DAY IN THE LIFE | Female Electrician Apprentice on a HUGE Industrial Job
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- A day in the life of Lexi, the lady electrician.
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Songs Used:
"Same 'Ol" by Philip E Morris
Just wanted to say that I appreciate the attention to editing, I love your style of creation, and your general perspective/attitude. You're entertaining and I don't feel like you're putting on a front. =) from one electrical TH-camr to another - keep it up you're doing a great job. But on the real I just called your boss and told him you filmed his job and he said you're fired then mumbled something about "leaving a breaker off" and "everybody having to work at midnight?" I don't know...but you may want to start thinking about going more than 10 hours at the events business 🤣 hahaha have a great day ⚡️⚡️
Haha thanks so much! Means a lot coming from you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I'm new at this, so still polishing my skills. But I am also trying to be authentic, so I am happy to hear you say that it seems real. Thanks again!
@@LexElectric Just keep grinding, you'll do just fine. One of your followers actually emailed me recently and suggested we do an episode together, and after watching a few of your videos I agree =) Might help get some visibility to your channel. Feel free to reach out if you're interested - dustin@electricianu.com - Oh and one quick bit of advice to keep in mind, TH-cam favors consistency because they want your audience to be able to rely on you bringing them back into youtube often - so the algorithm will start promoting your videos to a wider audience if you post at consistent times over months (doesn't happen right away, takes time). If you ever have questions or want suggestions on the content side (or electrical side) I'm happy to help in any way I can. Take care
The Goat himself commented on your video 😭🇺🇸⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Hopefully we see a video of you two guys talking about the similarities and differences about being in the trades as a Male and Female ⚡️⚡️⚡️SPARKY FOR LIFE ⚡️⚡️⚡️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hello! I’m looking into become a comercial electrician and seeing the low percentage of women in the field was seriously discouraging me. I’m so happy I found your video!
Glad you found it too! You'll rock it.
That was me too! Now it actually feels possible ❤️
Hey Girl!! Also a Female Electrician who started with residential and now I'm a shipbuilder. Thanks for the content, I love seeing other girls discuss our trade.
Heck yeah! Awesome.
Hi I wish you should send to me your email address
please send to me your email address so I can discuss with u okay
I am going to become an electrician. ❤️❤️ You've inspired me. Thank you Lex Electric!!!
Awesome!!!
❤❤ Hey girl hats off ,love your videos ,I am a electrician as well I haven't been doing it for a while now and decided to start doing it again being an electrician is one the greatest joy and ofc electrical is my first love 😊 my twin sis is also a professional welder. I have a very special mentor who started to share your videos with me which inspired me more to start doing electrical again.Thank you.😊😊😊
About to start my first year of apprenticeship so excited!
Great work dear ,,,alway encouraging your work keep it up and stay safe with safty wearing
Hello! Just found your channel and I find this video so cute! I’m 19 years old, first year apprentice soon to be second year hopefully haha I’m a woman myself and just started to look for fellow women in the trades making videos and such abt their job and I just wanted to sayyy hiii you’re doing great! You’ve definitely inspired me to branch out to other types of work in the field. So far I’ve only worked on multi-residential buildings and have only worked with one company in electrical. Not complaining, they’ve supplied lots of work and are an amazing company to work for. I’m also glad to find that you’re in Vancouver as I’m on Vancouver island :) so the area is pretty similar and such.. keep up the hard work and videos! They look really fun to make. I hope one day I build the skills to go from posting pictures on insta to starting my very own channel like yours!😁
Hey Karmah! Thanks for your comment. I was born and raised in Victoria, so I love the Island! They are fun to make. I have been off work for a little bit, so haven't had content to create, but I am hoping to put out new videos soon. Thanks again, and good luck on second year.
Hi!! I’m a women who’s 18 and debating becoming an electrician. Could u maybe tell me some pros and cons or ur job?
Hey! Im Lauren and I’m almost done with my first year being an electrician apprentice, Seeing there’s other women like me on the trade is really inspirational I plan on getting a GoPro that I can strap on my chest and record my work as well I’m really excited to do so thank you so much for doing what you do and letting the world see it
Thats awesome! I want to do that too! Show some more nitty gritty stuff! My next video has some POV shots where I shoved my phone between my knees 🤣 Best of luck Lauren 😊
@@LexElectric Hahha that’s not a bad idea, whatever works without actually wearing a camera, I found that if you wear shirts with pockets and stick your phone in it the camera sticks out just enough to record what’s exactly in front of you but when you bend over of course it falls out LOL Thanks lex! I’m looking forward to more of your videos.
Dawg, this is Badass. @ElectricanU you know what to do🤙⚡
Love @electricianU , just filled out their survey for the best tool belt.
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@@ElectricianU also, when are your toolbelts coming out? ⚡⚡
@@LexElectric ugh....not soon enough, possibly not til next year now. After all of y'alls feedback (thank you by the way) I've realized I can't just make one belt - every electrician wants a different thing. I don't want to just cram something together for the sake of making something, I want to make something rad. I have work pants I'm working on too, and it would be great to get feedback from a female spark on how they fit for different body types. I'm happy to send you a pair or two when they're ready so I can hear your feedback.
@@ElectricianU yes it is an impossible task. The absolute biggest feedback every woman I've talked to is high waist, high waist, high waist. I would be delighted to be a product tester! I've struggled with work pants for years, and the best I've found so far is the Helly Hansen Chelsea (with tool belt pockets). But high waisted, shaped for a booty, and tighter at the ankle is my dream pant.
You are SO gorgeous! Thank you for the inspiration! New subbie!
Thank you so much!!
Thorogood boots are the best imo. I've had a couple girl co workers that have liked them too. Ur vids are awesome :)
I've never heard of them! I'll check them out. Thanks for watching ! ☺️
great job Master
I'm a future tradie lady about to start my electrician journey!
Congrats! You'll do great!
I usually mount those little and big transformers hahaha thats a nice job girl keep it up.
Thank you 🤗
Good work and looking lovely
I have size 15 work boat,. Marks don't carry them. Also they don't carry my pant size anymore. 34 - 38 long. So yeah, us freak can only get stuff online in Canada now.
Just wondering if it’s possible to start out as an electrician then move into robotics?
So true for work clothes and boots! I'm 5'2" so it's even more hard to find clothes because I am too small for man clothes
Ugh, the worst. I'm lucky being pretty tall but even still men's clothes don't fit.
@@LexElectric body proportions..your hands,your feet,your torso❤
Have a look at the Asian market they are small fitting 👍👍
Duluth Trading Co., has women’s work clothes and a catalog dedicated to women’s wear. Also work boots. (duluthtrading.com)
@@rebel-yellenterprises1479 I bought two pairs of Duluth pants, same kind, same size. Both were terrible fit, one being at least two sizes bigger. I had to return them AND pay shipping to the states 😟 I would like to try more of their stuff, but can't risk them being totally off when their returns cost me $25!
Have you spent your whole apprenticeship with one company?
Have you had options to choose what types of work you want to do/when to make a change, or does the JATC entirely decide that for you?
Good question. I started non union for my first year, then switched to union and been with my current company ever since. The union is pretty good about assessing where you're at and putting you in different types of jobs so you are always learning. I did Resi my first two years and was pretty vocal about wanting a change, and so now I am on this site, which is great!
@@LexElectric Any opportunities to work in renewable energy?
I got my foot in the door in solar, and while I want to gain a wide range of expertise, renewable energy is ultimately what I want to primarily focus on.
I've generally assumed its par for the course for IBEW to not have someone do resi for more than 2 years - did you feel you actually had to request the change or was it inevitable? Do they call the apprenticeship 'inside wireman' out there in canadialand?
@@LexElectric What's the process like switching from non-union to union mid-apprenticeship? Are you able to just continue your apprenticeship as normal or do you have to restart with the IBEW program?
Hi I just got into the apprenticeship! I really like your videos! Also women’s boot selection is aggravating. I finally found a nice pair that fits me, but when I looked at the men’s section of the same brand, they get a rubber toe protection layer... and I don’t?? 😭
Congrats on the apprenticeship! Right? So frustrating! And of course they are priced similarly, but women's have way less features. I can sort of fit into men's sizes but they are way too wide. Ridiculous.
I got a great pair from caterpillar!
@@jessicamanning8994 I tried on a pair that looked so nice, but wasn't as comfy as the pair I bought. They had the best looking ones for sure.
prescrtiption saftey glasses recommendations?
Very nice job
Thank you
Yes! The shoe issues! I wear 7.5 or 8 women's. Usually the women's options I do find start at 9. I order online and like my keens. :)
Almost 1 year as an electrical apprentice for me!
Exactly!!
I’ve been considering this field of work as a woman. What are the pros and cons ?
6am is late for you?!? 😂 Bruh! Getting up literally anytime before 12 is an internal battle of epic proportions for me! 😂🤣😂
Oh it's still a battle everytime 😂
I like the music ^^
Thank you! I'm obsessed with Philip E Morris.
Hello! I’m looking to start trade school soon. I’ve been discouraged by multiple people because I’m a plus sized woman but I feel confident in being able to lift 50-75 pounds and being able to get on ladders.
Do you think that it would be possible to be plus sized in the industry?
I have an interview Monday. I'd really love to get the job. Any tips and tricks for if and when i do get the job?
Check out my Q + A video!
Tiga Workwear is a great women's work boot brand! Smaller business, exclusively does women's work boots, nothing else.
Great suggestion! Are they online exclusively?
@@LexElectric yeah, I think so, but they have a pretty generous exchange size/return policy.
@@miavaughn2393 awesome! Next pair I will definitely look into them. I really like trying stuff on, so it's nice to have the exchange option.
Hi! I enjoyed my first vlog I saw of yours. I subscribed.
Q. At what age did you start your trade (same thing as apprenticeship?)?
Q. At what time - age are you / were you -a full-blown electrician?
Q . What’s the oldest (age) you have ever seen someone one start their journey in pursuit of your career?
Thanks! Josh
I’m 17 and looking to start an apprentaceship in Ireland I don’t know any electricians all my family are fisherman and I don’t wanna be one lol I wanna do electrical instrumentation and I’ve heard the tests are hard. Is there any pros and cons of being an electrician
A pros and cons list deserves a whole video on its own! Will add to the list.
Can you change an outlet?
Hi mam... new subcriber electrician from philippines... nice video..
Thank you for following!
Dovetail workwear for women, then have awesome work pants for women in the trades
Ooo ooo ooo.... is it Atlantis???? I’ve heard they have good swimming there
Oh yeah, the diving is unreal 👌
Hi I am Indian and A electrician nyc vedio informative
Thanks for watching Rahul!
If i can ask you 2 questions
1- What's kind of electrician are you? commercial or what? and what's the best type?
2- What's the wage for Wireman in your local for journeyman?
3- And finally how many years in experience should i have to promote to a Master or foreman electrician? Many thanks 😍
1. Construction 2. $40 3. It depends! Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time!
@@LexElectric
Thanks, so what i should do now to join IBEW? What are the prerequisites? I need to be sure that i will be admitted 100% so what will things that should i do to guarantee the acceptance? Should i study SAT? should i take GED from America? should i go to the community college to study some more math and algebra? i have ZERO experience in this field, so should i go to trade school to study 1 year at least to have experience then apply for IBEW program or what?!
@@abanoubmelad2919 I'm not sure how it works in the states, but reach out to your local IBEW and they can tell you how to apply and your pre requisites
@@LexElectric
thanks 🙋
Just to be sure, you said no problem if I'm not living in Portland city, So i can join to any LU in the State, So what about LUs OUTSIDE Oregon State!! like if live in Oregon and i want to join to LU 6 in SF, can i do this without being a citizen in CA?
2- The important question, U know I'm a new immigrant in USA " that great country I'm proud of being a citizen here" :) So i can travel to any state easily, So What if i got accepted in LUs outside Oregon State! like got accepted in local 6 in SF! So after joining to LU 6 and after finishing my apprenticeship and also after getting my license as a journeyman in CA, So my question is ( Can i go to work in LU 48 after getting my license in California or you will tell me take attitude test again then wait your interview then wait your rank on the list and then go to study Apprenticeship again because the electricity is different in each state! or least you will transfer some hours and make me study my apprenticeship in a few months? Orrr i can work immediately in LU 48 without anything or any exams!! i don't think it will be easy because what if 100 person from different LUs left them LUc and move directly to work in Lu 48!! ofc u will tell them we don't have enough jobs for you, right? So are there any problems to get my journeyman in any lus outside Oregon then go to live and work in LU 48 without any conditions, requirements or any another exams?
@@abanoubmelad2919 hey, lots of great questions and I am sorry that I do not have the answers 🤣 I am not from the states, so I have no idea how things very from state to state. Check with the local union with all these questions! I know in Canada you can transfer locals, but things might be different down there. Good luck!
She’s working on the Washington monument
And I live in the Caribbean, where it's just maybe 5% of female electrician are active.
Where did you find the trades discovery course? :)
My local community college offered one!
@@LexElectric Thank you so much!
What is the demand for electricians in british columbia espcially lower main land?
It's has its ups and downs. Right now we are in a lull, and the union hall is slow. I can't speak on non union though.
@@LexElectric ur in the union right now? IBEW 213? And how often would you say you get laid off
What were those work boots called?
Dakota! The steel toes blundstones are also amazing
I’m currently an electrician in the navy. Trying to figure out if I wanna be a civilian electrician once I get out
Wow that must be super interesting!
@@LexElectric It is. There’s a lot of different things I do I work with the fueling department so I fix their equipment and also the phones and lights if anything breaks.
i’m an 18 year old girl and am looking into becoming a electrician. i’m currently on the fence of becoming an electrician or staying in the air force. Would you say that becoming an electrician is a well payed job (i’m sorry if this is very forward but i’m just really trying to figure out the best route for my career)
Depends where you're from! In Canada, union electricians make $41/ hour after 5 years.
Lixi, I like your style.
Where is the industrial job? Down here that arena would be considered a commercial job. We call industrial jobs those that are in places like chemical plants, refineries or the like.
Fair enough , you're probably right. My boss has thrown around both commercial and industrial to describe this site so I went with it 😂
I assume you're probably busy actually working and not filming but could be cool to get more into the electrical explanation of the work you're doing and any nuanced techniques with specific tools, etc.
Unless the union tells you not to do that...then I guess I'm SOL.
Good call! Yes it was a hectic busy day of work so I didn't have much time to explain what I was doing. Will try and be more specific in future videos. Thanks for the comment!
@@LexElectric Don't get me wrong though - I think it's sweet to share your dog and partner cuddles too. Important parts of a complete, happy day.
@@aaronbrown5631 aw thank you!
I think I’m in love ! Sparky soulmate
Hahaha
OH MY GOD THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBE I’m gonna become a woman electrician too and it made me feel so much better to know there’s women going through it too
HOW DID I MISS THIS COMMENT, thank you! So excited for you and glad you joined!
Hey how’s the Career going ? I feel like I’m old but I want to try it so bad ! I’m turning 27 soon so I’m wondering if you like it so far ?
@@Littlekitten_ so right now, I finished solar electrical and i’m doing commercial electrical. It’s not so much a trade school as it is a school that also happens to have trade school options featured, if that makes sense at all. It’s not an ACTUAL trade school, but it helps get into apprenticeships. May be completely different for an actual trade school but i’ll tell you some experiences so far
At any rate, it’s definitely hard on the hands since I’m not used to it of course, but I’m enjoying it so far, already learned some core values that relate to myself like how I go about problem solving things. It’s a process but from what I experienced and heard from my teacher so far, I have a LOT to learn. I’m liking commercial more than solar, but the semester for commercial just started last week so we haven’t really gotten into much yet, from what the teacher tells me, it’s definitely something where if you invest yourself into it it’ll definitely pay off. I still have one more class to do (residential) though so who knows 😳 it’s a decent amount of math for solar, but it was definitely worth it getting an understanding of how dc and ac voltage or just electricity works in general, learned splicing, removing the insulation, after getting used to removing the insulation off of .20 gauge wire, we got given .18 gauge wire which completely tripped me up when i tried. But just like the .20 you get used to it and it becomes 2nd nature for the grip. If you want to know anything specific that i could maybe answer, I can try too ! Good luck on making that decision girll and don’t worry about being too old, you’re never too old to learn new things that can benefit you.
@@spaizy7196 thanks for the detailed response 🙏🏼🤍 I so appreciate it ! And good luck!
@@Littlekitten_I’m not sure whyI’m just now getting a notification for this, but thank you and I wish you godspeed! Hope everything’s going good!
Working on the bc quiddich field near Hogwarts Vancouver location. (Best guess)
*GASPS* how did you know? Also, I am a hufflepuff (obvs) what's your house?
@@LexElectric house less
I Am Also Doing Electrician work
But have no any diploma or certificate only 12 yrs experience holder guy .
Thanks for subscribing!
Can you switch careers and go back to school at 30? Debating it but have no experience at all
Yes you can! I had someone who was 40 in my first year class. Everyone is on a different timeline, so do what makes you happy!
I went back to school last year for electrical. I'm 42. Just need an apprenticeship. I didn't know what I wanted to do til 3 years ago.
bc place?
What made you wanna be an electrician?
I knew I wanted to do something with my hands. So I did a trades discovery course and really enjoyed the problem solving and puzzles of electrical.
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Thanks for watching 😌
Un saludo 🙋🏻♂️💐
Please send me some tips for Red seal industrial Electrician 442A exam in Ontario, I am coming soon as challenger.
I haven't taken the red seal yet. Good luck tho!
@@LexElectric Thanks for response, please send me your contact number, I want to meet you and work with you
@@NasirKhan-vz2qy no thank you! There are a lot of resources online for red seal info.
@@LexElectric Thanks for suggested, Now I have more information about Red seal exam preparation after your Excellent knowledge .
Should I be a electrician?
It’s Mordor
How did you know ???? Deleting this comment immediately!
which country in here?
hi can u help me do a video review for 2021 new upgraded digital multimeter ,it is multi functional and MINI,we can offer u a free product tks
U r relly a hard working women...
Thanks!
@@LexElectric your welcome
Can I get some women boots recommendations?? I’m also an electrician:) Love your videos ;)
I love the steel toed Blundstones, as well as Dakota has a couple good pairs available at Marks.
Super sis from Sri Lanka
Welcome!
Lei è perlomeno da ammirare, altro che le casalinghe disperate da televisione
lol i like you......seeking for mentorship all the way from SOUTH AFRICA
Thanks for watching!
Looks like shes working on the CN Tower
Nope!
My name is Veeresh electrician from India Hyderabad
If i was sitting on a hob id be pulled a side and warned for not working hard enough i guess each to their own
Well my bosses know I'm the fastest even if I'm sitting down, so they don't give me any crap!
That's crazy, I didn't know girls do stuff like this.
Anyhoozen...
You know what
I think ur awesome
I think you're awesome! Thanks friend 😊
Only for formelty
Omg your so cute!
Aw shucks 😌 thank you
@@LexElectric you should have a TH-cam video showing off your guitar skills as well. Just sayin
@@eyeofbeholder1 busted! Its my boyfriend's guitar. I can only play 4 chords 😂
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:)
I want with you or your company work im now dubai
Hey, you have commented on a few of my videos now and I appreciate the support! But, I can't get you a job or a visa. That's up to you. Best of luck!
I need job
Please 🥺🙏
Hi how are you I am electronics engineer
Where is your hard hat
Not required on this site 👷♀️
I Wear mans boots...yeah they are not comfortable at all
They are so heavy!
hmmmmmmmmm....might be an old lady electrician as second act....
Would this video lose any quality if you didn't tell me about your sexuality?
Anyway. Great video..the thing about boots sucks..aaaand you need a better chair. Have you seen your posture?
Not going to hide so 💁
@@LexElectric not hiding, but you don't hear people going out of their way to say they are straight. I know it was a random meme you remembered, but I can't get over the need of people to explain how different they are.Anywaaaay. Have a great day. I am glad you enjoy your job. I might join as well soon :)
The sad part is you probably don't get half of the shit a man would get at work because you are a female. You'll get pampered all the way through.
Explain the fact that I hung 9 pieces of strut in the same time it took another guy to do 2. Explain how I can finish a suite in 2 days by myself when it takes other guys 3-5 days. The sad part is your attitude will take you no where in life. Try again sweetie.
You sound bitter as hell bitter bob
@@LexElectric Interesting how you compare and try your best to be better than the men. You’ll get nowhere trying to compete with men.
@@LexElectric And you might be faster right now but men will work longer hours. Longer time you do only 10 hours, nothing. When you’ll be on your menopause years men will be in their prime still. Different levels.
@@luiscartagena497 source on that? Or are you just full of shit?
Too many on youtube really do not know how to get to the fucking point and stick to it. Thumbs down.
Go somewhere else then ✌️
I was livid when I went to get my first pair of work boots at marks!!! I found a decent pair that actually had my size, I’m a women’s 10, so that adds another layer of difficult… I had more trouble with work pants because I have a 34 inch inseam. Women’s pants are too short, so I get men’s pants, which do not fit right and dig into my stomach. If anyone knows where to get tall women’s work pants please let me know 🥲