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Andrei
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What are the most challenging part about being an electrician?
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Hassan Al
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I'm not an electrician but have done many electrical projects around the house and at former businesses. It's so much easier these days since you can watch videos on how to do it. However, for high voltage jobs that could burn down my house, I've used licensed and insured Electricians.
Licensed Electrician are well paid since in my opinion it's not an easy job and requires real training or schooling. It also requires lots of hands on hours and certifications in each state.
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10573_68301_68302-328151--,00.html
Electrical Journeyman
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a person licensed under the Electrical Administrative Act, 1956 PA 217, or the equivalent as determined by the Electrical Administrative Board.
Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
Must take and pass the examination.
Master Electrician
Must be at least 22 years of age.
Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician or equivalent experience as determined by the Electrical Administrative Board.
Must take and pass the examination.
Depending on the job, you'll likely not have std. 8-5 workdays. If it's project based then it could be 12 hours for days or weeks.
Licensed Electrician are well paid since in my opinion it's not an easy job and requires real training or schooling. It also requires lots of hands on hours and certifications in each state.
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10573_68301_68302-328151--,00.html
Electrical Journeyman
Must be at least 20 years of age.
Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a person licensed under the Electrical Administrative Act, 1956 PA 217, or the equivalent as determined by the Electrical Administrative Board.
Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.
Must take and pass the examination.
Master Electrician
Must be at least 22 years of age.
Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician or equivalent experience as determined by the Electrical Administrative Board.
Must take and pass the examination.
Depending on the job, you'll likely not have std. 8-5 workdays. If it's project based then it could be 12 hours for days or weeks.
Mike Juarez
Electrician
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West Covina, California
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Mike’s Answer
The hardest part is physically pushing yourself to the limit. If you have been apart of a competitive sport then I would compare to this. During the Heat of the summer and the wet and cold during the winter, you mush keep pushing. This way you will reach your full potential. The way you push with your body you must also push with your mind to be observant, listen to inspectors, read and memorize code. Balancing both is the most difficult part. Being an electrician you are looked up to by other trades and respected as a professional. You must act as a professional.