ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Is it a good career?

Most of the single family work I do is pretty high tech... Lots of automation/intergration here, not work for a "Rope-A-Dope". And some of the high end work can make you feel more like a craftsmen and artist than 'just' an electrician.

If youre reffering to the "speculative building" portion of our industry, thats another story. A great place to pick up bad habits, and learn very little. And end up as a "Rope-A-Dope".

IMO, and I say this strongly... You are either an "Electrician" or you are NOT. Be it residential, or commercial.... The only difference I see is material, and often where I am the material is the same. I pipe and MC a lot of residential. A "Rope-A-Dope" in residential work is just as dumb as a "Rope-A-Dope" in commercial. He just might be a "Pipe-Dope".

[This message has been edited by e57 (edited 07-11-2006).]