I read a considerable number of magazines, on top the stuff of the ECA and NICEIC, just to keep up with my job.

Over the last few years when the now-feared, instead of welcomed, inspector calls and I have something missing, my response is to keep dropping various aspects of the work I do. Soon, the trade will be split into many, many sections and all because of bureaucracy.

Anyone self-employed now is on a fast downward spiral. Three days’ paperwork, two days’ real work.

I read with great resentment the NICEIC boasting two million certifications to the Building Regs. What a total waste of time, effort and money. Instead of a pat on the back, a kick up the arse would be more fitting. Almost every electrician I’ve spoken to can’t wait to get out of the trade.

Our trade bodies have sold us out.

Source

Electrical and Mechanical Contractor

Postscript

G Ribbbans

Scotia Electrics

Stoke-on-Trent

G Ribbans wins this month’s drinks vouchers.