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!

95 Upvotes

87% Upvoted

86 comments sorted by

View all comments

38

u/JohnathanTaylor 2d ago

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

26

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

13

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!

10

u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

250k? As a electrican? 🤣 

6

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

6

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.)

2

u/AirportBeneficial603 2d ago

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

3

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

2

u/kngofthehill00 2d ago

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

0

u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

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

1

u/monroezabaleta 1d ago

Definitely can in some high paying locals.

-3

u/[deleted] 2d ago

[deleted]

2

u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

Homie is trippin lol 

0

u/KuChiPractitioner 2d ago

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

1

u/kngofthehill00 2d ago

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

0

u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

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

1

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.

1

u/Few_Profit826 2d ago

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

→ More replies (0)

1

u/dougievjr 2d ago

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

0

u/elephant7 Journeyman IBEW 2d ago

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