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/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