  • @butters742
    @butters7425 жыл бұрын

    I love the subtle camera focus in and out as his hand dramatically explains something. The camera work is sublime.

  • @andresdelatorre2878
    @andresdelatorre28785 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the wisdom ! Definitely woke me up little! I’m 2nd year and this video made me realize what I need to work on a little more.

  • @andrewkaye1156
    @andrewkaye11564 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your good attitude...a rare thing, and absolutely right on!

  • @turkeyjerkey111
    @turkeyjerkey1115 жыл бұрын

    I asked a co worker one time how she's happy all the time, she said it's because she chooses to be happy. That was some of the best advice.

  • @PengunFury
    @PengunFury6 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos. I'm starting out as an electrician and these tips help out a lot. In both videos it's tips that are kind of obvious once you know about them, but pointing them out makes me think "oh shit, that is really important, i should keep that in mind".

  • @zestadonniawakabayashi6383
    @zestadonniawakabayashi63835 жыл бұрын

    You're pretty awesome Mike. I appreciate your videos and info. Our son is 16 and we're prepping him for the workforce since he still doesn't know what he wants to do, but we're pushing him out there.

  • @tmhensley2209
    @tmhensley22094 жыл бұрын

    Owner and Master Electrician since 2007.Great tips! Will make it a priority to show my new help both videos. Great job!

  • @somerandomyoutubeaccount4959
    @somerandomyoutubeaccount49593 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I found both of these videos helpful. Especially since I’m considering becoming an electrician myself

  • @andrespizana1195
    @andrespizana11956 жыл бұрын

    Man I love these apprentice videos, I’ve been in the trade for 9 months now and I love it. I’ve been with the same journeyman for the past three months and these videos have helped me so much get more involved and concentrated on what will make me better. I feel more confident since I’ve been picking my journeyman’s brain like you advised and my tool collection is growing! Please keep these coming brotha!

  • @JH-ms3ny
    @JH-ms3ny6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, glad you touched on cleanliness and cleaning after yourself. So many people out there, in trades or elsewhere, that have no regard for keeping other people's homes/businesses clean, and cleaning up their mess after themselves. I hate seeing wire stripping remnants laying around after a job.

  • @saltycactus99
    @saltycactus995 жыл бұрын

    Been in the trade 3 years theses are the best tips iv heard from anyone,thanks mike

  • @nicholasbrassard3512
    @nicholasbrassard35126 жыл бұрын

    I'm in a trade school to become an electrician and I'll be sure to keep these tips in mind for my apprenticeship. Helpful tips and great, thanks man :D

  • @chrischarlton53
    @chrischarlton534 жыл бұрын

    Just started my electrician apprenticeship at sait in Calgary this week and it’s been so much fun learning but also overwhelming and your videos have given me the motivation to study lots lol so thank you very much :)

  • @danielfaherty5069
    @danielfaherty50696 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the advice mike! I plan on going in to the electrical field in the summer when I graduate high school come June.

  • @paulkelly1702
    @paulkelly17026 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could hit that thumbs up button a couple more times. Great tips Mike.

  • @mrrutstrut
    @mrrutstrut3 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is refreshing to hear this kind of advice from a young person. As someone who is over 50 there are not many employees like you my friend. I have a feeling your employer is a lucky guy.

  • @tonyv9523
    @tonyv95232 жыл бұрын

    Dude! Been in the trade over 25 years I appreciate your insights because shit... Been poked by everything your talk about being positive is excellent that's what we need more of on the job site "great attitude" excellent excellent video!

  • @dccracker7922
    @dccracker79225 жыл бұрын

    nice vid man, looking forward to being an electrician and im seeing now what to expect and do as a greeney

  • @tonyv9523
    @tonyv95232 жыл бұрын

    On the tools ,in the field is the best training the best field guide that apprentice's will ever have... because as Journeyman been there done that! However we can't fix stupid! Sometimes we deal with stupid! It's a liability for everyone, the crew the company and the one working next to you! Great video! They need to watch you! Keep on keeping on! 👍

  • @sethparker4098
    @sethparker40985 жыл бұрын

    THE LUNCH TIP IS SO IMPORTANT! I just started working as a helper and the guys I work with go out to lunch often, but there have been a few days I have banked on going out to lunch and we just didn't have time to. Missing lunch is literally the worst thing for performance on a job site.

  • @anthonysmith4600

    @anthonysmith4600

    5 жыл бұрын

    There is always time for lunch....besides its the law

  • @ryanmcelderry3320
    @ryanmcelderry33206 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos, wondered what you thought about the new “heavy duty”Klein stripper/lineman combo. Just recently purchased them and I’m loving them!

  • @tylerstorm8187
    @tylerstorm81876 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a list about best ways to learn theory and become a well rounded electrician?

  • @cartmanbrah8937

    @cartmanbrah8937

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tyler Storm go to school,read, research on Google for an answer you are curious.

  • @lachlanmackay6586

    @lachlanmackay6586

    6 жыл бұрын

    Your on the right track, there are tons of electronics videos on line that explain concpets start at one end and work your way through, I recommenf afromod

  • @lolilovecomments

    @lolilovecomments

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lachlan Mackay electronics videos for electrical trade? You're not making sense...

  • @lachlanmackay6586

    @lachlanmackay6586

    6 жыл бұрын

    El Twix only if you don't realise it's the same thing, not everyone is domestic mate. Learning about Capacitors=electronics but you need to understand it to know about powerfactor in electrical installations.

  • @autryjr.mcgowens3782

    @autryjr.mcgowens3782

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lolilovecomments yes STUDY ELECTRONICS, im 52 and was the first class to have to go through the 5 year program With the IBEW I was 23 then and ELECTRONICS AND SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS WAS YOUR CURRICULUM IN THE 4TH YEAR and it was almost the entire 4th year on electronic components and solid state microchips ...it is probably more intense now we are talking about 1990, 1991...THIS IS IF YOU WANT TO GO UNION AND WANT YOUR JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION....NONUNION SCHOOL IS PROBABLY STILL 4 YEARS WITHOUT ELECTRONICS....AND YOU STILL GET STATE ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION WITH BOTH ...THAT CHOICE IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL

  • @brandlez4669
    @brandlez46696 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this man. You are the absolute best. I am currently working as a CW too get experience to be an apprentice and I've been worshipping your videos. I already applied to be an apprentice and as far as I know they like me, they just want more experience. Your videos are giving me confidence to move on to a bigger passion.

  • @brandlez4669

    @brandlez4669

    6 жыл бұрын

    Also are you an indoor commercial wireman? Just a guess. Eventually I'm trying to get my journeymans for it.

  • @cruzandread
    @cruzandread6 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Mike! I do need to stop eating at Chipotle so much, oh yea I had it again today.

  • @connorjeffreys45
    @connorjeffreys455 жыл бұрын

    Watching these tips even though im not an apprentice been trying too get an electrician apprenticeship since i was 15 im 18 in july unfortunately there just isnt any in my area and where they are i just can get too them but i stay positive and i will get one this year! Love your videos

  • @jeffmoss26
    @jeffmoss266 жыл бұрын

    good stuff Mike...applies to all the trades!

  • @alchemicalsoup1063
    @alchemicalsoup10634 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, thanks Mike

  • @djwmunro
    @djwmunro6 жыл бұрын

    Great video. All great advice. Try to learn from the mistakes of other it hurts you a lot less.

  • @drewalsup9200
    @drewalsup92006 жыл бұрын

    I'm interviewing tomorrow for an apprenticeship with a huge electrical company, I come from a mechanical background and I know there is tons of stuff I can learn in this field I'm hoping it will be a challenge and be more engaging if I'm allways learning something, these videos are great, I have allways collected all the tools I can and upgrade them constantly, that's just the mechanic in me. I am hoping for the best outcome and am confident.. cheers

  • @StefanGotteswinter
    @StefanGotteswinter6 жыл бұрын

    We always hat cotton gloves for working on light fixtures and those soundproof ceeiling panels that get dirty with whatever you try to do. Myself I am a machinist now for many years and I see a lot of apprentices go trough our shop - And one of my main gripes is: Mobile phone. I dont care if you take it out from time to time, but dont be superglued to the screen. We have a very lax regulation for phones in the shop (none) which is nice, but some people just abuse it. Agree on bringing lunch - We have a cafeteria in our company, but it is relatively expensive. Way more expensive than bringing your own food along.

  • @MikesToolShed

    @MikesToolShed

    6 жыл бұрын

    Damn, the cell phone is a good one (as I'm on my phone at work lol, I have a few minutes though)

  • @shilohwonder4296
    @shilohwonder42966 жыл бұрын

    I’m not an electrician, I’m in Fiberglass but I still love your videos!

  • @ELAxBORATE

    @ELAxBORATE

    6 жыл бұрын

    Shiloh Savino im sorry but fiberglass sucks.

  • @shilohwonder4296

    @shilohwonder4296

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well to be honest it kind of does suck. Lol

  • @ELAxBORATE

    @ELAxBORATE

    6 жыл бұрын

    Shiloh Savino haha dont get me wrong i respect the profession i just hate dealing with the stuff

  • @shilohwonder4296

    @shilohwonder4296

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bill Cervantes yeah, it’s messy, smells and itches. And not very fun in the winter. I’m hoping at some point in a couple years to find a different trade.

  • @neilheckley2137

    @neilheckley2137

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love you girl

  • @randywilliam8152
    @randywilliam81526 жыл бұрын

    Im an apprentice who doesnt have a lot of knowledge about the hands on needs like running cables, locating locations to cut out for outlet installations etc nor the tools needed for this I have a good grasp of the theory aspects like adjustment and correction factors, lighting load calculations, OCPD rating and its relation to the branch circuit rating, service entry conductors, ohms and kerchoffs law, calculating pipe and conduit measurements, box fill calculation, splicing and wiring loads, reading architectural and electrical plans specs. and notations and more. Can you provide tips on improving my hands on abilities? I work for a small installation company that requires long conduit running and I always seem to run the conduit in a way that damages the armor on the bx, have a hard time installing the needed boxes in areas that are ackward to manuver in without having to make extra and unnecessary damage, finding the right tools and bolts to accomplish such, just plain terrible in the installation component which gives the impression that I am a hindrance. Any advice on improving these abilities? I mean I didnt sighn up to be a construction worker or is that something that I should've anticipated? By the way you've earned a subscriber please put out more videos...

  • @scottlavander
    @scottlavander6 жыл бұрын

    keep a positive attitude and always be willing to help

  • @SuperReallyNice

    @SuperReallyNice

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just that will take you far!

  • @Gingie
    @Gingie6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these two videos... because my my electrician apprenticeship starts Monday morning!

  • @Carelesshilton

    @Carelesshilton

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gingie Plays good luck!!!

  • @Gingie

    @Gingie

    6 жыл бұрын

    So far my first two days have been amazing and I've already learned so much. I've been doing trim work, so doing the breaker, receptacles, etc etc. Tomorrow I do my first rough in day!

  • @andrescarrizales6310

    @andrescarrizales6310

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck. I am currently waiting for my test which will get me the interview. Is the test anything to worry about if i just graduated and was always listening at school. As and Bs.

  • @mam2087
    @mam20875 жыл бұрын

    Good advice for anyone young or old. Bring your lunch and your drinks is the best thing a person can do for themselves and their wallet. Besides saving a ton money. Besides being a better option than eating out all the time. It encourages the development good habits like planning, preparing, organization and the discipline to see it done every day. All habits that will impact all aspects of your life.

  • @stevenperlman5811
    @stevenperlman58114 жыл бұрын

    Very basic and very good foundation wisdom.

  • @ACombineSoldier
    @ACombineSoldier6 жыл бұрын

    With ladders, pay attention to center of gravity. I once was moving a somewhat heavy box off a shelf at work and the (6 ft)ladder tipped over, so i fell on my ass and almost chipped a tooth because of it. Saw stars afterward.

  • @scottpearsontoolsmore185
    @scottpearsontoolsmore1856 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks brother. Try not to eat the junk from the food truck. I broke two fingers at the same time. The part wouldn't come lose and it hurt when it did all at once. Just keep on going tape them up everything is good to go. I worked on heavy equipment. We did a lot of stuff in power plants and the static was bad. Just the static off the lines was enough to kill you almost everything we did work on had to be grounded even my own service truck. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again

  • @BeardedSeabee82
    @BeardedSeabee826 жыл бұрын

    Leaving baggage at home very big tip! Tip vids are good for helpin people out for sure, trying to get back into cng tips again as time allows, info always great, and of course MTS does it frank fun style lol

  • @markatkinson9963
    @markatkinson99635 жыл бұрын

    Safety is everyone's responsibility. Look out for you and the other guy!

  • @SuperReallyNice

    @SuperReallyNice

    5 жыл бұрын

    And tell the guy when he's being stupid.

  • @skiball83
    @skiball836 жыл бұрын

    Hey bud, i so agree with the safety aspect and the clean hands. Check, double check, and triple check. I constanty get on my boss for not being carful enough on live 120. For every 3 times i tell him to be careful, i here ouch or pop. He is super clean on the jobsite though. Also he almost always buys lunch, i guess thats why i want to keep him safe, free food lol. Cheers.

  • @paulhupka8928
    @paulhupka89284 жыл бұрын

    Just got accepted into an elevator tech apprenticeship..hoping I can apply some of these to my new career. Never been in trades before, excited to learn

  • @joshuamendiola5331
    @joshuamendiola53316 жыл бұрын

    Mike you should do videos on the material and what they do and how to recess them. Like low voltage to high voltage

  • @dcavic6157
    @dcavic61574 жыл бұрын

    Going from the army into the trades this seems like this will be a smooth transition and no morning PT! 🤣

  • @nikstdenis5773
    @nikstdenis57736 жыл бұрын

    Quiet often when I have to do a quick PVC glue job I do it over my steel toe. It gets my boot gluei but keeps the floor clean and customers happy. And besides helps keep the boots together lol

  • @michaelcollette8170
    @michaelcollette81704 жыл бұрын

    Chicken and rice all day every day for lunch. Switch it up with different veggies and stuff. Cook it once lunch all week. Chicken and rice are both cheap and light

  • @pedrosretrogamefinds
    @pedrosretrogamefinds5 жыл бұрын

    All good tips Mike!!! Keep up the great videos. Electricians are #1! 😊

  • @Conqueef-tadoor
    @Conqueef-tadoor5 жыл бұрын

    I've been in Facility Maintenance for over 10 years and do a LOT of electrical repairs. Now I'm in Electrician school to be a certified electrician, and there's a shit ton of stuff that I never even heard about. You don't realize how much MATH is involved. And DEFINITELY pack a lunch!!

  • @JM-pf2of
    @JM-pf2of5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @paulkelly1702
    @paulkelly17026 жыл бұрын

    Hint: A box of baby wipes. Clean as you go. (they do have an order to them)

  • @paulkelly1702

    @paulkelly1702

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yea, working in a finish trade, sometimes when it is still dirty, you have to be creative. We all carried them on one job.

  • @paullacroix9888
    @paullacroix98885 жыл бұрын

    Speaking of 120v can kill you, there was an electrcian ( i believe it was in Connecticut) he was a little older and little over weight, but he squeezed between 2 copper pipes or metal of some sort to work on a 24v tranformer and bc he was sweaty, older, not in the best physical shape the 24v killed him when he grabbed the wire. Being squeezed between the pipes and sweaty the voltage or amperage went right thru his heart and knocked it out of whack and he had a heart attack. Thanx for the videos

  • @pauldibartolo9948
    @pauldibartolo99486 жыл бұрын

    Preach on cleanliness! Just had the privilege of opening a new warehouse for my company and could not believe the lack of attention to detail some trades had when finishes started to go in! Sh!t happens, but respect the customer and what they are paying for! The electricians who did the work were professional and respectful and earned my repeat business for years to come!

  • @laykenwalls4334
    @laykenwalls43346 жыл бұрын

    Great vid man keep it up

  • @HeyBainzy1
    @HeyBainzy13 жыл бұрын

    Old video but still great video. You would be an awesome boss mate!!

  • @TheOnePistol
    @TheOnePistol4 жыл бұрын

    A hand gave me some very wise advice today.

  • @halabhalab6313
    @halabhalab63136 жыл бұрын

    Thx you very much I think I do my best in my company, but I need to learn more what I mean I need to do extra job on the weekend so what is your recommendations?

  • @okthen8329
    @okthen83294 жыл бұрын

    omg this is hilarious i was not prepared for part fucking 2 LOL you are making me love getting into the electrician trade

  • @konstantinusstoyanov9749
    @konstantinusstoyanov97494 жыл бұрын

    You are wonderful, soo wise

  • @ratman8298
    @ratman82985 жыл бұрын

    I'm 16 and I started my vocational electrical class this year and today I got bit and there's a small burn on my finger you can barely see it but it hurts like hell

  • @STLramsSTL
    @STLramsSTL5 жыл бұрын

    When im installing trims and dont have clean gloves ill use the plastic bag they come wrapped in

  • @danielputerbaugh2754
    @danielputerbaugh27546 жыл бұрын

    Good tips!

  • @Duneboy13
    @Duneboy135 жыл бұрын

    I use an extra pair of gloves specifically for working with light fixtures

  • @rhysjones1108

    @rhysjones1108

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gino Maurino like latex gloves ?

  • @trevoradams9527
    @trevoradams95276 жыл бұрын

    Thank you mike ! This helps alot

  • @nonolabs
    @nonolabs6 жыл бұрын

    My company gave me shirts 4 years ago. I have since lost 50 lbs and the shirts are worn as hell. Still trying to get new shirts. 😂😂😂

  • @franciscofuentes9503

    @franciscofuentes9503

    6 жыл бұрын

    NoNoLabs holy crap 4 years!

  • @frankbinsley764

    @frankbinsley764

    6 жыл бұрын

    I feel your exact pain...HR is working on it

  • @kaiy1221
    @kaiy12215 жыл бұрын

    hey im about to graduate at my trade school soon and want to get into the union apprenticeship but the jatc here in vegas isnt taking in new apprentices for awhile so im trying to find a nonunion company but the ones im applying is connected with the Abc chapter and so they might put me into that apprenticeship, what should i do

  • @ared18t
    @ared18t5 жыл бұрын

    take some nitrile gloves to work for when you install lights no need to wash hands :D

  • @JustHereToWreck
    @JustHereToWreck5 жыл бұрын

    Hey I'm 22 and looking to get into the trade possibly through Union this upcoming year, im from California and im not a huge pot head but i am a fan of the herb every now and then, i plan on stopping to smoke cause im expecting drug tests but im wondering how often can I expect them or will I be in trouble if i happen to smoke on random occasions and are they blood/urine test?

  • @squidiz496
    @squidiz4966 жыл бұрын

    Finnaly, a face reveal!

  • @notyourbusiness8340
    @notyourbusiness83406 жыл бұрын

    Get Backups for the tools you use most frequently. Always look/be busy. Best way to prevent unnecessary trouble. If your superior tells you how much you need of some stuff, always pack in a bit more. Don't be too submissive around assholes. Be polite, do what you're told tho. BRING TISSUES! You can never have enough tissues. If you know what you have to carry into the site, grab the heaviest shit you can find and get it in there. Grab a snack once in a while to keep the mood up. Gonna add more stuff if something comes to mind. I'm still an apprentice myself, but all this stuff made my life just a tiny bit easier.

  • @brandondierwechter2492
    @brandondierwechter24926 жыл бұрын

    80% of the guys I work with don't bring lunch. All health and money aside, that presents an irresponsible appearance. I like bringing my lunch so I don't have to make a decision where to go, and I can just sit and relax and not worry about being back on time.

  • @Gingie

    @Gingie

    6 жыл бұрын

    My work says we can't leave the job site in the middle of the day, so I bring lunch anyways haha

  • @22lrmarksman18

    @22lrmarksman18

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bring your own lunch because you can't get a pimento cheese sandwich at any restaurant ;)

  • @iex1679

    @iex1679

    5 жыл бұрын

    some people relax by leaving the jobsite for a bit.

  • @LeeEverett1

    @LeeEverett1

    5 жыл бұрын

    So many guys in the trade are fat and out of shape due to eating unhealthy everyday. It looks awful for your appearance as well. I'm the guy that brings chicken and rice, or protein powder for a shake. I get shit for it, but fuck em.

  • @justanaverageyoutubeaccoun342
    @justanaverageyoutubeaccoun3426 жыл бұрын

    One of first things I was told from my journeyman (besides keep your mouth shut.) is the importance of labeling your tools change the handle to something recognisable, engrave your ininitials, anything permanent to mark it as yours. Also don't lend your tools, people will steal your tools especially if they are expensive like say kleins for example.

  • @WickdPerfekT
    @WickdPerfekT3 жыл бұрын

    Can you or do you have a video on carry-on tools for tsa?

  • @ACR4008
    @ACR40085 жыл бұрын

    I’m a surgeon, and I am not in this field. But, you are clearly a smart person with good advice who will continue to get far in life.

  • @Magoover1

    @Magoover1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Retired medical professional myself. I like this kid...would hire him to do about anything. Conscientiousness + intelligence are the two most reliable predictors of success.

  • @MrWom80
    @MrWom805 жыл бұрын

    DO WE HAVE any recommended healthy sandwiches?

  • @Christopher-ou1gy
    @Christopher-ou1gy6 жыл бұрын

    you skate too? got a few skaters in my local park that are electricians as well here in NY. a few local 3.

  • @williamsampson5319
    @williamsampson53195 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @anthonyphillips4526
    @anthonyphillips45265 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently 16 years old and in my 3rd year of high school but unfortunately I messed up alot and I'm really behind on credits. So I plan on getting my GED instead of diploma due to how far behind I am. After i get my GED I plan on going to my community college and learn this trade. Is there any advice you could give me to help be the best apprentice possible (such as the things that are essential to this career) please and thank you!

  • @c16h16n2o2
    @c16h16n2o25 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing much of this my entire working career, but it's still solid advice and I like the presentation. What I don't like is a video that starts with TWO ads. I understand everybody is out to make a buck and it's getting harder and harder to do so on KZread, but still. Thanks for doing what you do, but that third ad that popped up somewhere in the middle of the video sealed the deal. Bye.

  • @swisssilverbd2635
    @swisssilverbd26354 жыл бұрын

    Mike, thanks for all the tips. It's always good to have an idea of what to do. I have a question for you. How do you become an electrician? I'm from Michigan. I have no prior work experience, I just got my car fixed up and working. I just graduated this year. I don't have money for a trade school, but I want to become an apprentice to work and learn at the same time. The more I try to look into it, the more confused I get. Could you give me some advice? Maybe lay out some steps or something? This is something I really want to try and get into. So I'd appreciate some help. Thank you.

  • @naps3386

    @naps3386

    4 жыл бұрын

    SwissSilverBD Nobody answered you...google your local IBEW. They usually take walk-in applications and may even do an interview at that time. They will start you down the path of a union electrician.

  • @Clearly_clueless_cxnt
    @Clearly_clueless_cxnt2 жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m a 15 year old girl and I’m about to start in the electric trade at votec and I’m a litt scared of how dangerous it is and I was wondering if u could make a safety video and talk about most important safety tips

  • @jolyonwelsh9834
    @jolyonwelsh98346 жыл бұрын

    Go into the Electrical. trade. Its a fun trade. I enjoy it very much but it is not very lucrative. Too much competition and too many people are in the trade now as it is. But I enjoy watching my work in action after I get it done. I don't just do it for the money.

  • @FUNNYBOY12375
    @FUNNYBOY123756 жыл бұрын

    Would you say if you have sloppy writing buy a labbel maker

  • @alexbloemer6177
    @alexbloemer61774 жыл бұрын

    im to young to work on a jobsite, but if im working on anything like metal working, I try to live by the motto, everything is hot, sharp or dirty

  • @deano6746
    @deano67463 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm a first year apprentice electrician from Scotland, and its a big thing over here to give co-workers favours, for example, if a co-worker can get something for you that you couldn't get yourself, you then owe him a favour back, this helps build good working relationships and a trust between each other as well as building the reputation that you are a good and honest worker

  • @Delta2-4Gaming

    @Delta2-4Gaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahha in the IBEW the rule of thumb is just sneak into another crews area and steal stuff you need

  • @eddiew2325

    @eddiew2325

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Delta2-4Gaming all my tools are pretty much stolen. I use the money I save on liquor and weed

  • @ACombineSoldier
    @ACombineSoldier6 жыл бұрын

    Will apprenticeships help get you jobs or is that on your own?

  • @chucktestacanadian
    @chucktestacanadian4 жыл бұрын

    Currently dealing with a boss who doesn’t take safety in any sort of serious manner wants me to stand on the very top of ladders etc. any advice? He thinks my safety mindset are holding me back.

  • @blake1995

    @blake1995

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matthew tell him to to fuck himself and find a new company. You’re life isn’t worth losing or getting injured cause your boss wants to make money by being unsafe

  • @coreymeredith6374
    @coreymeredith63743 жыл бұрын

    I want to be an electrician should I go college or apprenticeship ? Thanks

  • @MyUnquenchableThirst
    @MyUnquenchableThirst4 жыл бұрын

    I watched Vancouver carpenter for the longest time before I realized he skated now Mike too lol

  • @mariahpaige7453
    @mariahpaige74533 жыл бұрын

    Man these need to be orientation videos at every company lol

  • @frostynuggs339
    @frostynuggs3396 жыл бұрын

    I’m about to get into the felid and I’m really nervous on what I’m going to have to do and what I’m going understand

  • @anthony5reece

    @anthony5reece

    5 жыл бұрын

    juan lopez be new, be humble and learn. You’ll always know more than the day before.