In this episode we talk finances for people who need it the most. If you’ve been living paycheck to paycheck and can never seem to get ahead, this episode is for you. I talk about my 6 foundational tips for how to think about personal finance when you don’t make very much money.
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Read MoreIn this episode I give my OPINION on whether or not electrician trade schools are a good idea or not. Again, full disclosure here - THIS IS MY OPINION, HAVING NEVER ATTENDED ONE.
Read MoreI get asked pretty often by young women whether or not they should join the electrical trade. I always tell them a resounding "YES!" However there are some sharp edges to the sword you carry as a female electrician in your first few years that you may want to be aware of before making the leap.
Read MoreI get asked from a good chunk of apprentices, "how do you deal with working under someone who's a complete asshole everyday?" This is something that most people will have to deal with at one point or another, so lets go into it a little bit.
Read MoreI get asked so often by old and young people whether or not it is too late for them to become an electrician. The answer is no for most people. Unless you're 70 there's no reason why you can't get into this trade.
Read MoreDoing side-work is one of the most controversial issues in being an electrician. Across the country there are different laws, standards, and practices to handle electricians doing work outside of working for their company, yet most people still do it.
Read MoreDo you find yourself judging the activities and decisions of other people frequently? Do you feel judged by your activities and decisions? Do you give a shit? In this episode I talk about how there's no such thing as good or bad, rather just value statements that we make on one another.
Read MoreSomething that happens a lot in the trades is theft. Leaving your tools on jobsites or sitting in the back of your truck overnight is a sure way to keep wasting money on new ones. Not only will other people take them if they're left out, they could get rained on and trashed even if people are honest and leave them where you left them.
Read MoreI've taken a few electrical exams over the years of being an electrician. All of the exams are difficult and require the ability to index information while being timed. All electrical exams are open book. In this episode I talk about my experiences taking Electrician Exams.
Read MoreAs a master electrician I've learned over the years that there is always someone out there who is better than me. There will always be an older guy that's been doing this longer and that has a different way of thinking. Every person has a different perspective and has had different experiences.
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