I in no way meant to preach psychological bullshit. when I was 15 I watched first hand as the local mill which employed my father got shut down. Negotiations broke down and it went to a strike vote....

I often read into the union issues and have to laugh. I grew up union live union and will be union as long as I possibly can be. I saw good hardworking men walk off a job and pretty much force a...

The impression I got when you first posted was that you were some sort of technical wizard who had done a little bit of linework. I would have replied sooner but I have been away. it is great that...

Sorry dude I understand you are probably fairly smart but as far as your experience you might be an electrician, Lineman have to go through 3 1/2 years of training performing in aspects of powerline...

For the record hoffmans are made in kellog ID you can see the building from I-90 the stamp says it to. the good danners are made in portland OR they started outsourcing there cheaper boots a few...

Im currently working 4- 12's get paid 50 company doesn't have to pay it but they do. This job they give that time away next one probably a differant story. as far as taking a hit on your wage, are...

In the fall of 2007 I attended my first International Lineman's Rodeo. The only thing that I was disappointed in was the fact that half the teams there dont work on crews doing linework on a regular...

as I understand your problem is that you are worried about moving center phase further than the outside phases. thus screwing up your sag. There are insulator clamps that attach directly to the top...

I looked all over hell for that and couldnt find that link. like I said the tool works awesome. being someone who has fought getting a door up with an extendo and finally giving up and climbing the...

Often times tests for apprenticeship are for aptitiude only. You are going to learn, hopefully, everything you need to know on the job and in class. the tests are often followed by an interview where...

there is a new tool on the market by ab chance it reminds me of a teacup. the cutout door goes upside down in the cup and has a slit cutout in the middle for the ring. a cutout door will sit in it...

Open up your options by talking to your wife and unless she has a damn good career take her with you. get a good pickup and a decent travel trailer and dont look back. I spent 3 years away from my...

would someone with a little experience please enlighten me as to what I need to bring? I have spoken with a few guys who are less than clear as to what an apprentice should bring.I cruised around the...

please allow me to shed some light on the worth of your journeyman ticket. construction tickets have and always will be held in higher esteem by the trade as a whole individual utilitys sometimes...

Something that has been eluded to but not outwardly mentioned is also the tax benefits to bieng on the road away from your home base. most guys I know get back anywhere from 6k to at the most I've...

Im talking about young guys who shouldn't be broke down. there are a thousand reasons why climbing can hurt. with proper technique and good rigging on your work, you can enjoy working without ever...

Hey man, if it hurts when your climbing you probably have something f'd up. Im not saying its always comfortable but it doesn't EVER hurt

An apprentice in my class got drunk and went to get a lineman tattoo. the next mornin he woke up with a stick figure on his arm. guess he got his lineman tattoo. ha ha ha

I just got a chance to check up. to be honest I was a little shocked to see a poor response to what I call a good experience. my time at the utility gave me a lot of insite into politics,...

I have had the pleasure of working for both a utility and a couple contractors. I know that I am a much better hand going through a construction apprenticeship. I have encountered much more...

sophomore, cool. so your 16 give or take and yu know what you want to do. thats awesome. the biggest bit of advice I could give you is don't act like your average 18 year old. I have had the pleasure...

Yeah man keep bugging armando. at NLC I know that every instructor there will help you interview. my personal advice on the interview is that you want to come off as confident not cocky. Highlight...

Need experience or a little education. nothin says you want to learn linework like bieng a grunt with an application into the JATC. NLC is great for trade familiarity but if you want to hit the...

Im a little to far along to lose ground in my apprenticeship, just curious about my options when I do top out. when it comes down to it I dont want to leave just want to know that there is more out...

Im a 6th step app finished with my books and waiting to test. Im young but ready to start a family with my wife. after a recent jatc transfer I fell under a differant contract. and the wage that is...