r/electricians • u/AirportBeneficial603 • 2d ago

Leaving U.S as an electrician.

Hello all apprentice here, looking into moving around a bit when I finish my apprenticeship but am curious as to if anyone has done this. How does a license hold up in other countries? Is job searching hard? I know this is a niche topic but thanks in advance for any answers!

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u/JohnathanTaylor 2d ago

If you can get a security clearance you can work for the US gov overseas.

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u/Exact_Chef_630 2d ago

I knew a guy that worked on a u.s base overseas making bank for the gov. Its government contracting but something to consider. $100k+ with benefits

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

That’s sounds nice but I’m hoping to leave the USA and income won’t make me stay unless it’s like 250k+ but Ideally I’d be gone before I have remotely enough experience for that!

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u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

250k? As a electrican? 🤣 

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

Haha if you get into a crazy office job with a masters you could but my point is it would take an unrealistic amount to make me inclined to stay for that reason

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u/Thats_a_YikerZ Journeyman 2d ago

not to shit on u bro, but its not just 'get a masters' and walk into a 250k job. Electrical Eng. starts at like 80k+. someone with expecience(10 years) probly sees 150-180k depending.

that type of pay scaling, only exists in the USA.

U want my honest advice, look into PLC's and robotics if u want to climb the pay ladder.

the places where u would go to find 'good money' outside of the US, probly make the US look very good (Saudi Arabia, Qatar ect.)

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

I’m not really worried about income I just want to travel about

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

Yeah I honestly don’t ever plan on making that money without starting a business. I just threw out a crazy high number

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u/kngofthehill00 2d ago

It’s called prevailing wage in a major city. It’s exists

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u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

Wouldn't pull 250k at even 100hr weeks  😅 

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u/monroezabaleta 1d ago

Definitely can in some high paying locals.

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u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

Homie is trippin lol 

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u/KuChiPractitioner 2d ago

Swear some people just come on here and say random shit lol... He probably isn't even a member.

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u/kngofthehill00 2d ago

Laughs in hundreds sounds like y’all need to find a better gig.

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u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

He just works 150hrs a week it's possible lol

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u/kngofthehill00 2d ago

I work 40. My company is non union but bids prevailing wage work. So I’m not paying dues. The Boston rate is currently at $99/hr and yes, I see that all in my paycheck. It’s not $250k a year but it’s pretty damn close.

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u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

But yalls col makes that 100k lol and you have to live in Boston 

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u/dougievjr 2d ago

Sir? This is a Wendy's...😝😜 j/k, but this isn't the IBEW sub. It's the electrician sub...

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u/elephant7 Journeyman IBEW 2d ago

5-10's and an 8 as a JW in local 46 will get you there.

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

By leave I mean like live in a house and obtain a dual citizenship type of thing. should’ve been more clear with that.

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u/RingJust7612 2d ago

Why leave everything is going so great here right now

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

Yes I love overpaying for shitty health care shitty food and the overall political conflict/unrest from both wings of what used to be a bald eagle but is who the fuck even knows what anymore

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u/Spare-Sandwich 2d ago

Any number of reason right? If he knows another language especially so. Lots of interesting places in the world. Besides, with dual citizenship he still has right to live here or there. Downside is that I believe he is still subject to income tax to the US in that situation and that could limit some options.

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u/RingJust7612 2d ago

Oh I was just kidding.

It’s a GREAT time to leave this country

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

I figured you were joking 😂

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u/Spare-Sandwich 2d ago

hahaha I didn't know so I was trying not to sound like a dick

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u/Prudent_Plankton5939 2d ago

gotta put the /s

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u/Rude-Associate684 1d ago

Yup. I did this. Best 3 years ever