Hello, I was recently offered a job in telecommunications for local 697. I currently work in IT for $22 an hour. I work for a public school system where there isn’t really opportunity for promotions or much more money. I would be taking a pay cut initially to join the as an apprentice. I understand how valuable the health and retirement benefits are, and that’s one of my big pushes for going through with this.
I currently have 2 kids and a wife to support, and as it is now I’m barely scraping by. After the first 6 month raise, I feel confident that I will be more stable financially. I can’t afford to gamble on the future, and feel that this is a safe bet. The one thing that worries me is the potential job security.
Is there anybody that has been in a similar situation when joining as an apprentice who can help ease my mind?
Thanks!