Should I quit my job to join IBEW?
Hi everyone, I am a 27M. I currently work as an underwriting assistant for an insurance company making roughly 65k a year plus 3-5% bonus. I will be getting a promotion and raise in March to somewhere in the low to mid 70’s. The problem is, my job is not fulfilling and there really is no growth opportunity unless I switch to a different position entirely. I spent 6 years in the Air Force reserves as an aircraft electrician and I did enjoy working with my hands. I also worked a little bit as a welders helper. I want my work to mean something or give me a sense of accomplishment when I’m done. If the world hit the fan, who’s gonna need an insurance professional? People would most definitely need an electrician. My only thing is that pay cut I’d be taking. I have a 3300 mortgage that I am splitting with my partner. I believe I would start out making 23ish an hour in NJ while in the apprenticeship. Is there anyway I could make near 65k my first year as an apprentice with OT? Do apprentices really get much OT? what kind of money can I realistically expect on the high end in the IBEW