Bro I got laid off twice in my 1st year, which had nothing to do with my performance, it’s just part of the trade. The company I’m at now, I have been with for almost 5 years. It’s a smaller company that demands a lot from me due to its size, but I received the best hands on training from that company throughout my apprenticeship....I’m glad I went through the layoffs because I wouldn’t be where I’m at now. This vid will be a great milestone(plus valuable content) in your journey because you’re getting the experience all around bro. Keep calling your hall everyday, or show up there if you can to make your face known.....also this is a great time to see if you can go to the school in practice welding during the day if they allow it.....see if you can get into some hands on classes during the day to sharpen your skills.....teachers will see how serious you are....consider this time a blessing in disguise bro!

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Once again brother thank you for your wise words and encouragement. Yeah I knew what I getting into when I signed on that dotted line.

@haywardmyers8464

2 жыл бұрын

@Preservation of Fire yes but if you’re a good worker you should have nothing to worry about, even good workers get laid off, but are usually back to work a week later. Keep a good reputation and you’ll be fine. Also laid off workers qualify for unemployment benefits.

The best of luck to you my homie! I know that you’ll be called up for a job in no time. Thank you for your transparency and willingness to share with the rest of us.

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you homie. You right it will be no time.

I’ve been a union laborer since 2017…layoffs happen…..have your financial plan squared away…. i took 28 months off and came back to a $5 raise….. it’s part of the game….. it’s gets better.

You got this!!! Glad are still pushing the positivity

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊🏽👊🏽

Sign the book, file a claim, buy a 6 pack.

That’s the game, brother. Save when you work, spend less than you make. Live within your means and you will succeed.

When you go fill in at a different jobsite are you just temporarily there? Do you go back to previous job when it picks up agian?

Hey man in my area I we have residential and commercial plumbing for union. From what it sounds you work commercial? I’m wondering if stability is about the same for residential/service side

I just got accepted into my local apprenticeship. This was my fear. Any advice?? Did you get back to work??

Keep ya head up bro.. here in VA i worked for: Virginia Sprinkler East Coast Fire Protection Professional Fire Protection And ended up getting into wholesaling real estate.. no more band saws..no more pipe wrenches.. no more boom/scissor lifts.. no more porta johns

What do yous put in your personal fund a day?

I started as a pipefitter apprentice last June and got laid off in the beginning of August. I just recently went back to work bout 2 weeks ago. It's hard, keep the faith. I wanted to quit but u gotta look at the bigger picture. Hopefully u go back to work soon

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother for the positivity.

@Ryanbaggarly

3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you to find work again?

@amonicawarren4148

3 ай бұрын

How long were you laid off for tho?

Keep the faith and study during your down time... until they can get water and steam through a wire, we will always have work!

Did they get you back working or are you still on the books

hope pipefitting is still working out for you man

Sorry to hear the news brotha !

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks homie. Man it’s been a min bro.

@Mattscards10

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn P TV yes it has man ! Coming back to the review game

Hang in there! I know that times are tough at times. But I started my apprenticeship at 19 and worked 45 years. Retired now own my home and have decent pension. During my career I was out of work for more than a year 5 times. So I know how hard it can be and sometimes it seems there will never be another job. Looking back I don’t think I could have done better with anything else. Most of all my union negotiated a good contract that included health benefits and pension. Without my union I would not be retired. Best of luck.

@a387658

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I've honestly moved on from the apprenticeship. Enjoy your retirement brother.

@amonicawarren4148

4 ай бұрын

Can you go just work for a company if youre laid off and have experience leave the union i mean?

@billmcmillan7735

4 ай бұрын

If you decide to quit the union you can but that decision might be short sided.

@a387658

4 ай бұрын

@amonicawarren4148 yeah you can

Doordash on the side when you're laid off. But I see you jumped ship. That blows. Pipefitting is a sick trade

How you doing Shawn, I am a 4th year plumbing apprentice out of Los Angeles 78, I was considering relocating to Utah with the fam, our pay scale here is 48 top out, what is it in Utah and what’s work like over there?

@mendez8942

2 жыл бұрын

I am about to apply for this same union, how is the work? Did you ever get laid off?

Did you still go to class when laid off?

wheres your life at now man???? we need an update homie

I work for an automotive assembly plant. I'm taking pipefitters classes through them for the apprenticeship program. If I pass the final test I'll be an apprentice and work under a journeyman right at the plant in currently working. Maybe you could look into that route. All of the pipefitters, electricians and millwright people I've spoken to there say they are so happy they don't have to deal with layoffs anymore.

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll research that route thank you bro

When you get laid off and can’t find work right away, do you get paid some percentage while being laid off by the union?

@juniorsenior6147

Жыл бұрын

UNEMPLOYMENT has a entire separate line just for UNION employees…..faster than a normal job and once you use the UC system once(which is frustrating) it’s easy to get compensation during layoffs.

If you're a Pipefitter, always be prepared for layoff, like right now we got no work left a month before Christmas because our fab shop sucks 😐

How you doing now man!? You still at it?

Im starting to realize all the advertisements on locals , apprenticeship and trade schools. Since paying attention and making research alot of people (apprentice) all say the same thing getting laid off. I'm second guessing if I should even take the test. I haven't really heard a good thing about.

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Abraham Contreras yeah just do a lot of research before you make a decision.

@DH-lp5ep

4 жыл бұрын

Take the test , layoffs happen don't let that discourage u from doing it cause it is a great career I have been in since 05 and I am a steamfitter

@crystallewis8470

2 жыл бұрын

Thats the nature of the business I've been a fitter for 21 years! When the project is completed you are laid off and on to the next project! Unless you land a maintenance job! Its a great career...I'm now a Organizer for my local!! hang in there it's ALL WORTH IT!!

Ima be takin my apprenticeship test for the union in 2 weeks. Did you have to take a test to join and if so how was the test for you?

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t have to take a test

What city and state are you in?

does the union supply with tools for class, or do u bring your own?

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Buy your own notebook and calculator

@tomhorsfield8176

3 жыл бұрын

The union doesn’t supply you with anything. The contractor supplies everything.

chicago is $50 an hr journeyman

Go into HVAC. You'll probably always have a job. Ask your union hall about it.👍👍 local 412

Are you still doing this trade?

If your a good service tech union worker your never off. Regardless

I was so excited for my interview with the union coming up. Everyone is telling me the work is very inconsistent. I have a newborn at home and I’m just worried I’ll leave a steady job for the union and then be laid off for months at a time. Any advice? Thank you in advance.

@brandonwillard6089

2 жыл бұрын

@Area51 I actually had a lot of medical conditions come up and I’m on a lot of medicine and was restricted on doing physical work. Unfortunately I had to withdraw my application and cancel my interview.

@RamZyWorks

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonwillard6089 sorry to hear that man, hope you're doing well!

@garrettstephens91

Жыл бұрын

Depends upon where you are at. I am with the 296 and work here is booming. We have back-to-back guaranteed jobs for the next 20 years. I talk to guys from other halls and work there is either dead or spotty. Traveling is luckily an option with the Union. It is hard being away from family, but at least it can pay the bills.

Is it best to work in a Union? Bc im not sure if they have a Union in Texas

@johnsode6919

2 жыл бұрын

They have a few. I have my orientation this weekend. Where are you located?

I am got my pre apprentceship level 1 a d can't get a job

Hey man how's it going? When you passed the aptitude test how long before you got a letter in the mail saying you made the cut?

@dembatrawalley4015

3 жыл бұрын

3weeks i just passed mine

@amonicawarren4148

3 ай бұрын

No aptitude test in this state Arkansas

38 and double time plus per diem. Down in Texas for my company but another company Will do 44 but time and a half

@Ryanbaggarly

3 жыл бұрын

Where in Texas? Have you had lay offs as wel in Texas? Im in Dallas

Any update videos?

Practice on your welding and try to get as many certs as you can.

Bro... Come to florida where you dint have to deal with all this bull shit. Only the company has to be licensed. I started as a apprentice last year making 12.50 a hour with overtime and benefits. They gave me 6 months and then gave me a test to be sure I could be on my own and then they gave me a van. I have made $87,000 dollars this year already. Bro make the move. Especially in these times. Im willing to personally show you my whole pay stub if you really want to think about it. In the Tampa florida area they are estimating 1000000 people moving there in that area alone so since business has slow down a lot of the real estate owners are getting their buildings and rentals up to code plus residential is booming over here. The average plumbing company in my area loses about 1 mill in service volume because they don't have enough plumbers that know the basics. Bro since your having to be taught exactly to code you would have as much experience as a guy out here with a year and a half.

@c.b.3234

2 жыл бұрын

Florida has some of the lowest average trade wages in the nation

@deddyleddy1288

2 жыл бұрын

Unions suck in Florida

Roll with the punches

Welcome to pipefitting, lay offs are part of the trade.

@DH-lp5ep

4 жыл бұрын

Yes welcome to the trade bro this is local 440

Were u part of a union or no? I’m about to be a pipe fitter for Micheals, but they union. But Not am “ apprentice”

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Was part of a union.

@49jonjon

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn P TV do you still work? And do you like it? Are you underground ? Or does it vary

Hey I been outta work from the local.. so I went thru the temp service. Idc what the union says, I gotta put food on the table.

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

KENSHIRO yeah you right you got to do what you got to do.

@tradinwarstoriez5641

3 жыл бұрын

How old were you 9 years ago

Bro get all ur certifications from the school and apply to city state and federal jobs

@patriotskingnation8084

Жыл бұрын

This is the route many people don’t take advantage. Layoffs are part of the game but practicing welding for example you get certs and more jobs would want you. Many people need to take advantage of the booths and go their consistent it will benefit in the long run

Do you get laid off even if youre willing to travel or is that just local?

@a387658

4 ай бұрын

You get laid off regardless.

@amonicawarren4148

3 ай бұрын

Not good

Damn

Local777 you got this bro

@kvlt22

2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother I’m thinking about applying for apprenticeship through local 777 this fall, any tips or advice? Thanks

@MrNintendo1995

10 ай бұрын

@@kvlt22 I would say keep applying it took me two years to get in

What local are you with

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

Local 344 Oklahoma City

Sorry

Hey, thank you for the update (even though its 4y ago) its good info. Just wanted to share the Gospel that all men need, the Bible says all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) this means we all deserve death and separation from a perfect and holy God. But God did not leave us for dead, He sent His only begotten Son to die in yours and my place, so that anyone who believes in Him and repents of sin will be saved from separation from God, and have eternal life! I urge you please put your faith in Jesus Christ and follow Him, He promises to save all who cry out to Him and have a humble heart. We arent guaranteed another day so we must repent of sin and seek Him today while He may be found!

With layoffs youre making less than minimum wage the first 5 years

You become a Journeyman yet..?

@a387658

3 ай бұрын

Not in the union anymore

@Apphus144

3 ай бұрын

@a387658 how's work going? Usually I just establish a network to extend job options.

Dude of apprentice are cheaper to keep dude

I've been out since August.

@aaronbrutus2654

4 жыл бұрын

AUGUST?!?!

@averagebloke4474

4 жыл бұрын

@@aaronbrutus2654 yes for HVAC, fuck unions fuck HVAC fuck the trades as a whole.

@BruceLeanTrades

4 жыл бұрын

Sculpin get into service work for a different company , maybe non union it might help

@aaronbrutus2654

4 жыл бұрын

@@averagebloke4474 HVAC is a different industry. Not all unions are bad. If you skilled enough you could put an add on craigslist as an offer to do some side work or start a business I think that's how you could make the most money in that industry.

@averagebloke4474

4 жыл бұрын

@@BruceLeanTrades LMAO and I'm in the service side 😂

Get use to it. If u voted for biden u deserve it.

@clownconyo8126

9 ай бұрын

No good person deserves to lose their job, typical scumbag taking a shot at someone going through something, I hope when you go through something you get the same medicine

What state are you from?

@BackseatGM

4 жыл бұрын

My uncles told me this is the worst part of the business , once you get your journey men’s everything changes .. being able to travel around the states and also go overseas makes it to where work is everywhere.

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

thejarred Oklahoma

@BackseatGM

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn P TV you need to look into working in pryor , my uncle just left working there. They have a 6-7 year job going in there right noe at a google plant.

@BackseatGM

4 жыл бұрын

Its a union job

@a387658

4 жыл бұрын

thejarred I heard about that.