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mtc701 · 09-30-2009, 03:02 PM

I wanted to get advice on a good area to work in.

After this fall i will be done with my associates degree for applied science in electrical skilled trades. Prior to that i have had experience as an aviation electrician in the navy, construction work with paving/excavating, and building maintenance.

I've started the paperwork for the application into NJATC at Local 8 here in Toledo but i am not confident that ill get in right away. If i do get in then great but im thinking i will be looking in other areas. Besides that I wouldnt mind moving somewhere with a stronger economy. Is there anyway i can find out which areas are most in need of electricians?

miller_elex · 09-30-2009, 04:15 PM

I am glad that you are willing to relocate, and not stay and try to tough it out in a state that has been hammered so hard by the loss of industry.

It makes me mad to think about how even just ten years ago, so much more stuff was still made here in this country. Not to change the subject, but free trade did not bring us all the additional jobs we were promised. Al Gore sat on TV and promised free trade would boost our exports. Right on Larry King. I hope the ashhole burns in hell for lying to us like that. Makes me wonder if everything else he told was a lie too. Unfortunately, I don't believe in hell, but the cawksuckers who sold us down the road make me want to believe its real.

brian john · 09-30-2009, 04:22 PM

Like it or not the world trade situation was changing and there was no way to go but into the mix. We could have held off for a few years but sooner or later we had to join the world in trading.

As everyone tries to help out poor nations this will only get worse. Help the poor nations become affluent aka China and India and you give tax dollars to get them on their feet then position them to knock you down.

How many times are we going to feed Africa, give them medicine (at reduced rates), bail out their corrupt governments, give money to UN forces to maintain peace. Let them fail as we should have let GM fail.

mtc701 · 10-02-2009, 01:18 AM

so does anyone have any advice on this?

dukester · 10-02-2009, 07:42 PM

Seems you have enough schooling.. Just find a city you like and take the state of city journeymans test. go out and start working, if your keen on the ibew with go down to the hall with your lic. and talk to membership development or the business manager tell him why you want to join, and take it from there.

miller_elex · 10-02-2009, 10:24 PM

Texas. The women are hot, REAL HOT, and I hear the work is steady. And if you're gay, I heard an old saying once, something about steers and something I can't remember, but you would like that too.

dukester · 10-02-2009, 10:26 PM

leave the kid alone you old fart

mtc701 · 10-02-2009, 10:31 PM

HaHa, i yeah i heard that saying too. Ive heard more than once that Texas is doing good right now. Texas maybe a little further than i want to go right now though.

sparky970 · 10-04-2009, 06:23 AM

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HaHa, i yeah i heard that saying too. Ive heard more than once that Texas is doing good right now. Texas maybe a little further than i want to go right now though.

Maybe decide if you want to "work in a right to work state."

paul d. · 10-04-2009, 08:46 AM

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Maybe decide if you want to "work in a right to work state."

" right to work " ? is that the same as a " right to make a living and feed your family " state ?

brian john · 10-04-2009, 08:51 AM

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Maybe decide if you want to "work in a right to work state."

So you would take unemployment or welfare over working in let's say Virginia.

Good philosophy.

mtc701 · 10-04-2009, 11:41 AM

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So you would take unemployment or welfare over working in let's say Virginia.

Good philosophy.

I am not entirely sure what a "right to work" state is. I have worked since i was in grade school and never taken unemployment. As long as i am working, i dont think i would mind.

sparky970 · 10-04-2009, 06:20 PM

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So you would take unemployment or welfare over working in let's say Virginia.

Good philosophy.

Since I work in Wa state and unenjoyment is $630 a week, then yes. Why would I travel to a right to work state, earn low wages, make my house payment, and pay for somewhere else to live.

mtc701 · 10-04-2009, 06:56 PM

Anyone happen to live in Columbus, Oh that works in a union? I've been there before and i liked it alot. If i have to i could move out of state but for now i think i wanna stay in Ohio.

wildleg · 10-04-2009, 06:59 PM

you might wanna go back in the navy for a couple years if that's an option.