I just landed a GREAT job. What should I get my references as a thank you for their help?
Answers: A handwritten note to each one would be acceptable. They helped you get the job and the most important thing you can do is say 'Thank you'. Those words go a long way nowadays! And people will remember your appreciation!
You should send a handwritten thank you note to each of them. If you feel it's appropriate, you can include a gift card to Starbucks or something for them, but make sure you handwrite your note on beautiful note cards or stationary.
Is an electrician a good career to be in?
Answers: Firstly, I am an Australian, now living in Thailand.
There are many types of electricians. Unfortunately, many people only see one type of electrician...the guy who does work in your house/bussiness.
Once you have your initial qualification, you can branch out into many different possible fields. Such fields are; Instrument fitters/technicians, "special class" electricians (some electronics), power electricians (domestic/commercial - wire jerkers), switchboard electricians ("artists" who build switchboards), industrial electricians (quick thinkers), automotive electricians, communications electricians (optical fibre, computer cabling experts).
As for myself, I started my Électrical' career in the military (R.A.A.F.) as a radio technician but I wasn't a military type so I gave it up & started an apprenticeship as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic. (Forgot to mention that I also spent 3 years in the Royal Australian Navy as an Electrician). I finished my civilian apprenticeship (4 years) & worked as a tradesman until 1989, whereby I then got a job as a junior switchboard estimator. Because of my abilities, it took me another 3-4 years before I was able to design & oversee the construction of large electrical switchboards. BTW, I also spent many years building switchboards with my own hands, as a part of my apprenticeship.
I spent about 5 years on construction (power station & high-rise). All of this experience was intermingled.
My last job in Australia was as a Facilities Manager, whereby I looked after large buildings &/or sites. I actually spent 2 years looking after Sydney Olympic Park, an Australian Government Analytical Laboratory, a New South Wales Lotteries data centre, a Caltex data centre & many other smaller sites.
As you can see, an electrical apprenticeship can take you to many places.
One reason why tradesmen in Australia are paid so much is because of something that happened in Australia about 15-20 years ago. Mummy & Daddy told their children (Johnny & Suzzie) that they musn't get a scummy "blue collar" job...they must get a degree. Johnny & Suzzie did this, along with countless others. The result was a massive shortage of tradesmen to do the "dirty work". This is one reason why tradesmen are currently being paid very well in Australia.
Oh how I would love to be "on the tools" again. 40 hours per week, rostered days off, overtime etc etc. As a manager, I worked up to 80 hours per week & didn't get paid an extra cent. All I got was flack from the "shareholders" for not saving them 5 cents.
Thailand is a developing country & although I am not permitted to perform any electrical work (government regulation), Thais have this "degree or nothing" mentallity, which means that if they are not careful, they will have a country full of degreed people & nobody who is capable of doing the "real" work.
yeah defenetly.
I know a few electricians who work on their own
and get paid pretty darn good
Yes, here's info on what you need to know, what you can earn, etc.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos206.htm
With all the power lines that have been going down.
You can't go wrong. Unless you forget to cut off the power 1st.
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Do you like working with you hands? Are you comfortable around electricity and open circuits? Do you like working in crowded spaces, fishing wires through walls and using trenching equipment to run wires underground?
If yes, than being an electrician could be a good career for you. A good electrician can make a very good living all year long. Work outside in the spring and summer and inside in the fall and winter.
Good Luck.
It is a good career. It's one that cannot be outsourced to another country, and that is always a plus!
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