who lives in sacramento?
10-26-2008, 07:58 PM
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who lives in sacramento? what are the goods and bads of it? Im thinking about relocating to cali, just not sure where. i am a union electrician so i've been trying to contact some locals in cali...seems like theres not much work available right now though. im looking to move in 8 months i think. thanks for the opinions 
ps, i dont want to start a nor cal vs so cal war either
ps, i dont want to start a nor cal vs so cal war either
10-27-2008, 12:21 PM
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come on bro,we need more electricians.I am also a union electrician local 180,about 40 minutes from sac towards san fran.there is work but in about 4-5 months there will be alot of stuff breaking.The houses are very cheap right now,and the weather is decent year round.You have tracks close by and plenty of car guys here that have meets and what not all the time.
oh and about the only bad is smog and stupid *** laws but that is all of cali...
oh and about the only bad is smog and stupid *** laws but that is all of cali...
10-27-2008, 03:53 PM
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thanks for the reply! I emailed a couple local 6 and 465 and they both said work was pretty slow. I am looking to be a traveler for a year and see how it goes. I havent contacted 340 yet (sacramento) to see how work is there.
In chicago you can kinda work between locals, but sometimes they want you to do it on a permit basis. We have had a couple from another local though without any problems or permits for the last couple years though. Is it the same out there? Also sounds like some of the locals out there don't do the hiring, it's all company based...unlike chicago, we are on the book system here.
I was told commercial work is mostly in conduit and residential is romex, is that correct? I don't think I could be an electrician if I did romex and no pipe work (zzzzzz). Whats typical union wage out there, and does it include good benefits?
Do you live in Napa? Do you need a roomate and is your company hiring
I have a couple co-workers that are looking to leave this crap town too lol
What kinda stupid *** laws are in cali?
In chicago you can kinda work between locals, but sometimes they want you to do it on a permit basis. We have had a couple from another local though without any problems or permits for the last couple years though. Is it the same out there? Also sounds like some of the locals out there don't do the hiring, it's all company based...unlike chicago, we are on the book system here.
I was told commercial work is mostly in conduit and residential is romex, is that correct? I don't think I could be an electrician if I did romex and no pipe work (zzzzzz). Whats typical union wage out there, and does it include good benefits?
Do you live in Napa? Do you need a roomate and is your company hiring
I have a couple co-workers that are looking to leave this crap town too lol What kinda stupid *** laws are in cali?
10-27-2008, 05:00 PM
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Im just south of sacramento.. about 10 miles.. Sorry im not in the electrician field. But as far as laws. Just dont **** around and act a fool and they will leave you alone. Ive been running cam setups for about 2-3 yrs in and around sacramento. Plenty of F-bodys around here and Y bodys
10-29-2008, 03:19 PM
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We go by the book system here also,there are a few halls you can try like 595,551,180,302,they are all pretty close.pay is right around 40 an hour plus or minus depends on which hall your at.Benefits are good and yes commercial is mostly pipe and mc,while residential is less pay and mainly romex,but then you have alot of refinerys here also so you can do some industrial work too
