How I Became a Foreman Almost Immediately ⚡️ 

Ngl this scared the daylights outta me, your the reason why I'm dead set on being an electrician working for the ibew I'm only 15 and in high school and I've been researching and preparing for everything that will help me become the best electrician I can and your content is what helped me realized that this is what I wanted to do with my life thanks bunch man.

Big congrats to you stevie i remember when i found your channel i never would have guessed you would have gone so far in such a short time, it is a testimate to your dedication and i am happy for you!

Congratulations. No doubt, you have earned it. And I hope the union understands what an asset you are to the trade itself. You have answered so many questions for me and others, volunteering your free time to this channel. It’s been a major benefit and source of encouragement. Thank you.

Congrats! You’re videos have been a lot of help, I have my interview tomorrow and am excited to be on my way to becoming an apprentice! Glad things are going good for you :)

Congrats brother. After working as a journeyman for a year and half, I took a position as an operator at a utility.

You’re videos helped me put my best foot forward starting in the Union. You’re advice really changed the course of my entire life. Congratulations to your successes and thank you for being so genuine.

Just started classes for my electric apprenticeship! Your video’s really helped educate me on what to and what to expect. Thank you so much for the videos, and congrats to becoming a foreman!

Holy shit dude congrats! I just started my apprenticeship with the IEC and I cannot wait for what the journey will bring

Congrats ! Been following you for a little while now so wow that’s crazy from apprentice to foreman in no time at all😂. Awesome . I’m taking my CA journeymen license test in 2 months . U inspire me to go as far as I can. Thanks for the content.

Well done. Your work ethic is being rewarded. I had a similar experience during my apprenticeship at 48. When I was in tenth term, my employer was already paying me jw wage since I was taking service calls and doing paperwork. They gave me foreman wage as soon as I got my license. It was a little nerve wrecking though because they threw sizable job at me to run immediately. It was sink or swim. Fortunately our training center had some good foreman training. Congrats.

Damn! That’s hella quick, congrats dude. Best of luck, can’t wait to hear the reasons why later!

Good for you man. Happy for you and your family.

Thanks for your videos man. They’ve helped me a lot. I submitted my application and have my interview this next week. Hopefully I make it 🤞

God's favor is in you! He has set you in high places! Congratulations! I want to join the IBEW too, studying for my aptitude test!

You have great people that you work with! I’m currently an apprentice in IBEW 357 and have found your videos very helpful!

I was also a foreman and licensed in two states, but I got offered a position in aerospace as an instrumentation technician. I now make almost three times of what I made before as a foreman… Also, I was running jobs before getting licensed as a 4 year apprentice because I was ambitious and motivated to be successful. So it doesn’t matter if someone becomes a foreman too soon. You demonstrated who you are and that’s why you’re there. Congrats man!

Congratulations 🎊 Not even surprised you seemed very knowledgeable and willing to learn more

gratz on promotion you definitely deserve your tip was actually practical and professional coming from true experience

I love your vids. Im a solar tech thats been on my own for some time as a sub for larger companies. Getting licensed was always important to me. I learned a trick in the Marines that pays off throughout life. If you want paperwork filled out by someone else, youre better off just filling it out yourself and have them sign it. Its way easier to just sign than fill out all the paperwork. As a result im aitting for my NC unlimited license next month having never done any of the lower level licenses. I got all my hours signed off for unlimited/masters so thats what I'm taking. I'm super thankful i was able to take this path because at 41 with 7 years in the business, i didnt want to go be an "apprentice". Great videos, keep up the good work

Enjoying these videos. I worked as an "electrician" from 17-22. Started doing plugs and switches, old builds, new builds, industrial, and eventually I was wiring up machinery and installing entrances and panels lol. I really miss it and i'm 32 now thinking about getting back into it!

I'm in my last year of high school and I'm fortunate enough to have been given the opertunity to check out the construction in my school (new kitchen). We were given a run down of the project and general work of trades people by the supervisor (a bit diffrent than a foreman but same idea I beleive). It gave me a positive look for the future and he was a cool guy that I look up to, aswell as probaly getting paid more than my teachers lol.

I took a 9 year "break" from the trade, came back last July passed my test on Friday the 13th. I'm in Arkansas so we only have a 4 year apprenticeship. I like the content!

Congratulations! Your tips have helped me out a lot so far. I was just taking a break from practicing/recording my interview answers on my laptop and saw you uploaded. I have my interview with Local 48 next week! Maybe I'll see you around someday. One quick question. What's the need for apprentices like for 48 right now? How many classes do you think they might take in on this next round?

You’re the man! Your video’s helped and you’re a foreman now! Top G homie!

Proud of you man. 3rd year apprentice here, I watched your videos before starting my apprenticeship🙏🏼

Congratulations 🎉 I’m taking my aptitude test next week on the 25th. Wish me luck! You’ve helped me a lot!

Congratulations man🙏🏽 your channel has inspired me to take the leap

Fantastic!! Good for you. Work hard and get the rewards.

I'm 22 years old I'm currently relearning algebra to become an electrician myself can't wait to do this line of work

Congrats, don’t forget about the IBEW and understanding the chain of command is their so the contractors don’t over work apprentices into Journeyman work. Just cause an apprentice can work by himself it doesn’t mean your journeyman ready. After you turn out a journeyman is still under training for another 5 years. JJ is what the old timers would call it. A foreman is still a Journeyman all it means is your the Leadman and should have material, tools and a plan for the task to get done. Awesome video, love your attitude and hopefully you keep moving around and get some more experience and remember as a foreman to respect your crew, the bylaws your guys can make you or break you, and stay humble and listen to your crew cause I’m sure they all have experience and seen it done many ways.

your going to love this, i know people that have only been doing electrical work for two years and they're getting their journeyman ticket from the local 270 then sent out to Y12 facility and making $40 an hour

Congrats brother. I am a marine engineer on ships which has no electrician onboard coz ship owners cuts cost to the maximum. Company deligates the electrician role to me that adds a hella work load. I hate that since I have a low foundation on electrical works. As time passes I didnt notice that I was getting better at it. Now Im eyeing a career as an electrician in land quitting the sea. But I think I need to go a program first

Man this is awesome congrats on your new role

Thanks for all the content you put out for us. God bless. Where can I get a hat like that ? That’s fire 🔥!

You guys make damn good.. I was from IBEW local 1 from Missouri… best of luck brother

Congrats, that’s an amazing achievement!

Just found out about you and watched 6 videos already. Awesome channel brother

Congrats! I'm in my 4th year, just made apprentice of the month! #IBEW 595 #OAKLAND

Congratulations man!

I'm currently in low voltage local 58. Just got accepted to inside wireman. Wish me luck 🤞

Ayyo holy I didn’t know you finished your apprenticeship right when I started mine that’s too crazy

Congrats thanks for sharing

Congrats bro!

Congrats!

Congratulations, sir!!!

Congrats!!

That’s awesome!

Dude congrats!

what does sustaining work mean? i could not find anything online. thanks! love your channel!

Your a great electrician wow!!

Hi Steven! Congratulations on becoming a Foreman! How is the work schedule like as a Foreman in the IBEW?

Becoming a foreman is nice goal to achieve. As a former IBEW JW of 15 years, I’ve seen a lot of people take on the position when they were not ready. Just don’t let yourself get caught up being foreman and continue mastering your craft. I know every local and company is different. I was never a foreman but got paid as one running service, then left to start my own company and that has a been a rush! Good luck on your journey and stay safe!

I recently finish electrician class in Associate Builder & Contracts accredit! After you finished it you have to take the NCCER test to get the NCCER license? Does this count as apprenticeship?

Congrats brother, can’t imagine how much work you put it to get to this point🙏🏽 The lord is so good. Update from the comment I made on yoru last vid: Passed my exam, just on the waitlist to get an interview!

Congratulations my friend 🙏🙏💪😎🤝🚀🚀🚀

Proud of you!

I'm pumped for you bro! More importantly how do I purchase that grounded hat?!

Hard work really pays off 👏🏾👏🏾

How do you choose applying to inside wireman or telecommunications?

Hi, I need help. I am about to go in to take the njatc aptitude test battery and I need advice on study. For the past 9 months I have been studying out of my algebra book to get where I need to be. But, I do not know where to pull a legit study guide based on the actual test.

Do you know if unions or companies in the states honor hours practiced in Puerto Rico? If I were to move as a licensed electrician here do I have to start all over again as a helper/apprentice . I already have 2000 provable hours including 1000 of school.

I was tearing up there for a minute 😂 so proud of you and and your little family!!

Having support and good leadership will help you succeed.

Kudos - you're next level

Wow. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 huge accomplishment

I understand the feeling of having to live up to journeyman standards . The hands on portion is the easy part . Your now in customer service !

Long story short. Kirk and Brian are awesome.

Altho you are fortunate for a good boss. It still wouldn't be possible if you weren't the person you are. You're an awesome and smart worker. And I'm sorry but that's rare for ppl in their 20s. I'm 26 myself. Most ppl my age are extremely negative and lost motivation.

Im 15 in Portland and im just wondering if being an electrician line man pays more then a journeyman

Dude I guessed it right before that 😂 FOREMAN BRO IM HAPPY FOR YOU.

Click bait got me haha! Congrats on the new position mate. I've been a foreman for about 6 years now - wouldn't go back

Congrats bro! My IBEW pay chart at #332 is $72.80 for 5th years and $80.70 as a journeyman and $107 for GF here in the Bay Area. What state are you in?

Whats the difference between the ibew and electrical trade school?

Will you be able to go to college while in the IBEW or will they make you choose one

I really like your "ground symbol" hat. Where can I get one?

As a 1st year about to start school and work for the first time ever!!! What can I expect and what do you recommend me doing as a first year?

You're just cut like that! 💯 natural leader, naturally mature and stable and probably 120+ IQ.

Been there, done that. Became a foreman immediately after getting my JW card. Made above and beyond the original bid profit margins on the jobs I ran. Was treated like crap and found out I was making less than other JW's working under me. Quit, went somewhere else then went back to my original job for more money and less responsibility. It's a joke. IMO - I will never run jobs again unless it's for my own company. I have my master's now and I have my own business set up. Ready to break off from the corporate BS.

Congrats from Local #113!!🎉

Congratulations! I’m still trying to get in the ibew been chasing the apprenticeship for almost 2 years now!

I've been thinking about getting into the trade, but I have no idea where to get started or how to prepare. I know it's physically demanding, so I've started working out.

Usually happens quick for some people rhymes with regency

Congrats! too bad that no one sees my potential why i quit my goal to becone an electrician 😅

Damn. I thought you left for the same reason I did. lol I went into IT. Specifically cybersecurity. Love it so far. Less toll on the body and making very good money.

Im on the waitlist for local 280

Ive recently been watching your videos i really want to start an apprenticeship program im 33 am i too old to start?

hey sir. do you have advice for a 17 year old wanting to become an electrician?

Congratulations, it's not about age. This is coming from a 41 yr old apprentice. I would be comfortable learning from you. Keep going and ignore the hate.

What’s difference pay between foreman and journeyman

Congratulations

Not too uncommon. We regularly have apprentices running work in their last year of apprenticeship. Technically, they cannot be a foreman, but they are functioning in that capacity. The moment they get their JW and license, they get the foreman tag.

Exelente!!!

Congratulations.

I’d be lucky to be your apprentice! Congrats on the new foreman position. next stop, GF?

I really wanted to become a journeyman but it's been almost half a year since I applied to my local IBEW to be an apprentice and have had zero response. Guess I should look elsewhere. Glad for you man (:

If you are moving between the backend and the front end logistics of various projects than that means you are taking on Superintendent duties. That means you don't touch the tools anymore. There is only so much a guy can handle. The Foreman's job is to run the crew, keep them supplied, and coordinate with the other trades regarding the build out. That is it. Their job is to be focused on the the build out and making sure their crew are focused on what they do. Anything else leads to stress and stress leads to loss of focus and eventual burn out. It is not the Foreman's job to deal with the front end or the back end logistics of the job, that is the Superintendents job. It is not the Superintendents job to be focused on the details of the build out, that is the Foreman's job. Remember that and don't be taken advantage of. These guys are going to turn you gray, mark my words 😁 I know. I've seen it and felt it. Don't be grateful that your uppers are doing their job, expect them to do it. A lot of these older guys are on power trips. The white hard hat move was a power trip. He should have asked you if you want to take on a foreman position. Remember that your boss is not paying you out of his pocket. You are payed from the contract. Stress will take your health and personal life into a bad place. Good luck brother.

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A little deceiving saying your no longer a journeyman!! Lol! But great job man, way to go!

I appreciate the kind words Brother. Great video as always.

One of my foreman was a JW when I joined. A few months later, he became a foreman. He did it in a year after finishing school. But you? Wow, huge congratulations dude! That fast is insane. Much support from 716