What It Takes To Become An EC
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davedottcom
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
You mean YOU love hooking up Garbage Disposals too?!?!
I thought I was weird!
Dave
You mean YOU love hooking up Garbage Disposals too?!?!
I thought I was weird!
Dave
physis
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
To tell you the truth Dave I didn't read that far. I read about half of it and you described a lot of days I've had so well I really couln't read any more.
Edit: I alredy have to do like 75% of that stuff sometimes. Maybe I might as well just get a license.
[ July 20, 2005, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: physis ]
To tell you the truth Dave I didn't read that far. I read about half of it and you described a lot of days I've had so well I really couln't read any more.
Edit: I alredy have to do like 75% of that stuff sometimes. Maybe I might as well just get a license.
[ July 20, 2005, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: physis ]
hardworkingstiff
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
Yea, want to be self-employed only work 1/2 days? No problem, pick any 12 hours you like.
Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
Highvoltage,
I guess you missed the point! You use the word 'hack' a lot "Battle every weekend hack that has no business turning a wirenut on". Be careful what you say, it's not uncommon for apprentices to do a moonlight job.
The point is that no matter what,trade,service,or whatever,It's the customer who is looking to save $$$$$ that supports the hack and unless you do have your thumb misplaced,You don't want or need this type of customer.
If you have serious concerns about people causing harm to the public, take my advice "Don't watch CNN or any other News on the t.v." ,Also, chill out,if your having a bad week don't take it out on the guy's willing to help you out.Remember, most of us don't like high voltage that much anyway.
frank
Highvoltage,
I guess you missed the point! You use the word 'hack' a lot "Battle every weekend hack that has no business turning a wirenut on". Be careful what you say, it's not uncommon for apprentices to do a moonlight job.
The point is that no matter what,trade,service,or whatever,It's the customer who is looking to save $$$$$ that supports the hack and unless you do have your thumb misplaced,You don't want or need this type of customer.
If you have serious concerns about people causing harm to the public, take my advice "Don't watch CNN or any other News on the t.v." ,Also, chill out,if your having a bad week don't take it out on the guy's willing to help you out.Remember, most of us don't like high voltage that much anyway.
frank
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
I think I will stay an employee.
Great post Dave, you make it sound like so much fun.
I think I will stay an employee.
electricmanscott
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
Smart move.Originally posted by iwire:
I think I will stay an employee.
highkvoltage
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
benaround. No I've had a good week but thank you for asking. What I can tell you is if I catch someone moonlighting or trying to slip through the cracks trying to do work they shouldn't be doing I will call the AHJ pain and simple. As far as being a Journeyman Lineman only a few, the proud and the brave can be preform linework. It takes a special breed and still my first love.
[ July 20, 2005, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: highkvoltage ]
benaround. No I've had a good week but thank you for asking. What I can tell you is if I catch someone moonlighting or trying to slip through the cracks trying to do work they shouldn't be doing I will call the AHJ pain and simple. As far as being a Journeyman Lineman only a few, the proud and the brave can be preform linework. It takes a special breed and still my first love.
[ July 20, 2005, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: highkvoltage ]
highkvoltage
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Re: What It Takes To Become An EC
Back to the subject at hand. I had $70,000 in equity before going into business. Tools, material and cash. The question you will always be asking yourself "Was that enough?" I sometimes wonder but for some stange reason I won't go back. As far as the 100+ hours a week, that seems about right. I will exceed that easily this week between working, paperwork and bidding. I now believe you have to have a mental disorder to stay in the business.
Back to the subject at hand. I had $70,000 in equity before going into business. Tools, material and cash. The question you will always be asking yourself "Was that enough?" I sometimes wonder but for some stange reason I won't go back. As far as the 100+ hours a week, that seems about right. I will exceed that easily this week between working, paperwork and bidding. I now believe you have to have a mental disorder to stay in the business.
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