Too clumsy

[Lee Gold]

At work I find some things hard to pick up, I am a very slow learner, I don't understand some things if someone tells me once I don't understand and sometimes tell me twice and I don't understand I am very slow I know that for myself and it takes me a while to get things, I work along side an electrican at work. Basicly I'm a labourer to the electrican he only lets me do basic things like wire 3 phase plugs, fix hopper loaders / industrial work. Today he told me I'm clumbsy and it dropped my confidence like is that how other people see it I know I'm really slow and I hate it I would like to pick up things like others, I'm not even trusted using a drill incase I "mess it up". Am I too clumbsy to be an electrican in the future? Do you have to be smart?

 

[Simonslimline]

Re: Too clumbsy

With a good mentor you should be fine. It takes time to become efficient and competent mate. Don't be to hard on yourself.

 

[ruston]

Re: Too clumbsy

Yes , it may be that your trainer is at fault .Some people just do not know how to teach, or steer people in the right direction.

If you are a bit clumsy , it is probably because you are nervous of the task given. Do not take it to heart ,it is a long road.
If you are not being taught to understand what you are doing, you will always be on a back foot.

 

[Richard Burns]

Re: Too clumbsy

Generally, the phrase "practice makes perfect" come to mind.
OK at least you know that you have to work hard at getting things to stick in mind, therefore you can do this in your way.
From a practical point of view almost anyone can keep practicing at something and get better at it.
Therefore, for you, practice is the key.
If you know you can be less than coordinated at times, then be aware of this and take it into consideration.
E.g. Do I have a good hold of the drill, will the drill slip when I start it, how can I support the drill better so It will not slip, do I have a clear and definite point to drill.

If you think all these things through then after a time they will become second nature and the approach will be easier and easier.

Keep working at it and do not get downhearted, it is possible, it will take time and effort, but you can get there.

 

[Lee Gold]

Re: Too clumbsy

Thanks so much for all the comments I will take into consideration definitely, electrics is something I have always wanted to do and do whatever it takes

 

[Simonslimline]

Re: Too clumbsy

Thanks so much for all the comments I will take into consideration definitely, electrics is something I have always wanted to do and do whatever it takes

Good attitude.

Use the trainee section on here as well for any questions you might wish to ask. Lots of very experienced and helpful people in there mate.

 

[ruston]

Re: Too clumbsy

The world loves a trier. Do as Simon say's . There are plenty on here that will give you support .
Don't give up.

 

[Marvo]

When it comes to basic skills like using tools smart has nothing to do with it. As mentioned practice makes perfect, also there's a thousand and one little tricks you learn as an apprentice that make tasks a lot easier. It's the same with anything where someone makes it look easy, they've just practiced and they know all the little tricks.

You've got everything at your fingertips nowadays with the internet so take advantage and use it. If you're worried about drilling then google it and watch some youtube videos and practice in your own time until you're confident.

 

[Darkwood]

Your workmate Electrician sounds like a dick for want of a better word, look at it this way, there are those who can teach and those who can't, the ones who can't usually resort to mockery and demoralisation, I have had many apprentices over the years and the only trait you need is a willing to learn and better yourself if you have these then you are easy to train up, if your tutor/mentor prefers to drag you down rather than take the time to explain and simplify area's you have difficulty with then you are in for a long difficult ride...

Viola ---- this is why we have a Trainee section so fire away anything, no matter how dumb a question you consider it then ask

 

[Lee Gold]

Thank you for comments and yeah darkwood he is I can't stand him he's up his own arse. I say he's a failed electrican haha thanks guys really appreciate the comments just wish I could bring it to practical

 

[Midwest]

Thank you for comments and yeah darkwood he is I can't stand him he's up his own arse. I say he's a failed electrican haha thanks guys really appreciate the comments just wish I could bring it to practical

Sometimes Lee being hard on people, can be a useful way for you to learn, especially learning by your mistakes, not withstanding your trainer.

When I was an apprentice, many moons ago, the electrician I was with mostly, was quite hard on me, calling me names (putting it politely) and expecting me to do things correctly first time etc etc. Didn't enjoy my time with him. Until that is, when I started to get things right. When I look back, I released he taught me a lot, and not just being an electrician.

Instructing someone is an 'old fashioned' method of teaching, instead of the 'new fashioned' method of training ​someone. But sometimes the old methods still have their merit.

 

[ruston]

Your workmate Electrician sounds like a dick for want of a better word, look at it this way, there are those who can teach and those who can't, the ones who can't usually resort to mockery and demoralisation, I have had many apprentices over the years and the only trait you need is a willing to learn and better yourself if you have these then you are easy to train up, if your tutor/mentor prefers to drag you down rather than take the time to explain and simplify area's you have difficulty with then you are in for a long difficult ride...

Viola ---- this is why we have a Trainee section so fire away anything, no matter how dumb a question you consider it then ask

I think you have summed it up there . Being strict with someone is a world away from belittling and demoralising them.
If you are not being taught to understand what you are doing , that is in no way your fault.

I was lucky that I worked with people who were strict and fair , showing a good job got praise , but woe betide if it was inferior .
Just stick in time will pass for the better as you begin to see what you have learned becoming so much easier that it will become second nature , and it will.

 

[Pete999]

Going back a while, before the onset of battery drills etc etc, I had an Apprentice, a bit of a disaster Gary was his name, nice Lad but a bit of a non starter in this game.

Any way Gary was my responsibility so I suppose the buck stopped with me, we were rewiring some Council houses, and it was one of Gary's jobs to get in the roof space and rip out all of the old wiring, safely isolated of course. Gary's Dad had told him to wear overalls ( work wear wasn't invented yet before any one asks) and boots, (in someones house)? not really a good idea, but never mind. Needless to say there were occasions when Gary's feet misplaced the joists and plaster disaster ensued, I should have insisted he wear the appropriate gear, but we all learn from our mistakes, I believe Gary went on to a successful career in catering as he was not suited for the hurly burly world of Sparking.

 

[7029 dave]

Going back a while, before the onset of battery drills etc etc, I had an Apprentice, a bit of a disaster Gary was his name, nice Lad but a bit of a non starter in this game.

Any way Gary was my responsibility so I suppose the buck stopped with me, we were rewiring some Council houses, and it was one of Gary's jobs to get in the roof space and rip out all of the old wiring, safely isolated of course. Gary's Dad had told him to wear overalls ( work wear wasn't invented yet before any one asks) and boots, (in someones house)? not really a good idea, but never mind. Needless to say there were occasions when Gary's feet misplaced the joists and plaster disaster ensued, I should have insisted he wear the appropriate gear, but we all learn from our mistakes, I believe Gary went on to a successful career in catering as he was not suited for the hurly burly world of Sparking.

Very true words Pete, its not for everyone.

 

[Lee Gold]

But I really enjoy it and I do want to do it, it's just hard for me to pick up