Oh the joys of night work. When my formen asked me two months ago if I'd be interested in going on the night shift bus duct crew for a little a while found myself thinking wow, this shift could really work out for me. Working four tens getting friday day and sunday night off along with making 15% shift differential, this sounds great!. Along with knowing the work was good hanging bus duct which is farily enjoyable, just a ton of heavy lifting thats for sure. All in all thought it be pretty cool to give it a try and switch the ole routine up for a while.
But after arrivng home last week after being up for 28 hours for the third time found myself thinking what have I gotten myself into. Having school on tuesday days means I get off work monday nights. Then go to school for eight hours tuesday day followed by working 10 hours tuesday night. That paired with me living an hour and a half a way means no sleep for Mike. Makes for a pretty interesting drive home to say the least, lots of coffee. The good news is only have to make that adventure once every two weeks so really not that bad. With only about 2 weeks left now thinking back im glad I chose to join the crew. Work with some really good guys which makes the nights go fast and a lot more enjoyable. Also get to learn a good bit looking over prints and laying out racks among other things which I much enjoy doing. Some days are definitely rough and getting anything done during the week at home is almost impossible but all part of it. All in all its been a good experience so far glad I chose take part.
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I've read both of your post and am ecstatic to hopefully be joining you in the apprenticeship program. Like you said hard work but all worth while in the end. I tried to do the college thing but a career as an electrician while getting paid to go to school and have on-job training sounds so much more satisfying. Good luck to you on your journey and maybe we'll cross paths one day.
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Joel Segarra
I'm glad to see that you have such a great attitude about your work! That perspective will take you a long way. Hang in there, and try not to be too disappointed when you get back to day shift and lose that differential... enjoy it while you can. It's very fortunate that you get to do this kind of work as a first year apprentice. Take it all in brother, and best of luck for the rest of your time. It will fly by.
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