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hardworkingstiff
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- Wilmington, NC
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If you are physically fit, then you should be able to do it. It won't be easy.
If you are physically fit, then you should be able to do it. It won't be easy.
jeff43222
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In general, I'd say that 48 is not too old to become an electrician. As long as you can physically do the work and are able to learn what you need to know, then there's really no reason that age should prevent someone from pursuing this career.
There are plenty of people older than 48 who are still working as electricians.
In general, I'd say that 48 is not too old to become an electrician. As long as you can physically do the work and are able to learn what you need to know, then there's really no reason that age should prevent someone from pursuing this career.
There are plenty of people older than 48 who are still working as electricians.
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No! Is 19,20,21,22 to young? No,so why would 48 be to old. If you can do the ?class work an you are able to do the work of a electrician then you should be able to achieve anything you want to do. Don't get me wrong, it is hard to change or start a new field but you can do it if that is what you want. If you are a person who takes pride in his work then this is a field for you.
No! Is 19,20,21,22 to young? No,so why would 48 be to old. If you can do the ?class work an you are able to do the work of a electrician then you should be able to achieve anything you want to do. Don't get me wrong, it is hard to change or start a new field but you can do it if that is what you want. If you are a person who takes pride in his work then this is a field for you.
bphgravity
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- Florida
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We have a fine gentleman of 62 that started as a first year apprentice with our program this past fall. He is doing quite well from what I understand.
We have a fine gentleman of 62 that started as a first year apprentice with our program this past fall. He is doing quite well from what I understand.
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- Lockport, IL
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- Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer
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If you did become an electrician, and if you wanted to retire in 25 years, you would be 73 at retirement. But if you don't become an electrician, how old will you be in 25 years?
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48 is certainly not too old, however you will need to start as a helper. In Maryland you will need to work for four years before you can take a Journeyman exam and there are only 5 counties that offer a journeyman license. In the rest of the state, the only license available is a Master, which requires 7 years. Until you have several years' experience, most employers will pay you as a "helper". At 48 many people are not willing to work for "helper" wages until they get the experience to advance in the trade.
48 is certainly not too old, however you will need to start as a helper. In Maryland you will need to work for four years before you can take a Journeyman exam and there are only 5 counties that offer a journeyman license. In the rest of the state, the only license available is a Master, which requires 7 years. Until you have several years' experience, most employers will pay you as a "helper". At 48 many people are not willing to work for "helper" wages until they get the experience to advance in the trade.
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To all: thank you for your input it does get one to think about atttempting to make a career change such late in life. I live in Texas and took the journeyman test and failed the test by three points,( you need a 70% to pass) but even if I had passed the test I would have to work under a master electrician for four years before I would become a journeyman electricial. Considering all I think I might try and take the test again.
To all: thank you for your input it does get one to think about atttempting to make a career change such late in life. I live in Texas and took the journeyman test and failed the test by three points,( you need a 70% to pass) but even if I had passed the test I would have to work under a master electrician for four years before I would become a journeyman electricial. Considering all I think I might try and take the test again.
jeff43222
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Taking the test again is a good idea. I failed my first try by one question.
Now I'm a master electrician and run my own shop. I'm sure glad I took the test again.
Taking the test again is a good idea. I failed my first try by one question.
Now I'm a master electrician and run my own shop. I'm sure glad I took the test again.
busman
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- Northern Virginia
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- Master Electrician / Electrical Engineer
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Started in the field at 31. Master Electrician License at 40. Never too old.
Mark
Started in the field at 31. Master Electrician License at 40. Never too old.
Mark
DaveTap
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Charlie is that like "married men don't live longer it just feels like it?"
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