When I started this job, I made a vow to myself to learn everything I could.
This was the first time I ever had an occasion at a real career.
Before this job, everything was a dead-end office job, or clerking at a retail store! Now I had our foot in the door. I took a long-term view of our situation and tried to soak up all the information and wisdom I could from the older guys. Mouth shut, eyes open, as the saying goes. I worked extra shifts, I shadowed the senior techs just to watch them work, I did everything I could. It’s working, and our heating and A/C skill set is growing by leaps and bounds, however last year I made our first set of custom-built HVAC ducts; then a few weeks ago I never would have dreamed that I could absolutely build a set of HVAC ducts, and then install them myself. This is how much I actually have determined heating and cooling in a short phase of time. I went to the work site, disconnected the outdated HVAC duct, took all the measurements, then went back to the workshop and started building. A few afternoons later I drove to the worksite and installed the current HVAC ducts, then connected the air vents to them, and finally hooked it all up to the main heating and A/C system. After a quick test run to check for splits and gaps, I applied sealant to the current HVAC duct, wrapped them in insulation, and presented our work to a pleased customer. I have a lot left to learn, however I am proud of myself.