Five Things Apprentices Should NEVER Do!!!

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When it comes to being an apprentice in the skilled trades, there are many things one needs to know how to do. But there is one thing that, as an apprentice, you should NOT do; forget the wire stretcher!! Just kidding! In today's episode of Electrician U, Dustin explains the top 5 things apprentices should not be doing as they will most certainly earn the ire of your journeyman.
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In reviewing the top 5 things that an apprentice should NOT do; the first thing is to sit down on the job! Trust me, nothing will rile up your journeyman more than walking around the corner to find you sitting on your rump while installing something. Kneel or bend down to work, but don’t sit down. It just has an appearance of being lazy. Save the sitting down for when you get into construction management! Just kidding, us managers rarely have time to sit around and do nothing!! Learn to adjust your speed as the job dictates- some require you to move faster to install while others need us to slow down and be a bit more meticulous. Learn to shift gears to accommodate the project.
Another big no no is to stand around. As an apprentice (well, everyone in the skilled trades really) we should constantly be working. If you have finished the task you are currently working on and you cannot find your journeyman to see what is next (or if they are tied up with something), then you should find something to do. Pick up a broom, sort materials, or restock the van. But do not just stand there! No one ever got in trouble for picking up a broom or cleaning up, but many an apprentice has been lit up for standing around with their hands in their pockets!
Constantly being on your phone is another way to get your crew leader riled up. There is a time and place to be looking at your phone at non-work-related items. Break time, lunch time, or before/after work. But your employer is paying you to WORK, not look at your phone. Having said that, us managers are not monsters, so if there is a NEED to have your phone at the ready (if your wife is expecting any day or you have a loved one that is ill, or something like that) explain this to your crew lead and I am sure they will accommodate the temporary need.
As an apprentice, you don’t know everything. In the beginning, you don’t know much at all! So when asked to do something, if you don’t understand then convey that to the person telling you what to do. In other words, don’t pretend to know if you don’t; it will just wind up costing more time and money to fix what was screwed up! Trust me, you have at least 4 years of learning to get ready to take your electrical exam for your journeyman’s (or masters) license, so you will have plenty of time to let knowledge sink in. But in the beginning, just be humble, do what is asked of you, and let them know if the task needs additional explaining.
The last item is fairly simple. If you need to use a tool (or whatever) that does NOT belong to you to do a task, ASK the person who owns it if you can use it! Then, when you are done, PUT IT BACK WHERE YOU GOT IT FROM! If you inadvertently take something home that you borrowed, good chance that the person who it belonged to will need that thing the next day, and if you still have the item, they will be unable to do what they need to. Simple concept that will keep your journeyman happier!
We hope this has been helpful in understanding some of the things that an apprentice SHOULD NOT do. Is there a topic you would like to see a video for? Leave a comment in the comments section and let us know. Please continue to follow Dustin and Electrician U as we are constantly adding new content to assist our followers in becoming the best electricians that they can be.
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@chadchotia4114 Рік тому

I agree with everything except for sitting in certain situations. In my first year the journyman I worked for would bring out a mini stool to sit on for days we would trim out a whole house ( 50+ receptacles) it doesnt cut into time and saves your knees and lower back. working smarter not harder is never a bad thing.

@eyesofthecervino3366 Рік тому

Yeah, I wasn't sure why that was such a big deal. It's not like I can't get up and move quickly from a sitting position.

@jasonbungard7484 Рік тому

Agreed, I won't subject my middle aged knees to kneeling when I can just sit and stand up. I've worked on nursing homes, hospitals, TV stations, movie theatres, etc. and can trim out devices literally for days on a job. When attaching power cords to installed garbage disposals, I have to lay on the floor inside a cabinet just to reach the work. If the speed and quality of my work aren't an issue but somebody has a problem just with me sitting down, we'll see how their knees feel when they're approaching 50.

@alisaleh7925 Рік тому

If you are doing your work efficiently then its fine. His point here is that you can't be sitting around taking your sweet time doing something simple.

@malikadiamond Рік тому

@@alisaleh7925Not everyone is super fast , some people are more slower than others and be the most hardest worker. Things are quicker to those who already know what they are doing !

@blakek1043 11 місяців тому

at 98 for a day wish i could sit

@andrewsalazar98 Рік тому

New apprentices, put your ego away for the first few years. Even if a journeyman already taught you how to do something, don’t stop a different journeyman from teaching you how to do that same task because there’s probably a golden nugget of information that will add to your repertoire of skills. Also take advantage of downtime to ask a journeyman an off-topic question about theory, code, or electrical work.

@nachoisme Рік тому

I’ve learned to always twist wires before putting on a wire nut and also to never do that. One hole always should be screw hole up….or down depending on the journeyman. And some other stuff too. I always listen and ask why. I figure with enough time (2 months right now) I will have my own things too.

@hhiippiittyy Рік тому

It's a double edge sword. Act like you know everything and you will be taught nothing. Act like you know nothing and you will be given no responsibility or respect. It's a fine line of expressing appreciation for any advice, while also making it known that you aren't a moron.

@timothyjewett625 Рік тому

@@nachoisme everyone definitely has their own ways to do things. I am a journeyman electrician and I prefer to justify methods with reasons not “just because” I always pretwist my solid conductors together to make it look pretty and a solid electrical connection and cut so the ends of wires are even and straight that way you ensure everything has even contact and nothing shrunk down when just using a wirenut to twist together. For stranded to stranded connections I twist them together as well and cut even and then wirenut. Always always always do the pull test, it saves a call back later on, sure it might take a few seconds more, but taking down that whole chandelier or ceiling fan after you installed it because the wire didn’t make proper connection is going to look 10x worse than a few seconds of ensuring a good connection. And as far as the one hole clip goes, when running a conduit horizontally I would say put the screw down, think about if/when that one hole could fail and bend it will still be inside the clip if the screw is down, if it is up and that happens the pipe could come out of the clip. Hope this helps, and good luck

@nachoisme Рік тому

@@timothyjewett625 they have all been very cool about explaining the logic. I’ve yet to be brushed off and told ‘cause I said’ or similar. I looked up the one hole thing and apparently the screw hole up is the way to go. Reason being the hole down would creat a leverage point to pull the screw out and hole up you have the break the shear force of the screw. There was a UKposts video I saw and still people saying both ways. Got to the video form an electrician Reddit page.

@tristfall1 Рік тому

@@nachoisme You have found the golden nugget of super truth. They'll all have their reasons, but now you are free to sort through those reasons and find the RIGHT one, or as you did, know which things you should look for more opinions on. More data is always better. More methods are always better, even just to know why you shouldn't do one.

@georgewarner3507 Рік тому

Best advice I have for apprentices came from my first foreman. He said for the first year, maybe two, if someone asks you if you know how to do something, just say no, even if you've done it before, this is how you learn the tricks of the trade that make you a quicker and more effective electrician. Also, always be paying attention to what your JW is doing and how. You can pick up a lot by really paying close attention.

@chriscollins8432 Рік тому

Instead of saying no, I would say I’ve done it before but how do you usually do it? Especially if you’re getting a new job, tell them at the interview you know how to do certain things then all of a sudden you don’t know how to do shit when you hit the job site

@DJV94022 Рік тому

@@chriscollins8432 its more of a religious or humble way to be i guess, my christian dad has always said just say you dont know because at the interviews everyone says they know how to do this and that and they end up getting paid high on the first day but at th3 end they quit befor3 the week ends

@diegoestebandagatti4150 5 місяців тому

Also if he fuck it up you can be out of blame.

@fernando3061 2 дні тому

@@diegoestebandagatti4150 lol, that's a good point, actually that's a crazy good point.

@OUTDOORS55 Рік тому

Im not an electrician but a GC. Some of the smartest, most experienced people I've worked with have no ego. They ask questions, are willing to learn from anyone, are good listeners, and aren't afraid to say they don't know something. Learning is a skill in itself, soak up everything, and don't be afraid to say I don't know. As a boss, communication is key. Treat people with respect, and communicate professionally. If your helpers/ apprentice isn't working out most likely it's your fault. Ive seen so many people in the trades complaining that they can't find any good help. And as an outsider, I understand why. Most of the people complaining are miserable to be around with a bad attitude. If you are working with more than one person you are essentially a team. Set goals as a TEAM, work as a team to complete them. If you want to know what not to do as an apprentice, work as an individual. If you want to know what not to do as a boss, work as an individual. Just my experience 🙂

@user-gz4ve8mw9l Рік тому

If the student fails despite showing up and applying themselves, then that's the fault of the teacher. Same applies to an apprentice and a journeyman or master of a trade.

@Bapuji42 Рік тому

So true. For the most part the journeymen I've worked with have been very generous and patient. I had just one guy who would berate me for stuff I hadn't learned yet: "It's not rocket science, is it?" Nevertheless, I maintained a good attitude, worked hard and learned a lot.

@Chilakilos Рік тому

Well said 👏

@martf1061 Рік тому

Sorry for the long comment.. 😇🙂. One of the hardest thing for me is to figure out what "teaching method" to use with some apprentices to make them understand/comprehend How to work well and efficiently. But also to make them realise that someone is paying you good money to do this for them.. This is not a Job, it's a Profession. I have noticed that sometimes, the friendly/smooth/easy going teaching method does not work well with some apprentices. I'm a very patient teacher at first, until you make me repeat everything twice or dont give a damn or dont demonstrate somekind of Will to learn/to improve your skills. Sometimes, the best professionals are the ones that learned the Hard way..

@Bapuji42 Рік тому

@@martf1061 If they have a bad attitude, flunk 'em out. Keep the ones who care about their work. I've known a few guys who weren't the brightest, but they cared and therefore became highly skilled and were some of the best guys on the team.

@Gunnerr011 Рік тому

Can we get a video of what not to do as a Journeyman, towards an apprentice? This was a good one!

@HamiltonMechanical Рік тому

I think the biggest thing here is that these kids don't wanna be treated like shit for $10 an hour. you can ride their ass, you can be a boss, but there's no need to talk to someone like they are unhuman because they do something like misplace their knife. With as many as these kids on the autism spectrum as there is now, they are super intelligent, but they can't handle being talked to like that.

@dracula3811 Рік тому

That would be an hour long video, I'm sure! Lol

@Electromech Рік тому

I love exploring both sides of a coin, so to speak

@Ironforged.beastIG Рік тому

That would be a very good video!

@j.s3612 Рік тому

Yes don’t communicate your needs properly, don’t expect apprentice to read your mind. And accept your way is not the only way. Last one know sometime you can be wrong, it’s ok to admit it, shows your humbleness.

@johnnysimes5082 Рік тому

My dad (RIP) said he learned three things in his 42 year career. 1) Always make your boss look good in front of other people. If you have a problem with something or need to correct him/her, do it in private. 2) Never carry what you can drag. 3) Never be seen walking empty-handed. It looks like you're going for a leisurely stroll. Grab a tool or a drawing so that if you are going for a leisurely stroll, people will think you're doing work.

@30mAkills Рік тому

Dale Carnegie!!!

@dallasarnold8615 Рік тому

Can't say I agree with your dad on #2. On #1, it works the other way around as well. If you are the boss, don't correct your subordinates in front of others. You get much more respect back this way.

@kevinhernandez62 Рік тому

Number 3 is golden!! Rip to your pops 🙏

@rupe53 Рік тому

@@kevinhernandez62 ... been using #3 for decades... it's called the "dead wrench" trick. Just grab the largest tool handy whenever you need to walk away for a few moments.

@submittedbymail Рік тому

@@rupe53 sounds like your putting alot of effort into not working.

@TheTubejunky Рік тому

He lost all logic when he said to grab a broom. Electricians don't use them we all know that.

@josephjorgensen3282 Рік тому

We use brooms. As a resting post

@cecilordono6326 Рік тому

That’s my job as a foreman.

@bird289 Рік тому

Facts 😂😂

@zurielwallace8826 Рік тому

I do. I always clean when I’m finished with the job.

@ValenceFlux Рік тому

I had to sweep the floors of a newspaper plant before the electricians there put in a good word for me hahaha. Yes I had to forget how to operate a broom and place boxes to keep fall hazards off floors... lmao.

@jackcarraway4707 Рік тому

I'm military and planning to go electrical when I get out. Some tips I'd add from what I learned from the military: 1. DON'T BE LATE. If you're gonna be late due to unforeseen circumstances (car wreck blowing up traffic, flat tire, etc.) give your boss a call and be straight up about the situation. Common sense, but younger apprentices have a tendency to underestimate time. 2. Ask questions, especially to confirm what your superior is tasking you with. 3. It's better to "overcommunicate" than undercommunicate. 4. Do regular inventories of your personal stuff.

@am9868 Місяць тому

Shut up POG

@seinarukishi9228 Місяць тому

@@am9868 Mad because your boyfriends never called after you got out?

@jfarley1221 Рік тому

I sit on my butt when wiring receptacles. Tool belt is on floor and the 4 to 5 tools are laid out in a logical manner given what I am doing. My 65 year old self will thank me. I do take the time to trim wires accordingly so it isn't as exposed as it needs to be. It doesn't take long to ensure you're not out-of-pocket on knee replacements. With that said 3 minutes is about right once all the wires are prepared for connecting

@bigguyprepper Рік тому

I’m 23 and broke my back, I always sit on a bucket when doing receptacles and set my tool bag next to me. I’ve left a job site, just walked off, because they caught me sitting on a bucket and decided to scream at me. These contractors need to get over themselves sometimes. Same with cell phones. My phone has a clock, a reminder to take pills, and even my code book and uglies references.

@gavinhenning207 Рік тому

@@bigguyprepperyeah bro I’m fortunate the place I work isn’t to picky about using our phones or technology for help when working. Also sitting on a bucket wiring receptacles doesn’t seem like it looks lazy. My journeyman always rant about efficiency and what not and using ur body less but then tweak whenever you sit down on a job that is completely suited to sit down for.

@dallas5374 Рік тому

You’re fired!

@jfarley1221 Рік тому

@@dallas5374 I'm good with that. 😀

@miavaughn2393 Рік тому

Yup, its purely an appearance thing, and not a problem if you as a worker have protections. If you are doing the labor, how you do it, whether sitting, standing squatting, or kneeling, is irrelevant. Its simply a contractor trying to control you and make your work more unpleasant. Or bootlicker journeymen. Its like how all these tech businesses hate work from home even though productivity is up or identical, because they can't micromanage. Like elon stopping work from home for twitter. Because higher ups like the "appearance" of working hard. Its an old school toxic masochism masculinity thing. Obviously still wear kneepads, and sometime you need to bust out receptacles quickly, or get up and down a lot, but if youre working on something low to the ground for awhile or longer than 1 minute, you have time to sit down. Another reason to join the ibew and drag if a contractor has a huge problem with HOW you work not your work quality or speed. Especially as sitting is far better for long term health. EDIT: The tool bag on a bucket seat is amazing though FYI. Have all your tools attached to your seat right below you.

@SkippyGranolaSA Рік тому

Ah man I'm 6'4", if I gotta sit down to tie in a receptacle, I'm fuckin sitting.

@BonurChamp 11 днів тому

Yep.

@huntercovington9421 Рік тому

Man I needed to hear this. I’m not an apprentice anymore and I’m in HVAC but I have been very complacent lately. I’m a young early journeyman service tech and I have noticed I have been way too apathetic and thinking too highly of myself lately. Thanks for this, we all have something to learn.

@Matt-kr2es Рік тому

The things that you are talking about apply to ANY job. Humility in the workplace is one of the best skills a person can work on. Employees who look for things to do, ask questions that make the boss feel like the person is taking the job serious, and staying off their fricking phones are priceless.

@schnurrman Рік тому

As a 43 year old 5th year apprentice (C of Q here I come)I see value in keeping your mouth shut and ears open on every way to do a job. You may not like it but journeymen can be your greatest asset. Every day I spend time to ensure more time to learn by taking grunt work (even ordering and cleaning up meals) away from the ones willing to share their knowledge. As for tools, I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that buys what I need and when you need one it’s there if you ask, but you damn well better return it (clean and not broken)! Lastly, messed up?… take it like a man and find the lesson to move forward. Thank you to everyone out there making myself and the next generation better than they were yesterday!!

@banner7310 Рік тому

Never to late to educate yourself. Knew a guy who pursued his dream if being a doctor at 40 and finished at 55. Men are not limited by time like females do with reproduction. We are limited by our ambitions alone. my 30s now pursuing this career.

@willburke5843 10 місяців тому

Got you both beat: started apprenticeship st 48! Damn humbling to work with people smarter than me at half my age, but I'm here for it!

@bradb877 Рік тому

Typical rough in day. Clock in, secure ladders on truck, empty water cooler, fill clean cooler. Grab shopping cart and fill van truck with wires and connection boxes, fan supports and tools. Get yelled at for standing around because your journeyman was late and didn't see you do any of that. Crew goes to store grabs lunch and drinks for the day. Arrives on job site. Empty van truck. Generator hooked up. Wires conduit boxes and tools empty truck. Laddere. Mini fridge and radio set up. Lay out blueprint, Grab chalk and mark all locations on floor. Nail up switch and receptacle boxes. Get yelled at for taking a text message. Pull all romex wires Lunch time. Break on site with no a/c pass out under a tree. Afternoon Hang light brackets lose your supervisors favorite screw driver. Hang fan brackets. Run low voltage lines coaxial ethernet cat 5 cat 3 door bell garage lines. Get yelled at for drinking water out the cooler. Drill holes in studs for more outlets around room. Inspect work all staples and wires secure and neat. Nail plates. Nail boards up for switches near door ways. Put all tools supplies back in truck. Drive back to office while guys and supervisor smoke weed. In van. Get kicked off truck. Because while you did 90 percent of the work. The crew leader is a drug addict that somehow thinks he is your boss. Steal his multimeter and just go work for a better company. The end.

@Makitafan Рік тому

Lmao

@edwinzhang1257 Рік тому

I love the last part 😂

@alphasaiyan5760 Рік тому

I think we’ve worked with the same supervisors lol

@shasmi93 Рік тому

Wait… smoking weed makes you a drug addict now?? Shit. I must be a full blown junkie with the drugs I do then… huh. Whodathunkit

@jonanderson5137 Рік тому

'if you aren't running the job you're a shitty apprentice'

@petergregoric1019 Рік тому

I'm an apprentice and this video was really helpful. I like what you said about balancing the quantity and quality of your work. At the end of the day I'm there to make my boss money. Sometimes I need to speed up and sometimes I need to slow down. Plus I notice when my boss does work, he slows down a little bit, but comes up with really smart ways to do things, which ultimately saves him time in the long run. Being an electrician isn't the main thing in my life, but I still want to be good at what I do. Its like the apostle Paul and how he was a tentmaker, it's just a way to pay the bills and focus on bigger things in life.

@captainhawkins4435 Рік тому

I feel like most journeymen, don’t realize they set themselves, and their apprentice’s up for failure when they begin screaming at a frustrating situation. I refuse to work under any such journeyman. When someone come up to me, and can’t talk like an adult. All I say is “come back and talk to me when your ready to use your big boy words”

@theflamingpotato1939 Рік тому

As an enlisted solider, if I told my Sargent to ‘go use his big boy words’. I’d get kicked in the mouth before I even finished the sentence

@thetinaexperience7000 Місяць тому

@@theflamingpotato1939 Well... this isn't the military. Nice try, though.

@13_13k Рік тому

Very good video Dustin. One thing I would like to add to your list is, apprentices ... please do not cut corners thinking that no one is going to see your work. As an example, if you get sent into an attic or under a house and you are suppoaed to run some romex or mc cable and it needs to be strapped up and no sags when under the house and not all loose in an attic, using a strap or staple every two or three joists, between point a and point b, don't think that you can put one or two straps on a 30 or 40 foot run because you're too lazy to do it correftly because you figure no one is going to crawl down or up to check on my work. Wrong. Someone is going to check your work and sometimes there is more work to be done in the same area the next day or next week or a month later, and it won't be you crawling and that next wireman is going to see your wires hanging down into the dirt or they're gonna get their boot or tools hung up on loose wire with a bunch of slack and no strapping and immediately they're going to know who did that wiring because it's new work and usually no other company is working for this client so it is obvious that you didn't do your job correctly. Always do your work in a professional manner. Think about the next electrician who will be looking at your work in the future and has to repair something and it's all jacked up making what should be a ten minute job is now an hour of stress and struggle because you cut corners or didn't do the work like a professional. That next electrician might even be you two or four years from now and you have to deal with the bad work you did. Sorry for the long comment

@25Nightops Рік тому

Exactly. I always tell the new trainees that "It's the next guy's problem is not a sustainable model, because the next guy could be them. Or even worse, it could be me."

@jonanderson5137 Рік тому

It's me, I'm the guy you're screwing on the job. Don't do shit work please.

@zay7301 Рік тому

I’m a 4th year apprentice and everything you’re saying I can definitely relate to. I focus and try to soak up as much information as I can. Everything you’re saying not do to is definitely true💯😂

@Funstead Рік тому

The no sitting rule is out-dated. As a 6'3 electrician I can't get into an outlet without getting on the floor. No excuse to be slow though

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

I agree. I’m only 5’8” but almost 50 and my knees can’t take the stooping, squatting, and kneeling all day every day for the next 15 years.

@michaelgerik8730 Рік тому

Facts bro, it hurts my back more because the box is too low so I have to bend my back some more and put more pressure on my legs, yeah no I’ll just sit and do it faster.

@dogeofamp6037 Рік тому

Fuck yeah sitting down for me too I’m not f ing my body up

@CAMMEDcivic Рік тому

I lay down and make up my plugs. Work smarter not harder.

@mattweeks2272 Рік тому

My boss was big on the no sitting when I first started with him 4 years ago. After a few weeks he’d leave me to cut down rooms on my own. He had walked in and seen me sitting while cutting down a receptacle, realized I was moving quicker than when I knelt. He no longer questions how I situate myself to get things done. Also along with what the video said, to anyone new in electrical or any trade; the only dumb question is one not asked. Don’t be afraid to not know things. I’d rather teach you the same thing twice than have you mess it up because you were afraid to ask for a quick once over lesson.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

An older female journeyman on a job showed me a wire stretcher she made on the job…the same one she made when her journeyman sent her after it when she was an apprentice. She cut a couple pieces of bare, solid #10 wire about 6-8 inches long. She then cut a white cloth rag in a small rectangle about 4X6 inches. She stitched the cloth around the wire along the 2 long sides of the cloth to fashion it to look like a stretcher (the kind you would carry an injured or dead person with). After that no one ever messed with her again! That’s how you outsmart your journeyman when he’s clowning on you!!

@dallasarnold8615 Рік тому

That is a great one. Many years ago, as a Marine aviation mechanic working in the metal shop ( at the time ), one of the guys told me to grab the metal stretcher. I laughed and said I am not falling for that. Well, he said, " it's right there at your feet under the table next to the metal shrinker. I laughed even harder. Well, he stormed over flipped up the canvas and pulled out both. There actually are both types of devices. So, the joke was on me after all.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

@@dallasarnold8615 😂😂😂

@rupe53 Рік тому

@@dallasarnold8615 ... if a plumber can ask the new guy for a bucket of steam, can an electrician ask for a bucket of power / juice? BTW, I brought a plumber a bucket of water and told him it just needs heating when he's ready for the steam.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

@@rupe53 the only electrical materials I know of off the top of my head that come in a bucket are jet-line and wire pulling lubricant. But I have sent a few cubs after a box of ohms

@rupe53 Рік тому

@@Ephesians-ts8ze ... wonder what he would have brought if you asked for a box of amp clamps? Maybe ground rod acorns?

@MrThekillerklown Рік тому

I am a plumber apprentice, I do sit occasionally, but it’s because my knees are shot and I tell the bosses that. As long as I WORK, they don’t care. I don’t stand around, unless I’m watching how something is supposed to be done. And I always try to listen to what people say, even if I know how to do something, there could be an easier way, smarter way, faster way to do it. I am there to work and learn.

@nicholasevans9627 Рік тому

As far as the sitting, do what you can in the trades to lessen the prolong damaged to your joints and muscles. Nobody is going to give a shit about you including the video creator if you need surgery or a knee replacement 10 to 15 yrs down the road. I've seen too many guys do stupid shit that will eventually land them with an injury simply because, "it looks more manly this way."

@bridgetreyes6912 Рік тому

I am about to start my electrician journey after many years of putting it off and this information is invaluable. I am nervous excited to be an apprentice. Thanks for this.

@cloudboy2970 9 місяців тому

how’s it going so far?

@RUFFFHOUSE Рік тому

Just awesome advice! Wish someone could have talked to me like this when I was coming up. Keep up the great work Dustin!

@Deejonamoo Рік тому

My personal rule for apprentices on my crew: If you’re using my tools, put it back where you found it, not where it belongs. Where you found it is where I left it and that’s where I’m going to go looking for it. If I have to come find you to find my tools we’re have a different conversation first.

@rupe53 Рік тому

sounds like my mother... and she was right. if you put it back where you found it then two people know where it is!

@andrewcaballero6288 Рік тому

Sheesh I live by that rule for my co workers and foreman but no one gives that energy back when it comes to my tools.

@martf1061 Рік тому

@@andrewcaballero6288 exactly. And if by accident you break MY tool .. I expect that the next day, you bring me one exactly like the one i had

@martf1061 Рік тому

@@crypt0sanguine obviously, you understood me wrong. I never said that i oblige to only use my tools. You want to borrow one of mine for whatever reasons and i accept, its only normal to replace it if you break it by dropping it or miss use it , etc...

@tylersheehy3918 Рік тому

What if the tool is broken

@MrSmilxy Рік тому

As a 2nd year "helper" and a 1st year "apprentice". These tips were icing on the cake. All of these I learned quick enough. I dont like to piss people off and I'm willing to learn and do the job as directed. Also, depending on who you work with, I just throw my ideas out there in general at times because we all aren't perfect. Sometimes that journeyman/master may not come up with a certain idea or maybe your idea as an apprenticeship is better at that said moment. And if your idea as an apprentice isn't good or not up to code or whatever, as to my experience, that said journeyman or master will correct you and tell you the right way. As I see it, it's best to mention ideas and ways to do stuff/ the job even if they're bad to show yourself and others that you're willing to work and scoping out the area.

@willburke5843 10 місяців тому

Legit. I usually present different ideas as "Someone else did it this way" or "is there a reason why we don't do this?" If I thought of it, I can assume that someone else thought of it first.

@Oscarh.23 Рік тому

Hey Dustin! I really enjoy your channel & I learn a lot! One thing that always confused me as an electrician is, when we need permits & when we don’t, can you make a video explaining please, thanks in advance

@CrossTimbersSon Рік тому

🍻 Here’s to those electricians who figured out that their labor actually benefits their fellow man. They have come to realized they have something of great value to offer others. Reminded me of this quote “You can buy a person’s hand, but you can’t buy his heart. His heart is where his enthusiasm, his loyalty is. You can buy his back, but you can’t buy his brain. That’s where his creativity is, his ingenuity, his resourcefulness. Treat employees as volunteers just as you treat customers as volunteers, because that’s what they are. They volunteer the best part-their hearts and minds.” Stephen Covey Good leaders help others to eventually become good leaders. No actors (hypocrites) necessary.

@ianhabiuk9848 Рік тому

As a 2 year apprentice, I feel like everyone starting in the trades has done all of these things a few times, myself included going to trade school thinking I would be the best apprentice ever lol. Knowing the knowledge of what I have been able to gain from residential and industrial projects, what separates a bad helper from a great apprentice is someone who has the least amount of time spent in the “pet peeves” phase and wants to actively be engaged and involved. Not to the point of running a while crew solo, but being able to read a set of plans and understand the basics of what is going on.

@Fabian-rp3rm Рік тому

As an apprentice, this felt like a conversation with my boss. I'm especially guilty of the 4th thing (8:44). I just wish I could fast-forward through this trade. Thanks, Dustin. I appreciate this video. I got some stuff to work on.

@WiliamBennettwildarbennett Рік тому

Here is an honest person that admits their issues then addresses it to correct it 👍

@willburke5843 10 місяців тому

When asked this (1st year apprentice) I'll explain what I do know, and then the journeyman can correct me, or fill in the gaps. Humility is KEY, and recalling and explaining what I've learned helps drive it home for me.

@Hopeofmen 4 місяці тому

Me too bruv

@CambronAustin 4 місяці тому

the "do it this way" and the "I did it how I think it should've been" get under my skin. I'm in the dirtwork work currently going into the electrical field, and the first 2-3 years of me operating I always asked a bunch of questions and had a bunch showed and explained in many different ways to me. I still ask questions and I've been doing it for 4 years.

@alvarorueda6480 Рік тому

Great video all true I’m running into same issues worst part smoke breakers those are the worst keep posting videos so we all can learn from you

@josephnicolas2158 Рік тому

This video is amazingly funny, and so accurate! I love it I’m gonna share it with all my helpers 😂

@theoneandonly138 7 місяців тому

Agree on all.. I'm new and have enough common sense to know I have to stay busy for 10 hours.. one thing I hate that isn't mentioned is when you're crew is assigned to do something and you want to try and do something, but the "higher" electrician will not let you do it. They'll do it themselves and it could be something so simple like setting anchors in concrete. It's that "no, I got it" that gets me, because I want to learn and try but they'll brush it off. But other people will be cool and actually teach you and let you do it.

@johnsaake2303 Рік тому

I started working for a big shop and I work with different foreman’s on different jobs especially working OT on weekends wherever we’re behind. One thing I’ve learned is when someone wants something done a certain way just do it that way. Simple example would be, some people add prefab grounding tails to boxes, some people ground the box using a grounding wire coming into the box. I prefer the pigtail but I see the benefit of either way. Especially when that one extra ground wire sends you on a mission to find a big blue nut.

@jonanderson5137 Рік тому

As long as you don't beeline the ground wire and screw the next guy down the road.

@infinitewatts1762 Рік тому

You got them to sponsor!!!!! About time congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 🙌 ✨️ keep up the good work love your channel love klein!

@aaronbrown5631 Рік тому

Great analogy re the 'wrestling match' between quality and speed. A common theme in many lines of work I've experienced.

@bigguyprepper Рік тому

You want them to be off their phones but demand that they respond through text message right away. That makes so much sense. My phone is my code book, uglys reference, watch, among other things I’ve used daily. And I always sit on a bucket to do receptacles because there’s no good reason not to. Sometimes I’ve even had to lay on the ground to do things. These contractors need to get over themselves.

@DS-zo8xs Рік тому

A lot of outdated mentality. Hope in the next 5-10 years that will change.

@citygirljace Рік тому

If a helper tells you “been doin’ this for 8 months, buddy” (real quote) your response should be “congratulations, it’s still your first day.”

@andresvillanueva1753 5 місяців тому

Ive been watching your videos for years now. Much respect brother greetings from Houston TX

@donaldbundy3499 9 місяців тому

Glad you had an opportunity to vent bro. When will part 2 be posted? Seriously been thru the same scenarios. When working with a new person for the first time the job takes twice as long to complete. So if the second and third job don't improve time wise, it's time for a new assistant. Some folks just don't have what it takes. They might be better at a desk job.

@silversoozookee2839 Рік тому

I've done electrical in many ways many industries. Finally decided to enter the apprenticeship, I'm in and going. Here's my #1 thing I observed and integrated in my ethic. Never assume prior experience means you know what to do in a new or different job. I'll "reset" and come in open to learn from the new lead, supervisor, or job. I just show up early Ready for work Ready to learn

@skrrtjay9999 9 місяців тому

My biggest problem is just standing around Im an ap1 and it's my second going on 3rd month as being an electrician and I understand and can do a good amount of work or so I think lol but most of the time we're doing a lot of new or different types of work every week so I kinda don't understand what to do so I always catch my self standing around and watching to see how to do what im doing and my lead is always saying something lol

@scotthill4742 Рік тому

Hey Dustin, love your videos they are very informative. I’ve been watching you for quite some time. I was wondering if you could do a video on sizing wire/ breakers for different types of welders. Thanks Scott

@azveteran2 Рік тому

I'm a remodeling contractor and as far as I'm concerned he nailed my biggest pet peeves. I keep a lot of tools with me because I have MY tools I don't loan out, and I have tools, that aren't as good as the ones I use, that I will loan out. And even those must be put back where they belong. Also, I found that the longer I worked in a trade, and the better I got, I didn't mind asking questions or people questioning why I was doing something a certain way. I really enjoyed watching this.

@cwells97 Рік тому

Video Idea: Can you do a video explaining the thought process for laying out the main panel as to what goes on each circuit? Example: Is it better to have each room on a circuit, or separate the outlets and the lights? What are the considerations? I do A/V work and sometimes find odd things tied to the same circuits.

@raygunsforronnie847 Рік тому

Any new, non-custom home will be wired in the manner that uses the least & cheapest materials and fewest circuits needed to meet Code.

@munsters2 Рік тому

@@raygunsforronnie847 That figures. It always irritates me when I want to plug something in and there is no nearby receptacle because all they installed was the bare minimum. What I'd like to know is how an electrician would do his own home if money was not a problem.

@dallasarnold8615 Рік тому

Several years ago while working as a paint booth installer, we had to pass some duct work through the roof. I told my assigned helper to stay on the roof and I would go down and guide the bottom and that he would need to lift when I shout. Well, I shouted and shouted. No response, so I had to climb down go outside, shout. Still nothing. I climb up onto the roof and find him ASLEEP ! He is so lucky he did not roll off the roof. This was just a matter of maybe 5 minutes.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

You mean lucky he wasn’t thrown off the roof?

@dallasarnold8615 Рік тому

@@Ephesians-ts8ze That certainly was a thought.

@joeldube6662 Рік тому

Love this video, had to share a service van with journeyman to. Worst part is a 3 am, the stock you thought you had , was used during the day and not restocked....FML, this happened all the time when i was a traffic light tech. I hear you Dustin. Keep it up.

@soresk1940 Місяць тому

Thank you sir 👍 I just got my first apprenticeship a couple days ago. Always love your informational content. Good tips!

@Sembazuru Рік тому

A couple process things that might help two of these situations. Make the processes normalized, encourage everyone at every level to do it so the apprentices don't feel singled out. First: When person A tells person B to do something, person B responds with what they heard before saying something to the effect of "ok, got it". Sort of like on movies of naval (especially submarine) operations. Where someone commands the helm "30° port", the helmsmen responds "30° port, aye!". This lets the person giving direction know that what they said was actually what was heard. (I've never been in the navy so I don't know if that actually happens in the real-world. But it makes sense to have a communications feedback loop as long as it doesn't take too much extra time.) Second: At the end of the day everyone checks the worksite, their tool bags, and pockets for things that need to go back on the truck or back to other people. If time is budgeted at the end of the day, no one will have the excuse that they didn't have time at the end of the day for cleanup and tool return.

@willburke5843 10 місяців тому

I like the end-of-day routine idea@

@KingNimby Рік тому

I bust my ass and I 100% sit down to make up receptacle.

@fstop8785 9 місяців тому

Late to the party on this comment Dustin, firstly I appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into making Electrician U an absolutely amazing channel and resource. EU has been my go to for Electrician and electrical info. I am an Electrician in the Film and TV industry, so I am not trained in the same manner or to the same level as a residential/commercial Master Electrician. We use the ETCP certification,However there is a ton of overlap and one of the main difference being that our power and installs are non-permanent, but 100% I deal with the same shenanigans from newer crew members. What we do to get around the Dunning Krueger effect and the “I can’t remember what I was asked to do or don’t know how, but I’ll pretend” problem in the crazy world of Hollywood is by having every instruction repeated back. For example- “ Hey so and so, throw 5 sticks of 100’ 4/0 on a cart and start running them out in such and such place, males facing the genny and phased correctly” And they say “ Copy…repeat what I just said back to me”. Chances are someone else will also be within earshot of the instruction being repeated in case the the worker gets stuck. And at least whomever gave the instruction knows that the order was received correctly and hopefully they will ask a question if they don’t understand. Hopefully. Not my most concise comment ever. Apologies. Thanks for the great content!

@haywoodjohnson2865 Рік тому

This advice applies to all trades, careers, jobs, excellent advice 👍 👌 👏

@davidvollmer959 Рік тому

Here's the thing. I learned a long time ago that if you borrow somebody's thing and break it, They have a new thing and you still have no thing. Personally, If I have to borrow a thing twice, I realize that I need it. So I go and buy me that thing....Which is why I have a tool shed full of things.

@vancejoy3724 Рік тому

Thank you for this man!

@JohnM1774 Рік тому

I LOVE your videos. I took electrical installation in high school greauating in 1977. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

@ltwadley7619 Рік тому

As usual, great content. I've been guilty of a few of these lol. This channel is definitely helping me be a better apprentice.

@frankward423 Рік тому

Most important rule of all - never touch the bosses coffee.🤣

@TheTubejunky Рік тому

Make sure the TIP doesn't touch it after dispensing the #1. Also don't let it get cold make sure he drinks it WHILE ITS WARM.

@declanfarber Рік тому

Corollary: Don’t drop a tab of acid in it unless you get his permission first.

@vince6829 Рік тому

Good advice. Thanks for sharing.

@ryanbaldridge2793 Рік тому

Just came across your channel. I've been thinking about making the plunge. I was an ASE certified mechanic for about 6 years and have been driving a truck for about 4 years now. At 28 years old with 2 kids, a wife and a mortgage, the thought of having to start over as an apprentice again irks me lol

@willburke5843 10 місяців тому

I get that, I'm doing it in my late 40's, and wished I could be doing it 20 years sooner!

@Scotanthony1 Рік тому

I started working as an Electrician’s Apprentice when I was a teenager. Through all of the aggravation and headaches associated with the trade, and many of the “beaut’s” in it, I stuck it out for years and became a pretty damn good mechanic. I had more than my time in and the pay stubs to prove it, so I began taking night classes to study for my Journeyman’s license. But one night while in class, I realized that more than anything, this was not what I really wanted or desired and that continued pursuance was not in my best interest. This is not where my heart was! That was a long time ago now, and looking back, I know that I definitely made the right decision. I hope that anyone else that feels the same way will get there much quicker than I ever did.

@valentinarmenta4982 Рік тому

What do you do now?

@MrJahka Рік тому

Did this story have a point, or were you just talking to hear your own head rattle?

@betovital6468 6 місяців тому

This is me right now I took an eletrictian trade school that has some carpentry in it and i started liking working with wood more then wires that’s sometimes it doesn’t feel like work when building a shed or house

@alecthenice8115 Рік тому

Bro did you just turn 64??? This video was some old man stuff

@user-rc6qf5hx4r Місяць тому

Nice vidéos pretty well explained! I appreciated!

@garymorris7165 Рік тому

Dude I totally agree with you. I'm about to take my Journeyman's test, and some of these new apprentices just suck. When I give them direction, they just ignore me and look at their phones. And they leave early on non-school days.

@declanfarber Рік тому

I love good knee pads. But it’s not just because sitting down affects productivity. It’s because I’m older, I’ve been through a lot, and if I sit down, I might not be able to get back up again. :^) Take care of your knees FFS.

@saeedsobhani1981 Рік тому

If the slow worker bothers you, just explain the work past to him/her and let them go. There are certain medical and mental conditions that people can’t think and act faster than they do.

@eligornish5811 Рік тому

👋

@austing9060 Рік тому

The one thing that I like about the trades, there is ALWAYS something to do, like you said something as simple as sweeping helps out

@TheLarry1222 Рік тому

Awesome video. great instruction for new workers.

@tonyfox6856 Рік тому

Fuck that, if I can sit and work I will, I will work, when you a heavy guy get tiring, especially when not allowed to take off them belts. so Any chance I can, I will, but I will work, not to slack off.

@rogerpenske2411 Рік тому

So after the EASY PULL fiasco on my first day, Jack told me to go over to a junction box, and tie the reds together. Now, I have a nasty habit of doing EXACTLY what you tell me to do. So, there were 4 red wires, and I tied them together, as instructed. He failed to tell me, is to tie the 14’s together, and the 12’s together, NOT all together. D’oh!

@noahaustin4373 8 місяців тому

Little pro tip if you want to be a good apprentice: if you’ve already been shown something but a different journeyman is trying to show you the same thing you could say “I was shown one way but I’d like to see how you do it “

@MarcoPolo-zc6zo 8 місяців тому

This brought back good memories. I recently switched divisions to a group that largely refuses to do hard work and screws around on their phones all the time. It’s great money, but I’m half-tempted to go back to a crew that makes little less money but has strong work ethics- those are the ones who still have work when the economy slows.

@TheZombieButler Рік тому

Don't let the hiccups get to you.The day you have all the material you need, all the information you need, the site cooperates with you, the day you have all the tools you need, and the day you make no mistakes and every goes in smoothly; that's the day they let you retire. Until then all that can happen, will accept it and don't let it rattle you. Be humble: you can learn something from everyone even if it's how not to be an asshole. Good luck best career ever.

@sefnorton8291 Рік тому

I appreciate the insights into a journeyman but I will say this. Apprentices shouldn’t be ridiculed all the time. Tel us when we are wrong. Most of us want to learn. However, more often than not, journeymen are far to quick to ricidule or judge us. Respect, comradeship, correction, and Encouragemnet.

@erikantoni101095 Рік тому

Underrated comment

@FOH3663 Рік тому

Ridiculed all the time? They should NEVER be ridiculed, never.

@krich106 Рік тому

I do two of these things often. Albeit for totally different reasons than you state here. I use a mechanics chair to do receptacles, it also carrys all my tools and trash bin, then I also still do it within 3minutes for most receptacles(why put long term injuries on myself, when not needed. IE overloaded tool belt when my chair can hold it, mechanic chairs are awesome. Knees and back from squating constantly, instead Im rolling around unless floor is finished. If floor is finished and doing a trim out, I refrain out of respect for the customer). Then I constantly use my phone during work, but not for anything personal, it is my NotePad and electrical references in it. If I take measurements, I put them in there. Use calculator, notes, keep track of my hours, keep track of jobs, to do list, etc. Seems people older don't realize it can used in that way. I don't even use facebook. Now having said that. I'd refrain at any new job from doing those, because I know people view it negitive by default most times. But once I know you know the type of worker I am, then I do it. But if whatever you tell me is actually faster, I am all for it. For I'm always looking to improve and that mechanic chair is a big improvement to me. Even if you don't sit on it, it still rolls your tools around. Sorta like one them bucket aprons, yet so much better. -edit also if my Boss demands it, then I comply, he's my boss after all.

@brad885 Рік тому

The phone thing is the worst. On a jobsite, your phone is a tool, not a toy. I'm on my phone all the time for blueprints, documentation, code, and coordination. Im on the engineering side though. For work, to look something up, or to change your music-fine. But no Facebook or personal. Also, you will never know everything so don't be afraid to ask someone who's more familiar. 99% of everything I do is on a din rail, so I asked a lot of code questions rewiring my house from a lot of good residential electricians.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

Well said. And it’s not difficult to tell whether a person is goofing off on their phone or doing something work related. A superintendent for a company I worked for was upset with excessive phone usage on the job and implemented a no cell phone, no exceptions policy. He stated that if you need to check the time, go buy a watch. But I use my phone periodically throughout the day for many work related things (code questions, calculator, conduit fill, pictures, drawings, etc). I ignored him and just kept doing my thing. No sense in making someone’s job more difficult or making them less efficient because of a few bad apples who have no self discipline.

@brad885 Рік тому

@@Ephesians-ts8ze It's a lot easier to have building drawings on a share drive. Hands down using the tech saves us man hours. But I do have to keep people off their phone sometimes.

@Ephesians-ts8ze Рік тому

@@brad885 of course. You have to police it because a lot of people out there are social media junkies or have some other kind of obsessive thing they do on their phone. It could be playing silly games or buying/selling bitcoin. No matter what, if it’s not DIRECTLY related to the job, it should be done during break, lunch, or after hours.

@SvenDzahov Рік тому

Somethings I think people just sometimes don’t understand about my generation Z. (Not always the case of course) Like the phone thing for instance. I was told I have a phone problem by my boss, and I literally pulled out my screen time and I have less than 5 minutes per day on my phone. I’m not texting people, I’m not using social media. I listen to podcasts and I’m hitting the next podcast in my playlist lol. It takes a whole 30 seconds, a majority of that time is just typing in my password, i click the next video. Then it goes back in the pocket. But all an older guy sees is a phone being taken out, and even if its only 30 seconds every few hours they have this image of young people being addicted to phones and think im vlogging my work shift💀 for reference. I used my phone almost a quarter of what my JW uses it. Because it takes him longer to even unlock his phone and text his wife or whatever. And if ya literally just don’t like me taking out my phone for 30 seconds to select a new podcast. Sorry like thats just a really dumb disagreement to have lol. Like, I bring coffee and water to work too. And every once and awhile I also drink my coffee or my water. Matter of fact I spend far more time doing that then selecting the next video on my playlist lol. But nobody has an issue with it. Because I think a lot of people just assume young person + phones = unproductive. But yeah a good chunk of my generation genuinely has an issue, dopamine receptors fried. But its not all of us lol

@SvenDzahov Рік тому

Btw, I mean this as in, sometimes those of us who don’t have an issue are still treated like it’s an issue I think mostly because assumptions people have. Not as in, people should be on their phone all day.

@theodoreroberts3407 Рік тому

I understand all of that. I was told by some guy to have your own tools. So I bought them. I don't like buying the same tool over and over. I'm a life long learner in the first place and I'm self motivated. Can take direction and work in teams. I like who and how you do, that's the reason I come to your vids. You're serious, funny and I learn something. Thanks.

@shawnrahimi2549 2 місяці тому

This might have Been the most useful video I watched all year. Thanks man

@qapla Рік тому

The "on the phone" thing is really irritating - they are being paid to work, not be on the phone. I'm not on the phone all day, neither should they be. Another thing to do - at the end of the day, make sure ALL the tools/supplies are back in the truck ... not just the tools you used ... ALL the tools.

@arisacharya4895 Рік тому

I was fired from my job as an apprentice I violated rule number two I was sitting and taking several minutes to wire the plugs and switches in the houses we were wiring. People didn't want to work with me because I was so slow and sitting a lot. I now build and wire complex displays for a retailer and I now realize when to go fast and when to take my time I am never sitting

@user-gz4ve8mw9l Рік тому

When your learning going slow is natural it doesn't matter the field of study. If your fired for going slow the employer is at fault NOT you. It's a sign of an incompetent employer not an incompetent apprentice. A sign that the apprentice is taking the time to learn not going slow because they want to. A greedy employer might demand fast paced work but if you've never even used a drill in your life to date? Well what can one really expect you are there to learn after all. I've zero tolerance for people who have unrealistic expectations for someone. When they are genuinely learning and applying themselves day in and day out. Sitting on the job depends on the type of job and what it entails.

@gustavoramirez7661 Рік тому

Thank you sir I already have a whole year as apprentice and now I understand that you never have to say yeah yeah yeah also not using your phone because at the end of the day you don’t learn nothing because of those mistakes but your are the best keep doing videos

@cameronutter1 4 місяці тому

My only gripe is the sitting while working. With my apprenticeship I’m whored out to the entire crew so I go from moving material to taking out trash to installing (insert item here) and then back over to another set of guys to help pull wire and then back to moving material again. Since I’m doing 15 miles a day on my feet I want to be comfortable as possible and we only get one body. I am not killing myself for a job. If the thing on the wall is low and it’s easy to sit down next to it that’s what I’m doing.

@shawnshurtz9147 Рік тому

No sitting? Interesting I see you've never terminated MCC room or control cabinets.

@beachboardfan9544 Рік тому

1:45 That mentality is why your 'trades' bodies are fucked by the time you're 45...

@Holop88 3 місяці тому

Not really. It's because some people work 12 hour shifts 6 days a week.

@beachboardfan9544 3 місяці тому

@@Holop88 Bro you're just proving my point...

@SparkyHelper 11 місяців тому

Love this vid and your personality. Thanks!

@donaldbundy3499 9 місяців тому

At a union job I was involved in the TV audio system, low voltage install. Once i completed a room I started to sweep and was lectured by the forman. He said they have personel for that.

@Johnjackjack 8 місяців тому

Union ca non union. Union pays properly so they don’t want to waste your time on dumb task

@r.g.7200 8 місяців тому

Yeah, I hate this boomer BS he talks down to specifically younger apprentices. Alot of the time it's the ones with longer hours in field doing all of this and aren't even nearly as efficient, but they expect this of students/apprentices to be taken advantage of. I never really mind doing this, but cut the hypocrisy. Even if the students/apprentices do all this, and slack off once, there's always a superior waiting to chew them out!!!

@Johnjackjack Рік тому

No sitting I would quite on the spot if I got told not to do that I am not going to destroy my knees for my boss because I look Lazy add some colorful language here. I will be able to work just as hard well saving my knees a little. And yes I do where knee pads but they can only do so much after 6 hours of installing receptacles

@TheAdelgado1987 Рік тому

That’s cool but don’t get madd when you get laid off. Everything is perception brother. If I see you sitting Indian style its not a good look you may be working but from my point of view it looks Like your just chilling and being complacent.

@Johnjackjack Рік тому

@@TheAdelgado1987 then I’m unionizing your shop real quick with my actual brothers and sisters

@erich1380 Рік тому

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that shit anymore. If I wanna work on my ass or sit on my phone I'm gonna.. nobody to tell me otherwise. But boy do I remember the days

@ElectricumViridis Рік тому

my first day as a apprentice i told my journeyman that they need to put me with someone that knows what he is doing. it worked for me, but 100% it ain't gonna work for you.

@rudytroy1844 9 місяців тому

A plus you nailed it I remember my high school teacher telling us the same thing about getting in the trade and don't make journeyman angry

@sk981g Рік тому

I gave you a dislike for the no sitting one

@adrianmonterrosa6645 10 місяців тому

I laughed with this video, this video does not apply to apprentice only, also on profesional settings, I love to emphasize on being "humble", that never should be lose throughout your career, even with a senior level, being humble is a high asset, thanks for this video.

@cole_thecowboy 4 місяці тому

You’re a smart guy and know a lot about electrical, I’ve personally learned so much as a second week apprentice! Just wanted to let you know that you said a few things that make you sound like an idiot, and I know you’re not, so to help you present yourself truthfully learning grammar is a huge thing. Main thing is when you’re “shaking” your head, it’s side to side as in no, you cannot shake your head yes in a standard situation, that would be “nodding” up and down. Thanks.

@YvetteAugerRealEstate Рік тому

Super brilliant meeting you in Las Vegas Dustin at CES!

@miqueaspromontorio3 Рік тому

Doesnt like standing around in the trades. Thank you for confirming that working for DOT is not tradework!

@nickphillips5123 Рік тому

Make sure as an apprentice u follow your JW around with a bucket to catch the voltage drops

@jordan2104 Рік тому

hey Dustin, can you make a video on how to properly extend and reroute electrical wires? I do remodels and some light electrical work and I usually have a licensed electrician do the heavy lifting, but I'd like to know how to solve those situations correctly. I usually do junction boxes or replace the whole wire, unless it's a homerun. I also had a situation where I had to eliminate an interior wall to open up the space and I found about 20 lines of Romex, a few low voltage wires and one thick 240v line coming from the attic and going under the floor and some into the basement. I did have a couple of electricians deal with that but the bill was so high that the homeowner almost passed out lol. I didn't really pay attention at what they did to solve the problem and they did reroute everything, but I'd like to know more about stuff like that. What's the procedure and how do you approach something like that? Thanks for your awesome content btw, it's extremely helpful!

@jonanderson5137 Рік тому

It depends. Do quality demo work and you make everyone's job easier. Some stuff doesn't get extended. Sometimes you're stuck rerouting to the exterior. I'll tell anyone that will listen "NO ONE KNOWS WHAT'S IN THOSE WALLS" The second you think you can give a quote or estimate, make sure you've had a really good look and tell them no one knows what's in those walls. Get on good terms with a guy and pay him to come see how you make the sausage. He might say something silly like break out the plaster or drywall before you run the "hack saw"®©™ to make sure you don't cut wires. He might goofily suggest that instead of completely cutting a wall out you leave one stud cavity and save a couple grand in wire and work. I'll tell anyone that at some point, you've just gotta gut a place or decide to slap on some new paint, put in some new fixtures, devices and appliances. Stay away from split level houses or houses with ungrounded circuits.

@tomwhiteman9255 Рік тому

Had me rolling. It's like the song, "Clouds." I've seen it from both sides (now,) and made all the mistakes that helped me know what to look out for. Except cell phones. Those weren't a distraction for me until the last decade or so.