Is an electrician a good career to be in?
Firstly, I am an Australian, now living in Thailand. There are many types of electricians. Unfortunately, many people only see one type of electrician…the guy who does work in your house/bussiness. Once you have your initial qualification, you can branch out into many different possible fields. Such fields are; Instrument fitters/technicians, “special class” electricians (some electronics), power electricians (domestic/commercial – wire jerkers), switchboard electricians (“artists” who build switchboards), industrial electricians (quick thinkers), automotive electricians, communications electricians (optical fibre, computer cabling experts). As for myself, I started my Électrical’ career in the military (R.A.A.F.) as a radio technician but I wasn’t a military type so I gave it up & started an apprenticeship as an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic. (Forgot to mention that I also spent 3 years in the Royal Australian Navy as an Electrician). I finished my civilian apprenticeship (4 years) & w
