Nobody ever talks about how much more you can earn than average doing something with your hands. The benefits are you get all major holidays or are paid double on the days that they do require you to work…. Neocontrol is a disruptive home automation company that gives electricians the fastest and easiest entry to the smart home market. This only applies in areas where there is a union deal like SF. We work with Operating Engineers, Laborers, and Teamsters. By age 19 or so, they can be out earning and saving money with a useful skill. IF you can get into the program, on top working full time and learning how to apply these skills on the job.