DON’T BE A HACK

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Just a small token of advice…

Don’t become or continue to be a HACK …

If you consider yourself as a good Electrician or a Professional of any sort.

Don’t BE A HACK!

There’s nothing worse than the Tradesman who dosen’t plan out their work ,and finds themselves up and down a ladder for simple hand tools. It all begins with preparation ,and speed comes with time. You’ll get faster as a result of doing the same types of task over time. The thing that is most important in the apprenticeship stage ,is to learn and experience the craft in its entirety.

Most guys who work fast are notorious for skipping steps ,using tools improperly or they’re reluctant to complete an install at 100% because they don’t think that it’s important to install all of those little things, that make a project complete.

I Highly Recommend

  1. Get up early enough to shit, shave and shower, meal prep your food so that you can get something decent in your stomach to be proactive in how you start your day.
  2. Be on time ,and that means being 10 to 15 minutes early. The self urgency of being punctual ,breeds a reliable Professional.
  3. Have a good attitude, whether you’re going through life’s endless bullshit or you don’t like who you’re assigned to work with, learn to separate those emotions from business!
  4. Be the best you, always strive for that 110% , for me that means not getting boozed up or staying up late during the week, knowing that I’m scheduled for work.
  5. Read Religiously, the NEC book is the best tool in your arsenal. The key to the code book, is learning how to NAVIGATE it well. Take a code course or check out MikeHolt.com for decent exam prep materials.
  6. Have the tools for the job, this means not relying on borrowing from others. The guy who dosen’t spend in the way of his tools ,is a fool. Even if you are just starting out and don’t have much ,at least have the basics and be mindful of the upkeep of your tools.

All in All, be a Professional, don’t refer to yourself as an Electrician if you’re an apprentice, because you can not lie or bullshit your way through this industry…

Published by The Electrician

I began my career in electricity in 2005 when I roped my first house alone ,just off of basic instruction. It was then that I knew exactly what I wanted to do professionally. Shortly after I enrolled myself into Orleans Technical Institute in Philadelphia , where I studied Ohms Law , electrical theory just to name a few. I began my apprenticeship working under Master Electricians Allan Carroll and Willis Harrison of A/C Services in Philadelphia. I spent years under they're supervision running circuitry for residential and commercial properties in and around the Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. My thirst for knowledge and understanding is what continues to drive me to this day. I've successfully acquired my Master Electricians License ,and have legitimized my status within the industry. I've been privileged to work all around the country and yet I am but a student of life because, there's so much more to learn. My purpose for this blog site is to help usher the advancement of future electricians because it's pretty tuff when you're just starting out , and there isn't many available avenues that offer a solid education or decent information. It is my mission to display valuable information for higher learning , trade secrets and our industries cutting edge tools.

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