Back when I was a residential electrician. I used to drill out all the houses on my crew. Every damn hole that needed drilled for a wire to go through it. Almost every single stud. Tons of top plates, and of course all the holes that used to go above the panels. Through the concrete foundations, sometimes up to two feet thick.
But it was my job to drill. I took that job and I didn't let up on it, I assumed many other responsibilities along the way, but I always wanted to drill the houses out.
Everybody else didn't like drilling out. Because it was hard. And dirty. And usually ended up with being covered in wood chips galore, EVERYWHERE.
If you weren't careful, that corded half-inch electric hole-hawg would rip your arm off if you hit a nail or knot...
But I loved it.
Why am I writing about drilling holes in houses?
Because, this post reminded me of it.
Drilling out those houses was it. I don't care who else ran the wires through the holes, I drilled those holes. I paved the way. You didn't get from A to B without me. And damn was I good at drilling the corners of rooms while not ruining the structural integrity.... Whewwww... Yeah!!!
If you were running wire and complaining about how much you pulled??? I had already been and gone where you were, I had already made your way easy for you. That was what was up. Made me feel great! I was leading in a sense.
But not only that, doing that hard work, made me physically strong. I chewed nails for breakfast. Seriously, when I hit a nail with that 7/8 inch auger bit, I braced for impact and pushed harder, because I wanted that spot. Usually top plates or under windows. But either way, I got stronger.
Each hole I drilled made my body that much stronger and added to my endurance.
This is how I feel about the plight of an Anon.
Working not because it is your job, but because you are driven to make good work. Grinding when normalfags would give up or take a break. Blazing new trails for others to follow. And making the way easier for those following behind you.
I love this place, so much from here has affected real people in my life, and has opened so many eyes.
To all the anons who read this very long response, hats off!! You might not see the fruits of your labors right away, but they are far reaching and appreciated!!!
“Everyone who breathes, high and low, educated and ignorant, young and old, man and woman, has a mission, has a work. We are not sent into this world for nothing; we are not born at random; we are not here, that we may go to bed at night, and get up in the morning, toil for our bread, eat and drink, laugh and joke, sin when we have a mind, and reform when we are tired of sinning, rear a family and die. God sees every one of us; He creates every soul, . . . for a purpose. He needs, He deigns to need, every one of us. He has an end for each of us; we are all equal in His sight, and we are placed in our different ranks and stations, not to get what we can out of them for ourselves, but to labor in them for Him. As Christ has His work, we too have ours; as He rejoiced to do His work, we must rejoice in ours also.”—John Henry Cardinal Newman, "God's Will the End of Life," from Discourses Addressed to Mixed Congregations (1849)
When we remember who we are, and why we are here. We start to appreciate this life even more. Thankful for the experience and we start to see and interact with the kingdom of God.
Guys like you are the "salt of the earth". Nothing gets done without the trail blazers! Holes are necessary to bring in the light! Holes are necessary to plant a garden. Holes are necessary to stop an enemy......
It struck a chord with me, I do something similar in the sector I work in. I find what people hate to do, then I get really good at it, that way I'm never short of options and I can charge a premium for it.
Old English saying "Where there's muck there's brass "
Electricians have it easy, we have to drill 3 1/2" holes! Just kidding, I have much respect for the sparky, most of yall are pretty sharp fellas, I am just a turd herder.
Ha! Had a pretty good career in that field.myself (industrial/commercial) I always wondered why. Why do people consider things hard, dirty, impossible? I operate pretty much the same way and to this day do not understand how working/building/creating is a bad thing in so many peoples eyes. Agood days work is very rewarding.
Very well written. I too, drill lots of holes for schedule 40 gas lines. So, you and like so many Anouns are Like Trump, get out of the and Lead. I too will fight to the END!
keep "drilling" here bro,and thank you for proving me thing I somehow forget again again and again - exhaustion is a sign to try smarter and harder,NOT to stop.
I am not kind of patient person really despite the fact being quite autistic makes me looking so for normies. Thank you for a lesson.
Thanks for that encouragement. We must keep going. We must stand for what we know is truth, no matter if it hurts or not. It's the only way out and the only way to protect what we have built for our children. I'm not about to let my children become the slaves these Davos cult demoniacs want them to be.
There is something nice about seeing someone focus on one specific role so passionately. It seems simple to other people, but refining one narrow aspect of a craft and mastering it is what sets the jack of all trades types (me, I learn a ton of different skills but my mastery of each of them improves at different rates and sit at different levels) apart from the professionals who dedicate themselves so directly, and take pride in their work being done right and done well.
Beautiful post. I live this every day, as an anon and a chef, exactly as you laid it out. We're the ones with the lines in our faces and bags under our eyes from the heavy lifting that we do daily. I'm going to save this and read it at my next kitchen staff meeting. Thank you fren, and God Bless!
totally understand this^ and have always been that way. think a lot of it comes from being able to see that big picture & know if you don't do your Best the First time, you'll be doing it again in subprime conditions.
I continually try to explain this to my family, but some would rather listen to TV experts. we're still working on projects that we're held up by lack of materials since NO one would believe my talk of shortages/getting prepared, now there's some glitches. which are now the fault of the 'shortages' which they originally denied🙄wish they would at least acknowledge I'm right more than I'm wrong, but you know...
Back when I was a residential electrician. I used to drill out all the houses on my crew. Every damn hole that needed drilled for a wire to go through it. Almost every single stud. Tons of top plates, and of course all the holes that used to go above the panels. Through the concrete foundations, sometimes up to two feet thick.
But it was my job to drill. I took that job and I didn't let up on it, I assumed many other responsibilities along the way, but I always wanted to drill the houses out.
Everybody else didn't like drilling out. Because it was hard. And dirty. And usually ended up with being covered in wood chips galore, EVERYWHERE.
If you weren't careful, that corded half-inch electric hole-hawg would rip your arm off if you hit a nail or knot...
But I loved it.
Why am I writing about drilling holes in houses?
Because, this post reminded me of it.
Drilling out those houses was it. I don't care who else ran the wires through the holes, I drilled those holes. I paved the way. You didn't get from A to B without me. And damn was I good at drilling the corners of rooms while not ruining the structural integrity.... Whewwww... Yeah!!!
If you were running wire and complaining about how much you pulled??? I had already been and gone where you were, I had already made your way easy for you. That was what was up. Made me feel great! I was leading in a sense.
But not only that, doing that hard work, made me physically strong. I chewed nails for breakfast. Seriously, when I hit a nail with that 7/8 inch auger bit, I braced for impact and pushed harder, because I wanted that spot. Usually top plates or under windows. But either way, I got stronger.
Each hole I drilled made my body that much stronger and added to my endurance.
This is how I feel about the plight of an Anon.
Working not because it is your job, but because you are driven to make good work. Grinding when normalfags would give up or take a break. Blazing new trails for others to follow. And making the way easier for those following behind you.
I love this place, so much from here has affected real people in my life, and has opened so many eyes.
To all the anons who read this very long response, hats off!! You might not see the fruits of your labors right away, but they are far reaching and appreciated!!!
Loved this post!
I think I love you.
Seriously, I had a dream about Heaven once.
To enter my Heaven, it didn't matter what you did as long as you loved it and wanted to be really good at it.
If you were a rice farmer, and you wanted to be the best at farming rice, and you loved it, then you were in.
These are the people who are the elite.
It's not about money.
It's about the ability to love growth and dedication to something higher.
Dare I say it? To find the Divine in the Mundane.
I'm printing this out and hanging it on my wall.
I absolutely love this.
Beautiful
People who are good at what they love make the world better.
https://boatagainstthecurrent.blogspot.com/2009/03/quote-of-day-john-henry-newman-on-each.html
When we remember who we are, and why we are here. We start to appreciate this life even more. Thankful for the experience and we start to see and interact with the kingdom of God.
Love what you do and do what you love.
Thanks. I needed it
So awesome. Well spoken. I can hear the joy in your voice. Thank you for sharing your insight.
Sounds like you really loved your job. That's great!
By the way:
Was that with or without milk?
A SpongeBob reference.
Without any milk!!!
"Ohhh I'm sorry go right on in!"
Ah, so you're a SpongeBob aficionado. Glad to see that.
I grew up with SpongeBob. As much as I hate the mental repercussions... I still love SpongeBob for some damn reason!!!
Nice one, very inspiring, thank you!
Former commercial electrician here. Thank you for your impeccable work
Thanks for these eloquent words. Bloody brilliant!
Guys like you are the "salt of the earth". Nothing gets done without the trail blazers! Holes are necessary to bring in the light! Holes are necessary to plant a garden. Holes are necessary to stop an enemy......
This fired me up! I need a Life Coach. Are you busy, perchance?
Inspiring comment.
It struck a chord with me, I do something similar in the sector I work in. I find what people hate to do, then I get really good at it, that way I'm never short of options and I can charge a premium for it.
Old English saying "Where there's muck there's brass "
I Love You! That was beautiful WWG1WGA
God bless 🙏🏻❤️
so You're the guy destroying my beautiful framing.
Egg Zachary!!!
Electricians have it easy, we have to drill 3 1/2" holes! Just kidding, I have much respect for the sparky, most of yall are pretty sharp fellas, I am just a turd herder.
You're Plumb Crazy!!!
As a plumber I did that same exact thing, but much bigger holes.
As a plumber I vouch for that hole hang will try to twist you right off a ladder.
Ha! Had a pretty good career in that field.myself (industrial/commercial) I always wondered why. Why do people consider things hard, dirty, impossible? I operate pretty much the same way and to this day do not understand how working/building/creating is a bad thing in so many peoples eyes. Agood days work is very rewarding.
Great Post! Thanks for telling us this!
Very well written. I too, drill lots of holes for schedule 40 gas lines. So, you and like so many Anouns are Like Trump, get out of the and Lead. I too will fight to the END!
keep "drilling" here bro,and thank you for proving me thing I somehow forget again again and again - exhaustion is a sign to try smarter and harder,NOT to stop.
I am not kind of patient person really despite the fact being quite autistic makes me looking so for normies. Thank you for a lesson.
This comment deserves more upvotes than the post itself.
Thank you!
Thanks for that encouragement. We must keep going. We must stand for what we know is truth, no matter if it hurts or not. It's the only way out and the only way to protect what we have built for our children. I'm not about to let my children become the slaves these Davos cult demoniacs want them to be.
Loved your post!!!!!!
Righteous post
Electrical Contractor here. This spoke to me. Nobody can do corners right.
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Wow this was so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ God bless u fren
This is one fine piece of prose. A
Great post! Thanks for sharing💯❤️🙏
There is something nice about seeing someone focus on one specific role so passionately. It seems simple to other people, but refining one narrow aspect of a craft and mastering it is what sets the jack of all trades types (me, I learn a ton of different skills but my mastery of each of them improves at different rates and sit at different levels) apart from the professionals who dedicate themselves so directly, and take pride in their work being done right and done well.
I appreciated this post.
Beautiful post. I live this every day, as an anon and a chef, exactly as you laid it out. We're the ones with the lines in our faces and bags under our eyes from the heavy lifting that we do daily. I'm going to save this and read it at my next kitchen staff meeting. Thank you fren, and God Bless!
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totally understand this^ and have always been that way. think a lot of it comes from being able to see that big picture & know if you don't do your Best the First time, you'll be doing it again in subprime conditions.
I continually try to explain this to my family, but some would rather listen to TV experts. we're still working on projects that we're held up by lack of materials since NO one would believe my talk of shortages/getting prepared, now there's some glitches. which are now the fault of the 'shortages' which they originally denied🙄wish they would at least acknowledge I'm right more than I'm wrong, but you know...
Do it right the first time!!
Love that. Been living by those words for a while!
Thank you, Sir. God bless you!
What a great story and word for word is exactly how I felt. You've totally nailed it :)
That is hard work. I’ve helped my electrician friend do it.