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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/UTRASHLMAOXD on 2024-01-22 19:23:13+00:00.
I work at a solar company doing main panel upgrades, batteries, transfer switches, and pretty much anything having to do with residential electricity. I started here installing solar panels and made the switch to electrical after one of the helpers at my job quit. I have zero electrical experience prior. I worked as a helper for about six months and the past two and a half years since I’ve worked as a lead electrician and I love it. My dilemma now is, I want to make that next step into becoming a journeyman so I can start getting big boy money but I have no time to go to school at the moment (I work 45-55+ hours a week). Do I need school if I’m working under a licensed electrician and I’ve worked the 8000 hours? I haven’t seen or done the math yet on how many hours I have but I know I’m close with how much I’ve worked the past few years. Any help how be greatly appreciated.