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Working in America as an Electrician

  • 07-11-2019 11:06pm
    #1
    b4bmm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭


    I have read mixed reports.
    Some say its too hard to transition from an electrician in Ireland to one in America and I have read that thats total garbage also.

    Would be great to hear from some 1st hand experience of guys who have worked both in USA and Ireland/Australia and how they found the transition, the job opportunities and the standard of living working in this field in the US.


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  • #2
    Figerty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,274 ✭✭✭Figerty


    b4bmm wrote: »
    I have read mixed reports.
    Some say its too hard to transition from an electrician in Ireland to one in America and I have read that thats total garbage also.

    Would be great to hear from some 1st hand experience of guys who have worked both in USA and Ireland/Australia and how they found the transition, the job opportunities and the standard of living working in this field in the US.

    Well you have made a good start calling rubbish 'garbage'
    Other than that I am not help to you..


  • #3
    Lewis_Benson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,422 ✭✭✭Lewis_Benson


    b4bmm wrote: »
    I have read that thats total garbage also.

    You'll fit right in.


  • #4
    Batgurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Batgurl


    If you don’t have full rights to work in the USA, you’ll find it nearly impossible to get a visa. That’s one of the differences with electricians in Australia, where it’s a recognised skill and so easy to get sponsorship visa.


  • #5
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    b4bmm wrote: »
    I have read mixed reports.
    Some say its too hard to transition from an electrician in Ireland to one in America and I have read that thats total garbage also..

    In the US people live to work, in Europe, it does not matter what job you work, it will be a major culture shock and there will be a lot to get adjusted to. How will you feel about holidays being earned in arrears, sick days coming out of holidays and your health care subject to your employment for just a few examples at are different to start with.


  • #6
    Dr Turk Turkelton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,027 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    A friend of mine over there is an electrical contractor with around 40 people working for him.
    Not sure he completed phase 4 here!
    Irish sparks over there call it tickle power.


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  • #7
    b4bmm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭b4bmm


    Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »
    A friend of mine over there is an electrical contractor with around 40 people working for him.
    Not sure he completed phase 4 here!
    Irish sparks over there call it tickle power.

    Sounds like somebody who would have all the answers to my questions


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