On the Positive Side

Ok, I'm back. So what's good about working in a construction firm?
1. You get to be a very good estimator. Unlike in school, where we just design for design's sake, we "visualize" the structure along with the cost, not just by a per area basis, as in we get to see the details and parts immediately, and we can easily say with confidence the probable cost of the structure or portion of the project.
2. You get to be a good project manager - scheduler. You get to schedule everything. People, labor, vehicles, equipment, materials. No cutesy bar charts here.
3. You practice what you write. You get to buy and install what you specify, hindi puro specify lang.
4. You get your hands dirty. Practically. You get to show the workers your scaffolding-dangling skills. "oh kaya nyo yan?" Sabay hulog.

Well siguro yan ang mga nagustuhan ko sa construction. It gets you grounded sa reality, in a good way. I really like the part where you enter a large materials depot and no one takes notice of you, because you wear not-so-formal attire. You look around, then you approach the bored attendant. "Excuse me...", "Baket?" (to self)"Loko to ah...". "Kukuha ako ng sampu noon, lima nito, blah blah blah..." "Ah, yes SIR, yes SIR..." to self again: "Loko to ah, kanina wala kang kwenta sa kanya, ngayon sir ang tawag sa yo." Sabagay sino ba naman ang pupunta sa site na naka-slacks at long sleeves? Hehe old story, but its one of my favorite experiences.

And I got to ride in a cement mixer. Antaas! Ambabaw ng kaligayahan ko no?

Oi sulat na kayo!!!! Punuin ko ito. :)