I can already tell you right now, that if you’re afraid of getting your hands dirty from time to time and the encounter of a spider web freaks you out, you shouldn’t read much further. Working as an electrician I’ve definitely had my fair share of days cleaning my work…

Almost all electricians are full-time workers. Evenings and weekends may occasionally be included in the workweek. Electricians are also notorious for working overtime to bring home some extra income. But, in terms of the “standard package deal,” what typical work hours should you expect as an electrician? Electricians, like most…

Electricians are well-known for earning a decent living. Many electricians, however, supplement their monthly salary by working overtime, and some more than others. This article will describe the opportunities and rules for electricians working overtime. But what is most common, and how many overtime hours does the average electrician work…

As an electrician, I’ve spent long stretches of time working both alone and in relation to different groups of people. Although, I would say mostly alone. And I see why you might be curious about this. The question is asked for totally justifiable reasons, that vary from person to person….

Should you choose to become an electrician or a carpenter? I will not be the judge of that. However, I do want to help you pick the trade that suits you best and your future plans. There are some key things to consider when figuring out to pursue the career…

Electricians have many reasons to expect a bright future in terms of job demand and a higher salary, compared to other popular trades. But what are some of the disadvantages of being an electrician? Being an electrician is by no means an easy trade, and the job does have its…

Being a 32-year-old electrician myself, I want to touch on this subject of retirement for obvious and selfish reasons. I have often wondered how long I will be able to work in this trade before “the golden years” arrive (with the chance of being physically worn out over the years…

Over the years, I’ve worked with a bunch of electricians with all sorts of personality traits. One of which includes their individual levels of cognitive ability (IQ). Just for fun, I once convinced a colleague of mine to do an IQ test. I had for a long time, as an…

Are you wondering what trade might be the easier one to learn? Then you’ve come to the right place, as this article will break it down for you. There are obviously many opinions as to what makes a skilled trade easier to learn than others. However, there will be some…