Hey guys, I been lurking around this website for a bit, I love browsing all the different sections and learning....
I'm 19 years old from California, I have been working for a company ever since I was in middle school, working on summers to make a little cash, and after I graduated school, I have been working almost full time - whenever work was available. We mostly did residential and commercial remodeling, so I have had experience from demo'ing - finishing the remodel, but also had experience in most of the trades, such as framing, and whatever else came up. Every day we did something different, so I learned a lot, although I do have a lot to learn.
The company I worked for slowed down a lot, I'm still living at home with my parents, so it's not like I have major bills to be paid, but I need to find a steady job. I am not picky about which trade, just something that pays descent. I gained a lot of trust from my boss because I never cheat or lie, I am always honest, he trusted me with anything, and you guys probably won't beleive this, but I didn't even have to give him a time card, he trusted my word. Although I gave one anyways just to be organized.
I never went job hunting, so I started out on craigslist, I was pretty disapointed with the payscale of $10.00 - $12.00 ???? So now I am just confused, what would be the average pay for an apprentice? I need your guys advice on where I should start? How should I find a job? If a company is looking to hire an apprentice, would I qualify for one? Do I need some kind of classes or need to be enrolled in school for that? If you guys can explain that a little more to me, I would be very happy!
I am a hard worker, I know I have a lot to learn, and I really want to learn. Where should I start? Or just give a few pointers if you can.
Thanks, hope I don't come off as a begger or anything for my first post, just wanted to ask from a professionals point of view on this career path
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I'm 19 years old from California, I have been working for a company ever since I was in middle school, working on summers to make a little cash, and after I graduated school, I have been working almost full time - whenever work was available. We mostly did residential and commercial remodeling, so I have had experience from demo'ing - finishing the remodel, but also had experience in most of the trades, such as framing, and whatever else came up. Every day we did something different, so I learned a lot, although I do have a lot to learn.
The company I worked for slowed down a lot, I'm still living at home with my parents, so it's not like I have major bills to be paid, but I need to find a steady job. I am not picky about which trade, just something that pays descent. I gained a lot of trust from my boss because I never cheat or lie, I am always honest, he trusted me with anything, and you guys probably won't beleive this, but I didn't even have to give him a time card, he trusted my word. Although I gave one anyways just to be organized.
I never went job hunting, so I started out on craigslist, I was pretty disapointed with the payscale of $10.00 - $12.00 ???? So now I am just confused, what would be the average pay for an apprentice? I need your guys advice on where I should start? How should I find a job? If a company is looking to hire an apprentice, would I qualify for one? Do I need some kind of classes or need to be enrolled in school for that? If you guys can explain that a little more to me, I would be very happy!
I am a hard worker, I know I have a lot to learn, and I really want to learn. Where should I start? Or just give a few pointers if you can.
Thanks, hope I don't come off as a begger or anything for my first post, just wanted to ask from a professionals point of view on this career path