Am i doing enough .... ?

[Nehpets12]

Ive been working with an electrician full time for the last 3 months. Before that i was in college for a year.

I feel like im not doing good enough. In 5 hours i only second fixed 4 sockets, 10 spots and 7 smokeys. Ive done more than that in a time frame before but its probably not far from my average. I feel im too slow but if i try to speed up it doesn't seem to work at this point as i feel like i rush and end up slower.

Another thing is I make mistakes as well. In one job I got the switch fire and the permanent the wrong way round in the pendant, A live in a spot was not pushed in fully and a possible earth leakage fault that went away after some reconnecting. There was say 50 spots and 40 sockets and 10 pendants in total.

Am i doing badly or is this to be expected ? I want to be better and faster and im a bit worried im just not getting it.

Are there some people who it just isnt for and dont get to a good enough standard or if i keep trying will i get it ?

 

[telectrix]

In 5 hours i only second fixed 4 sockets, 10 spots and 7 smokeys

that ain't bad at all. faster than i am now, but then i am a bit slow these days. don't be put off. speed comes with experience, that's oK for 20 years, then you slow down due to age/back/knees/beer.

 

[Baddegg]

But mostly beer..

 

[telectrix]

wish it was. it's only beer that keeps me going. ( coupled with a good woman who feeds me well , and stops me from drinkintg too much ). so many of my contempories, some liked, some hated, are now like Beethoven (decomposing), so I must be doing something right.

 

[Pete999]

What should his employer be doing


On topic- I find I'm quicker when I stop worrying about it. Stop counting how many points you're doing and let it flow. If you're putting 100% into your work then you'll know in your heart that you're doing your best.

Don't worry about your mistakes, it's how you learn. Don't make the same mistake twice and you'll be ok, if you do make the same mistake twice then make sure you're the one to find it and fix it before anyone notices.

Stop taking the OP for a mug for one.

 

[westward10]

Not in any recognized training then by the looks of things? is the Bloke you are working for taking you for a Mug?

At no point does he suggest his boss is not happy with his work rate, the OP is asking the question of himself.

 

[littlespark]

I bet the tradesman makes a few mistakes and dumps them on the lad.


Crappy fittings and tools can add time onto any job.
Do it at your own speed, and make sure its done right.

 

[westward10]

Stop taking the OP for a mug for one.

Am I missing something as he makes no mention of his boss.

 

[Joshua]

I'm confused, from what I got from the post an Electrician has taken on a lad and is teaching him the trade
Props to his boss, not many willing to take anyone on and pay them out of their own pocket.

 

[LabourForApprenticeship]

Stop taking the OP for a mug for one.

Do you get a rise from being a royal pain in the arse!

 

[Squid]

Also if you are not sure on the awkward stuff ask the sparks to double check your work as then after a while your confidence will grow and there will be no need to ask him.

I think I got dumped in to the deep end, doing conduit and lending Ron a £1 on Wednesdays for the dogs at the bookies, I was 17.......

 

[Squid]

For god sake man get your old Avatar back, it just isn't the same this one.

He's put on weight, Gregs, KFC and McD for your daily dietary needs aren't that good for you.

 

[Pete999]

Do you get a rise from being a royal pain in the arse!

Just saying like it is Mate

 

[westward10]

But none of the posts mention his boss so you are not saying like it is.

 

[DPG]

OP, can you confirm if the sparky you are working with is your boss? It will save these guys starting a fight with each other

 

[MDJ]

Westwards Tash is too long and needs a trim and Pete needs to unplug the auto --- wash from his trousers, then tensions will cool.