I started
working in the trades last year when I was 15. I started out as a welder; I had
to build up my courage to take this job. There are many reasons why working in
the trades takes courage and hope from someone my age, some of the reasons are: safety, being constantly focused, watching out for others, and just always
hoping I’m not going to mess up on the job. I get so nervous when they tell me
to do something for the first time because I really don’t want to look bad in
front of all the people I work with. I feel a lot of pressure cause if I do
make a mistake it costs a lot of time and money for the company I work for. I
have built up my courage since then and now I am a little more confident in my
work. I am also becoming more efficient and have moved on to electrician which
I think takes more patience and being precise in my work and getting the job
done the first time. Safety is a huge issue in working in a lot of the trades, but especially where I work. I am working around about one hundred people in
one huge shop, so not only do I have to look out for my safety but I have to
look out for everyone else’s safety around me. It takes courage to do my job to
make sure I am doing it right the first time and as safe as possible for me and
the people around me.
By Eric Osejo
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