Since then , I tried to always choose to work for companies that had training programs that covered more than just " the Basics " . Couldn't begin to count the number of times I have offered free , helpful advice to Techs , Supervisors , and Managers who should have known more than me . Well , enough of that.
Any way , I sure wish everyone in the business could / ( or would be mandatory ) recieve an extensive amount of advanced training . I do not wish to degrade any Bro' in our industry , who may be lacking more than basic knowledge . I encourage them to learn . What I am afraid of , for their better well fare , is that they may some day find themselves in a very comprimising situation . It only takes being in the wrong place at the wrong time doing the wrong thing . Then , at that very moment , they will determine that what they have done is either illegal ( such as damaging property { especially another utility's }, unsafe ( injurious ) , or in worst case senario , incompatible with human life ( fatal ) .
This is why I believe some form of Brotherhood needs to be formed , with standardized training , and degrees of skill levels , so that none of us find ourselves in situations we will regret . These " companies " that hire anyone off the streets , and fail to provide adequate training , need to be held accountable / liable for their total disregard of life , limb , and property .
I am sorry if I seem to be ranting , or sound like a broken record , but , I have seen and heard enough , and can no longer sit back and watch the Cable Industry ( which is a large part of my career of choice ) be slowly destroyed , without speaking my piece of mind . Again , Bros' , thanks for the back up . I will try to do the same , if a similar situation occurs , and I can provide from my own knowledge and experience .
