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Career advice for electrician, apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for electrician, apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for Electrician, apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree?

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for electrician, apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for electrician, apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree?

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I'm a woman in the trade and I've got about 2 years left, so I'm trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so l've been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don't get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I'm considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam. For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I’m a woman in the trade and I’ve got about 2 years left, so I’m trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so I’ve been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. The program would be online and ABET accredited. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don’t get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I’m considering it is because in DC, a BS in Electrical Engineering plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam.

For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route? Also, what kind of doors would having the EE degree realistically open for someone with trade experience?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Career advice for apprentice considering Electrical Engineering degree

3rd year residential apprentice here. I’m a woman in the trade and I’ve got about 2 years left, so I’m trying to figure out my next move career-wise.

School would be fully covered through scholarships, so I’ve been thinking about going back for a BS in Electrical Engineering. I already have a degree in Business Administration, and I also applied for the Inside Wireman apprenticeship this cycle. If I don’t get in this round, my plan is to finish residential while working toward the EE degree.

One reason I’m considering it is because in DC, a BS in EE plus 2 years of experience qualifies you to sit for the main electrician exam.

For people already in the trade, do you think the EE degree is worth it long term, or would you stay focused strictly on the trade route?

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u/ExpensivePain23 — 7 days ago

Been doing long Stair Stepper sessions and didn’t really notice the change until I compared these. Earlier workout my heart rate was way higher and I tapped out around 2 hours.

Now my heart rate is lower but I’m going over 3 hours with more control.

Same machine, same type of work. Just more efficient.

u/ExpensivePain23 — 24 days ago

Been doing long Stair Stepper sessions and didn’t really notice the change until I compared these. Earlier workout my heart rate was way higher and I tapped out around 2 hours.

Now my heart rate is lower but I’m going over 3 hours with more control.

Same machine, same type of work. Just more efficient.

u/ExpensivePain23 — 24 days ago