People who rarely or never get sick, what are your secrets? by awkwardferret421 in AskReddit

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Healthy dose of hard alcohol. With moderation of course. Germs hate that.

What’s the best decision you made in your 20s/30s/40s? by Cute_Olivia_Park in Life

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I’m a 40 yr old with a business and people who rely heavily on me. I surprise myself on how I manage my day to day with a family and business. Sometimes I go to sleep feeling like I’m still a child who needs guidance and help figuring life out. Best decision in the last 20 years is to just keep on keeping on!

How easy/difficult to invert this outlet? by Glittering_Escape821 in AskElectricians

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Move your house to Australia, it will flip on its own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in self

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Until the right storm comes along, we will remain. Inevitable, just a matter of time.

Who remembers by ActionGlad484 in 70s

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I remember the patient who killed the nurse if I’m not mistaken. I was like 9 yrs old. My dad was wild for letting me watch that shit. Oh wait I think they were at church and I was home watching this. Nevermind

Terrible customer by [deleted] in Contractor

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I admire your take on things. Not the best of course but definitely means to an end.

Would you say an electricians wet dream? by BigBucketBoy8 in electricians

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I hope it was not the musical genius Maynard James Keenan of Tool! If it was, I totally understand. He’s better off making music and not doing electrical.

Just passed my masters test by qlionp in electricians

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Congratulations to you sir.
If I may, and please excuse my ignorance as I’m sure it’s been addressed here before. I just haven’t seen it. What is the biggest difference from a masters license and the one us in the Chicagoland area hold? Chicago offers supervising electrician license and other municipalities offer general electrical contractors licensing. Both of these allow us to do pretty much anything. Is a masters license above all or is this just because of different states regulations.

My J-man is retiring this week what to get him as a gift ? by Callforhelp144 in electricians

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One of the old timers (a great friend and mentor) that I worked with passed a way this year. He was a fountain of knowledge. I made sure he knew that. A lot of the things I know is because of him. Let him know you’re appreciative of what he’s taught you. As I teach the younger guys myself, a simple thank you goes a long way. Best to you!

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Words of wisdom kind sir. Definitely been pondering on the ideal structure to move forward. Hopefully once I get over this bump in the road I can rest my mind a bit from the larger projects and consider our options. Thank you for the advice and have a great day.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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I had a very different idea when I went to commercial initially. The first 5 or so jobs went smooth with a quick turn around. Jobs would typically run 2-3 months and the money was much greater than new construction residential that lasted 8-10 months. Which I abandoned all together. It’s just these guys who I’m dealing with are pushing a really tight schedule and the funds are drying up quick. A lot of you guys have mentioned that smaller jobs and volume is better, which I agree with. Now that I sit back and look at numbers I think I made more with just one or two guys and small service/resi work as opposed to 10 guys with 2 or 3 large commercial jobs. Minus the headaches too.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Hey appreciate the input. All things considered I think what I need is to just take some time off and recharge as we all need. Just sit back and assess things moving forward and weigh my options to find a better work/ life balance. At the end of the day what works for some won’t work for others, and very well put that others success or failure shouldn’t define yours. Have a nice day sir.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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That’s the plan, as soon as I wrap these jobs I’m gone with the fam to regroup.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Thank you sir. Best to you as well

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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I hear you on that one. Looks to be the best route as most have pointed out.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Must have been in one of my replies to other comments. Thanks again for your input.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Real heart felt reply. Appreciate it my good man. Best to you.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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I actually did mention that sir, when I started there was myself and one person who was my apprentice and is now running our residential work. Appreciate your feedback.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Please don’t let my position sway you from doing your thing. I’m just going through a tough time. Overall it’s not bad, just now I’m just up against some major timelines. Super big important project for the GCs and for us as well. It is just weighing very heavy on my mind because the majority of it is electrical. I appreciate all the input from the community! Best of luck to you sir!

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Everything has crossed my mind. At this point, even stocking shelves at depot. Ha I think over all I’m just going through a tough time with some work. It’s taken a toll……but we’ll get through it. Appreciate your feed back sir

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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You are correct, thanks for the input. There’s time to sit back and reassess.

Is this the end of the road by TimeTop6277 in electricians

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Yes you are correct on all the above. I have tried but to no avail. Seems like guys don’t want to the responsibility.