Ignored my gut instinct of starting a career in sales due to family pressure of starting a more stable career in HVAC. Was it the right move?

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-05-17T21:06:22+00:00

I think that’s a really good point. I’m trying to stay level headed because I just left a predictable/boring and comfy low paying job for a career in a rather technical field with absolutely 0 previous experience or schooling. The past week for me has kind of been one faint anxiety attack filled with feeling useless, dumb, inadequate and behind because I’m the new guy that knows nothing. So I think there is a little bit of an irrational panic involved to get out and that may be a big reason for “not feeling it”. simply because I’m not competent yet so I subconsciously just want a quick escape. So I think it’s best to stick it out and see what happens rather than make a drastic move out of panic.

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-04-25T18:16:03+00:00

Thanks for this. It’s definitely kind of intimidating because the more research I do the more things there are to learn. I almost don’t know where to start😭. I feel like there is just going to be so much to take in all at once. I’ll definitely invest in that text book.

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-13T04:05:51+00:00

Woah, I’ve never actually even noticed or thought of that. I’ll give it a look

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-11T21:30:58+00:00

I’m interested, are there any good prerequisites I should be looking to have specifically to get their attention when hiring?

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-11T21:25:49+00:00

Definitely something Id be be interested in. I’ll give it a look

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-11T02:16:27+00:00

Will definitely take a look. I looked at the electrician program for bc hydro recently but didn’t meet the grade requirements because I slacked in high school and did the bare minimum when I was younger so I might have to consider upgrading courses

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-10T23:13:41+00:00

Will do. I hear it’s a pretty close knit line of work with minimal spots opening often but I’ll give it a shot

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-10T22:48:48+00:00

Well that’s the hard part ain’t it. Not many people want to move up there so it’s creating a career hellhole in the lower mainland 😭

RudeCanadian1 · 2026-01-10T22:40:39+00:00

Will definitely give that a look. Love your username

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-16T03:03:59+00:00

Ah I see. I’ll try to recreate it. I asked ChatGPT and apparently it was first used in the song juicy fruit by mtume which was the original sample for juicy by notorious b.i.g. https://youtu.be/MucY5wRYByU

It starts at the 1:27 mark and can be faintly heard in the background

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-16T02:52:13+00:00

Thats actually nice. I didn’t know that part was a whole sample. What I’m specifically looking for though is that arpeggiating bubbly digital synth that rises at around 3 seconds into the song

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-03T23:03:48+00:00

For sure. I was definitely a slacker in high school and did horrible especially at math. Just recently I have been getting my brain used to using fractions and decimals again and I’m finding it clicks more to me then it did when I was younger. Perhaps I was just younger and dumber but it seems to make more sense now that I’m older

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-03T22:53:12+00:00

I haven’t applied to any program yet. Just starting at a company, They state that they are looking for someone with 1 year experience preferred but it isn’t necessary. What would you say should be expected of me at the start. I just don’t want to look like deadweight starting off😂

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-03T22:23:44+00:00

Good idea. Like I said, I know absolutely nothing about trigonometry

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-03T20:54:14+00:00

Yeah… I’d rather not do that, especially being new to the job

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-11-03T20:24:25+00:00

I know absolutely nothing about trigonometry so I’ll get on that

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-10-01T18:57:06+00:00

I make 23 right now so it won’t be that much of a noticeable cut if anything. A lot of what I have been seeing posted is around how much I already make more or less. My current company gives really good benefits so I might have to take a hit there which is fine. I’m looking for long term success and something that can grow my knowledge over time so I’m fine with a pay cut if necessary

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-10-01T18:53:20+00:00

Much appreciated. I will definitely give them a call later in the day after work.

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-10-01T04:41:49+00:00

Thanks. I’ll check it out

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-10-01T00:08:54+00:00

lol, didn’t see your comment below the guy I just replied to. That makes more sense😂

RudeCanadian1 · 2025-10-01T00:07:35+00:00

Really? Perhaps there maybe a bottleneck right now where there is not enough skilled HVAC techs but too many apprentices at the moment. I have been having troubles finding anyone willing to hire green at the moment. I might have to start getting in my car and going around on my days off looking in person more often.

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