"I'm not going to judge you."
I am, And so wont half the crew.

"More then likely you will start off doing grunt work, digging, hauling light fixtures."
One must start some where. Don't be discouraged!

"My first day on the job was leaning on a shovel."
Mine, Useing it. (HEE,HEE,I know what you said (wink)).

--" Constructions sites are inheritenly dangerous. Watch you step and balance, look up before go up, look down before going down, look before reaching grabbing, or stepping. Think before you do. Where good quality wook boots. They may cost you a few extra dollars but you can only go as far as your dogs will carry you. When required to were PPE (that is Personal Protection Equipment), wear it. "--

The only thing to add here,(PPE) When required, OR!!!!! You FEEL it is needed!!! You first. Better to have and not need than to need and not have! Alot of unpredictable sh*t happens on a job, Be alert.

--"Be on time, listen, ask questions if you do not understand. Yours and other people lives may depend on it. There is no room for complacency in the electrical trade."==

The first two are very important. The third, remember, the only dumb question is the one "never asked".

Think for yourself, work it out, then confirm.
But now we're getting ahead of a 1st week apprentice.

Sincerly I will say.. WELCOME, to the trade. It is forever evolveing and an endless supply of chalenge, if you make it one.


SparkyinAK & aksparky,
Just a spoof on your posts. You both have awesome advice.

Kbrown: for the record, I stumbled into this feild at 22Yrs old (former truck driver). Best thing I have ever fell into.
Stick with it and be patiant. You won't(may not) regret it.