Should I change from Domestic to Commercial

[Sparky2108]

I'm currently working on new build houses across Essex as a second year apprentice, although it can be "hard graft" it's not that bad and I don't hate it. However I'm getting to the stage now where I can do pretty much everything involved with wiring new build houses and I feel I should consider moving on to commercial/industrial to better myself and my career in the long term as an electrician.

The main thing I would really appreciate advice on is should I change companies? and advice on the transition from Domestic to commercial/industrial.

Cheers

 

[sparkydaryl]

I would definitely recommend getting some real commercial and industrial experience. There is so much more to being an electrician than wiring new builds. However changing companies is a big step and not sure if that would be a wise move. Depends on circumstances.

 

[Octopus]

If you are an apprentice, could your employer not provide such experience? I wouldn't recommend that you walk away from a job and an apprenticeship!

 

[Sparky2108]

All we do is new build houses and the odd small block of flats built within a site of new build houses.

 

[Jamchiv01]

Perhaps see if your employer will sub-contract you to another company to get some experience ?

 

[7029 dave]

Up to you.?.Lots of guys on here would bite your hand off, be content.!

 

[westward10]

Give me commercial any day, if you chose this route you will never want to do housebashing again.

 

[7029 dave]

Give me commercial any day, if you chose this route you will never want to do housebashing again.

He is only 2 years in Westie, IMO he is lucky that he is getting experience in the industry in today's climate, don't walk before you can crawl.! Having said that in my day Electrical work was just that across the board.

 

[westward10]

He is only 2 years in Westie, IMO he is lucky that he is getting experience in the industry in today's climate, don't walk before you can crawl.! Having said that in my day Electrical work was just that across the board.

Can't disagree with you there.

 

[Hardwired]

Never looked back one i chqnged to commercial and industrial. Hate the pricing system working in houses. That and its mind numbing doing the same house over and over.