Could be getting sacked, got pictures, please advise

[Top Cat]

Thank God i am self employed and can take as long as i like!

 

[Farmelectrics]

Biff there's just no need to do a job like that you couldn't walk away from that could you

 

[Silly Sausage]

Hahahaa...your industry is &%£$ed!
Whether this is a wind up or not, that obviously exists somewhere.

 

[Farmelectrics]

Archly I feel a bit sad if he's got kids don't want to see anyone loose there jobs but makes you wonder what type of apprenticeship has he had

 

[Guest55]

Biff there's just no need to do a job like that you couldn't walk away from that could you

Probably not no , a bit of pride in youre work goes a long way. But.....
I've done exactly the same kind of work as the OP before and its not nice - conveyor belt kitchen refurbs in council houses on an estate , main contractor breathing down your neck everyday , crap money , working under the threat of getting sacked if you delay the other trades , grief off the tennants etc etc...
I did it for 6mths and without doubt the crappest job i've had.
Theres been plenty of times i've cut corners under pressure so i'm not gonna have a go at someone else for it even if the work is poor.

 

[Jimmy Boy]

I know you can be colour blind now, and still be an electrician but totally blind ?

Stevie Wonder could have done better
J

 

[ipf]

Hahahaa...your industry is &%£$ed!
Whether this is a wind up or not, that obviously exists somewhere.

Now, that is the real problem.

 

[sedgy34]

you have given the boss his excuse to get rid!! when i see shoddy works i will automatically think now you have done it.

 

[OldskoolUpNorth]

Question is....

How many other jobs like this got covered wi plaster before the boss saw it????

 

[Des 56]

I had spagetti for dinner, that's not capping that's execution

 

[Cbigfoot]

OR...

Has this been posted by the manager to get reaction from others in the trade.......

I have made apprentices rip out work that was better than this and reinstall it !

 

[davrejonas]

Cheers for feedback I knew myself it was rough but not dangerous had no access from upstairs so running more cables than normal ,used to use 3 rows of horizontal capping got told not too . If that would have been plastered and tiled then what problem would there be . Screw in centre wasn't done blind was pre drilled. Get to office at 7 tools out half eleven get paid 4 hours. Happened day before , we wait for 4 hours and get one hour waiting time as gesture

 

[telectrix]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

 

[OldskoolUpNorth]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

Yeah sorry about any harsh comments pal but I'm afraid I agree with telectrix on this.
The amount of hours I've put in to make right someone else's mistakes is unreal.

And I'm self employed!

We all make mistakes now and then but at least put it right before you leave.

 

[Farmelectrics]

Start looking for a new start there's easy ways of earning money if you've got some one on your shoulder rushing you every day wouldn't have it my self not my style

 

[Top Cat]

sorry, mate, but if you think that standard of work is acceptable, then you're in the wrong trade.

Is it me or has your dog got bigger now you have changed your avatar!

 

[Guitarist]

Had a job this week that threw me some curve-balls... Lots of taking floorboards up and installing MF boxes where I hadn't expected I'd need them. Out of pocket time-wise, but one very happy customer, plus I know that the job I did is the best that anyone could have done. I have a huge mortgage and 2 teenage kids so my reputation is paramount.

I cannot believe anyone would walk away from that job, whatever the reasons, so I'm assuming this is a wind-up.

 

[imago]

I really hope this is a wind up.

However, to answer the OP's original questions

"could be getting sacked" Good, I am pleased to see that your gaffers have standards. IMHO the sack is you getting let off lightly.

"please advise" Firstly, put away your butchery kit and never look at it again. Then, I believe that some of the bus companies are taking on trainee drivers. I suggest you contact them. Finally, although I am no legal expert, it appears to me you have an excellent case for sueing whover suggested you work as an 'electrician'. You even have photographic evidence to support your case.

 

[jdd]

Hey davrejonas, I can see your still browsing thread. I'm not gonna have a go m8, just want to know what exprience do you have m8

 

[sedgy34]

Is it me or has your dog got bigger now you have changed your avatar!

Tc that is tel

 

[jimmymac]

I still think it's a wind up

 

[Jonny66]

Who's to blame in this instance for work this shoddy, the employee under pressure to do 2 first fixes from 11.30 in the morning or the employer putting pressure on the employee to do an impossible amount of work in the time. We all make mistakes, the mistake here is to try and do what the employer has asked/demanded and as such the quality or acceptability of the work has suffered. One things for sure, the employer will not take responsibility for this mess and pass the buck onto the poor fool (no disrespect meant) who did the job. OP, dont get the sack, just walk, dont work for companies like this who probably quote unrealistic prices for jobs, driving the price down for all of us.

 

[Top Cat]

Hey davrejonas, I can see your still browsing thread. I'm not gonna have a go m8, just want to know what exprience do you have m8

I hate F-in text talk!

 

[Octopus]

Never miond giving your employer an opportunity to sack you, you should resign on principle.

 

[Swicade]

There's no acceptable excuse tbh.

Management are totaly in the wrong for working in such a bad way that thier employee's seem to have been pressured into not giving a fig about quality it's just a matter of get the job done asap.

Predrilling the capping will not prevent cable sheathing rubbing against screw thread eventualy causing a fault. Cost cutting (by the company) on capping is ridiculous, infact any short cut/cost cutting where Electric is involved is asking for trouble.

Tbh i find it totaly disheartening for the industry that anyone can think this debarcle of an install is acceptable (especialy with the attitude of 'when it's plastered no one's any the wiser').....being a qualified Sparks (including the short coarse route) you already know deep down this install is totaly wrong.

Gotta admit i feel bad considering RL family commitments involved but i'd strongly suggest you look long at hard at the pictures posted, take into account the general feel of the comments posted and go back to doing the right and proper thing in your new job for an employer that also respects the dangers of electricity. Should you find yourself being pressured into turning out this sort of tripe again stand your ground,stick 2 fingers up to the boss (not literaly) and just do the job right no matter what.

 

[davrejonas]

Over ten years I mitre my capping on own jobs, since been with this firm I admit standards have gone right down the screw is rough and overlapping but you gotta get me . We had to get across town and start another kitchen that day. Been through the not gonna get finished bull and got the flack for it like I said earlier after tiled and second fixed . What's the problem, everything would have worked everyone happy.

 

[Dcf]

I'd sack you as well if that's your best efforts.i know the kind of work that you were doing is a lash in job and your boss has probably priced it on suicidal rates hence why you have 2 to do in aday but COTF.there used to be a thing called pride in your work sadly it looks like a thing of the past.

 

[mark ju]

Hahahahahah.
Cut that piece of the wall out with the mess still attached and sell it to the tate gallery. They buy ****e in all the time.

This is a total wind up but very well done. Obviously someone has too much time on their hands.

 

[jimmymac]

So if it works it's ok is it??

 

[Guest55]

I really hope this is a wind up.

However, to answer the OP's original questions

"could be getting sacked" Good, I am pleased to see that your gaffers have standards. IMHO the sack is you getting let off lightly.

"please advise" Firstly, put away your butchery kit and never look at it again. Then, I believe that some of the bus companies are taking on trainee drivers. I suggest you contact them. Finally, although I am no legal expert, it appears to me you have an excellent case for sueing whover suggested you work as an 'electrician'. You even have photographic evidence to support your case.

Thats the biggest load of unpleasant drivel ive had the misfortune of reading on this site.
If getting sacked is getting off lightly for cables sticking out the side of capping what punishment do you suggest ?
Obviously being the supreme being all your work will be perfect.
Go and spout your cruel comments elsewhere cos you making this forum look bad.

 

[davrejonas]

Yeah you tell me a prob apart from the screw

 

[davrejonas]

And just to add, part of of it comes from being so peed off from previous day and having a f you attitude, wrong I know.....

 

[Guitarist]

Yeah you tell me a prob apart from the screw

Really?

 

[Jonny66]

Get out fella, the only way is up.. self employment and never look back

 

[davrejonas]

Tell me then...,,, there's a ten yr cert

 

[Top Cat]

Probably time for the OP to look at "Show us your installs" thread!

 

[Jonny66]

Could'nt look after first two photos, but be honest, is this really the work you want to be known for

 

[davetherave1979]

that is the s*** work I have ever seen If you worked for me you be on the dole

 

[OldskoolUpNorth]

Tidy job Top Cat, a bit of pride goes a long way.

 

[Jimmy Boy]

We have one of these..


And here is the answer in the regs book..apply liberally..