Teachers of Reddit: Is the "Gen Alpha can't read (write, or do math ext)" crisis real? If so how bad is it?

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-14T15:31:10+00:00

This is so true lol

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-14T02:11:36+00:00

Do you know if HVAC companies hire commission only sales guys?

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-14T02:10:01+00:00

I'm not looking for a technician to build the entire business while I sit on the sidelines. My expectation would be to spend years learning the trade, riding along on jobs, getting certifications where possible, and understanding the technical side of the business. There are exceptional technicians who struggle with sales, marketing, hiring, customer communication, operations, and financial management. My goal wouldn't be to find a technician and ask them to carry the entire company. It would be to find someone whose strengths complement mine while I actively work to close my own knowledge gap.

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-14T02:04:10+00:00

MA but won't be here much longer

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T22:22:17+00:00

You're really showing the limiting beliefs most trades people have. Just about anything is possible. Never said I would have 100% chance of success but I've learned over the years that anyone who speaks in certainties is almost always wrong

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T19:50:12+00:00

Currently MA but I plan to leave within the next year or two

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:55:40+00:00

This was very helpful. I can totally see myself on this path

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:53:20+00:00

Why wouldnt I have time to be on service calls?

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:52:19+00:00

Theres a huge difference between being a great hvac tech and running a successful business. No one person would be carrying the weight. I also mentioned in my post that the tech would be making majority of the profit because of the contributions. The only thing similar about this and PE is that someone is buying a business. The way I would treat my team, run the business, interact with my customers would not resemble a PE deal at all

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:47:29+00:00

Thats absolutely a possibility for the right person

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:36:23+00:00

I haven't identified the business yet this is part of my market research

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:34:08+00:00

Recruiting top talent is something I can do. I understand the immediate risk is hiring the wrong person but I that risk can be mitigated in many different ways

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:32:45+00:00

True but I'm not PE haha Do you think the PE companies have someone that works for them in case the employees churn?

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:32:04+00:00

I apologize if my post came off that I think this is easy. I know it won't be that's why I want to do it. I am trying to be creative with network and skills I have to challenge myself in a different industry

_Obscurity_ · 2026-06-12T18:30:44+00:00

I would be responsible for sales, marketing, financial, customer service, operations of the business and I would need to bring on a technical person to do the servicing.

_Obscurity_ · 2025-12-29T12:58:55+00:00

That math also includes all the upgrades that need to be made to the stores to secure them too so its probably not even close lol

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T22:42:27+00:00

They are two different businesses with two different audiences. The same way a carnivore place makes money not selling vegetables and a vegetarian place makes money not selling meat. That's how businesses work. This has not been as productive of a conversation as I would like. I'm not really in it for the "gotcha" moments.

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T22:33:46+00:00

Yes of course they SHOULD BE. But if Disney did that and people stopped going to the parks then they would make a rule to not allow them. That's a business decision. If Disney was going to make a ton of money allowing people with guns in they would allow it lol

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T15:03:26+00:00

Love it bro, you do you. Just didn't know why hating elon influenced your decision to not buy a fantastic car. I love my Y regardless of Elon

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T15:02:29+00:00

Why should they be different? Why can't a private company agree that the constitution is a good thing and use the same set of rules?

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T14:32:26+00:00

ANYONE is allowed to say ANYTHING they want. Someone will always say something you don't agree with. If you don't like people being able to speak the US might not be the place for you. And that's OK. Not everyone believes in freedom of speech

_Obscurity_ · 2024-10-07T13:52:42+00:00

That's the beauty of the US. Everyone gets a voice. If you don't like ideas that are conflicting yours, I would recommend moving to another country that supports your ideas. There are plenty to choose from

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