KBrown:
First, welcome to ECN.
That said, I teach (PT Even at County Vo-Tech) to 'entry level' guys entering the field. They range from 17 to 55 years old, and from all walks of life. Some are working in this field, some are making job/career adjustments. Office guys, truck drivers, maintenance guys, electronics guys, one (1) was/is a real live lic. Architect, and a few females over the years.

I talk to them nite one, about this field, and construction trades, weather, safety, physical and mental conditions, and anything else that pertains. YES, I 'loose' a few! Next I show a safety video, with arc flash accidents (staged testing), and perhaps I 'loose' another.

BTW, guys are IBEW and non-IBEW, not that that matters.

As to this site, ECN is a great place to hang out. You can 'learn'; you can ask questions, etc. DO NOT let the opinion of one guy 'sway' you to bail out. The decision has to be yours.

Good luck! Stay safe!

Happy Holidays; Merry Christmas!!


John