Stormtrooper
02-05-2007, 05:03 PM
Hi, I am a 44 year old Journeyman who has worked for First Energy in rural Pennsylvania for 15 years. My three sons have grown up and moved out and my wife and I are ready to move on as well. My middle boy lives in Fairbanks and we have visited him a few times and really like the state and were thinking of moving there. I really am not looking to work all the hours I can as I am at the point that money and work is not all life is about. I have some questions that I hope some can help me with. I have never worked out of a Union Hall as a contractor as I have been employed by a company but have been an A member of IBEW since 1983. Is it possible to work out of a hall for 6-8 months in AK and take the rest of the year off? Do many Linemen do this? I understand I have to pass a fitness test which I am sure will be no problem, just have to hit the books some. Has work been pretty steady there? I also see some permanent jobs in Ketchikan and Juneau but am not sure if I want to be "tied" down anymore with all the callouts. Kinda trying to get away from that anymore. I guess we are going through mid life crisis and need a change. If anyone can help me out with a little input I would really appreciate it! Thanks