jar546
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After a little hiatus from working as an inspector and plans examiner, it looks like I will be returning. For the past 5 months I have been working as an electrician thanks to Chris Kennedy. After a 6 year battle, Florida now recognizes some of my ICC and Pennsylvania certifications (Electrical Inspection and Plans Examiner for now) and I start a new job in 2 weeks.
The past 5 months working as an electrician again has been a ton of fun and I honestly think I like it better than inspecting. There are guys like Chris K who would be an excellent inspector and reviewer but love what they do and don't want to change that. I am in that category of loving what I do but unfortunately I have to follow the money trail to get my retirement account back up to snuff. Two divorces will do that to you.
Anyway, getting back into the field turning a wrench has helped me for than I ever thought it would and gave me a new perspective on inspections. I am forever grateful for the opportunity that Chris helped me secure and hope I can find the same feeling with inspections and plan review that I once had.
Florida is a whole other animal compared to Pennsylvania that has no state licensing of contractors and a horrible system that is politically corrupted at the municipal level. It was difficult to do your job in most communities in PA due to the unprofessional environment that is unfairly skewed to the "who you know" direction.
As I once again trade in my truck and tools for a clipboard and pen, I can only hope that I get the same satisfaction. Just sharing my perspective.
The past 5 months working as an electrician again has been a ton of fun and I honestly think I like it better than inspecting. There are guys like Chris K who would be an excellent inspector and reviewer but love what they do and don't want to change that. I am in that category of loving what I do but unfortunately I have to follow the money trail to get my retirement account back up to snuff. Two divorces will do that to you.
Anyway, getting back into the field turning a wrench has helped me for than I ever thought it would and gave me a new perspective on inspections. I am forever grateful for the opportunity that Chris helped me secure and hope I can find the same feeling with inspections and plan review that I once had.
Florida is a whole other animal compared to Pennsylvania that has no state licensing of contractors and a horrible system that is politically corrupted at the municipal level. It was difficult to do your job in most communities in PA due to the unprofessional environment that is unfairly skewed to the "who you know" direction.
As I once again trade in my truck and tools for a clipboard and pen, I can only hope that I get the same satisfaction. Just sharing my perspective.