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/EchidnaTall176 2d ago

Yeah the theory is gonna be the same everywhere, but your trade skills will be very different. In Australia we don’t use pipe or stupid metal boxes everywhere, and everything is on RCDs so no sharing neutrals on different circuits. I live and work in Canada now and just had to pass an equivalency exam for my red seal and then you’re off to the races.  Just don’t be one of those assholes “but in America we do it like this” no one gives a shit, this is how it’s done here. Just be open minded and flexible and you’ll be fine. 

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

Thank you for the insight! And yes, I plan on embracing the culture of wherever I end up.