How Electricians Can Stay Sharp During the Downtime


In these trying times, the whole world is almost on a stand-still. Most businesses are not fully operational, and there isn’t much to do. As an electrician, there is a high probability that the current state of affairs has affected you too in one way or another.

Well, come to think of it, if you have an entrepreneurial mind, this is the best time for self-improvement. As Albert Einstein is credited to have said, “Amid every crisis, lies great opportunity.” So how can you make the best out of this crisis?

Obtain Some Business Skills
If you see yourself having your own business in the future, or seeking a promotion, then you should develop that mindset. And how best can you do that? Simply by learning.
If you have excellent electrical skills, that may not be enough to manage a group of employees and everything that comes with management. No one was born a manager; people learn and grow to become managers. Start the journey today.
Get a book such as Heidi Grant’s book, “Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You.” Or better yet, enroll for a free course such as “Introduction to Business Ownership” on Udemy. This may just be a start to your career development, and the options are limitless.

Improve your Electrical Skills
Everybody seeks to have the best electricians on his team. So why not train yourself to be that most-sought-after person. Improve your skills this season—research on the latest developments. Learn new ways of doing what you usually do.
You may not need to go far on this. Go to YouTube; there are a lot of tutorials on different things. Try to think beyond the box and figure out how they can be helpful in your line of work.
As electrician, we stand a better chance of improving the world as we know how to operate power equipment. Your curiosity may drive you to create something unique. Use that advantage!

Take Time to Reflect
You may have had a hard time at your place of work. Or maybe you may be having unresolved at home.
This is the perfect time to work on that. Reflect deeply on the issues. Put yourself in other people’s shoes and try to understand their points of view. Think about how well to resolve the differences. Work on your mental wellness as a way of preparing to go back to work.

Resources:
http://www.talentcor.com/blog/6-qualities-to-look-for-when-hiring-electricians

https://www.abveteriner.org/electricals/factors-to-consider-when-hiring-best-electricians

https://www.jstor.org/stable/41834436?seq=1

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