. it's got to do with saving the joints in your knees [the first thing to go]!!! he or she will teach you what to be aware of when
you finally get up there. you can teach a monkey to climb a pole but you got to do something once you get up there and do it properly the first time. nothing worse than climbing that sucker twice[once for free]. take your time ! speed=money will come when you've got your smooth down! ohm out yourn parts before you go up so you eliminate a portion of trouble shooting. think, think, think!!!good money to be made if you thinkfirst and check twice! that will come to you naturally in time. the drugs!?! save 'em for the down! unless piece rate means nothing to you. lookin' at the squirrel's or the naked lady sunnin' herself might be entertaining but it don't bring home the bacon. there's a lot more to it but the rest of these ndogs can add it. about destroying yourself physically!?! i'm 53 and in as good of shape as some of these youngsters.always have been. one thing about a bunch of linedogs= a good bunch of folks for the most part, but you don't generally f*** with someone that carries his own weight plus parts,tools gaffs and belt up a pole for a livin'!!!good luck,
mike m.
> First you dont have to worry about a ladder anymore because if you need it then you shoudnt attempt line work.
> 2nd.If you have a wife trade her in for a good set of hooks (gaffs)because lord only knows you will spend more time with them than her plus your hooks will make you money instead of spending it.
> 3rd and formost any fear of hights and you need to dump them quicker than your ex
> 4th if you cant hook poles from sun up to sun down then you are realy screwed because in 18 years i have hooked 75%of all my runs and the other 25%has been bucketable.
> 5th the most important thing of all if you dont do drugs you cant be a lineman because thats one of the most required thing of all
> Just joking about #5 but 1 thu 4 is the truth anymore questions feel free to email me take it easy from your friendly neighborhood lineman
> > I'm seeking some advice from some veteran lineman. I've been installing and burying drops for about 4 years. I'm interested in going back to college for utility line for a couple of years. My only big concern is that my body doesn't know what it's in for. Just how hard is the lineman occupation on the body. I'm in my early 20's and can already feel the effects of tugging a 28' ladder around all day. I just don't want to feel 60 when I'm 30. What kind of a toll does it take on the body. Also, about how long does it take before one can move up to a supervisory position generally? Thanks alot for the feedback to any who reply.
