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Is there a certain time limit on completing a job as an electrician and if there is what is the usual time limit?

I'm a 10th grader and I'm interested in electrical work.

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Angel’s Answer

As an electrician, there isn't a strict "time limit" to complete a job, but there are deadlines set by clients or employers. The time needed depends on the project's complexity. For example, residential jobs might take a few hours, while larger commercial projects could take days or weeks. To become an electrician, you'll need to complete an apprenticeship and earn a license. It's great that you're interested in electrical work—start by learning basic skills in high school or through trade programs!
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Cliff’s Answer

Nathan,
As an electrician, it's unpredictable how long certain things will take so a time limit is tough to predict.
When you are called to diagnose a problem with an electrical system or circuit, you don't know what you are facing when you show up. It could be a bad circuit breaker, faulty wiring, a bad plug, a bad light, or a rodent/critter made a nest in an electrical box. As a result, time limits will depend on how long it takes to diagnose and then resolve the problem. You may need a part that you don't have. At times, you might have to put a workaround in place so things function until you can return with the proper equipment/part.
Anyway, I would say I found being an electrician was a very gratifying job. You are a creator and/or a problem solver.
Creator: You start with no electrical service, lights, outlets, etc. and when you leave you have installed things that allow the owner to see with their new lights or use their electrical appliances with what you've installed.
Problem solver: You start with there being a problem where something isn't working and when you leave, they are!
Either one of these are very gratifying. I was just installing some smart-switches last weekend and it's a great feeling when you correctly install things and they power on. With smart-switches, you can ask Alexa (or Siri) to turn on/off the lights - it's VERY handy!
An electrician is a great job that pays well without a lot of educational costs - you can make a great living doing that!
Best of luck to you!
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