Moving On Up

       Though it may be a small step but still an important one all in the least, my fellow classmates and I now have all moved from the less then glorious first year classification to all being second year apprentices. This brings yet another small pay raise bringing us to 50% of what an A journeymen earns. This marks the third raise we've had in just our first year, no complaining there that's for sure! Also not to mention a new waive of first years to hopefully take our spots when the general contraction calls for a composition clean up crew.
      But most of all which I find of the highest importance this marks the time when money starts to be contributed into our retirement fund. Though I don't pretend to yet fully understand everything that enters into this I do know this is a huge step in my career. It's very exciting to be twenty years old and have such a plan already set up. Really makes you think about what a great opportunity this really is definitely leaves you with a very good feeling.