Love watching your videos! I'm 17 senior in high school I graduate in 6 months and I'm going to work in the Carpenters Union in southwest California. You make me more confident in myself going into the workforce!
First and foremost, thank you for watching. I appreciate it. This is why I made these videos. We have to give the young guys confidence to join the trades and knock it out of the park.
I just journeyed out dude.. and I’ve moved to three states during my apprenticeship.. it was a wild ride .. now I’m with a finish crew and all of us even the general Forman are between 21 & 32 yo and it’s the best crew I’ve ever worked with .. we are all getting the work done even while blasting music and joking around all day.. I just can’t believe how great this crew is cuz I’ve worked w so many different grumpy old timers from all over the place.. I’m grateful for what the OGs taught me tho.. that knowledge will carry me forever..
That's awesome. I've worked on some great crews. And some trash ones. But nothing lasts forever. So I keep that In mind. When things are tough, I know it won't last. When things are good, I cherish the time.
Man if there’s a chance I would like to sit and call you an talk about issues like this and about the union, I’m a carpenter apprentice level 3 soon to be level 4 within a week and I’m going through my own battles in this trade and would love to talk about the my journey and path to the union, also the troubles that go on.
I did some concrete forms and a little pouring like 15 years ago. I’m definitely not a fan of pouring and not even necessarily putting up the heavy forms but I did like securing them. These days I work in a paper mill after basically washing out of construction lol. I definitely respect every trade and everyone who does honest work. Good content.
Super useful video man. I’m 45 and am just beginning my apprenticeship. Any tips for someone who isn’t a spring chicken that is just entering the process?
I joined my local union 3 months ago. I have construction experience but not really carpentry experience. I’m trying my best to learn more every day and stay focused on my end goal. The journeyman I’m with is very hard on me he’s 54 been doing it for 40 years and 32 years union. This is his last year before retirement and my first year. I have to remind myself a lot of these things you talk about in this video
I just put in my application for an apprenticeship today, I’m in Kansas City so it’s under the Mid America Regional Council. My father was a union carpenter so I learned a lot growing up. Is there anything I should do to get ready before they call me/start training? Or just wait to hear back?
I would just be patient. The process takes a little while. If you don't hear anything in a week or two. Show up at the training center and ask to speak to someone. And see how you can speed the process up. If you call, it's easy to get ignored. Showing up in person it's a little more difficult.
Hi Antonio i just started working as a carpenters apprentice at my local in ottawa. I wanted to know your opinion on the different types of work ie formwork, scaffold, finish, etc. Have you done all of them? Whats your preferred type of work?
I've never done professional scaffolds. Just helped build temp ones. Ive done pretty much everything else. Finish work, siding, concrete form work, vertical concrete, and waterproofing. I really enjoy finish work and windows. But everything has its good attributes and drawbacks.
I just want to be the best, work is my life, perfection is my goal, I love to work hard and kill myself everyday but I want to do it purposefully. I think I’m a different breed.
Some people will be naturally gifted when it comes to carpentry. Or they will be more driven than others. So far in my career, I've met 2 really good carpenters. I'm talking about master level. But like i said, most people will be average. I think you can still do a good job and not make carpentry the driving force in your life. If that makes sense. Thank you for watching, and I appreciate the comment.
@@unscriptedwithantonio the algorithms reward interaction. I’ve been watching your videos for a while and it really helped me. Thank you for your hard work 🙏
@HK-sg8wg I totally agree. I appreciate the comment. I hope you didn't take my comment as a slight. I'm just trying to help. And I value my subscribers' perspective.
Mid, is competent, and if you're competent, owner's and supervisor's, think you're a Rockstar, show up, do your job, go home and every employer is going to appreciate your effort day in, day out. Peace
