The Good Stuff
- Had the money talk with the crew – nothing builds brotherhood like commiserating about thin wallets.
- Playing electrical detective in finished rooms, tying up loose ends like a pro. Every outlet tells a story.
- Starting to vibe with the crew.
- Thorogood boots came in, these things are already worth it and I’ve only worn them in my house.
The “Could Be Better” File
- Those “little things” turned into big time sucks. Lost my rhythm faster than a drunk drummer.
Tomorrow’s Survival Strategy
- Restaurant life will definitely be back on the menu, folks. Saturday nights or Sunday mornings looking real attractive to my bank account.
- Note to self: Handle the small stuff immediately. Those little tasks breed like wire scraps in your tool pouch.
Knowledge Bombs Dropped Today
- March is coming fast. That means school is starting up 8 hours per week, bringing an even smaller paycheck with it. School’s cool, but bills are bills.
- First year with school = $480/week. Third year = $720/week. Can’t wait till 5th year, and finally getting my card. That’s the light at the end of this very long, slightly underpaid tunnel.
- Learned how to use a multitool like a medieval warrior.
- Investing in a Fluke tester because getting zapped isn’t in my career development plan.
Pro Tip of the Day:
When the pay’s looking thin, remember: Every master electrician started as an apprentice.
PS: To my Fluke tester (coming soon) – please keep me alive long enough to see well passed that third-year pay rate.
day 7/ 1800
Joe DiAndrea 