If your child ended up being a sparky, would you be proud of them?

[Dan]

Something that might get deep this. And I'd like it if you guys kept it amicable like you usually do. But I wondered, if your boy or girl ended up being an electrician (not always like yourself EXACTLY perhaps they go down a different route but still end up doing electrics)...

.. would you be proud of them?

 

[WiganCasino]

He must be good after 18 months

 

[westward10]

Even though you were one once, presumably ?

Probably the reason I don't like them.

 

[westward10]

Yes i would be proud as i've done a lot worse jobs in my life i can tell ya but i'm not qualified yet so i really don' have the right to reply till i've had a few years under me belt but i find it interesting combined with graft and intelligence & you have something to show at the end. I am looking forward to a change of Jobs at 55 years old Fingers crossed passed me part P got me ECS Card & just took me 17th Edition but need to take it again as i only got 50% not 60% I cant wait to get a mates job till i know the ropes i live in sheffield so anyone fancy taking me on Please contact me Danny.

Who are Danny Speddings Electrical Installations if you are looking for a mates job?

 

[WiganCasino]

I just put it in as it asked for the company name when i had an enquiry

 

[sparkdog]

Yes, even although he is over 50 I'm sure I would.

 

[WiganCasino]

Done hows that

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes, even although he is over 50 I'm sure I would.

You're never too old to learn.

 

[Dave OCD]

He must be good after 18 months

He's becoming more useful and confident Danny but IMO you need a lot more time than even a full apprenticeship term to be properly good and competent in this trade.

 

[Dave OCD]

Yes mate I would. If they were happy cutting their legs off to support their mate in a wheel chair I think I could eventually be convinced (rightly or wrongly).

The thread has spurred from this that I saw on a plasterers forum.

How many would actually be proud if there son became q good plasterer - http://www.plasterersforum.com/threads/how-many-would-actually-be-proud-if-there-son-became-q-good-plasterer.66968/

Checkout how quickly that thread went sour.

I've just read that whole thing, must say there are some utter morons on there Dan !

 

[Rpa07]

Don't like kids, hence I have no kids.

That's a cracker!
Every time the Persil advert comes on the telly and at the end a kids voice says, "keep away from kids" - I always reply out loud, "I intend to"!

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

I would be immensely proud. Shows a level of skill and is a academic trade as well. My 9 year old always says electrician when asked what he wanted to be.

Couldn't have him as my apprentice though... no chance!

 

[Andy C]

He did and I am very proud. Works for a DNO and is a Manager now. done far better than me.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Don't have children or plan to sometime soon either!
But if it's something they enjoy I'd be proud and support them.
If you enjoy what you do you'll never work a day in your life.

 

[dmxtothemax]

I think most parents reguardless of what trade there children choose,
would be proud of them !

 

[cliffed]

I wouldn't let them,mainly because there are better jobs out there,jobs that will look after you,pay you,when you are ill,build you a better pension,give you bonuses,extra days off,send you on courses & wont worry how long it takes,ecetera ecetera...