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possible plumbing apprenticeship, need some insight

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by Tonto27, Oct 18, 2013.

  1. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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    I've been searching for a new job for a while now and just throwing resume's everywhere like they are going out of style and not having much luck so far. Through some family connections I got in contact with a plumber who is looking for an apprentice right now. I've been looking into trades off and on for a while but honestly plumbing never really crossed my mind, not because it's something i wouldn't do, just never really thought about it.


    i would appreciate any insight, recommendations, or questions i should be asking.....


    fire away.
     
    Tonto27, Oct 18, 2013
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  2. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    be ready to deal with alotta shit
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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    :rimshot:
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    Theres actually a good living in plumbing
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    Tonto27 [OP] We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!

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    that's what i've heard so i figured why not, it's worth looking into
     
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  6. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    I think we may be looking into getting a helper soon in our weld shop. Pay would probably be low to mid teens. We would teach you how to fit & weld, and eventually be a welder. Clean, climate controlled shop. Would have to relocate to Tulsa, OK area though. Military service is a big plus as well.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    Tonto27 [OP] We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!

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    i actually enjoy welding quite a bit but at the moment i'm trying to stay local so relocating is not in the cards right now.

    i'd jump on the opportunity at the drop of a hat if your shop was closer. i appreciate the offer though
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:55 PM
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    No problem. A friend of mine is an apprentice plumber, and hates it. He's just a couple months away from journeyman, so he's gonna stick with it. He doesn't make much $ yet, but journeymen make some serious coin. You'll be supprised at how little poop you actually have to deal with
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    BGR is a plumber. As you see, he spends the majority of his time at the beach, but has plenty of money for trips and mods. I guess plumbers could make a decent amount.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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    A bumper here, some tires there..... you know, stuff.
    yeah, i'm assuming the apprentice part is not the greatest but that can probably be said about most apprenticeships. your the bottom of the barrel for a while so you get all the shit jobs no one else wants to do.
    haha. thats the goal. though, i have no beach...... but i do have mountains.
     
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