Journeyman Welder Talks About The Hustle & Grind

The hustle and grind of welding is not talked about enough. There are many times a person has to lose sleep, get more certifications, take an extra job, do more schooling/training, etc, to become the best they can be. As a Journeyman Welder, it took a lot for me to get where I am. Anyone can do it though. As long as you put in the dedication, you can do anything.

[@SeldomFales]

One of the 1st things I noticed talking with instructors at my company is they hear students get argumentative and say “well, that’s not how so-in-so showed me and he was a great welder!” LMAO I’ve heard it dozens of times myself at the job-site where a welder might be having a problem and I hear him complain about a particular weld he’s doing. I’ll stop and offer to show him why he’s having that problem and literally every time I’d get the same response! LOL

[@WeldinCowboy]

I completely understand that! I have had very similar situations teaching classes of welding students at a community college and teaching my punks in the field. One of my favorite lines I hear from a welding student who thinks they know it all is “Well, that’s not how I do it”. It is just funny sometimes how some students pay for classes yet never enter with an open mind for learning. Even myself, if another welder comes to me and says there is another way of doing something or a trick of the trade that could make life easier in a particular situation, I am always willing to learn something new or at least give something a try to see how well it works. At least it keeps things interesting right? (Haha!!) Thank you for commenting!!

[@williamdertinger4434]

I think you’re better off with no experience- definitely intimidating at first but you don’t pick up any bad habits
You listen , don’t have bad habits and end up better in the end

[@WeldinCowboy]

I agree! If there is good experience under someone’s belt, then by all means I am all for it. Unfortunately that does not seem to be the case most of the time. For sure it can be intimidating but a fresh mind ready for learning is the best approach. Thank you for commenting!!