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Tony-Flags t1_j6tmm2t wrote

A buddy of mine wanted to do a career shift- he started school for being an electrician. He was three weeks into the program and through the teacher of the class he had four job offers to apprentice. Just about any tradesperson is going to be in very high demand.

Also: healthcare, teachers, therapists, veterinarians, all kinds of things.

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maineff t1_j6wnun4 wrote

I am a Master electrician here in Maine I can confirm. Most helpers are starting at 20 to $25 an hour non-union. I think the union rates are a little bit lower actually initially, but that's a trade-off where further into the apprenticeship you'll be making more than the non-union kids. I'm self-employed and charge $105 an hour.

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Magus1739 t1_j784nw6 wrote

Now I'm really thinking about switching over to being an electrician

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maineff t1_j7dwu0x wrote

A lot of the community colleges have evening courses for the education

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Seyword t1_j6xoimx wrote

Who would pay $105 an hour? 🧐

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maineff t1_j6xoz7m wrote

Literally all my customers do. I know some electricians that are now getting $135 an hour. The thing you have to understand about being a self-employed electrician, is that there are going to be hours that you cannot bill. Because of that you generally need to have a higher billable hourly rate.

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exhaustedforever t1_j6ydx34 wrote

I would. My home needs help. But I’m in a GRAY area an no one wants to come here, I swear.

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UnkleClarke t1_j6ybawa wrote

Haha. Anybody that needs an electrician. $105 is a bargain these days!

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ChickenBeans t1_j73wrf4 wrote

Per hour including travel, parts runs etc. like a mechanic… add OT/ call fees and that adds up! HOWEVER Folks deserve to be covered for running a good proper business and stepping up to help us in emergencies at all hours. Thank you!!

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Slimslade33 t1_j6xp0q7 wrote

People who can't do it themselves and live in a rural area without many options...

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