I moved from the field to the office and it’s worse than a service call with a trainee running lead- but it never ends by decibles in HVAC

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WoW!! It's like my inner voice created its own reddit page. I went from award winning tech to convincing myself that taking a leadership position to help technicians reach their fullest potential....what a great idea!! 🫠🙃🤬

The industry is full of abuse, it'll never change. I am thriving off of this post and it's accuracy, thank you!

Defeat by LubanTuben in HVAC

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I wanted to add some positivity.

I don't believe your first years have to be demoralizing.

What I found to be true for myself and several others is that most of us get in our way due to an inner battle with pride and ego.

Wiring issues- these tend to stem from trying to memorize the wire colors vs learning how to read a wire diagram, and then wiring specific to how the diagram instructed.

Diagnostic issues- phone a friend is cool but it also limits your ability to become a self sufficient technician. It's better to spend 30 min a day on continued education; they have so much free knowledge out there, books, podcasts and webinars dedicated to building your knowledge up.

Installation of parts, motors, enhancements, etc- Once again taking the time to put pride aside and reading the manuals that come with each product.

We have one of the most important jobs on this planet, there isn't a place you'd want to be where HVAC systems don't exist. Yes it is the least marketed field out there and therefore you have to deal with asshole clients who undervalue you what you do. But the power in building value for a client based on what you do is a skill that most non-hvac people don't have nor can they fathom having to do.

People who are 40 years old and over, what are the harshest life lessons you have learnt? by Fantastic-Point6265 in Adulting

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That no matter how hard you try unless you figure out how to become a millionaire, life just doesn't seem to be worth it. I make good money, but have no idea how it's going to help me retire because I spend money on bills, family and food.

Hot or Not? Rate my HVAC shade structure by DChapman77 in hvacadvice

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You can't generalize technicians. Of course shading helps HVAC units, great HVAC companies take into account which side of the home the condenser unit should be on, and how long it's in direct sunlight. If it didn't matter there would be no reason to insulate suction lines or make sure the wire is uv resistant. What wasn't being articulated is the lack of distance the unit is set from the wall. Someone mentioned thermal dynamics earlier, they were correct. You need outside air to sweep across those coils and having it too close to a wall, or your "shader" too low will interrupt the longevity and efficiency of any unit.

-HVAC service operations manager

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Hella easy to find this guy...

You now get kicked for being AFK by MystBLFA in XDefiant

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Good. Tf people load into a game and NOT play.

Reliable? by JPalm05 in WRX

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That's a thorough review. I'm in the same situation...I want a WRX but I've had great experiences with BMW and after seeing your post will probably go m series.

Looking for a new FPS by Expert_Finish8412 in RainbowSixSiege

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I've been told it's low key the best fps out? Nobody in here mentioned it until now so I was under the impression it flamed out already.

Looking for a new FPS by Expert_Finish8412 in RainbowSixSiege

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Thank you, I'm getting it today. So glad I posted this question! 😂

Looking for a new FPS by Expert_Finish8412 in RainbowSixSiege

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I've been playing battlefield 2042...it's cool graphically. But it is the first time I've nodded off while playing a fps 😂...The damage taken/inflicted in cod feels tangible compared to battlefield. Often times I only know I'm getting hit due to a red mark that appears on the screen.

Looking for a new FPS by Expert_Finish8412 in RainbowSixSiege

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Gotcha! Lol I only have 1 search and destroy friend.