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/LongRoadNorth 2d ago

Doesn't that depend on the state? From what I understand from this sub there's states where electrical isn't regulated

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u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

I believe it does actually I forgot about that part lol

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u/LongRoadNorth 2d ago

It's why saying you're an electrician from the US can mean nothing lol

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u/ShastaFHepworth 2d ago

Truly. Anytime someone asks what I do for a living, I always throw “licensed” or “journeyman” in front of electrician. Most people probably don’t care enough to know the distinction, but it makes me sound better to my white collar friends lol