Just like some people are chefs because they really love good cooking and really appreciate food, it seems like a lot of the posters here are in the electrical industry because we're interested in electricity and the electrical trade; it's something a little more than just a job. That's true for me, certainly.
Most of the guys I work with are capable, experienced electricians, but they got into the trade because that was the path of least resistance as far as finding a stable career. They have their licenses and have very little curiosity for anything that isn't absolutely essential to doing their job; e.g., they can quickly and properly wire a motor starter and install the OL protection but have no idea how the starter works or why those OLs should be that size, and they have very little interest in finding out.
It's fun to talk to and hear from people who have the same interest you do, which is why I come here.
-John
