Journeyman electrician
Hello name is Justin and I'm an electrician. I have been doing this trade for roughly 6- 7 years traveling from job to job simply because it is what if known since my father did it growing up and well... its where the money is. I now have a wife and 2 awesome children. Long story not as long i dont want to have to travel anymore but cant seem to find a job anywhere local (Rocky MOUNT nc) where i can seem to make enough to save for my own place And still get by week to week... suggestions? I'm currently about to have to pack us all up, again, and travel to Missouri to make 28/hr and 75 a day per diem. On 60 hours, you do the math
You are in a great field, Justin. I read recently that many of the older electricians are retiring, and that they aren't being replaced because young people today want to go to college, and not into the trades. In my opinion, that is a mistake. We need more people in the trades...another English major is not needed. I can't give you any advice about where the "best" place is to go to make money. I do know that in my city and state, when you call a licensed electrician, expect to pay a minimum of $100 for him or her just coming out, and then $75.00 an hour for every hour worked.
thanks for sharing your story