Apprentice troubles...

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kpepin said:
I can understand what most of you are saying. Ultimately, the apprentice has to stick their nose in the books and study on their own.

sw ross is a good example of what a little maturity can do though. Like I said, most of the apprentices I work with started out at 18 or 19. By the time they can go for the test, they are 21-23. It seems like most of them are still living with their parents. I've had a couple that started out a little later in life and they seem more willing to study. I guess they realize the difference between a job and a career.
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I have talked to other subs and foremans that don't even like to hire guys that aren't married. They are the ones that are going to make sure they get there on time and don't want to cut out early every chance they get. Me, I'm married, but if there is a tee time involved, I'm outta here. ;)
 
360Youth said:
I have talked to other subs and foremans that don't even like to hire guys that aren't married. They are the ones that are going to make sure they get there on time and don't want to cut out early every chance they get. Me, I'm married, but if there is a tee time involved, I'm outta here. ;)
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Listen to the baby screaming/wife nagging or go make some money?
Most guys pick the money:grin:
 
480sparky said:
That's why I think the divorce rate is higher for those in construction.:cool:
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That could very well be true....I know my wife usually calls me when it's time to put down the toys...I mean tools... and come home.
 
celtic said:
That could very well be true....I know my wife usually calls me when it's time to put down the toys...I mean tools... and come home.
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Wives can be torture sometimes. Electricity can only kill you!:grin:
 
My employees average 50+ hours a week, I have found those that own houses are really movitated to work the OT, add a baby to the mix and it really movitates them. Then the kids hit college age and the fight for the OT is on.

The OT is not mandatory, but it is explained to every employee at the time of hiring, that the job comes with OT.
 
I try to teach my helpers WHY we do things the way we do, and not just to do it "this way". I guess I am fortunate right now, my helper is in an apprenticeship program, so he will come to me with questions. I feel it is my responsibility to teach what I can - to freely give what was freely given to me. (OK, I had to pay my way through my apprenticeship, but you get the idea)

It depends on the people involved as well - both the electrician and the appentice/helper
 
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