zraffz
Active Member
I am looking to inquire into people's experience with the apprenticeship process for the Operating Engineers (local 825 specifically but open to input from other locals).
I am the sole provider for a wife and 1 year old. I have money saved up and a few accounts that will terminate if I were to leave my employer. I am not really too worried about finances as I probably have 8-12 months worth of livings saved up to cover expenses but I am not looking to deplete my savings.
After the initial 144 hours of training, how quickly does the union find you work? I feel like first year apprentices would be hard to find work for. The first year apprenticeship hourly rate is basically my current pay; take home would be higher though because I pay $160/month for health insurance and $250/month for savings accounts.
Could I expect full 40(+) hour work weeks for the regular work season?
I am looking to enter a more lucrative career.
I am the sole provider for a wife and 1 year old. I have money saved up and a few accounts that will terminate if I were to leave my employer. I am not really too worried about finances as I probably have 8-12 months worth of livings saved up to cover expenses but I am not looking to deplete my savings.
After the initial 144 hours of training, how quickly does the union find you work? I feel like first year apprentices would be hard to find work for. The first year apprenticeship hourly rate is basically my current pay; take home would be higher though because I pay $160/month for health insurance and $250/month for savings accounts.
Could I expect full 40(+) hour work weeks for the regular work season?
I am looking to enter a more lucrative career.